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Closet OrganizationQuestion: I live in an A-framed house. Recently my husband and I have refinished our attic into a bedroom the room is a large size and is very roomy. The closet is a good size (you can walk into it with no problem) however the only problem is the ceiling in the closet is on an angle like the roof. Any ideas on how to organize it? We put in a long pole already to hang from but only shirts and folded pants can hang from it. I need to some how fit my long dresses and shoes and other things in there. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.Fay
Answer:
Dear Fay, Without seeing the exact dimensions of your angled closet, I can't recommend specific products. But I can most definitely get you started in the right direction with easy and effective organizing solutions for your space. One of my clients had a very small closet in her son's bedroom, which was literally triangular shaped! So lucky for you that your space is a little bit roomier to house all those clothes and shoes you've collected. First and foremost, think VERTICAL ORGANIZING. Anything and everything should be streamlined in a vertical fashion to utilize the space you do have. This may require a little thinking out of the box, but once you start, you can be assured that your imagination will run wild and you'll have some fun in the process. You'll need to consolidate scarves and belts, skirts, and slacks on special hangers made just for this very type of thing. I've seen these heavy duty coated metal hangers in discount stores as well as bed & bath stores-- just make sure you don't overload your hangers if they're not very sturdy. And try to spread out the load on your closet rod to avoid sagging or eventual collapse-- distribute the load, so to speak. One of my clients had a metal grid shelf that ran the entire length of her closet, hung about a foot below ceiling height. Rather than place hat boxes and other lightweight items out of the way, she chose instead to hang heavy winter slacks and winter jackets on the railing, and the entire thing crashed down to the floor in the middle of the night! Don't make the same mistake of suffering from Closet Overloaditis. For purses and shoes, consider shoe bags or cubbies, made from canvas or plastic. I recommend investing in canvas ones because they last much longer than plastic, but some prefer the visibility of see-through plastic organizers. Hang your shoe bags over the door, and cubbies from the closet rod itself. This gets your stuff up off the floor and leaves space for your suitcase or travel iron. Hats, scarves, belts, and jewelry can be hung on the sides of the closet wall with hooks or hatracks. Jewelry and hair accessories can be neatly stored in small organizers that hang on the back of your door with hooks-- consider modifying a child-sized shoe bag if you can't find the jewelry organizer that you need to house your over scaled items (bangles and chokers). Another option is to store less used purses, totes, backpacks, and briefcases under the bed in a sturdy plastic storage box. Be sure to clearly label the end, and don't hesitate to donate unwanted items to charity or to your favorite ladies resale shop. Store out of season clothing and sportswear (swimsuits, ski parka, and cycling shorts) in a bureau drawer or storage box under your bed. No need to take up valuable closet space with last summer's swimsuit in the middle of January (unless you need a reminder to take it easy on those chocolate chip cookies!) Be creative with your organizing, keeping only those items nearby that you use on a frequent basis and storing the rest offsite or in another area of your room. Think vertical, out of the box, and off the floor and you'll be amazed how many items you can actually store (and find) in your new found space.
Good luck,
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