Create a Minimalist Closet

The goal of the minimalist closet is to have clean lines, zero clutter and no wasted space.  But, there should be an appearance of space.  Follow these tips to achieve the look that you’re going for.

Minimalism refers to a trendy form of interior design.  Basically, everything is stripped down to its fundamental strength.  In other words, no frills design.  At the core of this concept is organization.  Everything should have a place.  The space should be specific for its intention.  For example, you would not put suitcases on the same shelf as your hats.  You wouldn’t pile up shoes randomly on the floor.  In fact, one thing that is fairly consistent throughout minimalist design is that nothing should touch the floor.

Cabinets installed low in the closet are popular for storing shoes.  If the cabinet does not have legs and is not sitting on the floor, then it is in line with the minimalist feel.  Shelves should not have a lot of decorative supports.  Many have the appearance of a board simply jutting out from the wall.  Another popular shelf for minimalism design is the box shelf.  These shelves provide small cubby spaces for hiding things like jewelry boxes, or boxes designed to hold ties.

Keeping with the theme may seem hard if you have a large variety of items that need to be stored.  Use unassuming containers that hide clutter for things like socks, underwear, swim wear and other items that may not hang or fold neatly.  You can use circular swim wear hangers for women’s swim suits if you would like.  In fact, many specialty hangers will make your closet even more organized.  If certain things go on certain types of hangers, then you are executing the fundamentals of the style perfectly.  Everything has its own place.

Create a spacious atmosphere by using slim hangers.  Ditch your old mismatched or bulky colorful hangers and replace them with a slim, subdued metal hanger.  These hangers keep clothing slightly separated without crossing over each other on the bar.  The metal hanger is far superior to the wire hanger in terms of strength and style.  You can use metal hangers knowing that they won’t appear bulky, bend or get tangled on the bar.

A minimalist closet does not even have to be in the closet.  More and more people are venturing out into the room with their clothes storage systems.  Here’s a popular idea.  Use your closet for storage space.  Then, install a long shelf up high with a hanging bar beneath it.  This bar can be as long as you want it to be.  Then, another long shelf below, near the floor.  The bottom shelf is for displaying shoes.  Hang all of your clothes on the bar and arrange by color and/or length.  The top shelf can be used to display hats or bags.  Some people leave this area uncovered while others choose to hang a curtain or use a room divider.  Either way, you minimalist closet will look sharp, clean and organized.