Cabin Closet Organization and Storage
Organization in our cabin can be a challenge. While we have ample closets, they are not what I would consider large. Over the past few years my family has worked to maximize our storage spaces. We’ve just worked to keep them tidy, neat and simplified.
Recently I spent some time re-organizing our master closet so it could function to it’s fullest potential. With the help of a few new storage bins, the vacuum, and some trash bags the closet now has new life and much better organization.
Inefficient Efficiency
We have a galley walk-in closet in our master bedroom. It’s approximately 9 feet long and 4 1/2 wide. Narrow and long is certainly efficient, it’s not ideal if the space isn’t used correctly.
Over the past handful of years, as is the case sometimes, we’ve simply made the space work. We didn’t invest any real time or effort into maximizing our storage.
Well, after living with an unorganized, albeit somewhat tidy, closet for far too long I decided to get things under control. With a few storage containers in hand and some determination I started the long job of rethinking and reorganizing our master closet.
I documented the whole process and you can go here to view each step.
Clear Out and Rethink Organization
One of the main things I do when I reorganize any space is land on the most likely system I (or my friends) will use long term. So that’s how I started this project, I began by thinking about our long-term, day-to-day use of the closet.
First things first though, I took everything out of the closet. Then I began sorting through items that either needed to be trashed or donated. Even though our closet wasn’t messy it needed to be paired down and cleaned out.
Ultimately the system I had in mind was that we needed to keep our seasonal clothes handy and our off-season items stored. So I simplified the items in the closet and simultaneously put off-season items in another storage space.
Creating a Long-Term System
Once the closet was cleaned out and pared down I started placing items back on the racks and shelves. While doing so I incorporated some of the organizational items I bought to help keep things less cluttered. One great invest was a few packs of black velvet hangers.
Velvet hangers help keep clothes tidy and from falling. They also add cohesiveness and improve the look of your closet.
Next, all of the off-season clothes and shoes were stored in containers neatly. Then I filled a few bags with items I was ready to part with and was happy to donate.
Quality over Quantity
Once everything was back in the closet it was time to think about it visually. I needed to make the small galley space pleasing to the eye.
When I bought containers and organizers I chose a cool and calm light gray color palette offset with cream and white.
I also hung and folded items by placing like colors together (see the picture above). The final step was to leave a few items out that had specific textural or visual appeal. Items like sweaters, certain pairs of shoes, and a few aptly chosen clothing accessories highlight the visual appeal of a curated wardrobe. It’s all about celebrating, and seeing the quality over the quantity in a closet.
You can achieve the same look that we did in our Cabin Closet by clicking on the image below.
Less is More
I have truly always believed that keeping things simple, clean, and tidy can and does make all the difference in home organization. This belief has allowed our modern cabin storage to function and stay relatively efficient over the past few years. Recently though, I felt it was time to add some additional closet storage items to help us maximize our organizational potential.
But please know, buying bins, and shoe racks isn’t necessarily the answer to an organizational system that will last for years to come. It’s all about the system, and determining what will work for YOU long term. So as always I hope today’s ideas offer inspiration and insight into ways you can maximize any storage space you may have.
With hope for you and your intentional home,
