How To Design Your Own Closet Organization Systems

by: MerylShana
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If you're planning to use a closet for extra storage space, you should learn about all the options you have when it comes to installing closet storage systems. There are literally thousands of different shelving units, bins, and boxes for you to pick from.

Before you begin, you'll need to decide whether form, function, or a combination of the two are most important to you. If you don't care whether your closet looks glamorous or coordinated, you have more options. You could choose from canvas totes, plastic tubs, or rolling bins.

There is a vast assortment of plastic bins and totes by Rubbermaid that you can use in your closet storage area. They could be as small as containers used for food (great for craft supplies or tools), or giant tote bags for everything from patio furniture cushions or Christmas decorations.

Place the very largest bins on the floor, underneath wall mounted shelving, and fill the shelves themselves with an array of different sized bins.

A key to good closet storage systems is labeling. Each tub, tote, and bin should be clearly labeled with what is inside it.

It's best to keep all similar items in one place, so that way you can tell what's in any box just at a glance. You can use a label maker to make the process easier, and you can always peel off the labels and switch them out later if you need to.

You could also write the contents on the bin with a permanent marker, or you could write it out on a piece of paper and tape it to the front/side of the bin.

Clear or translucent professional organizer bins are a great choice, since you don't have to create quite so detailed labels for them. You can see the contents at a glance, which means you can be even more organized and save yourself some time.

Rubbermaid also has a good selection of clear bins you can use as part of your closet storage systems as well. You can also find specialty storage items for your closet too, designed to hold things such as gift wrap, hobby supplies, and craft items.

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