How Do You Organize A Messy Dresser Top?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  1. 01 of 10. Start With Empty Drawers. ...
  2. 02 of 10. Declutter Your Dresser Contents. ...
  3. 03 of 10. Group Items by Category. ...
  4. 04 of 10. Don’t Fold Bulky Items. ...
  5. 05 of 10. Use Drawer Organizers to Separate Items. ...
  6. 06 of 10. Don’t Use the Dresser Top for Storage. ...
  7. 07 of 10. ...
  8. 08 of 10.

How do you declutter a dresser?

  1. Step 1: Empty Dresser Drawers. Start by emptying out all the dresser drawers. ...
  2. Step 2: Sort Clothing. Next, sort through all the clothing. ...
  3. Step 3: Categorize Clothing. Categorize all your remaining clothing into piles. ...
  4. Step 4: Fold Clothing. ...
  5. Step 6: Designate and Put Away.

How do you organize a messy dresser?

Make a dresser clean-off another part of your daily routine. Every night—or maybe each morning when you make the bed—clear off the top of the dresser, picking up errant clutter and dropping it into the tray, basket or envelope where it belongs.

How do you organize things on a dresser?

  1. Start with an empty dresser.
  2. Get rid of items you don’t wear.
  3. Prioritize what goes inside.
  4. Pick a drawer for everything.
  5. Learn how to fold.
  6. Use dividers for smaller items.
  7. Keep items smelling fresh.
  8. Fill your extra drawers.

What should go in each dresser drawer?

Generally you will have delicates, pajamas, casual shirts, dress shirts, casual pants, dress pants, heavy sweaters and light sweaters . Pants should really be stored separately, as should sweaters, so try to set aside a drawer just for these items. Generally, these items can be split very nicely between four drawers.

What do you store on top of a dresser?

  1. Small jewelry box, or holder for other accessories.
  2. Framed picture of family or friends.
  3. Decorative knick knacks (within reason) such as a candle, artwork, lamps, etc.

How can I protect the top of my dresser?

Protect a dresser top with an extra layer that separates the surface finish from any scratches or spilled fluids, such as coffee or cosmetics. Acrylic sheets offer a durable layer and a clear view of the dresser top.

What should I put in my closet or dresser?

Return clothing to the closet.

Hang pants, jackets, button-front shirts, dresses, and skirts . T-shirts, pajamas, sweaters, yoga wear and underthings should be folded and put in dresser drawers, on shelves, or in bins.

What can you use besides a dresser?

  • Bed with pullout drawers. A bed with drawers is a perfect space-saver for bedrooms with limited space. ...
  • Trunks and Chests. ...
  • Horizontal cubbies with pullout baskets. ...
  • Garment rack. ...
  • Wall-mounted clothes organizer. ...
  • Above bed shelving. ...
  • Plastic bins. ...
  • multi-level stacked drawers.

How do you fit clothes in a dresser?

  1. Lay your shirt out on a flat surface. ...
  2. Fold the other side of the shirt to the center. ...
  3. Fold the rectangle almost in half, stopping just short of the bottom.
  4. Now fold the rectangle again in either half or in thirds, depending on how long the shirt is.

How do I organize my drawers and closets?

  1. Pool noodles keep boots upright and breathing. ...
  2. Stack T-shirts upright. ...
  3. Have a system in place for getting rid of items. ...
  4. Tie all your scarves around a hanger. ...
  5. The roll-up method saves space in suitcases and drawers. ...
  6. Organize your clothes in advance. ...
  7. Get a hanging laundry bag.

What goes in chest of drawers?

Chests of drawers have traditionally been made and used for storing clothing, especially underwear, socks, and other items not normally hung in or otherwise stored in a closet.

How do you organize a deep drawer?

  1. Stack like items in your deep kitchen drawers. Casserole dishes and mixing bowls fit great in these large drawers. ...
  2. Use drawer dividers to keep your deep kitchen drawer organized. I love these bamboo dividers to make a large kitchen drawer more organized. ...
  3. Stack items vertically.
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