mudroom built-in storage

Developing good seasonal storage habits can help your clothes last longer and improve your time management. Not sure where to begin? We’ve made it easy for you to get organized for winter with these five tips.

Make room in your entryway closet.

With colder weather comes more layers, so it’s important to take into consideration that additional clothing will be strewn about the house. Keep your entryway and mudroom neat and tidy this season by creating space to contain everyone’s discarded coats and jackets.

An adjustable closet system lets you adapt your storage to your seasonal needs.

Organize by type.

Winter clothing tends to be physically longer than our favorite summer tees and shorts. When switching out your clothes for the colder season, utilize long hang space and group items like coats or jeans together.

In your entry closet, swap out raincoats for full-length coats and lightweight jackets for puffer vests.

Invest in better hangers.

The changing of seasons is the perfect time to refresh your old and tired closet hangers. As you start to reintroduce your heavier winter clothes into your wardrobe, use new and sturdier hangers. Before you know it, you will have successfully refreshed the majority of your closet hangers.

Don’t store summer wear in cardboard boxes.

Cardboard may seem like the easiest alternative, but it can attract bugs and leave unsavory scents on your clothes. Instead, use our zippered storage bags. They can easily fit in any part of your closet or under your bed and work great for items like bathing suits!

Store out-of-season clothing in sealable bins to protect and preserve your items.

Small items add up fast.

Winter accessories such as hats, scarves and mittens tend to be the items we lose the most throughout the year. Stop searching for missing gloves and save time by using organizers to keep things in their place.

Use wire closet accessories, like the Hideaway Hanging Shelf, to hold gloves, mittens and scarves.

By following these five easy steps, you’ll be organized and ready to enjoy the cold weather.