My new apartment is really small. I guessed when we signed the lease back in March that our biggest challenge was going to be clothing storage, so I started brainstorming, googling, apartment therapy-ing, and pinterest-ing storage options. During a trip to ikea a few months ago Mike and I discovered a brilliant storage solution-
a bed frame with four giant drawers underneath! After checking craigslist religiously for a month, I found a slightly
used Brimnes storage bedframe for less than half the price it sells for
at ikea!
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With the help of those 4 deep drawers, a six drawer dresser used as a tv stand in the living room, and some closet organizers we got all of our clothes and shoes to fit! The only issue is there isn't room for any more. As a result, I'm instituting a one in, one out policy for my wardrobe.If I buy something it has to be replacing an item that is no longer wearable OR I have to be willing to donate or sell an item to make room.
I am actually really excited about this philosophy. It will keep me from making too many impulse purchase, thus saving me money. It is also challenges me to pick pieces I will get a lot of wear out of. If it's going to take up space in my closet/ drawers the I better wear it!
The only items on my "must buy for fall" list are black riding boots, and black flats. Yesterday I went to DSW to see if they had any wide calf boots in stock. They did! I used my $10 off coupon and bought a great pair of wide calf, black leather riding boots. I'll be throwing out an old pair of faux suede black boots to make room for them:)
How do you store/ organize your wardrobe? Any tips for sharing closet space with your significant other?
I think I might be the wrong person to give you advice on this... since I'm basically a borderline hoarder and a full on shopaholic. My husband and I have our own closets. And we've also each taken over all the spare bedroom closets in our house. It's sick actually now that I'm typing this out. Hahaha.
ReplyDeletexo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Maybe the only good thing about being single is that I don't have to share my closet space with anyone. And it's a good thing, really, because in spite of my Nosh Opping purge, I still have a lot of clothes.
ReplyDeleteI have started, slowly, working on one in and one out though. As the result of last weekend's shopping, I am getting rid of two pairs of shoes, a skirt and a pair of jeans. It's hard though because I'm practically a hoarder. ;-)
I keep meaning to do this myself, but I just can't. It's too overwhelming. Does that mean I have a problem?
ReplyDeleteBTW, I love the bed- that's exactly what we need!
I just did a major closet purge, getting rid of all of those insignificant clothing items...and it has helped me manage my clothing storage space. I have to admit though, that after my son went away to college, I took over his room...made it my mom cave and now have an extra closet for seasonal storage.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of using a dresser or chest as a TV stand; practical and beautiful.
I have told myself many of times to start the 1-in 1-out policy, but geez, it seems hard! Dave has a lot of clothes and shoes himself so he has taken over the walk-in closet in the master bedroom. I have the whole den turned closet and closet in the guest room. It is posts like this that make me happy that I live in a city where there is lots of space and square footage for clothes. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI love this style of bed, all of the extra storage is awesome. (I just can't bring myself to get rid of our current bed though, I like the wood and the style too much.) This is a great idea about the one in/one out method!
ReplyDeletei love the idea of this bed! i utilize the space under my bed right now but i have a mismatch of boxes and plastic containers that aren't too appealing to glance at. i hope this works out well for you guys! and i admire your 1 in, 1 out philosophy. i have plenty of clothes i will probably never wear that i should just make it a point to donate and move forward with a similar mentality. why is it so hard to get rid of clothes we know we will never wear??
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