When potential buyers sneak a peek into your closets, what will they see? The chaos of clothing, shoes and clutter, or an organized, spacious storage area? One home did not have the width that a potential buyer desires for a walk in closet, but it had the depth. Make this space seem as big as possible with these simple steps.
First take out all of the clothes that are not in season and pack them up to move. If you live in an area where the weather is consistent year round, remove at least 50 percent of the clothing in the closet. Use this rule of thumb if all of your in-season clothing still fill your closet. Remove any clothing that is soiled, dirty or ripped. Believe it or not, clothes hangers can also make a difference. If your closet is a mix of wire and plastic hangers, pick one or the other and go with it. If you run out of hangers, dollar stores sell them in value packs.
Pack up all the shoes you do not plan on wearing over the next few months. If you have hundreds of pairs of shoes, now is the time to donate or sell off at least some of your collection, or simply pack them all to take with you.
This particular closet had two clothing racks and one shelf, creating space for floor to ceiling storage. On the top shelf, plastic totes showed how the storage area could be used. You could also put pretty baskets or decorated boxes on a shelf like this, even if they are empty, they will help show how the space can be functional and decorative. A full length mirror on the back wall was used to reflect light and make the space seem larger.
A new coat of paint can also bring new life to a closet, as it will reflect more light with a new finish.
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