A chaotic and overstuffed wardrobe is an endless source of frustration, delaying your start to the day and making it difficult to put together a well-coordinated outfit. Yet all too often, we put up with this source of stress in our lives and fail to make the best use of space, or of the clothes and accessories that we possess.  

The thought of tackling a sprawl of clothes can be overwhelming, but the power of a well-organised wardrobe should not be underestimated! A beautifully ordered and stylish space will bring a sense of calm and elegance to your bedroom, helping it to become the relaxing haven of your dreams.

Having easy access to all of your clothes and accessories at your fingertips will not only save you time when getting ready in the morning, but also help you look smart and stylish whatever the occasion. Here are top tips to organise your wardrobe.

Maximise use of vertical space

Fitted wardrobes are ideal to make the best use of vertical space, because they extend from floor to ceiling and create no dead space above or beneath them. 

This allows you to take advantage of the full height of the room and create double hanging rails for shorter items such as blouses, shirts, and blazers, with some higher single rails for longer items such as dresses and long coats. 

Full-height wardrobes also allow for extra shelves or drawers above or below the hanging rails to store items that you only use occasionally, or seasonal clothing. 

Consider customised storage solutions

The ideal wardrobe contains not just hanging space, but other storage solutions such as  built-in drawers, pull-out racks and baskets for accessories and shoes, and adjustable shelving that allows you to store items of different sizes neatly. 

If your space or budget does not extend to a customisable built-in wardrobe, you can always make clever use of space-saving accessories such as slimline hangers, which are thinner and take up less space than regular clothes hangers. Drawer dividers are useful for keeping small items such as socks or watches and jewellery conveniently organised. 

Fit smart lighting systems

Sometimes, simply being able to see the contents of your wardrobe clearly can make all the difference. Installing some LED strip lights along the shelves or the edges of doors can help you to see your items properly and make better choices about your outfit and matching accessories. 

Motion sensors are ideal for controlling wardrobe lights to save time and energy.

Declutter and zone your wardrobe

Even if you don’t have the budget for making physical changes to your wardrobe, it’s still essential to have a ruthless decluttering session, particularly as we transition into summer. Store, give away or recycle items you no longer use, and rearrange the rest of the contents into zones such as workwear and casual wear, colour coding, or tops, trousers and so on.