JUST because the contents of your wardrobe are behind closed doors, it doesn't mean it can be messy and disorganised - although that's so often the case.

But you can get your wardrobe looking neat and tidy in no time with a few cheap buys, and instantly create more space too.

Before tackling the job though there's one thing you must do - declutter.

These organisation experts all agreed it's the first step to a tidy wardrobe, then you think about storage.

"The absolute wardrobe organisation hero that won’t cost you a single penny, and may even make you money if you are canny about it, is to have a good declutter, " Rosie Barron from The Tidy Coo told Fabulous.

"Let go of the clothes that no longer make you smile and you will find that you have heaps more space to store the things that you love and wear."

Sophie Liard aka The Folding Lady agreed, and £3 storage bags from Ikea could just be your saviour.

"Make an effort to swap over seasonal items," she said.

"Put coats and bulky jumpers away in the summer to a less accessible place. "

Here, with help from Sophie, Rosie and other organising gurus, Fabulous reveals the budget buys you need in your wardrobe now to help you maximise space.

"Utilise the inside of the doors by adding hooks or a small rail for scarves, belts, ties or other items that you need quick access to," said Siân Pelleschi, the Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers (APDO) Conference Director and founder of Sorted!

Doing this "stops them from getting tangled or damaged," added Katherine Harris, IT Director of APDO and Founder of A Fresh Start

"Another hack for hanging belts is to screw small cup hooks into a wooden hanger and hang the belts off these," Katherine said who also recommend command hooks.

"The largest ones can take the weight of a handbag and these can be stuck to the sides of the wardrobe to save space and keep the bags off the floor," she said.

Rosie has another use for hooks too.

"A hook on the wardrobe wall is great for those half-worn items (too dirty to be folded away, too clean to go in the wash) that otherwise might make up part of a floordrobe."

To keep things tidy, boxes are a good option, and they're usually really cheap too.

"You can utilise sturdy cardboard boxes to create shelves where required and also to help create storage where there is none," Siân said.

Adding: "You can ask local shops and newsagents for crisp boxes etc to use."

Rosie said she loves to use shoeboxes, not just for random bits, but for clothes too.

"If you repurpose these, they can be used to keep your clothes separated from each other and easy to find," she said.

" I would always recommend that you use items that you have in your home already rather than go out and buy new ones."

If you do need to pick up some boxes, you don't have to spend loads. - just head to Ikea.

Rosie said Ikea Skubb boxes are loved by professional prganisers all over the world.

"They come in a variety of sizes and are super useful in wardrobes," she said.

Meanwhile, Sophie said they're "perfect for drawer organisation," and they're only £6 a pack so £1 each.

Rosie said: "Over the door shoe holders don’t have to just be used for shoes! I store hats and gloves in one near our entrance and they can be useful for accessories too."

And if you have a lot of wasted space at the bottom of your wardrobe, there might just be a solution.

" Tension rods can be used to create easy shoe storage and make the most of the space," Katherine explained.

"Use two rods, one set slightly lower than the other, and arrange your shoes on these for easy access. Often you can fit two rows across the bottom of the wardrobe to maximise space and keep things tidy."

Meanwhile, Marie Bateson, APDO's Volunteers Director and Owner of Cut the Clutter suggested: "Use a strong coat hanger and plastic shower curtain rings. About £1 a bag.

"Use them to hang your vests in your wardrobe or even your bras."

Siân said we must always make the most of all of the space within the wardrobe.

"Look at your hanging space vs shelf space. If you need more shelf space look to get a wardrobe hanging organiser," she said.

"If you need more hanging space see if you can remove some of the shelves and add an extra rail."

And if you have a tall but slim wardrobe with lots of free and unused space at the top, add shelving to store items you don’t need as often.

Rosie said to consider vertical folding too, which allows you to use the entire space whilst still seeing all of your clothes. 

"This creates a huge amount more space and is the most efficient way to fold your items," she said.

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