Thanks to our advertiser, Smart Space Organizing, I’ve been picking up some really great tips about organizing in the home (and home office). Do you follow Smart Space Organizing on Facebook? Worth the ‘like’ because she posts tidbits of information that are really helpful.
Heather at Smart Space Organizing gave me pieces from the closetMAX closet organizer system to review. Sounded great since I knew the closets needed help, but honestly, I never really thought about getting closet organizers. Do they really help?
Quick answer: YES!
What I like about the closetMAX system
It was easy to use. This may seem like a no-brainer, but honestly, I don’t like to have to guess how to construct things or how to set them up. These came folded and ready to hang in the closet.
They are versatile. Because of the extra bars that can be inserted into the systems, we are able to make more hanging space in the closet – and as you’ll see in my before and after pictures, a space for the kids to hang their own jackets!
They are smart. Inserts for drawers, bars, small space for shoes, larger space for sweaters, different configurations – the system can fit into any closet and make it work better.
What I wish it had:
I wish I could order online. There is information about the closetMAX system on this website, but not a place to order. I am told that Walmart carries them and that RONA does as well (and they are on sale this month I believe!). But having an online source would be nice.
Also, the tan colour is neutral and perfect, but I think having some colours would be a really fun way to make the closet even prettier!
The Reveal
With the pieces that Smart Space Organizing gave me, I was able to do the front hall closet and my master bedroom walk in closet. I’m still finishing up the walk-in and will save that for another post, but the front hall is a pretty big change.
In addition to using pieces from the system, I also did a major clean up and purge. Most of my shoes (heels) went to the master bedroom closet, and there were some old coats that went for donation or to the master bedroom closet for storage. However, almost everything else, including spring and winter coats, boats, shoes for everyone, hats/winter gear and my purses stayed.
BEFORE (note: clearly there was no staging! I took the picture as was)
AFTER: (and note: 2 weeks later, it still really does look like this!)
I’m HAPPY!
You can Win some organizing help too!
Smart Space Organizing has some products to give away to one lucky reader too!
Win this laundry organizer (great to get kids helping with the laundry!) and the My Life Locker organizer!
Source: smartspaceorganizing.ca via Rebecca on Pinterest
To win: Comment below and tell me what closet in your house needs the most organizing help!
Want some extra help? Contact Smart Space Organizing and ask them about their March Break discount rates to help get you more organized!
giveaway is open to Ontario residents. Ends Sunday, March 18th, 9 pm EST. I received the closetMAX organizing products as a review, but comments are my own.
