Closet Overhaul

So last week  I took on the daunting task of organizing our closet.  Now, let me just give you folks some back story so you know where I am coming from.  Paul and I share one closet...yes you heard that correctly.  Our home was built in the 1950s and is a very quaint 1050 square feet so,obviously closet space is at a premium.  So, in an effort to get that thing organized I took to the good old internets, and you know what I found... only pictures of big fabulous spaces.  Like so:

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So, that is great and all but this chick doesn't have the space or money right now to have a closet like that.  So back in reality I asked around on people's thoughts for space savers etc.  My friend, Missy, suggested the "huggable" hangers and I can not even tell you the difference they make.  They are very streamlined, come in a variety of colors and they keep the clothes on the hangers... what a novel idea.  I haven't replaced all the hangers becauseI don't have that kind of cash right now but gradually I will phase out the old and bring in the new.  So here, it goes... the before and after progress of the closet.  If anyone out there as any space saving ideas for a small closet I would gladly appreciate them. :)

 This chaos above created so many temper tantrums on my part when trying to get ready, it's insane.

 Progress

I mounted a hook to the left of the closet to hang my outfit for the day, especially during the work week this helps me immensely to get to work on time.

I organized my jewelry by covering an old cork board in burlap and framing it.  It is a perfect place to corral some of my jewelry and a great way to see what I'm working with.  (p.s. the pink hair clip on there was from Breast  Cancer awareness)

Lets get organized...shall we?

When you live in a small space with very little built in storage options being organized is key.  I am always looking for creative ways to store extra linens, books, kitchen utensil etc.  And with the fantastic world wide web there is plenty of inspiration and real world ideas that work great.  Here are few things we've done to help make our lives easier and less cluttered along with a  few inspiration ideas.

 Baskets are awesome, not only do they provide storage but they had texture to a space and come in a variety of shapes & sizes.

 This is one of the most affordable and functional storage options for your kitchen cutlery.  It keeps those knives within arms reach instead of rummaging through a draw and running the risk of accidentally stabbing yourself.(always a plus to avoid that)

Paul, did this and I have to say it's kind of genius.  It utilizes the space above the door in the bathroom that  would otherwise be of no functional use.  We keep the "fancy" towels and wash clothes in here.

I mean how awesome, a simple and cheap spring rod adds function and creates extra usable space instead of having it cluttered with bottles.

This is so smart, whoever thought of should win a prize of some sort.  It keeps those lids organized and utilized normally unused space.

Nuff said, so convenient and organized.

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