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How to choose & organise your wardrobe

Thinking about upgrading your wardrobe or making the most of your current one? Here are five tips to help you select the perfect wardrobe for your needs, and how to maximise wardrobe space, for every Malaysian home.

A hanging rail holds clothing and two SKUBB hanging storage with 6 compartments, with a GLANSHAGTORN curtain beside it.
A hanging rail holds clothing and two SKUBB hanging storage with 6 compartments, with a GLANSHAGTORN curtain beside it.

1. Choose the right wardrobe size

If you’re considering a new wardrobe, begin by assessing how much storage you need and the types of items you'll be storing. Bear in mind that your clothes, shawls, bags, shoes, and accessories each require different types of compartments and storage solutions.

An adult and a child pull a yellow toy between them in front of a VIHALS wardrobe and a MACKAPÄR coat rack with shoe storage.
Budget option: Consider a compact wardrobe that fits easily in smaller spaces and is simple to move or match with your bedroom furniture.
A white BOAXEL wardrobe combination with drawers and a rail holding clothes and a STUK hanging storage with 7 compartments.
For odd spaces: If your room has an unusual shape or tricky layout, a custom open wardrobe might be a great solution because it eliminates the hassle of doors that could get in the way.
A beige PAX/REINSVOLL wardrobe combination with open doors showing hanging rails and shelves holding boxes and clothing.
More features: If you need a wardrobe with lots of features, a modular wardrobe system could be ideal since you are free to customise it to fit your storage needs and available space.

2. Use boxes for different needs

Various storage boxes can help you organise the inside of your wardrobe effectively and declutter your space. Group your belongings into the right boxes that fit your family’s different needs for better practicality, and your future self will thank you.

A white VIHALS wardrobe with one door open, showing shelves holding storage boxes and black SKOSTALL shoe organisers.
Medium-sized stackable boxes: Ideal for items like toys, gloves, or folded scarves. Choose ventilated boxes to keep items fresh in Malaysia’s humid climate.
A drawer in a PAX wardrobe is open. Inside it, there are KOMPLEMENT boxes containing folded clothes and accessories.
Drawer boxes: When smaller boxes fit together neatly without gaps, they maximise drawer space and keep small items like jewellery or belts organised.
A white BRIMNES wardrobe with four shelves above it holding storage boxes and a hanging rail beside it holding denim clothes.
Large Storage Bags: Perfect for keeping rarely used clothes dust-free and out of sight, these are also great for storing comforters and bed sheets.

3. Maximise space with hanging storage

How to make the most of your hanging rails, you ask? Extra hanging storage organisers are one of the best small wardrobe organisation ideas. They help keep everything neat and easy to find, making the most of your wardrobe space.

A green OMTRENT hanger connector
Hanger connector: These handy connectors let you hang an extra hanger on top of another. It's a clever way to fit more into your wardrobe and easily find what you’re looking for.
Some clothes and a white/grey STUK storage with 7 compartments hang on a rail in a white BOAXEL wardrobe combination.
Hanging boxes: Use these to organise items directly on the shelves or add boxes to keep everything decluttered. They’re a great way to make the most of your hanging wardrobe space.
A white KOMPLEMENT multi-use hanger holding some scarves hangs from a handle of a wardrobe.
Multi-ring: Not just for shawls, this hanger is perfect for accessories like belts and bags. It makes them easier to see and grab while saving space if you're an out-of-sight-out-of-mind person.

4. Use lightings for your wardrobe

Did you know that you can improve visibility in your wardrobe with lightings? It's not just an option for large, luxurious wardrobes! Place lights on top of your wardrobe or inside your drawers to brighten the space. This eliminates the need to turn on the room’s lights and makes it easier to see everything inside. Explore our sensor lights that automatically turn on when you open the wardrobe door.

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A dark grey PAX/MEHAMN wardrobe with the sliding door slightly open, with a bed covered in cream bed linen in front of it.
Two PAX/GRIMO wardrobes with YTBERG cabinet lighting stand side by side against a wall near a beige VIMLE 2-seat sofa-bed.
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5. Sort, sell, donate

Feeling overwhelmed by your wardrobe? It’s time to let go of items you no longer use. Keep a bag handy for things you want to donate or sell. Once the bag is full, sort through the items and find them a new home. In Malaysia, we usually donate to local charities or sell pre-loved items through online platforms or car boot sales. And now with the hype surrounding bundle stores? Giving your preloved items a second life is easier than ever.

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A person kneeling on the floor putting a pair of jeans into a large blue FRAKTA carrier bag that is full of clothes.
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Try this guide to help set up your bedroom storage

A dark grey PAX/MEHAMN wardrobe in a grey bedroom with one door open. Interior lighting shines on a hanging rail of clothes.
How to choose your perfect wardrobe