6 game-changing closet organizers our experts swear by |
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If you invest in just a few pieces of effective organizational gear, your closet will be much simpler to clean — and you'll likely have an easier time keeping it that way. Below, a few of our home experts' favorite things for closet organization: - Colorful, handsome wall hooks: If you've got empty vertical wall space, use it. These quite good-looking wall hooks have rounded edges that are gentle on clothing — good for holding belts, scarves, or purses.
- A wobble-free rack for your shoes (to prevent the dreaded shoe pile): Of the many we tested for our guide, we recommend this shoe rack for your closet, because it's extra-sturdy and has wide slats that store any shoe type with ease.
- Hanging shelves for odds and ends: If you have a swinging closet door (as opposed to an accordion-style or pocket door), then celebrate your good fortune and use it for added storage. This over-the-door organizer is great for storing miscellaneous odds and ends — like evening bags and belts — that might not have a proper home elsewhere.
- Under-bed drawers that glide smoothly: Consider stashing off-season items in a "satellite closet," like under a bed or in a linen closet. These sturdy under-bed drawers can help you better utilize the space, and they're nice and deep.
- Space-saving hangers: We recommend these slim flocked hangers, which, in our tests, kept garments in place without shedding.
- Clear, stackable shelves: These sturdy bins help separate folded clothes you may have on shelves — like tees and sweaters. They're transparent, so you can easily see everything at once, and they keep stacks of clothing upright, instead of constantly toppled over.
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Plus: The oddly thrilling satisfaction of excellent storage containers |
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In the quest to tidy, the right storage containers can make the difference between an organized home and one heaped with mismatched boxes in the closets and garage. After years of testing — which included tossing dozens of bins and totes down a flight of stairs and leaving them out in the rain — we found seven options that should serve you well for all of your organizing needs. The very best storage containers→
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One last (organizational) thing: Get more countertop space — without renovating |
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If you find that chopping a head of lettuce or making a cup of coffee requires playing Tetris on your kitchen countertops, there's a better way: adding in a freestanding countertop to your space. Our kitchen experts' favorite finds include a cart with a built-in cutting board and a portable rack on wheels. The freestanding countertops you'll find in our kitchens→
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