Master Closet Secrets from A Former Closet Designer

Today I'm bringing you a tour of my master closet and sharing my best tips and tricks from my years as a closet designer! With the hope that it might help you turn YOUR closet into a space you're happy to use everyday!
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[@katielittle4491]

Officially requesting the married to a slob video:-)!!

[@1DawnMarie1]

Your next giveaway should be a personal Jen visit to teach how to organize a closet!!! What a dream...

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

That would be so fun!! Thanks for watching, Dawn - hope you’re doing well.🥰

[@1DawnMarie1]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge Almost done working for the day and now feeling compelled to go clean out my closet!!

[@laurasenften6934]

Now that we've seen snippets of your home you should really do a home tour (divided up into different days)! We've seen the laundry room, the guest room, master bath, and closet! Home tours are so fun! We all need a little fun now.

[@ShannonLockhart-qn8uu]

I actually finally got around to organizing my linen closet after an older video I watched of yours. Looooove the inspiration you give. Gettin my life together one Jen video at a time!

[@olafpamela]

OMG I thought I was the only one to organize a closet. The hangers are the best around! I had friends look in my closet and could not believe I had my clothes so organize. 😂🤣😊 Thanks for sharing your closet ❤❤❤

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Oh it’s a whole thing and I love it, Pamela!! You are not the only one!🥰

[@gidget1254]

I love the idea of the thred up. My plan while being stuck home was to go through all the clothes in the house and thin out what we don't need or wear anymore so I am going to try this out.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I love the instant gratification of it and it's a huge bag!

[@carlaeasley6862]

I love the natural light coming into your closet!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

It really is wonderful to have a window in there! I never knew it was something I wanted and now that I have it I can't imagine a closet without a window!

[@the3culbstateers]

Beautiful closet!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thank you!

[@mrsloriq]

So beautiful and bright! I love the pull out drawers.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

It's truly one of my favorite places in my house! Never thought I'd say that about a closet!

[@MandySPC]

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing! I especially loved seeing how you store your ball caps. 🧢❤️

[@lindsaymoser4200]

Oh man I hate my closet in my new house so much! Tons of wasted space in the corners it drives me nuts. I had the Martha Stewart system in my last house and I'm saving now to fix this one. A good system goes a long way. Thanks for sharing!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Of course now the nerd in me wants to come over and help you make it perfect! which I'm sure you're totally capable of but I want to!

[@lindsaymoser4200]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge I'm a total collaborator so I love it!

[@teamcuddles6074]

Once again, I have organization envy watching you!!! I love the systems you have in place so that the organization can be easily maintained. Gorgeous closet!

[@OrganizedbyChance]

Such a beautiful closet! Awesome to know that tidbit about Thred-up.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

It’s so easy!! I’d probably make more money on Poshmark but who wants to spend time doing that? This is way more convenient.

[@dawnturpin]

Those shoes are gorgeous. Anyway....I’m in love with your closet. So amazing. My closet is a lost cause. Not even YOU would be able to do anything with it.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

There’s no such thing as a lost cause!

[@dawnturpin]

I’ll send you a picture....you’ll see....Lost. Cause.

[@Disneyonmymind-07]

Beautiful closet space !

[@shelleynorthrop9276]

Yes PLEASE do a video about dealing/living with a messy spouse!!! Also, thanks for the tip on Thredup, I am definitely going to try that.

[@bethifoody]

Oh how I covet a good master closet! We have a tiny, non walk in closet in our room. I'm envious of your space and your skill!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yup, that was us for YEARS. I get this pain SO MUCH. I may have audibly gasped when we looked at this house and I saw the closet.

[@trishsp3160]

Thanks, Jen. You always provide such wonderful tips!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thank you, Trish! I'm so glad you liked it!

[@elizabethlevey4796]

Such good advice, Jen! Your closet is so beautiful! One day I would love a walk-in master closet. The way you can customize a system to your needs and tastes just makes it your own.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I learned so much when I worked at TCS! They really trained us well and it was a huge blessing to be able to design my own space (and get an employee discount;).

[@webcreatrix]

I love it! My closet isn't quite that large, but I am really inspired.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Denise, there's a lot you can do with even the smallest space! When I was designing closets I loved the challenge of a tiny space but it is definitely more difficult, no question.

[@webcreatrix]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge, it is big enough to have a small "packing" space. I have my Disney corner. :) I definitely need to level up my accessory storage. Thanks for sharing and giving us fun things to plan and do while we're all stuck at home.

[@dreemkin2448]

I spy Stackers! I love mine!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

THe BEST jewelry storage ever!

[@amanda7638]

Love love love this space! It’s so light and bright! Another great video!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thank you so much, Amanda!

[@karamarie6878]

Your closet has brought me joy! What a beautiful space you've created, and you know I love a good organizational video! Thanks!!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

My absolute pleasure, Kara Marie! I love watching them, too. In chaotic times they're weirdly soothing for me!

[@beccaschlomann7592]

I love your closet! I agree that if I had a big closet, I’d have drawers so I could eliminate having a dresser in my bedroom. Right now we have two decent sized closets but they’re regular closets, not walk in, so they work well for shoes, hanging items, and storage on the shelf above. I do use matching bins on the shelf. It was a bit of an investment at the time but I got them on sale at Target and they’re teal and make me happy every time I open my closet, as well as making it look neat and uniform.

[@sandrabond1]

Great tour, Jen! You’re right...you’ve got an amazing closet! This video has given me some ideas for my own closet. Steve is going to be so happy...Lol! Container Store here I come!

[@the3culbstateers]

I have to do a major decluttering in my closet as far as clothing and shoes. I keep getting rid of things but with out shopping it somehow keeps growing. I am going to finally do my closet and Elise’s closet during social distancing. Thanks for the thread up info! Excited! Video to come!

[@saraross3114]

i love this closet system!! i’m totally inspired now!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Oh hurray!! Always my goal!❤️

[@journeys_with_jen]

You are so organized. I try to keep all of my clothing out no matter the season. I started doing this when I went through the whole Konmari method. It is a lot though and sometimes I feel that it is just too much. I like the idea of storing away shoes that you do not wear all of the time.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

And really they are still in my closet just stored out of the way! And thank you - I wasn’t this organized when all three boys were young

[@ashleyhp8890]

Great vlog! Makes me want to go home and clean my closet!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Do it! 🥰🥰🥰

[@carleythompson3911]

Jen, thank you so much for continuing to bring us content as we social distance. It makes my day a little brighter to see you’ve posted a new video! Also thank you for the tip about ThredUp-will definitely be requesting a bag!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Carley, that's my hope! I'm going to do my best to keep it up (also, keeps me busy which is REALLY GOOD because then I don't worry as much:).

[@camillepowell5937]

This is so helpful. I am in the middle of rethinking my closet right now! Thank you also for the Thread up idea! Great video!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Oh I’m so glad this was helpful! Yeah loved using them and my favorite pet was the immediate gratification of filling up the dang bag!

[@TerriR1818]

Beautiful closet and organization Jen! 💖

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thanks, Terri!! I love it too!

[@madisonsamples8237]

Not going to lie, I’m having total closet envy! But, it sounds like you went through some small closets to get to this big one, so maybe one day I’ll get there! Either way, I definitely got inspired to go organize, thank you for the video Jen!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Absolutely my pleasure, Madison!

[@the3culbstateers]

Love the tour! ❤️

[@beckypiel8795]

Yes! I do wood hangers...

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Love wood hangers!!

[@CarnivoreAli]

This was a fun video! You're getting me through social distancing, sister. ;)

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

That makes me very happy, Alison! Thank you!

[@pekingese163]

#DreamCloset ❤️ After traveling I am always amazed that I can live with only a few pairs of shoes; it really puts it into perspective that I don’t need 50 pairs at home 🤦🏼‍♀️ Time for me to declutter!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Truly, the number one thing to having a peaceful closet is only having in there what you love and use!

[@krosa2471]

I love that you talked about having stuff for a funeral. So many people don’t have appropriate clothes for a funeral. I’ve only had two family members die from illness. Most have died suddenly from car accidents or heart attacks. It isn’t always easy to buy funeral appropriate clothes. Example: My dad died Aug 7, 2012. I didn’t have a pair of black dress pants, a black dress, or a black skirt. Any idea how hard it is to find those in the middle of summer? Now consider I’m plus size and have a very limited number of stores that sell my size. It was very difficult.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

It is super important for sure!

[@kezw6554]

Great video, I have an ELFA wall closet system as well and I was trying to figure out how to organize scarves and hats and those bins will be fantastic, so thank you. What would you suggest, from The Container Store, that I can use to hang up a number of pocket books and tote bags? Dressy ones, not reusable shopping bags. Thanks

[@cindyellacott102]

Our small town has a clothing exchange twice a year. It's a great way for families to 'share' clothes their kids have grown out of. I think it's awesome but it usually ends up with several bags of leftover clothing going to the local thrift store so that might be a bit overwhelming for them too. And of course if you take some but then bring some back, it doesn't really help the closet organization goal 🤣

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

LOL yeah, that doesn't help but I do love the concept!! So many clothes just end up in landfills now.

[@ginaperez1804]

I liked your closet. I’ve always been curious what can you do with a small bedroom closet

[@majorhollingshead5906]

💯!!! I live with a slob too. Lol. 😘❤️

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I mean, I love him and he's amazing in all other regards but, Major, UGH, this man . . . .

[@brianepeck1]

Wait a minute. I'm not a slob. It's just that every time I throw my clothes in the floor, someone picks them up and put them in the dirty clothes for me. I thought that's the way it worked.

[@majorhollingshead5906]

Brian Peckinpaugh Uh Oh, Busted. Lol.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

@@majorhollingshead5906 This was the most fun I've had all day. My sincerest thanks to you both! BWAHAHAHAHA

[@Videpedia]

9:24. Do you store your daily shoes down there ? If so would you be concerned with the bottom of those shoes being dirty and they sit on those racks ?

[@kaylaandmarkalan]

Goals. It’s probably a good thing we don’t have a container store to us. We’d be in trouble. 😂

[@KJEvans-hx7uw]

Where did you get the drawers you used? The amazon link is no longer active.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I'll fix the link! Everything I used in this close it from The Container Store, their Elfa system.

[@the3culbstateers]

I also am married to a slob! I know what your talking about girl! He has this one room cause we do not share closets or bathrooms. It is the secret to keeping us married for 16 years. 😂

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I have developed SO MANY coping systems so we can live together peacefully! Still fight about it sometimes, but not nearly as much as we used to. Just past year 30 so maybe by 40 we will have it figured out? LOL! Hope you're doing well!

[@the3culbstateers]

Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge Love this! Yes me too. It’s getting better over the years.

[@TheOgi22]

This is Elfa system or Element or Dolle?

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Elfa

[@lisasproul8027]

I can tell you were a closet designer. Wow.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

They trained me well! It's one of my skills. The other two are bursting into song and telling people how to plan Disney stuff . . .LOL

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

Please do a slob video!!!!

[@spmarsh3747]

Jen, after the insanity is over you need to get a dress to go with those beautiful shoes and then Scott should take you out! BTW, if you decide to form a support group for women married to slobs, I’m in! Thanks again! -Susan

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Susan, seriously, that is a FABULOUS idea!! On both counts! LOL!

[@kimt8162]

Since we've been forced to stay home, I am looking at Home projects. My daughter just wants to chill with her friends, I"m like No. I'm not saying she can't see her friends, it's just it's not going to be time without us at least getting something done.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Who knows when any of us will have this kind of time again?! Yes, get stuff done!! Love it!

[@MandySPC]

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing! I especially loved seeing how you store your ball caps. 🧢❤️