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  • Closet Organization Glow-Up: Before & After Reveal + All the Systems We Used!!

    Welcome back to Simply Styled by Kat! Today I’m diving into one of the most functional (and fabulous) parts of our home—our closet. When we first moved in, we scored a huge bonus: a custom wood closet system already installed. It had great bones, but the organization? That needed some help.

    Our goal? Take what we already had from our last house and expand, enhance, and elevate it to create a space that actually worked for us.

    The “Before”: Not Bad, But Not Styled

    Our original setup was full of potential—shelves, hanging space, drawers—but it was missing personality and flow. The system helped keep things off the floor, but it wasn’t functional for the way we use our clothing and accessories every day.

    That led us to our first makeover attempt… but honestly, it still wasn’t quite right.

    So we went for a second pass. And this time, we got it right.

    What We Did:

    We took all of our favorite storage solutions from our previous house and brought them in. Then we layered in new pieces to better fit the space:

    • Clear drop-front shoe boxes for easy viewing and access
    • Jewelry and watch organizers for our daily accessories
    • Pant hangers, shirt folders, and shelf dividers to better segment items
    • Underwear/sock drawer inserts for drawer sanity
    • And yes… even a cowboy hat hanger – because if you can, why not?

    We also changed up how we folded and stored basics using a new folding method (which we shared in our shirt folding video! You can see that in the YouTube link below!)

    Tools & Products We Used

    Here are a few of the MVPs of this makeover (many of which we’ve linked in our – see here at https://linktr.ee/SimplyStyledbyKat):

    • Clear shoe storage boxes
    • Hat and purse bins
    • Velvet pant hangers + slimline shirt hangers
    • Adjustable drawer organizers
    • Jewelry trays + watch stands
    • Storage baskets (for socks, tees, seasonal wear)
    • Label clips (to keep baskets in check)

    Closet Systems You Can Use

    We were lucky to inherit a solid wood closet system, but if you’re starting from scratch, here are a few systems worth checking out:

    Before & After

    This closet finally feels like us. It’s practical, visually pleasing, and honestly makes getting dressed in the morning so much easier. The combination of clear visibility, defined zones, and stylish storage made all the difference.

    You can see our transformation in the YouTube video :

    Final Thoughts

    Whether you’re starting fresh or just tweaking your current setup, a little intention goes a long way in a closet. Work with what you have, invest in a few core organizers, and most importantly—make it your own.

    Let me know if you try any of these ideas in your space. I’d love to see your closet glow-up!

    xo, Kat

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