John Trosko is
a professional
organizer based
in Los Angeles
(organ izingla.com)
and co-author of
The Experts’
Guide to Doing
Things Faster.
Closet Personality: Shoe Lover
If you adore your shoes, put them front and center in cubbies.
Plan enough of them to house emery pair you wear in a season.
■
Slim shoes, like flats and flip-flops, can be stored two to a cubby.
Use spare slots for belts, scarves, and clutches.
■ Keep off-season or special-occasion shoes on the top shelf, in clear
pullout boxes or their original cardboard. Bonus points: Tack a photo
of the pair to the front of the box.
Drawers give the closet a polished, built-in look plus handy closed-
door storage for folded clothes. Bulky items like sweaters and purses
can go on the open shelves.
■ Eke out another sliver of storage by putting a shallow basket on the
■
shelf below the top row of hanging clothes. Use it for things that fold
up small, like tights, T’s, or socks.
THE SYSTEM: CLOSETMAID
MATERIAL White laminate
(cherry, maple, and wire also available)
COST AS SHOWN About
$500
WHERE TO BUY Lowe’s or Home Depot
WHY WE LIKE IT At closetmaid.com,
$5
gets
you two closet design options and parts lists.
Solid surfaces give the look of a high-end
custom closet, but you can install it yourself.
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2009
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