Have you ever noticed, while getting ready to meet up with friends, that all the clothes you pick out from your closet are wrinkled? It’s never too late to learn how to fold and organise your clothes neatly in a single drawer. We put together this guide for you and others facing this problem. Below, you’ll find helpful tips that will ensure you always look your best, even when you spontaneously pull out the clothes you want from your closet.
Folding Techniques
Let’s take a look at 3 ways to help you neatly organise your clothes in drawers.
The Rolling Method
The rolling method is a very simple way to store items such as socks, underwear, and pyjamas. Instead of folding them into rectangles, simply roll them up. This method works best for soft fabrics.
The KonMari Method
The KonMari method is a way to organise drawer space created by Japanese TV personality Marie Kondo. According to this method, you first fold the clothes into rectangles, then stack the rectangles vertically in the drawer.
When you open the drawer, all items will be neatly lined up in a row – this way, you’ll see everything at a glance, without any additional sorting or the need to lift one item to see what’s hidden underneath. Although folding clothes this way is quite complicated, the advantage is that it lets you sort clothes by colour, creating a neat appearance in the drawer.
Traditional Folding
Traditional folding involves folding clothes into rectangles and stacking them vertically, one on top of the other. This is the most common way to fold and store clothes neatly. This method works best if you store your clothes on shelves. If you use the traditional folding method in drawers, it will be difficult to find the items you want.
Organising Different Types of Clothing
Organising Drawers for Women’s Clothing
To keep your women’s clothing much neater in your drawers, try following these five simple steps:
- Sort your clothes by type (underwear, T-shirts, pants, etc.). Place each type of clothing in separate piles on the bed;
- Use drawer dividers to separate your drawers into distinct sections for each type of clothing. You can purchase special dividers, but alternatively, you can also make them yourself, e.g., using cardboard;
- Label each section so it’s easy to identify what goes where. This will help you sort your clothes into their proper places and keep things organised;
- Choose one of the folding techniques listed above to neatly fold your clothes;
- Arrange items based on how often you use them (for example, socks and underwear should be the easiest to reach, right when you open the drawer).
Storing Men’s Clothes
You can apply the same tips to drawers for men’s clothes. It’s no secret that organising a man’s closet is often an easier task, as men typically have fewer clothes and colour options. Black tones usually dominate men’s wardrobes, which also simplifies drawer organisation. The main challenge is neatly fitting large-sized clothes that take up more space.
How can you neatly arrange different types of clothes in drawers?
Folding and Storing Oversized Clothing in Drawers
It is best to store very oversized clothing loosely folded on shelves or in drawers. If hung on hangers, oversized clothing may stretch or lose its shape due to its size and weight.
Storing Linen Garments and Preventing Wrinkles
To keep natural linen garments in good condition, handle them with care. Fold them as gently and loosely as possible, ensuring the garments have sufficient ventilation and can “breathe”. Avoid storing linen garments in plastic bags or containers, as plastic can trap moisture and cause mould.
Storage Solutions
When Should You Use Clothes Hangers?
By using hangers to store clothes in your closet, you’ll free up space in your drawers and make it easier to keep them organised.
Hangers are a great solution:
- For temporary clothing storage when you want to dry your clothes but don’t have a dryer;
- To create extra storage space when closet space is limited;
- To arrange items so it’s easier to see the overall outfit;
- To keep frequently worn items within easy reach on a clothes rack;
- A drawer system in your wardrobe;
- A drawer system is a great way to organise small items in your wardrobe. By dividing large open shelves into smaller drawers, you’ll be able to store folded clothes and delicate items more easily.
Maintaining Order in Drawers
Regular Decluttering
Every visit to a clothing store means there will be less space in your drawers again. For this reason, it’s important to regularly declutter and get rid of clothes you rarely wear.
Seasonal Clothing Rotation
Winter clothes are particularly bulky, so they take up more space in drawers. Once you take them out of the drawers and put them “out of the way” when spring arrives, your life will immediately become easier. If you don’t have space to store clothes at home, it’s also worth considering storing them in a secure storage facility with other less frequently used items.
Preventing Wrinkles and Preserving Fabric Quality
Proper storage of clothes helps reduce wrinkles and creases. Clothes that are folded or hung correctly will also retain their shape better. This means you’ll need to iron them less often, and they’ll last you longer. Proper care and attention to detail are especially important when handling delicate, lightweight fabrics.
Maintaining a Pleasant Scent with Sachets and Fresheners
There’s nothing more pleasant than a fresh, clean scent when you open a drawer. To keep your drawers smelling pleasant, place sachets of dried herbs or scented air fresheners inside them. This will make your room smell clean and fresh, and your clothes will take on a subtle scent as well.
Storage for Rarely Worn Clothes
If you don’t have room to store your clothes or want to take a break from some of the clothes you currently own, a personal storage unit is the perfect solution. You can do this by using SPACE24 item storage in Vilnius – we offer affordable pricing and flexibility. Contact us for a price quote today!