Closet cleaning is always daunting. They are full of sorting clothes into their respective ‘keep’, ‘sell’ and ‘donate’ piles, matching all the hangers and finding the right place for each and every accessory, from shoes and jewelery to belts and in between others Of course, bags. If you’ve ever wondered how to store your bags so they’re not all haphazardly piled up on the same hook, or worse, piled up in the deepest, darkest corner of your closet, we’ve got just the tips for you.
We reached out to The Container Store brand ambassador Kiley Getz and fashion and interior influencer Arvin Olano for their top tips for organizing bags in your closet year-round.
Show unique features
“Whether it’s a stunning embellishment, unique pattern or special material, showing off my unique bags, I think it adds an artistic touch to my closet,” says Getz. After all, bags can be works of art, so they should be prominently displayed as such. If you have the shelf space, use an easel stand like these acrylic ones from Amazon, or for something a little lower but just as luxurious, these container store bag displays will make your closet feel like a store.
Cub It Up
Olano’s main recommendation is to sort your suitcases into cubicles. Something as simple as a Kallax unit from IKEA may suffice, or if you have a large enough collection of coin purses, as well as the right budget, a custom option may be the best route. “I sort them by style, shape and color,” explains Olano. “I keep all my baggy bags in one section and structured bags in another.” Having a separate space for each category makes it easy for you to find the most suitable bag for any occasion.
Color coding isn’t just for clothing
Getz agrees, mentioning that he’s even implemented a color-coding system with his bags. “Arranging them by color not only adds a vibrant, artistic element to my organization, but also makes it easier to find the perfect match for my outfit or mood,” she says. If your collection has many different colors, perhaps organizing them in rainbow order can help you stay organized. On the other hand, if you lean more toward the same color palette, for example, mostly neutrals in shades of black, cream, and tan, try separating them by color family first, then implement Olano’s trick to sort them by shape and /or occasion
