{"id":1624,"date":"2016-07-24T15:45:09","date_gmt":"2016-07-24T19:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/?p=1624"},"modified":"2019-08-12T19:37:27","modified_gmt":"2019-08-12T23:37:27","slug":"closet-sharing-problems-remedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/closet-sharing-problems-remedy\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Ways to Remedy Closet Sharing Problems With Your Spouse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fitting an entire wardrobe into a bedroom closet is tricky\u00a0enough for one person.<\/p>\n

When it comes to closet sharing with your husband or wife, things\u00a0can become downright unmanageable and acrimonious.<\/p>\n

Even if the two of you are able to fit both of your wardrobes into one closet, chances are they\u2019re not getting stored in an orderly fashion.<\/p>\n

This makes it\u00a0difficult to find exactly what you\u2019re looking for.\u00a0Consider how much time is wasted as the\u00a0result of poor closet organization.<\/p>\n

There doesn\u2019t need to be harmonic discord between spouses\u00a0when it comes to closet sharing.<\/p>\n

Follow these five easy ways\u00a0to remedy\u00a0the issues you and your significant other might be dealing with when it comes to closet sharing.<\/p>\n

1. You\u2019ll get better results by organizing your\u00a0closet together<\/h3>\n

Before reworking your closet\u2019s setup, make sure to communicate with your partner about your closet sharing ideas and your vision for its layout, going forward. Have an open mind when they share their ideas as well.<\/p>\n

Reach a\u00a0consensus\u00a0in terms of\u00a0how the closet will be configured and the allotted amount of storage space for each of you.<\/p>\n

Strong communication throughout this closet reorganizing process fosters unity and a smooth day-to-day process in the future for both of you.<\/p>\n

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2. Empty your closet and assess what\u2019s worth keeping<\/h3>\n

The easiest way to free up closet space is to de-clutter. Empty everything out of the closet and sort through it\u00a0to determine what\u2019s worth keeping.<\/p>\n

You both need\u00a0to be honest with yourselves about what qualifies as a keeper and what items won\u2019t be missed.<\/p>\n

Be sure to donate anything that someone else might be able to get more use out of.\u00a0Move off-season clothing items to another area of your home with available storage space.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve purged your non-essential belongings, give your closet a good cleaning before moving things back in. The opportunity for a thorough cleaning in an empty closet doesn\u2019t present itself very often, so take advantage of it.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Establish separate closet zones. Respect each other\u2019s boundaries.<\/h3>\n

Divide the space in your closet into \u201chis and hers\u201d areas, with consideration given to whoever has more belongings. Respect each other\u2019s set boundaries.<\/p>\n

By doing so, you\u2019ll maintain\u00a0an efficient organizational structure that makes finding desired items of clothing much easier.<\/p>\n

Do your best to manage clutter by carefully going through your closet at least once a year and removing unnecessary items.<\/p>\n

4. Closet sharing succeeds with a little help<\/h3>\n

Improve your ability to get\u00a0the utmost efficiency out of your space when sharing a closet. Consider these practical closet storage solutions:<\/p>\n