FAMILY CLOSET TOUR! Minimalist Living

We are a family of 5, with 2 preschoolers. We have a family closet in our home, which means everyone's clothes are kept in one single closet instead of multiple rooms. It's just another way to live more simply and be more intentional with our time while our kids are still young!
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I didn't realize till recently that our family closet situation is NOT normal. So here is a video explaining how our family closet system works and an official closet tour!
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[@simonkerryscheidegger1920]

I love that you don’t fold your kids clothes. Why did I never think of this. Also love the concept of a family closet. If we had a closet I would totally do the same. But I like the idea of having a family dresser. Love how practical it is and not having to go to different rooms to put stuff away.

[@ronanf.8758]

Having an extra one of their comfort items is a brilliant idea that I never even thought to think about lol

[@ariannapflederer]

It is a huge help! We switch them out regularly to wash and so they stay the same “feeling” as well!

[@mauimama7578]

I don’t think I could sleep at night if my daughters clothes weren’t folded 😂 but I’m definitely a supporter of each mamas individual needs 💕

[@slonemagyar1034]

It’s soooo smart that hav backup security items! I know a while ago you bought another hoot because rev loved it sm but I didn’t know you did it with all of their security blankets and stuffed animals. I remember as a kid my brother lost his blankey and it was like the end of the world in my house😂 very smart to buy 2 just in case

[@anniem1678]

I love the way you talk! It's fast and easy to follow. My attention span is so short but you did a great job!

[@Starsofneon]

I JUST finished putting my kids' clothes back in their own closets after having a family walk-in closet for about a year. It also became the toy rotation closet. It became too "busy" for my husband and I. It was actually my husband that brought it up. I do allready miss it when it comes to putting clothes away. I do have to point out IF ANYONE IN THE COMMENTS has trouble keeping up with laundry, try the family closet , it makes it sooo easy!!

[@ariannapflederer]

It does make it so much easier for Laundry! You ultimately have to do what works best for your family and your individual wardrobes though. 💛

[@Starsofneon]

@@ariannapflederer Absolutely! :)

[@Rose-ye1dp]

Omg I could never take up that little of space .I have a whole double closet and a dresser. I have way to much stuff 😂

[@armywifez10]

We love having a family closet for our family of 6. It makes my life so easier.

[@CarolinaGirlie313]

Funny chronic illness thing: I had an almost visceral reaction to seeing Ryan's work from home setup xD If I tried to sit on a stool like that for more than maybe 20 minutes, my whole body would be kiiiilling me. Sometimes I forget that that isn't normal and most people can sit on a stool (or anywhere, for that matter xD) for more than a few hours without needing to lay down haha. My favorite part about my work from home days is that I can work from bed if I'm having a bad pain day haha.

[@ariannapflederer]

Haha! Yea, I don’t know how he works there for long, I could not do it either 😂

[@trinam2503]

We keep our daughters clothes in our closet as well. Our bathroom currently has the only working shower, (remodeling ourself, so it takes a while) and so it just makes sense. We actually were just discussing this the other day, and decided we like it so much we will continueing doing it this way until she is completely independantly dressing. :)

[@SurvivingLife]

I love the family closet idea, although I have to admit the no-folding gives me anxiety! 😂 Totally understand why you do it though.

[@ariannapflederer]

It did at first for me too! But doesn’t anymore :) you get used to it!

[@saylorpartyof5]

We have a family closet too! Three kids almost 6, almost 4 and 2- all their clothes are in our closet. I hang their clothes by outfit and their PJs and undies are in baskets under the hanging stuff. I used to never get clothes put away because they were asleep when I really had a chance, now I don’t have that problem.

[@HisRealChild]

My son is at an awkward stage of still having a changing table ( potty training) but he now has a twin bed. I just keep all of his clothes in the dresser changing table. I love the family closet idea ❤! I thought of turning his closet into a reading nook.

[@tayelmore]

I love this! If I had a big master closet I could definitely see me doing this. I don't fold my kid's clothes either. I do hang all my daughter tops and dresses just to make it easier to see.

[@channingsilver]

We are in the process of actually cleaning out our laundry room and making it a family closet/laundry room! I had no clue you guys had a family closet too! So cool Arianna!

[@ariannapflederer]

It’s life changing! Best thing we ever did for laundry! Haha.

[@folklorelover13]

Omg love this 💙 Understand the folding thing but it still gives me anxiety but that’s just my OCD 😅

[@ariannapflederer]

Totally understand! Honestly sometimes I am bothered by it when putting clothes away. But that is one of the few times I even go in there since the girls usually pick out their clothes. So I throw it in, shut it, and walk away!! Haha.

[@thehonestlife3618]

Just wanted to come over here and say that i watched your Family Closet video last month and my initial thought was "well that is kinda weird" lol THEN a couple of weeks ago I was putting away laundry, going from room to room and thinking of how I'd be going to another room soon to put away clothes when my son is born, and I realized that you aren't weird...YOU'RE A GENIUS! SO I created a family closet and it has changed my laundry life! (I also got rid of our dressers which is in my minimalISH bedroom tour video-that has helped too). I am now the person who doesn't have laundry piling up and doesn't hate putting clothes away. Thank you for your videos and enlightening me to the world of Family Closet! haha seriously though.

[@ariannapflederer]

Haha, that is awesome! So glad it has helped you 💛

[@jolenenewsome]

We do the same exact thing with not folding the kids clothes!! It makes it so even 2 year olds can put away their own clothes so therefore, easier to keep up with laundry and not let it pile up like most people do. They start picking their own clothes before they can talk so I’ve learned to just stop folding.

[@Wife14Mom17]

I didn’t know other people did this. I have a two year old and am pregnant with baby number two. I used to spend so much time folding little clothes and decided it’s not worth it. I keep clothes that are too big folded in the dressers in their rooms. I have 4 laundry baskets in my closet, 2 for dirty clothes and 2 for clean clothes. I need to either get more baskets or a small dresser because I’m always running out of baskets to put dirty clothes in.

[@emilypowers829]

We have all of our clothes in our laundry room. I love having it all in one place.

[@ariannapflederer]

I would love to be able to do that! Our forever home I plan to have that set up!

[@laurav484]

😍😍

[@LibbyWithnall]

This is awesome. I love the idea of a family closet - but my kids are 17 and 20 so I missed out on that :-). Still was super inspiring.

[@ToBeAnyoneOtherThanMe]

We do this to! Mainly I just don't want to be walking all over Timbuktu to put laundry away. Family of 4 here.

[@sarabethmattis6099]

The idea of not folding blows my mind! I’m definitely going to try this! I’m so overwhelmed with my boys laundry constantly ending up in the floor which is why I decided to look into the idea of a family closet. Thank you so much for this video!

[@ariannapflederer]

I’m so glad it was helpful 🙂

[@alishajennings2013]

I live in north Georgia. My husband and I keep all of our clothes out year round also. But not the kids. Usually they grow enough that what they wore last summer wont fit this summer anyway.

[@ariannapflederer]

Yes! Same with our kids. The previous season just gets packed up now for our youngest!

[@KLovesCountry]

This is such a good idea! I like it! Definitely something I will have to try out when I have kids some day!

[@haileyandaspoon]

Such a good idea. I keep trying to go through the girls clothes because they have so much and I am over it.

[@coriryan288]

As a mother of 9 I’ve been doing this for years and it’s the only way to keep my sanity lol

[@laurenryan9932]

I wear sweatshirts a ton because I don't have a thyroid anymore so I tend to get cold. I do give cloths I don't fit in anymore to a family who has seven kids all adopted.

[@jaannagodine4465]

I love this idea!

[@Ninetales_1989]

I really wish I could do that with my kids it drives me nuts but I make my son who is almost 8 put his own clothes away my daughter cant cuz shes special needs so I do all the putting away but good work

[@amandajohnson7428]

Where did you get your dresser from? Looking for a new one. I want one for my two daughters to share and this size looks perfect!

[@cubangirl813]

Amanda Johnson ikea

[@ariannapflederer]

Yes it’s the Ikea hemnes dresser I think. I painted the handles though to match aerie’s nursery at the time!

[@fulltimemar]

Omg i just made a comment on one of ur 2017 vid i think it was, about making a vid of ur declutter closet with the breastfeeding clothes and weight changing and me having a baby close in age to urs and then u post this!! Ahhahahahha mind connection! Thanks so much for sharing !!

[@plussizemommy2B]

Brilliant Brilliant ... I literally spent this entire video saying ugh I can’t believe she didn’t use like a drawer divider for the shorts etc but really does it matter ... it’s a drawer you can shut ... I love love this idea ... let’s see if I can get hubs on board for family closet ... to be fair our 3 kids are all in different sizes middle kid a girl so the comfort level is different but I think we could make it work

[@ariannapflederer]

You can so do it girl!!!! Even with three in different sizes. It will make life so much easier 🙌🏼

[@heidim5812]

Hi I love your videos - I just stumbled across your channel today. I am wondering if you can do a KZbin video or if you have some tips you can share/suggest on how to have a minimalist capsule wardrobe when you need both dress clothes/professional clothes and also casual clothes for just the non-work days. I am really struggling with this. Thank you 😊

[@dash198x]

Finally..the answer that ive been looking for...family closet

[@comfymondays9469]

I live in North Carolina to!!!

[@iamunknown5271]

If you hang up dresses they look neat and are easily visible. Even as a kid I hated when my drawers got messy

[@ariannapflederer]

That’s just you ;) most kids make their drawers messy and have other things they are more concerned with. My 4 and 3 year old aren’t worried about their dresses being hung up lol.

[@ashleylockwood4255]

How do you store the kids off season clothes? Do you keep clothes to pass down to the next child? I’m still sorting out in my mind how much baby clothes and stuff I should keep for “the next baby”.

[@ariannapflederer]

Since they’re growing so fast at their age, I don’t have to keep off season clothes for them specifically because they’ll outgrow them! But, I basically create a mini capsule out of their clothes for my youngest and then store them in a tub in the garage until she fits them :) then donate the rest!

[@NigeriaSimone]

With no folding, do you have to spend more time ironing?

[@ariannapflederer]

Nope, the only clothes not folded are kids clothes. And I personally feel there is no need to iron kids clothes haha. All of my husband and I’s tops are hanging and pants folded. I don’t even own an iron 🤪

[@sarabethmattis6099]

Oh hi! My family will be moving to NC soon. :)

[@ariannapflederer]

How exciting! Hope you love it here!

[@lilyandrosehomestead3979]

We do a family closet too! So much easier!!

[@ShabbosQueen613]

I like your system!

[@Chanteltenney]

Thank you! This has sparked so many good ideas. 😁

[@bdeffendall]

I would love to see how you cut your girl's hair. I have been wanting to take this on to save money but I am so intimidated! Great closet idea!

[@ariannapflederer]

I did a video with my mom a while back where she showed me step by step how to cut my girls hair! I still do the same thing :) that video is super informative though!

[@ThisSingleMom]

I have a family closet too just for convenience so you're not the only one

[@alyssacharland8689]

Loved the video! I just subscribed keep up the good work! 🤗

[@ariannapflederer]

Thank you so much Alyssa! 💛

[@aishaarsh]

And here I was last year, in -2 degrees wearing and half sleeved shirt, I guess I just never learn.

[@l0vemak3up]

Ok this is an amazing idea.

[@LifeasBekah]

I so love your style and channel. 😃

[@IdaBienstalkLandau]

We have a family closet too!

[@Ninetales_1989]

that's cool

[@kathyesargent9088]

Your closet looks great but I would have my kids clothes neat and ironed teach them young.

[@vivianpham9675]

I’m a kid, and my parents make me fold my clothes when I pick out clothes.

[@ariannapflederer]

Well you’re old enough to type a coherent sentence 🤪 our kids are 4, 3, and 11 months. They aren’t old enough to properly fold clothes efficiently yet.

[@kenbren5569]

Omg genius!!! I love your videos!

[@ariannapflederer]

So glad you are enjoying them! Thank you for watching!

[@jeibodega7467]

I wish my closet looked like that. I can apply minimalism to any part of my life but since I’m such a big clothing person my closet is too full for my liking. As much as I donate, I still can’t seem to get it smaller because each piece genuinely makes me happy. Do you have any tips?

[@ariannapflederer]

Why is your closet to full for your liking? Does it stress you out when you try to get dressed due to so many choices? Or is someone else making you feel like you have to much? Or is laundry maybe what’s stressing you out? If laundry doesn’t bother you any, you have no issues getting dressed in a timely manner, and you truly enjoy all your clothes (on you) then keep them! Minimalism is not about getting down to a certain number. It can help relieve stress to have less, but for some...fashion is more than just getting dressed. And that is okay! Pick and choose what is important to you. It is okay to have more in some areas if it’s something you are genuinely passionate about. I just try to keep my passions from turning into obsessions, that’s when you really end up with too much! If there is too much despite loving each piece on you, then maybe have a fashion show with a few friends and have them help you dwindle down to the things that compliment you the absolute best!

[@jeibodega7467]

Arianna. Thank you for responding! I do see your point. The only reason it’s too full for my liking though is because I hate seeing clutter even if it’s neatly folded away. I just don’t like seeing too many things

[@warlorty]

Hey hey! North Carolina!!

[@f.-j.j.5738]

Sorry to ask that but what about winkles on the clothes?

[@ariannapflederer]

We don’t even own an iron lol. Ironing is not a need, and it doesn’t bother us any. It’s kids clothes! They play in them and get dirty 🙃

[@lainey845]

For some reason I can’t imagine your family when you kids are in middle school and high school.

[@ariannapflederer]

No idea what that is supposed to mean lol. Thanks for watching!

[@lindseyprice4549]

Where are your shoes? I feel like our shoes take up a lot of our space 😬

[@ariannapflederer]

We have the ikea wall shoe organizer in our garage. The girls shoes fit in the bottom drawer. Mine are in the middle and Ryan’s up top. We don’t have a ton of shoes though! The girls have play tennis shoes, nice tennis shoes, flip flops, and boots. I have tennis shoes, Toms, flip flops, short black heel, winter boots, cowboy boots, and a heeled wedge. Ryan has brown and black dress shoes, running shoes, flip flops, and nice tennis shoes. We keep our less used shoes (boots and dress shoes) in the front closet!

[@TheMonaShai]

I'm in NC as well come help me lol

[@Francestnlv]

Purse/bags?

[@ariannapflederer]

I have one bag and it’s my diaper bag 🙃 I don’t carry a bunch of stuff with me unless it’s for my kids. If only I go out, I bring my wallet, keys, and phone! It’s all I need 🙂

[@mommarae10]

I adore you. That's all 💜