If you’ve ever found yourself searching for a pair of socks that match or a shirt that hasn’t been worn three times already this month, you know how challenging it can be to keep up with your wardrobe when you have a large family. That’s why we’re here to help! We’re going to share our top tips for organizing your closet when you have a large family.
Organize by category
Your closet is probably already organized by type of item, but if it isn’t, now’s the time to do so. For example: shirts, pants and shorts in one section; dresses in another section; shoes on their own rack or shelf. This will make it easier for everyone in your family to find what they need when getting dressed every morning (or night!).
Label all bins and baskets with categories like “shirts” or “shoes” so everyone knows where everything goes without having to ask each other every time they want something specific out of their shared space.
Use shelves and baskets to create clear zones
To create a closet that’s easy to navigate and organize, you’ll want to think about how you can separate items by category. Here are some ideas:
- Use shelves or baskets to separate clothes by category (i.e., pants vs. shirts).
- Use shelves or baskets to separate clothes by color (i.e., white shirts on one shelf, blue shirts on another).
- Use shelves or baskets to separate clothes by size (i.e., smalls in one basket; larges in another).
Label bins and drawers with sticky notes or stickers
Labeling bins and drawers with sticky notes is the perfect way to organize your closet. It’s easy, cheap, and you can use it for any room in the house!
- Stickies are cheap and easy to find (you probably have some around).
- They’re also better than permanent markers because they won’t leave marks on your clothes or furniture if they get wet (like if you spill something).
- Plus they won’t leave stains on plastic bins like stickers sometimes do.
Designate a section of your closet for shared items and seasonal items
You probably don’t want to store all of your children’s clothing in one place, so it’s best to separate out any items that belong to multiple family members. You can do this by creating a separate drawer or shelf for each child, or you could designate one large drawer as “junior” and then label the individual compartments with each child’s name (or something like “mommy”, “daddy”, etc.). If you have kids who are close in age, then labeling all the compartments with the same name may be easier–just make sure they know which drawer is theirs!
If you have seasonal clothing such as swimsuits or winter coats, consider purchasing plastic bins that fit neatly inside larger drawers so everything stays organized throughout the year without taking up too much room when not needed at all times during summer months when no one needs bathing suits anymore!
Allow space for a couple pairs of shoes per person
If you have a large family, it is important to make sure that everyone has enough space for their shoes. Shoes are one of the most common items that people store in their closets and it can be difficult to find an organized way to store them all.
If you have a lot of shoes, consider purchasing plastic bins or baskets to keep them organized. You could also use a closet or under-the-bed storage containers if they’re available at home or work respectively!
Conclusion
And there you have it! Organizing your closet with a large family can be tricky, but by following these steps and making use of the space you have available, you’ll be able to make the most out of your wardrobe without losing any sleep over it.