Sick of Closet Overwhelm? Your Step-by-Step Guide to Fun and Easy Organization

If you’ve ever opened your closet and got smacked in the face by a rogue hoodie, welcome to the club.

Membership includes everyone who’s ever lost a sock to the mysterious void. Closets have this sneaky superpower: turning from “kinda neat” to “total disaster zone” faster than you can shout, “Where did all my socks go?!” And the floor? Oh, it’s basically a sock graveyard, a black hole for random junk, and for some of us, a full-on Amazon return drop-off point. 

But don’t panic yet, your secret weapon is here. Meet Mission Closet Takeover, the no-nonsense, low-drama rescue squad with a side of laughs, ready to help you reclaim your space and your sanity. 

Ready to own your stuff instead of letting it own you? Well then, let’s do this! 

Is Your Room a Hot Mess and Driving You Up the Wall?

Science says clutter messes with your brain. Like literally messes with your beauty sleep #Noted! So if your room looks like the “before” pic for a hoarder reality show and your closet door fights you every time you try to close it, yep, it’s time to take action. 

But hey, no judgment here. We’ve all shoved “I’ll deal with it later” piles under the bed or behind the door. The good news? This mess is fixable. And with a little plan (and some snacks), it can even be kinda fun.

Step 1: Prep for Battle aka Gear Up Like a Closet Warrior Before you dive into the madness, you gotta suit up.

• Clear Storage Bins: Basically see-through treasure chests that save you from digging around like a conf

• used mole. Check out these clear stackable storage bins. They’re like X-ray vision for your stuff.

• Velvet Hangers: Toss those bulky plastic hangers. Velvet hangers save space, keep your clothes from slipping off, and make your closet look fancy enough to Instagram. These velvet hangers are closet heroes. Plus they come in a pack of 30...score!

• Multi-Layer Hangers: Got more cute tops than closet space? These magic hangers let you hang a bunch vertically, so you don’t have to pretend everything fits. Grab some of these space-saving cascading hangers and thank me later.

• Over the Door Organizers: Shoes, scarves, belts, mystery junk? This vertical magic frees your floor. This over-the-door organizer is like a closet sidekick.

Also, have trash bags ready for donations, actual trash, or weird stuff that’s been haunting your closet since 2012. 

Don’t forget your hype playlist and beverage of choice - coffee, wine… who are we kidding, both.

Step 2: Operation Wardrobe Rescue!

Time to get ruthless. This is Operation Wardrobe Rescue, your mission to save your sanity and your style. Empty your entire closet. Yes, everything. No sneaky stashes or “just one more thing” hiding spots. Sort your loot into piles:

• Love It: The keepers that make you feel like a rockstar every time you wear them.

• Pass It On: Items that deserve a second chance somewhere else - your closet has enough of these already.

• Bye Bye: Stained, ripped, or seriously questionable. Let them go.

• Maybe Later: The tricky stuff you’re not sure about. Set these aside and revisit when you’re feeling brave.

Hot Tip: If it’s been over a year since you wore it or it makes you mutter “What was I thinking?” it’s time to say adios. 

Full disclosure: I once found a single earring under my bed that had been missing for two years. Proof organization isn’t perfect, but it definitely gets better. 

Step 3: The Closet Glow Up 

Now for the fun part - putting it all back together with style and purpose.

First, clean the closet itself. Vacuum, dust, wipe down shelves. You’ll feel like a responsible adult, promise!

Next, group your clothes:

• By category jackets, tops, dresses (you know the drill)

• Then by color because yes, rainbow closets are oddly satisfying and will give you serious closet envy points

Pull out those velvet hangers and get ‘em in there. Use the multi-layer hangers to stack shirts and skirts and reclaim your precious space. Store jeans, sweaters, and accessories in clear bins for easy grabbing. Don’t forget the over-the-door organizer for shoes, scarves, and those “where the heck do I put this” items. 

Suddenly your closet looks less like a disaster zone and more like a boutique you’d actually want to show off.

Step 4: The Bedroom Blitz While you’re riding the motivation wave, tackle the rest of the room.

• Under-bed Storage: If you’re ignoring this space, you’re missing out big time. Try rolling bins like these under-bed storage containers for shoes, off-season clothes, or mystery boxes.

• Nightstand Declutter: Why does every nightstand turn into a junk graveyard? Toss the trash, keep the essentials, and grab a cute drawer organizer to keep it neat.

• Surface Sweep: Clear off dressers, shelves, and random chairs. Use decorative boxes to stash loose stuff so your space stays clear and Instagram ready. Check out these decorative storage boxes super cute and look as good as they function.

Step 5: Maintenance Mode aka Keep Your Sanity You crushed it! But how do you keep it looking this good?

• Rule one: One in, one out. Buy a new sweater? Say goodbye to an old one.

• Rule two: Spend five minutes a day putting things back laundry, clothes, general tidying.

• Rule three: Keep your go-to organizers handy Those clear bins, multi-layer hangers, and over-the-door organizers will save you from a wardrobe disaster down the line.

You’ve Got This!

Cleaning out your bedroom and closet doesn’t have to be torture. With the right attitude and some super cute velvet hangers, it can actually feel pretty damn good. Like “I’ve got my life together” kinda good. 

Once Mission Closet Takeover is complete, you’ll sleep better (and obviously feel prettier because yeah, beauty sleep). You'll find your clothes faster, and strut around like the CEO of your own bedroom. 

Plus, you’ll finally have the perfect excuse to order those cute organizers you’ve been eyeing, all in the name of mental health of course. 

Now grab that playlist, claim your space, and let your closet fear your name. You’ve earned it!

Happy organizing, friend!