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Eliminating clutter and organizing your walk-in closet can save time, reduce stress, and improve efficiency as well as your mood. Go about the project relaxed and methodically, and you’ll be breezing through your morning routine and looking and feeling amazing before you know it. As Benjamin Franklin famously said, “every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned.” Here are our top seven tips for organizing your walk-in closet:
Don’t spend time organizing things you don’t need. Once a year or even once a season, dedicate an hour or two to cleaning out your closet. Donate items to charity if they no longer fit, are out of fashion or if they “no longer bring you joy,” as Marie Kondo says. If you haven’t worn an item in the last year – donate it. If it has holes, is stained, or is stretched out – throw it away. If it’s new(ish) or still has tags on it – try selling it to a consignment shop. Less stuff will make organizing tips two through seven much easier.
Once your closet is completely emptied, and you have only the items you wear and love, you can begin organizing. Start by separating your clothes into categories – dress shirts, pants, skirts, jeans, socks, swimwear, shoes, etc. Taking inventory of what you have will make it easier to create a custom organization plan.
Choose a design or arrange compartments, shelves, racks, and drawers to accommodate your items. How you choose to display and organize your items will depend on your lifestyle and existing closet space. For example, if you’re a shoe collector, you may opt to display your prized possessions on horizontal shelves up the wall’s length. But if you only own the basics, a small rack on the floor will do the trick. Think about what you own and organize accordingly.
Once you’ve established your closet’s design, you can begin to put things in their perfect place. We recommend starting from the top. This fall season, store your swimsuits, beach towels, sandals, and summer dresses – this helps to stay organized and maximize space throughout the seasons. You can keep your winter hats, jackets, gloves, and boots in bins on the top shelf in the summer since you won’t need to access them regularly.
Adjustable shelves and hanging rods can be customized to fit your wardrobe and utilize dead space. Jeans, bulky sweaters, t-shirts, and athletic wear can be folded according to the KonMari Folding Method seen here and placed on shelves by category. Place tops on the top shelves and pants on the bottom shelves. Shoe shelves can also be adjusted to accommodate everything from tall boots to flat sandals. Hanging rods should also be modified according to the clothes you own. Measure the length of your tops and bottoms on hangers and place rods accordingly.
Make Marie proud by going above and beyond. This space-saving and visually appealing techniques will please even the most type-A personality. Use drawer dividers to separate different clothing items. Organize each category (e.g., shirts, shorts, pants) by color. Not only is it visually pleasing, but it will make matching the perfect outfit easier. Ditch mismatched hangers and replace them with thin felt hangers – your clothes won’t slip off when you’re thumbing through, and their narrow design helps to save space. Use empty wall space or hangers to organize and display your jewelry, belts, scarves, and ties. Label your storage containers according to the seasonal items being stored to make it easier to find things.
Create a space that makes you feel like a king or queen every time you step inside. A full-length mirror, elegant light fixture, small area rug, or decorative wallpaper will have you feeling like royalty and make the process of getting ready for the day much more fun.
Save the date because Lennar’s Marshall Ridge community debuts March 6th from 12 to 3 p.m. This new community of only 15 homesites will present a great opportunity for you to own the place you call home in Sandy, OR. If you can’t wait until March 6th, buyers who join the VIP List can now schedule an appointment to tour homesites and reserve their new home before this community opens to the public. Pricing for these new single-family homes start from the mid $400s.
Please note: This community will open by appointment only and Lennar will be following all health and safety protocols, so face coverings are required and no more than five people will be allowed in a model home at once.
“We’re excited to bring brand-new home opportunities to a fantastic Sandy area that is less than two miles from downtown and near well-regarded schools, mountain trails and riverbanks for incredible outdoor recreation,” said Kelli Cunningham, Director of Sales for Lennar Portland. “Floorplans will showcase contemporary design details both inside and out and offer tremendous value with our Everything’s Included® program coming as standard in every new home we build.”
Marshall Ridge is made up of only 15 homesites with four two-story floorplans to choose from, ranging from approximately 1,980 to 2,333 square feet with three to four bedrooms, two and one-half to three bathrooms and two-bay garages. Homes offer open-concept layouts, where the stunning kitchen with center island overlooks the Great Room and dining room, ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing, as well as lavish owner’s suites with spa-like bathroom. Select plans also offer flexible spaces like a study, loft or bonus room, which can be transformed into a home office, learning area, gym, hobby/rec room or anything your distinctive lifestyle could benefit from.
New homes also feature Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program, which provides desirable home upgrades and appointments at no extra cost. Enjoy luxury countertops, designer-selected cabinetry, home automation, wifi designs with no dead spots and much more – all included in the price of the home.
Right around the corner from Marshall Ridge is Bornstedt Park, a public park that offers fields, paths, a playground, splash pad and community garden boxes. From multiple golf courses, its own transit system, museums, retail stores, concerts in the park, city festivals and much more, Sandy is a wonderful place to call home and raise a family. Plus, Sandy serves as a gateway to the popular Mt. Hood, so you’re never too far from some skiing.
Marshall Ridge is located at 38487 Maple St in Sandy, OR 97055. For more information, visit www.lennarportland.com or call 888-208-0503.
Lennar is consistently innovating its floor plan designs to offer homeowners functional spaces that cater to their modern living needs. With so many of us working from home these days, and many children still transitioning back to the physical classroom, it’s important to provide homeowners with comfortable environments in which to work and learn.
Thoughtfully arranged within the home to provide a private work setting, Lennar’s innovative office space designs make it easier than ever for homeowners to transition from the vibrant atmosphere of family living to a quiet workspace. These new home office spaces are designed with plentiful windows to offer an abundance of light for an enjoyable workspace that is sure to inspire homeowners. Spaciously designed, Lennar’s home offices also feature extra room for shelving or additional seating, making it easy to store work documents, display your favorite family photos, or add your favorite recliner for when you need a little break.
Many Lennar homes now offer flex spaces, which can be adapted to suit homeowner needs. With the kids spending more time at home these days, flex spaces are a great way to provide children with their own space in which to learn and play. There’s plenty of space for the kids to enjoy floor games, watch enriching shows on TV, read their favorite stories, spread out with some crafts, or just enjoy downtime on the couch with family. Whether you’re looking for a cozy space in which to relax and read, or need a playroom for the kids to run around, these flex spaces are innovatively designed to offer endless possibilities for your home.
Lennar sets itself apart as one of the nation’s leading builders with its Everything’s Included® approach to homebuilding. Providing all the innovative features you want at the best possible value, Lennar has reimagined the homebuying experience to make it simple! Having reliable internet within our homes is more important now than ever before, and Lennar’s wifi guaranteed offers top name brand devices on select homes to keep your family connected in their innovatively designed new work-from-home spaces. Lennar makes it easier than ever for families to enjoy their new home from the moment they move in, providing the fundamental start to an exceptional new-home experience.
Lennar has reimagined working from home in order to consider every member of the family and provide the most efficient spaces possible. Coupled with Lennar’s Everything’s Included® approach to homebuilding, these innovative new spaces make it easier than ever to adapt to modern living needs and working styles. For more information on these innovative new plans and Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program, be sure to ‘like’ Lennar on Facebook.
New home opportunities are on the way to Longview, a beautiful city in Washington that is known for its green countryside, waterways and sloughs, old-town ambience and the Nutty Narrows Bridge, the only bridge designed and built strictly to avoid squirrel casualties. Lennar’s Mt. Solo Place is anticipated to debut spring 2020 and will introduce 92 homesites just a short drive away from family-friendly amenities like Altrusa Park, Mt. Solo Trail and Roy Morse Disc Golf Course. With a variety of new home designs including Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home®, interested buyers are encouraged to join the VIP List to receive the latest information on these new homes.
“We’re very excited to be bringing new single-family homes to Longview that will attract first-time homebuyers and families looking to put down roots in a great area,” said Kelli Cunningham, Director of Sales for Lennar Portland. “For added value, style and comfort, our new homes are outfitted with the market’s most desirable features and upgrades through our Everything’s Included® program at no extra cost to you.”
Mt. Solo Place will present a collection of seven home designs ranging from approximately 1,564 to 2,341 square feet. Designed for modern lifestyles, plans will showcase open living areas ideal for entertaining, stunning kitchens, sophisticated owner’s suites, flexible bonus rooms on select plans and more.
Additionally, Lennar’s Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design provides two homes under one roof – a main home plus an attached private suite with its own separate entrance, living area with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom. This plan is completely flexible and can be used for multigenerational living, a home office, learning area, hobby/craft room or anything your lifestyle could benefit from.
New homes also feature Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program, which provides desirable home upgrades and appointments at no extra cost. Enjoy luxury countertops, designer-selected cabinetry, home automation, wifi designs with no dead spots and much more – all included in the price of the home.
Lennar is building new homes for sale in Longview near family-friendly recreation, entertainment and amenities, like Altrusa Park which offers a kids play area with swings, slide and picnic shelters; Roy Morse Park which features a baseball field; disc golf park; Lake Sacajawea Park which offers a scenic lake and playgrounds, Old Town Longview with small shops and restaurants, Lower Columbia College and more.
Join the VIP List to receive up to date information on these new homes for sale in Longview.
