Somehow, I can leave dishes in the sink (instead of loading the dishwasher that’s two feet away), and I’ll let random things pile up on the dining room table, but I am not someone that can shove a bunch of stuff behind closed doors and consider it “put away”. Yes, I DO that (I’m nowhere near perfect), but it bothers me and bothers me until I can go through and thoroughly clean and organize everything. So that’s what I did this weekend.
My closet is a freestanding wardrobe from IKEA. It’s nothing special from the outside, but everything fits inside. Clothes, shoes, hats, purses, jewelry… it’s all in there.
Here’s the overall layout:
I think I got rid of about half of my shoes when I cleaned everything out. I decided to only keep the shoes I really loved… the cute heels, the simple flats that go with everything. All the shoes I had been holding onto that hurt my feet or that I never wore just had to go. Now the shoes I have fit nicely in two drawers.
My boots go along the back, tucking behind my dresses.
And speaking of dresses, here they are:
My jewelry and perfume used to be over by the bathroom, but I thought it made more sense to keep everything together with my clothes.
Brandon was a bit shocked at how much I was getting rid of, but I feel so much better. My sister took some of it, and all the rest was donated to charity. And now I’m nicely organized.
Bedroom, My Life, Organization, Style
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December 16, 2008
I am so envious of your organized closet. I want to be that organized, I just can’t seem to find the right things. Any places you recommend looking?
Love your organization! Feel like a shopping in a fancy store! Love all your dresses! I’d like to start wearing more dresses as I loose weight! They make me feel girly and put together and so comfortable for the southern heat of summer!
~ Ali
Hello,
What size Pax Wardrobe did you purchase? I am about to purchase one for all of my clothes – uncertain what size to go with. I’d obviously opt for the biggest if I had the space but I don’t!
Hi! Is there any way I can get the exact combination of this Pax wardrobe! I love it!. Is it 29 1/2″x 29 1/2″ x 19 5/8″?
WOW! this is awesome! It reminds me of the wardrobes closets they have in India. Everything has it’s place for my mom’s sari’s, bangles, salwars, shoes, tunics…you name it…it’s there…and lockable too! Now if I can just do it for my closet here!
I must say this is absolutely amazing. I’ve been wanting to do some decluttering and organize my closet. I admire how you got rid of some of your stuff. I know how that feels. Thanks for the inspiration!
Love the drawers. Where/who did you get them from? They’re exactly what I’m looking to install in my own closet makeover! Thanks for sharing your fab space!!
The whole thing is from IKEA – did you not even read it?
I absolutely love your closet! I came across your blog when I was looking for ideas to build mine. Can you let me know what kind of vertical dividers are the ones you got? They are the ones on the first picture where you have your handbags and jewelry. Something like that would be the answer to all my headaches!
Thanks a lot for sharing your awesome closet.
I love the way everything is organized.
I love folded clothes, but to see them hanging all neat like this is a treat ^_^ .
And it’s so nice to hear that not only that you feel better, but that something went to charity, too :) .
I realize that this is an old post, but I’m trying to figure out where your free standing closet is in your bedroom? How big is your bedroom? I’m trying desperately to make our little room in our 1950′s home work. I wonder, did people just not have many belongings back then? I love everything that you do!
This is so gorgeous and inspirational, thanks Nicole! Can’t wait to go through my own wardrobe, it will probably never look even slightly like yours’ but it’s worth a try.
Your closet its a dream!!! I’m in love with it so much!!
Its pitty I share a tiny room with my brother, but who knows when I get marry??? =D
Oh my… I love it! Nice ideas!
this is all so beautifully arranged and presented, i am a complete fan! I love your color scheme too!
Love this! I added it to my organization linky on my Organization tab at the top of my blog. If you have any other organization posts that you think my readers would love, come link them!~
Michelle
http://www.heartfeltbalancehandmadelife.com/p/blogosphere-organization-posts.html
Love the closet!
I have closet envy. And dress envy. ;-)
~FringGirl
So simple and nicely done! When everything is organized like that, it makes it easier to keep clean. And it makes me happy :)
Do you know if Ikea still makes that accessory drawer? I’ve been hunting all over for it and can’t find it.
Your closet does look awesome! I have a lot of boots and one thing I noticed is your boots are standing up straight on the shelf behind your dresses. Don’t you have a problem with them tipping over when you move the dresses around? I kept mine on the floor and they were always falling over and looked messy so I bought these clips http://www.onlyhangers.com/Prod-31-1-173-9/Satin_Chrome_Clip_Hanger.htm and hang them from one of the lower hang rods so the stay straight and neat without flopping over. Plus mine were actually getting crease marks where they folded over so hanging has worked better for me.
Hey! I’m an OC person too! ;) Love your closet! So organized!!