Storing Winter And Seasonal Clothes And Shoes: Storage Tips And Ideas

Two or four times a year – depending on where we live – almost all of us are faced with a neccesity to change clothes for the next season and store off-season clothes and shoes. The change of seasons is also a great reason to go through our wardrobe, get rid of old clothes and plan new purchases. But storing winter and seasonal clothes and shoes so that they would remain intact until the next season requires some extra storage furniture, organizers and, ultimately, space. Here are some of the storage ideas you may find helpful:

Fabric storage bags

Storing winter and seasonal clothes and shoes in air-vacuumed plastic bags may sound like a great idea – but it’s not. Clothes should ‘breathe’ in order to stay intact, so the best thing to do would be to get fabric storage bags — perfect for storing wool and cashmere gloves, hats and sweaters. If you own fur items, remember to store them at low temperature, otherwise they will shed fur and lose their initial appeal.

Storage boxes

As mentioned above, plastic and polyeurethane bags and containers aren’t suitable for storing winter clothes and shoes. Storage boxes made of natural materials – such as canvas, wicker and rattan, on the other hand, will do perfectly. Besides, cute storage boхes will give your room a sweet homey look. You can stack them in the corner or use as additional console tables.

Wardrobe space for storing winter and seasonal clothes and shoes

Hats, gloves and winter sweaters are usually stored on upper shelves, out or easy reach, while winter boots are kept in tall shoe cabinets, where they can preserve their shape without getting creased. Use top clothes railing for coats, jackets and other clothes that require hanging. Of course, all of the above implies that your wardrobe should be tall enough and feature enough vertical shelves, two-level clothes railing and include store storage cabinets. Think of that, before you shop for your perfect wardrobe.

Boxes and cabinets for shoe storage

Some people actually keep the original shoe boxes their shoes were packed in, others prefer storing winter boots in tall shoe storage cabinets. Whichever you prefer, it is generally recommended to use shoe trees to preserve the original shape of your shoes throughout summer months. Needless to mention, all seasonal clothes and shoes should be cleaned and repaired before you put them away.

Finding storage space for storing your winter clothes can be tricky – you will need to get creative and keep the specifics of your house or flat in mind. However, here are some hints and suggestions:

– Corner spaces – get cute storage boxes and pile them on top of each other. All in all, the potential of corner space is usually overlooked.
– Vertical space – if you don’t have a tall shelving unit, maybe it’s time you got one?
– Awkward space under the staircase – this space also offers lots of storage potential.
– Beds, chairs and benches with hidden storage – make sure you use their storage capacity for storing winter and seasonal clothes and shoes to the full.

For more tips on increasing the storage capacity of your home, take a quick look at this article.