Okay, let’s talk a little closet talk today.  A friend of mine turned me on to a product that has changed the way I see my closet, more specifically, clothes hangers.  Now, I’m not the one to tell you to run out and buy the newest trendy products, but I have to say in this case, “You might wanna run out and buy this product!”  It’s Slimline hangers!

I’m sure you all can relate to a crowded closet—every inch counts.  These unique hangers have great design and functionality.  They are super skinny, non-slip, hold up to 10 pounds, and they even have indents for your dress straps (not that I’ll be needing those).  They kinda feel like velvet, come in cool colors to match any decor, and they are easy to find.  I bought mine at Bed Bath and Beyond.  Oooohhhhh!  Who would have thought something as simple as clothes hangers could change my life?  My closet went from a bulky mess of crooked shirts and mismatched random plastic hangers to a harmoniously uniform collection of shirts and pants.

Now that my new closet is a neat and clean, I can give you a few other “no” and “low” cost tips on how I maximize the minimal space of my closet.

• Lose the Unused: I bet you thought I was referring to clothing.  Empty hangers are also a big contributor to wasted closet space.  Tie together and store unused hangers in a place where they are easily accessible, maybe in a bin under your bed, but definitely not in the closet.
• Work the Poles: (Did I really just write that?)  Add an extra bar or more to your closet.  Hang it as high as you can reach and hang shirts there.  Now the bottom bar can be great place for pants.
• Double Up:  Who said that you can only put one item per hanger?  Try placing a more delicate garment on a hanger that already has a more durable shirt on it.  You’ll save space and protect the delicate garment.  NOTE:  Delicate knits and silks are best stored flat—not on hangers.
• Utilize Your Door:  Don’t forget about over and behind the door solutions for things like shoes and accessories.  Behind your door is a good place to store bulky things like coats and jackets that you don’t use as often.  It’s as easy as installing a hook or two.

Now go clear some space in your closet and have fun!