How to organise your clothes

Does your clothes storage need an overhaul? Perhaps you went a little overboard on jumpers and jeans last winter or you've recently moved to a new place. Whatever the reason, clothes clutter can add stress to your space and slow your daily routine. This guide is full of practical clothes organisation ideas to help you make the most of space, furniture, and storage accessories - bringing an end to those treasure hunts for your favourite top. Your clothes - and your bedroom floor - will thank you!

1. Be prepared for a big sort-out!

Start the process by working out what you have and what you actually wear. Begin by dividing your clothes into three groups: items you currently wear, those you don't, and ones you no longer want. If space is tight (and let's be honest, it usually is), store clothes you're not using right now in storage boxes. Donate or sell pieces you no longer wear so they can get a new life elsewhere. Then, focus on making the clothes you do wear easy to access every day. Pro tip: If you have seasonal clothes tucked away, use the switch-over to give your clothes a mini overhaul.

2. Get your hangers ready

Hang blouses, tops, skirts, and jackets to keep them crease-free and ready to wear - especially if ironing isn't your thing. Delicate fabrics like silk are best hung to preserve their texture. Choose a hanging rail that suits your space and don't overload it - clothes can get crushed and be hard to see. Enhance your hangers with a BUMERANG add-on shoulder shaper so clothes can maintain their shape. Finally, organise your clothes by colour or function for easy access - it's also more enjoyable to maintain a neat, inviting rail!

3. Maximise dress hanging space

Most dresses should be hung, except stretchy, knitted ones. If you have lots of long dresses and enough room, put a full-height hanging section in your wardrobe. If not, hang clothes at the top part of the wardrobe and add drawers or shelves in the space below. Then try this simple trick for long dresses: Hang a long dress on two hangers placed side by side on the rail - with one placed at the top and the other halfway down. Saves space and reduces ironing!

4. How to hang your trousers right

A good rule is to hang trousers when they're tailored or made from delicate fabric like silk or linen, and fold heavier trousers like jeans or sweatpants. Hanging tailored trousers helps them stay crease-free and reduces ironing time before you wear them. For easy hanging, use BUMERANG hangers on a rail. If you have a PAX wardrobe, the smooth-running KOMPLEMENT pull-out trouser hanger makes your trousers instantly visible and easy to access.

5. Mix up storage boxes to maximise space

Clothes you're not currently using can be neatly stored away in boxes. Go for boxes in various sizes to help them fit snugly into the nooks and crannies around the room, and keep clutter at bay. Our SKUBB and STUK boxes are conveniently designed to fit with our furniture, including at the tops of wardrobes and under beds. It makes for smoother storage planning so it's easier to find out-of-the-way spots for your clothes.

6. Drawer organisation made easy

Keep your chest of drawers organised by sorting clothes by type. Store sweaters, seasonal items, or occasional wear in the larger, lower drawers, leaving the top drawers free for essentials you wear every day like underwear, socks, and accessories. Small storage solutions like SKUBB boxes make managing smaller items easier - think underwear, vests, socks, and those odd-shaped accessories you're not sure where to put. The best bit? Simply lift each box out of the drawer to find what you need, leaving the rest of the drawer neat and untouched.

7. Put your storage on display

Don't hide your favourite things away! Hooks on the wall are a great way to put things you love on show - and keep them neatly stored at the same time. High shelves add to the look by creating space to store objects you might not use very often but don't want to forget about.

8. Meet your emergency helper

It's 11pm on a weeknight and you're ready for bed - except for one little problem: a pile of clean laundry you just don't have the energy to sort. Time to bring out the emergency box! Keep an empty box or two handy, tucked under a bench or wherever you have the space. You can even paint these KNAGGLIG boxes to match your room's décor. Scoop the clothes in and make a mental note to tackle them later. Since clean laundry keeps coming, you'll always need to clear the box to make room for the next pile!

9. Give your room a transition zone

Looking for somewhere to hang clothes you wear only around the house or need to air out after one or two wears? Give them their own hanging space to keep them neat and tidy - rather than draped over chairs or scattered on the floor. Enter the PAX wardrobe add-on end unit. Designed specifically for these moments, it features a clothes rail, several shelves, and room for slippers and bags. It's also the perfect spot for your next day's outfit too.

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