How to organize your clothes

Start the process by working out what you have and what you actually wear. Begin by dividing your clothes into three groups: items you currently wear, those you don’t, and the ones you no longer want. If space is tight, store clothes you’re not using right now in storage boxes. Donate or sell pieces you no longer wear so they can get a new life elsewhere. Then, focus on making the clothes you do wear easy to access every day. Pro tip: If you have seasonal clothes tucked away, use the switch-over to give your clothes a mini overhaul.

When thinking about which clothes to fold, start with garment type and fabric. A good rule is to fold stretchy items like sweaters and knitted tops – they can lose their shape if hung. Other great candidates for folding include t-shirts, vests, loungewear, jeans, and heavier fabrics. Store folded clothes in piles on shelves and in drawers. Small clothes like t-shirts, underwear or vests can be folded into pockets and placed upright in boxes – it makes them all easily visible and is more space-efficient. Plus, it’s easier to take out what you need without causing chaos.

Hang blouses, tops, skirts, and jackets to keep them crease-free and ready to wear, especially if ironing isn’t your thing. Delicate fabrics like silk are best hung to preserve their texture. Choose a hanging rail that suits your space and don’t overload it – clothes can get crushed and be hard to see. Enhance your hangers with a BUMERANG add-on shoulder shaper so clothes can maintain their shape. Finally, organize your clothes by colour or function for easy access. It’s also more enjoyable to maintain a neat, inviting rail!

Clothes you’re not currently using can be neatly stored away in boxes. Go for boxes in various sizes to help them fit snugly into the nooks and crannies around the room, and keep clutter at bay. Our SKUBB and STUK boxes are conveniently designed to fit with our furniture, including at the tops of wardrobes and under beds. It makes for smoother storage planning, so it’s easier to find out-of-the-way spots for your clothes.

Keep your chest of drawers organized by sorting clothes by type. Store sweaters, seasonal items, or occasional wear in the larger, lower drawers, leaving the top drawers free for essentials you wear every day, like underwear, socks, and accessories. Small storage solutions like SKUBB boxes make managing smaller items easier – think underwear, vests, socks, and those odd-shaped accessories you’re not sure where to put. The best bit? Simply lift each box out of the drawer to find what you need, leaving the rest of the drawer neat and untouched.

Don’t hide your favourite things away! Hooks on the wall are a great way to put things you love on show and keep them neatly stored at the same time. High shelves add to the look by creating space to store objects you might not use very often but don’t want to forget about.

It’s 11 pm on a weeknight, and you’re ready for bed – except for one little problem: a pile of clean laundry you just don’t have the energy to sort. Time to bring out the emergency box! Keep an empty box or two handy, tucked under a bench or wherever you have the space. You can even paint these KNAGGLIG boxes to match your room’s décor. Scoop the clothes in and make a mental note to tackle them later. Since clean laundry keeps coming, you’ll always need to clear the box to make room for the next pile!

Looking for somewhere to hang clothes you wear only around the house or need to air out after one or two wears? Give them their own hanging space to keep them neat and tidy, rather than draped over chairs or scattered on the floor. Enter the PAX wardrobe add-on end unit. Designed specifically for these moments, it features a clothes rail, several shelves, and room for slippers and bags. It’s also the perfect spot for your next day’s outfit, too.