The KonMarie method

Sally_A

in_need_of_direction wrote: »

Has anyone figured out an effective way to store coats? Mine take up so much space and endanger the rail in the wardrobe.

I don't own a coat, haven't for 30+ years and don't miss them , I have jackets, shawls, fleeces. I don't like the restricting feel of a coat. I can't drive in a coat, and if I'm walking prefer to have a fold up cagoule/waterproof which takes up minimal room.

Similarly I dislike umbrellas - I do own a couple but you can guarantee they are never near me when I need one. Either in the car boot, or at home in the cupboard.

maddiemay

Sally_A wrote: »

I don't own a coat, haven't for 30+ years and don't miss them , I have jackets, shawls, fleeces. I don't like the restricting feel of a coat. I can't drive in a coat, and if I'm walking prefer to have a fold up cagoule/waterproof which takes up minimal room.

Similarly I dislike umbrellas - I do own a couple but you can guarantee they are never near me when I need one. Either in the car boot, or at home in the cupboard.

I am a little envious, I am one of the coldest people ever, (anemia) and I wear lovely down and feather puffa type coats and jackets for about half the year:(

Mojisola

Sally_A wrote: »

Above the hanging rail in the fitted wardrobes, there are 2 shelves above, the top one is not reachable unless using steps, and the back of the lower one needs tip toes or a handystep. Wardrobes are to ceiling height.

If I fold things vertically on either, there will still be room at the back for other stuff (ie useful, JOYOUS, but rarely needed stuff), I reckon an A4 paper box stored side on is about the depth of room at the back.

Is there enough room for things like spare blankets or pillows?

That's what I have in a similar space in my wardrobe.

iQueen

3forholidays wrote: »

iQueen I'm assuming that you mean 9am! Unless you're still sleeping...

Errrr... yes! Sorry.

drusilla

Major result today. DSs clothes have been stored in the built in wardrobes in my bedroom. The other day he said it would be easier if they were in his room (think Harry Potter cupboard). We talked about it and I explained that if he wanted to have his clothes in his room he would have to make space.

Fast forward an hour, he has got all his clothes in his storage and is just going through his things to see what brings him joy. He is doing very well and I have given him a duster as well!

I have managed to move my clothes into the space taken up by his clothes. This has released a whole 4 drawer Malm COD. Hopefully, grumpy DD will accept this into her room so that her stuff can be Kondoed. Ooooh I am almost jumping with joy.

iQueen

in_need_of_direction wrote: »

Has anyone figured out an effective way to store coats? Mine take up so much space and endanger the rail in the wardrobe.

Another kondo? :rotfl:

Sally_A

Mojisola wrote: »

Is there enough room for things like spare blankets or pillows?

That's what I have in a similar space in my wardrobe.

I have a separate shelf/airing cupboard for those (all neatly folded inside a pillow case....get me!! ).

Sadly I'm now looking for something to fill that gap, which I know is wrong...maybe papers I need to keep, but I really do need something to pad out the back 30cm or so, to bring frequently used things to the fore and reachable.

drusilla

Sally A do you really need to put something in the space? Could you use it for Chrimbo decorations instead of the loft? If you really can't think of what to put in the space what about empty boxes to block the space at the back.

You could just enjoy knowing that you have reduced your possessions so much that you have empty spaces. We don't have to fill spaces just because they are there.

Let us know what you do.

Sally_A

Thanks Drusilla...I know I'm very far off binning family photos etc. So it would be an ideal place to store the irreplaceable things or bits I cannot throw away yet.

If I binned pics of my grandparents etc, I know one day my daughter would like to see them and trace her family tree.

june89

So I Kondoed the tupperware cupboard. And now it's empty. :eek:

I have kept a few of the square ones we take lunches in, but moved those where the food bags and such is stored since there was enough room for both. Now to decide what to move in its old place. Thinking maybe the bowls that are in the glass fronted cupboard. That shelf is a tiny bit high for me, so getting one down first thing in the morning can prove a challenge. :rotfl:

Sally_A wrote: »

A question for you advanced Kondo-ers please.

Above the hanging rail in the fitted wardrobes, there are 2 shelves above, the top one is not reachable unless using steps, and the back of the lower one needs tip toes or a handystep. Wardrobes are to ceiling height.

If I fold things vertically on either, there will still be room at the back for other stuff (ie useful, JOYOUS, but rarely needed stuff), I reckon an A4 paper box stored side on is about the depth of room at the back.

Currently it is wasted space full of clothes I've not seen for 4 years.

I did consider moving the hanging rail up a notch and having a shelf underneath, but due to the fixings, this is not an option.

Do you reckon out of season clothes at the back, and then a switch around in autumn?

I'm sure I'm not the only UK person with a ceiling high wardrobe with this dilemma.

Realistically the top shelf is useless without the step ladder or maybe a chair.

Solutions/bright ideas gratefully received.

I use the top of our wardrobe for filing those bits of paper I have to keep but don't need to look at. It's only a few ringbinders worth, so not very heavy, and keeps them out of the way.

Also really seasonal clothes. Most of our stuff is worn year round but things like bathing suits are in a small box up there.