Adequate shoe storage was a main concern for this client in this closet. 

After discovering the best type of storage for this client's shoes, way more floor space was visible.  This greatly opened up the closet. 

In the beginning, shoes took up the majority of the floor space in this WICC such that merely entering became a tricky task by trying to avoid stepping on any footwear. 

Another main desire for this closet was a stylish hamper for dirty clothes.  Sometimes basic things such as hampers can be used to seperate orther structures in the room and even be put on display in unique ways, as is done here.

A large, fashionable mirror was a must for this client.  Putting it in the corner allowed the entire rest of the room to be reflected in the mirror, which makes the closet seem even larger.  

This large clothing display struture was in the walk-in closet from the beginning.  We worked to decide what each section of it should feature for more aesthetic purposes over strict storage. 

As you can see ,this pile of clothes and large painting are blocking the window, which doesn't allow for the most light as possible to enter the WICC. 

Shoes do not always have to go on the floor or bottom area of a closet.  As pictured here, we found a to house some of the client's shoes with matching hats in a creative way that was reflective of the client's personal taste.

Shoes in this smaller, hidden area of the WICC were sorted by most used high-top sneakers on the top shelves and less frequently used low-tops on the bottom.

As you can see, the pants hung here were color coordinated by darks on the left side gradually changing to lights on the right side.  This tactic can aid us when picking out our outfits in the morning or evening and deciding which darker or lighter bottoms go best with a particular top.

Some items, such as bed linens and empty boxes just needed to be removed from the WICC and placed into the room where they belong or simply discarded.

For some of the least worn nicer shoes, we decided to place them in protective, easy-to-open plastic shoe bins and then arrange these bins in a unique pyramid structure for appeal. 

Sometimes blank walls are necessary.  Other times, especially within a personalized, more private walk-in closet, a self-chosen art piece can be ideal for a large wall space. 

Using basic frame materials and handyman tools from my organizing toolkit, the client was able to mount this piece of art.  This was another important task that needed completion in this walk-in closet. 

Ample space is here in this more hidden area of the walk-in closet, but it is not being used efficiently yet. 

This more hidden part of the walk-in closet was used more so for storage of all other regularly worn clothing and attire.  This area is flexible in that it can be closed off so that nobody would even know it is there or opened up to be put on display if desired.

Notice how this large clothing structure has full pull-out drawers for storage of smaller accessories and pieces.

We utilized one pull-out drawer for storage of skully winter hats, scarves, and cologne.  Notice how the smaller unit used for cologne is actually originally created for jewlery storage.  All types of containers can be used for so many "out-of-the-ordinary" things with a little bit of creative thinking.

This client was particular about belts being available in this large clothing unit, so we made it work by rolling them and placing on this pull-out drawer.  Belts, watches, and other clothing accessories can be stored in a variety of ways.

For this display case, less is more. 

With the area in front of the windows decluttered and cleared of excess hangers, much more light can reach into the walk-in closet.   Also notice the decorative hand-crafted round art pieces on the newly constructed lamps in the corners.  Small, one-of-a-kind art pieces can add flare to a room and character to any structure it may rest on.  

The nicely finished wood floor can be seen by all who enteis walk-in closet.

File cabinet inside the clothes closet making hard access to it and under-utilization of it.

Hanging boxes for storage of foldable sweaters or other clothes and hanging shoe storage is a great way to utilize vertical space.

Wire hanger rack was unstable and did not fit well in space. 

Here the entire wall space has been cleared other than 1 shelving unit.  Notice old pink paint and scuffs on wall.

Quick and easy paint job done here.

Firm and sturdy metal hanger rack replaces older white one and a previously used 5 cloth drawer storage unit is placed next to it.

Cluttered floor space

Cleared Floor Space!

Everything has been cleared out now and paint job completed.  It really is amazing what a simple paint coat can do!

Clothes are organized by type and color and fit neatly into storage units.

Piles of various belongings on floor.

Utilizing old, but still very functional shelving units that become shared among all family members for extra clothing storage.

Even though a slanted ceiling can be strange to deal with at first, you can make it work for you by finding storage units that do indeed fit into the space. 

Close-up of shelving unit.

Cluttered shelves, benches, and floor space.  There is no system of organization here.

After purging and sorting several items in workshop before paint job.

Right after paint job.

All tools, handyman gadgets, and other materials are neatly stored on workbench.  There is a categorical system for these items now.

Items piled all over in room, greatly limiting floor space. 

Cleared space before paint job.

Right after paint job.

This larger wall space works well to store fishing poles and large bins up against that don't jut out too far into middle of room.

These wire shelving units are jam packed with various objects, some of which have not been touched in years.

Notice how sturdier, shorter metal shelving racks replace the old ones and objects on racks are sorted by function.

Many different types of items stored on these shelving units against wall including, but not limited to gardening tools, camping items, and grill materials.

Notice the hanging wall holders for particular cleaning supplies such as brooms and mops.  This cleared up much floor space.

Closer look at workbench shelving area.

Close-up of work bench upper shelving.

Notice the amount of dust and residue that has built up on this structure from such a long time going unused.

Notice how this paint job really brings out the various features of this workshop space and gives it a clean, crisp feel.

Cleared space right before paint job.

Storing bikes on the floor is quite alright, as long as there is enough space to do so without overcrowding room.

Now observe how much open floor space there is for multiple people to be in here working simultaneously.

Repurposing is awesome!  Using baby jars to containerize loose nuts, bolts, nails, and screws worked perfectly in this workshop.

Shoe-shining Kit!

Incorporation of this pegboard was a major plus for the client because it so easily held all of his primarily used tools and made it super simple for him to access them when needed.

Gardening supplies nicely stored

Repurposing an older, narrow wood shelving unit as storage furniture for fishing gear.

Close up of under shelves of workbench.

Close up of under shelves of work bench.

Large bins worked well to store sports objects.  Notice labels as well.

No matter how large or impossible an organizing project may seem, it CAN be done.

Our pets are our family and their living spaces can definitely be organized too so that duties and obligations centered upon the pets can also be efficient and systematic.

It may take a while to figure out exactly where a certain item needs to go or whether or not to even keep it, and that is okay.  As long as you set a goal for yourself for final decsion time.

Notice how this new shelving unit serves not only as a cool storage space for smaller items that belong in this basement, but also as a space divider.  Multiple uses for furniture pieces can be super handy!

Notice how many of the items here are unrelated and don't seem to have a designated home.

Now this old Victrola is highlighted in the basement and stands nicely on its own for visitors to observe.

Open, smaller shelves can work well to display various decorations and figurines in the household.

Tidy, cleared space welcomes tranquillity into this basement.

Close-up of pet care items in shelving unit.

Pet area side

Entertainment area side.

Items are placed neatly inside cabinet, still leaving ample space for the accrual of more belongings.

All these chairs are older, but are no repurposed to provide comfporabel sitting at this round table.

Decorations & small sculptures are neatly displayed in this tall, narrow square furniture piece. 

Open and pleasant basement space.

Observe this shoe rack that is large enough to hold winter boots.  This rack was orignially intended for use as book & decoration storage, but my client used divergent thinking and realized it would make a great winter boot shelving unit.  Make it work for YOU!

This living space seems to have conflicting structures in place, inviting clutter and chaos.

Items are sorted, purged, placed in better areas, and now transform this living space into a calm, flowing area.

Metal shelving unit not best suited as entertainment center here.

Notice the new entertainment center that works extremely well in this space, opening the top half of wall.

The desk in this area seemed to take away from the confortable atmosphere that was intended for in this living space.

The difference a small pick-up can make is invaluable.

Nice clear view out the window.

Tip:  Large baskets can work well to store montly catalogues or magazines.