The Hall Disaster

The dreaded hall closet- we all have one, the catch all place where everything gets thrown when we need the mess to disappear- coats, shoes, bags, sports equipment etc- it needs to serve so many storage purposes and is probably constructed the worst. I recently saw 2 pictures that caught my eye- they make great use of every nook and cranny and feature products that may put an end to the abyss we call a closet.
1. Shoe Rack- Yes put shoes there, but it is also a way to get items off the floor! Add baskets and pile in all the smaller items - winter gear, electronic gadgets, kids toys.- even files or papers, remember this closet has a lot of purposes to serve.
2. Door Hooks - Any kind will do! The inside of the door is a valuable spot- do not waste it! Handbags, umbrellas, anything you can hang, get it on there! Better yet, find an over the door organizer- check out lowes.com
3. Bins, Boxes and Baskets- of course the way to hide it all- see what will fit best and get ones that match- gives a closet a sleek look.
So if you have a disaster on your hands or one brewing, get some of these systems in place, of course clean out all the mishmash first, who knows what you may uncover.

This accessory bag from the Container Store has 12 shallow spots and everything is visible!