As the winter season approaches, warm items such as blankets, throws, heaters, and winter boots begin to appear in homes. However, a common problem arises regarding where and how to store these bulky items to maintain space in the house and ensure easy retrieval when needed. In small apartments or closets, lack of space often leads to a cluttered and disorganized appearance of the home.
If you are concerned about managing space in your home this winter, there is no need to worry. Applying several simple, budget-friendly, and smart methods for organizing home space can help you significantly free up room in your dwelling. Below are simple ways to properly store all necessary winter items.
To begin the organization process, you need to prepare certain items: vacuum storage bags (space-saving bags), multi-level clothing hangers, under-bed storage boxes, transparent plastic fabric bags (so items are visible), and wall hooks or closet organizers.
Heavy blankets, throws, and bulky jackets take up a lot of space. Instead of leaving them lying around, they should be placed in vacuum bags, and the air should be removed using a vacuum cleaner or pump. This allows their size to be reduced by 70–80%, and they occupy minimal space in a closet or under-bed drawer.
Heavy sweaters and coats can completely fill an entire wardrobe. In such cases, it is recommended to use multi-level hangers, such as 5-in-1 types, instead of regular hangers. These allow five pieces of clothing to fit where one hanger would normally go, making the closet more spacious.
If there is insufficient space on the floor or in the closet, you can install organizers and hooks for clothing on the walls or behind doors. In these, small items such as socks, hats, gloves, and scarves can be neatly rolled and stored.
Even if you do not have a hydraulic bed, the bottom part of the bed (the space underneath) can be utilized. In this space, you can place wheeled boxes or fabric containers where you can put a heater, fan, or extra winter bedding.
Sweaters and jackets that you wear daily should be kept visible, either in the closet or in a basket. Heavy coats or evening sweaters, which are only needed occasionally, are better packed and stored on the top shelf of the closet.
In a corner of the room, you can place a small open coat rack or a vertical shoe stand. This allows wet or heavy coats, jackets, and boots to be placed immediately, preventing them from being scattered around the room.