Wardrobe Storage Problems? Open Wardrobe Storage Partition Plans For Different Groups Of People Are Here
Storage and organization is a science, especially when "mess" becomes the norm. Every time I open the closet and look for a piece of clothing, the whole space will be messed up. Although it is folded neatly, it is full of creases when I put it on. Socks, T-shirts, and jeans are mixed together, and I can't tell them apart… Do these scenes look particularly familiar? Don't blame yourself. It's not because you're lazy. The problem most likely lies in storage planning.
Today, we will start from the perspective of a professional organizer and use the cloakroom as an example to talk about how to use scientific space planning methods to avoid the embarrassing situation of a wardrobe being messy as soon as you take it. As long as the layout meets the requirements of rationality, storage can become efficient and worry-free.
1. Basic layout: eight functional areas to create an efficient storage skeleton
An ideal cloakroom is generally composed of eight functional areas, namely: a hanging area for hanging long clothes, mid-length clothes and short clothes, a hanging area for hanging pants, a stacking area for stacking clothes, a drawer area equipped with drawers to store sundries, a storage area with storage functions, and a bedding area for placing quilts. If you want to achieve a high level of space utilization efficiency, then the basic dimensions and design details cannot be ignored.
The suggestion given is that in terms of the choice of cabinet depth, you can choose 550mm (the conventional one) or 390mm (the relatively shallow one). It is best for the cabinet to be at the top, so that it can resist dust and make full use of the vertical space. Sensor lighting should be installed inside the cabinet, so that when looking for clothes, you can see clearly at a glance, and the experience can be instantly improved.
2. Accurate matching: different groups of people have different wardrobe layouts
There is no so-called "universal formula" for wardrobes, and the most reasonable layout will vary from person to person. Next, we provide specially customized storage solutions for four groups of people with typical characteristics.
Scenario 1: Single Nobles – Good News for Lazy People That Saves Time and Effort
Attributes: The pace of life is fast, the pursuit of efficiency, and the ability to fail will never overlap.
plan:
1. Expand the clothes-hanging area : Set the clothes-hanging area as an absolutely critical core area. Divide the long clothing area (such as the area where windbreakers and dresses are placed), clearly define the range of the mid-length area (where short coats are placed), and clearly define the respective ranges of the short clothing area (where clothing such as shirts and jackets should be placed). As long as the clothes are suitable for hanging, hang them up, thereby saving the time spent on folding. This not only reduces the probability of creases on the clothes, but also makes the process of selecting clothes as intuitive and clear as visiting a store to select products.
2. Configure the trouser hanging area : specially set aside space to install pull-out trouser racks . Hang the trousers by folding them in half, which makes them easy to take and completely avoids creases on the trouser legs.
3. Add a drawer area and place drawers on the bottom floor to store small items such as underwear, socks, and bottoming shirts. Classify them with separate boxes, and then close the drawers to prevent dust and keep them tidy.
Scene 2: Sweet couple – double the clothes, double the wisdom
Properties: Double the space requirements, both shared and independent.
plan:
Under double capacity, zoning management is carried out. The cabinet capacity is at least twice that of a single one. The left and right partitions are adopted. Men are on the left and women are on the right. Everyone has their own area that can be used to hang clothes independently without interfering with each other.
2. Clever use of movable chests : This is the "finishing touch" of a couple's wardrobe.
Arbitrary placement: It can be placed at any point in the bedroom, and can also be flexibly changed in the area in the same row of the dressing room.
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Scene 3: There is a cute baby at home – a wardrobe that can "grow"
Attributes: Items change with age, and height is the core basis for layout.
plan:
Movable shelves, freely adjustable, are the core part of children's wardrobes. When the child is young, it is used to store diapers and folded clothes. When the child is older, it is used to store picture books and toys. When the child is older, a few layers can be removed to turn it into a clothes hanging area. The wardrobe needs to "grow" with the child.
2. Use the stacking area as the main body and move the hanging area downwards: Most of the clothes owned by children are small items, and the stacking area should occupy a larger proportion. The position of the hanging rod in the clothes hanging area must be moved downwards, and the position needs to be determined according to the child's height, so that he can participate in the organizing process from an early age, thereby cultivating the ability to take care of himself.
3. When it comes to storing toys, the drawers or storage boxes at the bottom can be used to store toys, thereby cultivating children's habit of returning toys to their place after use.
Scenario 4: Elderly parents – convenience and safety come first
Attributes: Inconvenience in legs and feet, difficulty in bending down, likes to collect.
plan:
The storage area for the most commonly used clothes, that is, the storage area, should be designed in the middle or bottom of the wardrobe. This is a golden area and should be reserved for the elders, especially the big drawer at the bottom. Don't let the elders bend down or tiptoe frequently. This way, it is safe and effortless.
2. Add an area specifically for stacking clothes: Elderly people often have the habit of stacking clothes. Set up multiple areas for stacking and displaying clothes, which can be used to place sweaters, cashmere clothes, or even items with commemorative value.
3. Tips: The ultimate secret to folding clothes without clutter.
No matter what the layout is, there is something to be said for organizing the stacking area. When stacking clothes, it is best not to exceed five or six pieces. If it is folded too high, the underlying clothing will have deep creases due to gravity, and it will be easy for the whole body to be affected by one hair when picking it up.
It is highly recommended to use the "vertical stacking method", where the folded clothes are placed vertically like a book. In this way, the stress surface of each piece of clothing is extremely small, and they support each other. When a piece of clothing in the middle is removed, the clothes next to it will not move at all, which perfectly solves the extremely challenging problem of "it becomes messy as soon as you take it out".
The headache and discomfort of wardrobe storage problems are actually by no means without solutions. Start by scientifically and rationally planning eight functional partitions, making subtle adjustments according to the real living habits of family members, and then using clever storage tools, such as drawer dividers, transparent storage boxes, pull-out trouser racks, jewelry trays, etc., and your wardrobe can completely change its appearance.
Remember, storage is to provide services for life. Only proper planning can make every item have its place and make every arrangement calm and composed. More functional planning can naturally be flexibly adjusted according to your personal habits and needs.
