FineLiving.com Offers Practical Solutions for Every Kind of Closet Catastrophe

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - An unruly storage space can turn anyone into a closet case. Interior designer and closet expert Carey Evans of FLN’s Closet Cases shares 16 of the most common “closet personalities” and shows how to overcome stressful messes. With before-and-after photos and step-by-step solutions, it’s easy to cure the craziest closets. (http://www.fineliving.com/closetpersonalities)

For Evans, every closet case has a simple solution: it’s all about figuring out the cause. At FineLiving.com, users can learn what’s preventing a stylish space and how to get on track by determining their closet personality. A few examples include:

The Pack Rat

Classic problems: You can't get rid of any purchase because it may come back into style. Your closet is overflowing and you have no idea what outfits you actually own.

Solutions:

Clear the closet. Pull out everything in the closet and pile it so you can really see the bulk you’ve shoved into a small space.
Create guidelines. Take out multiples of the same look or item and only save what you love or what is current.
Give excess clothes an expiration date. If you have items you can’t let go, store those items in a box with an expiration date. If you have not needed the items in a season or year, donate or sell them.

The Seambuster

Classic problems: You’ve got a tiny space, but a big personality.

Solutions:

Remove your shoes. Shoes take up a lot of space, so store them in different parts of the home — think tall shelving units with drawers or under-bed storage.
Think up. What about a sweater chest in the hallway, shoes stored elsewhere or putting hats/accessories on display?

The Runway Model

Classic problems: You try on many outfits each morning and leave them on the floor, wasting precious time and creating a huge mess to be cleaned up later.

Solutions:

Catalog your clothing. Sort clothing by type and then by color, which allows you to pair up items you already own.
Create temporary storage. Hang multiple hooks around your changing area or consider bringing in a small rolling rack to store items to be returned to their proper spot later.
Pre-plan the week’s wardrobe. Section off a part of your closet in which to hang your chosen looks for the week. Hang these complete outfits together, with accessories draped around the hanger or in a small clear baggie hung on the same hanger.

Haven’t found your closet personality? For 13 more closet diagnoses and the easiest ways to turn things around, visit www.FineLiving.com.

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