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How to organise your clothes

This guide offers smart tips to organise clothes, maximise space and end clutter—making daily routines easier and your bedroom floor clear.

A white PAX/TYSSEDAL wardrobe with the doors open showing organised clothes and two HEMMAFIXARE boxes on the top shelves.

1. Be prepared for a big sort-out!

Sort clothes into three groups: wear, not now, and no longer wanted. Store off-season items in boxes, donate extras, and keep daily pieces easy to access for stress-free routines.

Clothes organisers
A bed covered in SOLFIBBLA bed linen and a HUMLEMOTT throw has a HEMMAFIXARE storage case on top holding folded clothes.

1. Be prepared for a big sort-out!

Sort clothes into three groups: wear, not now, and no longer wanted. Store off-season items in boxes, donate extras, and keep daily pieces easy to access for stress-free routines.

2. Decide what’s going to be folded

Fold stretchy items like sweaters, tees, and jeans to save space. Use upright boxes for small pieces—everything stays visible, organised, and easy to grab without mess.

Clothes boxes
Two shelves in a PAX/TYSSEDAL wardrobe combination. SKUBB boxes with clothing in are on one, and jumpers are on the other.

2. Decide what’s going to be folded

Fold stretchy items like sweaters, tees, and jeans to save space. Use upright boxes for small pieces—everything stays visible, organised, and easy to grab without mess.

3. Get your hangers ready

Hang blouses, jackets, and delicate fabrics to avoid creases. Use BUMERANG add-ons for shape and organise by colour or function for an easy, inviting rail.

Hangers
An open PAX/TYSSEDAL wardrobe combination with a row of shirts on BUMERANG hangers with shoulder shapers on a hanging rail.

3. Get your hangers ready

Hang blouses, jackets, and delicate fabrics to avoid creases. Use BUMERANG add-ons for shape and organise by colour or function for an easy, inviting rail.

4. Maximise dress hanging space

Hang most dresses (except knits). Use a full-height section or add shelves below. For long dresses, use two hangers side by side: saving space and reducing ironing.

PAX interior organisers
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An open PAX wardrobe shows a hanging rail holding clothes on BUMERANG hangers and SKUBB boxes filled with clothes on shelves.

5. How to hang your trousers right

Hang tailored or delicate trousers with BUMERANG hangers to keep them crease-free. For PAX wardrobes, use KOMPLEMENT pull-out hanger for easy access and organisation.

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A KOMPLEMENT pull-out trouser hanger holding several pairs of trousers that’s pulled out from inside a PAX/TYSSEDAL wardrobe.

5. How to hang your trousers right

Hang tailored or delicate trousers with BUMERANG hangers to keep them crease-free. For PAX wardrobes, use KOMPLEMENT pull-out hanger for easy access and organisation.

6. Mix up storage boxes to maximise space

Store unused clothes in SKUBB or STUK boxes: designed to fit wardrobes and under beds. Making storage planning easier and keeping clutter out of sight.

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6. Mix up storage boxes to maximise space

Store unused clothes in SKUBB or STUK boxes: designed to fit wardrobes and under beds. Making storage planning easier and keeping clutter out of sight.

7. Drawer organisation made easy

Organise drawers by type: use lower ones for sweaters and seasonal wear, top ones for daily essentials. SKUBB boxes keep small items neat and easy to grab.

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A HAVSTA chest of drawers with the middle drawer open showing folded clothes in SKUBB boxes. A white SKUBB box is on top.

7. Drawer organisation made easy

Organise drawers by type: use lower ones for sweaters and seasonal wear, top ones for daily essentials. SKUBB boxes keep small items neat and easy to grab.

8. Put your storage on display

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.
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A brown dress on a BUMERANG hanger and a pink handbag hang on a LANDKRABBA rack with 5 hooks on a white bedroom wall.

8. Put your storage on display

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.

9. Meet your emergency helper

Too tired to fold laundry? Keep KNAGGLIG boxes handy: stash clothes now, sort later. Stylish, practical, and perfect for those late-night laundry emergencies.

Clothes racks & rails
A pink-painted KNAGGLIG box on top of a bench filled with crumpled clothes beside a SKUBB box with folded clothes inside.

9. Meet your emergency helper

Too tired to fold laundry? Keep KNAGGLIG boxes handy: stash clothes now, sort later. Stylish, practical, and perfect for those late-night laundry emergencies.

10. Give your room a transition zone

Give clothes a dedicated spot with the PAX end unit: featuring a rail, shelves, and space for slippers and bags. Perfect for airing worn items or planning tomorrow’s outfit.

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A white PAX/TYSSEDAL wardrobe combination in a bedroom with the end unit holding a dressing gown, handbags and accessories.

10. Give your room a transition zone

Give clothes a dedicated spot with the PAX end unit: featuring a rail, shelves, and space for slippers and bags. Perfect for airing worn items or planning tomorrow’s outfit.

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