A cluttered and messy dresser can be a major headache. Not only does it make finding specific items difficult, but it might also encourage you to only wear the items at the top. Here are a few storage ideas to help you make the most of this space.

How to Give Your Dresser a Makeover

1. Decide What to Keep

Start by emptying all the drawers. This will help you understand what you’re working with start you off with a blank slate.

Over time, dressers accumulate articles of clothing you no longer use, so take the time to pick out pieces to donate or give away. Anything you haven’t worn in over a year should go.

2. Categorize Each Space

To make items easy to find later, dedicate each drawer to a specific category of clothing, such as undergarments or shirts. You can use drawer dividers or small boxes to separate colors, brands, or fabrics.

How you group your clothes is up to you, just keep each type separated. Just make sure whatever you use to separate your clothing won’t collapse or slide around.

3. Use All of the Space to Your Advantage

Once you declutter and categorize your drawers, you might end up with extra space inside and on top of your dresser. Use an extra drawer to rotate seasonal clothes, or the space on top to hold jewelry and collectibles.

What makes these storage ideas useful is that they are flexible. If a category or divider doesn’t have enough items, create a different one. You can start over as many times as it takes to get your furniture organized just right.

If organizing your home becomes overwhelming, turn to the experts. With over 30 years of experience, Get Organized will help you eliminate clutter and reduce the stress caused by messy spaces. Serving Rochester, NY, and all surrounding counties, they also carry unique storage solutions to make staying tidy easy. Call (585) 223-3646 to schedule an appointment or check out their website for more storage ideas.