Summer is nearly here. While movement restrictions are slowly easing, many of you may have not ventured out to spend on refreshing your summer wardrobes. Have you ever thought of how much of a difference organising your clothes and accessories will make to your style and overall wardrobe space? A lot of what is always tucked inside will be more visibleand give you ideas for creating new looks.

If you’re in SOS of a wardrobe update, IKEA is here to save the day.Check out these smart affordable tips on how to organise your wardrobe:

CREATE A DRESSING STATION

IKORNNES Standing mirror, Dhs 495

SKUGGIS Hook, Dhs 15

Turn an unused wall into a space-conscious version of a walk-in wardrobe! Start with the IKORNNES full length mirror, then build your perfect dressing station around it. Have plenty of SKUGGIS hooks so you can hang clothes and accessories close to help you style yourself. Rather than being piled up on the floor, this makes your space tidy. This will not only help you get dressed but also style your space to match your needs.

YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND – BOXES!

TJENA Storage box with lid, Dhs 39

 

When it comes to storing accessories, take the approach of divide to conquer. Boxes are portable, easy to stack and great to hide away your mess and keep things neat. TJENA box comes in different sizes. Depending on the size of the items, you can own a box of each size. The boxes can also be labelled, so you know what’s inside.

MAKE A DISPLAY OF ACCESSORIES

KUNGSFORS Rail, Dhs 19

KUNGSFORS Hooks, Dhs 5

Create some drama in your wardrobe with the KUNGSFORS rails and hooks. You can turn the back of a door into an eye-pleasing display that doubles as storage for your favourite accessories. The combination of hooks and rails works best as it allows you to keep different types of items together and it’s super easy to find them when you’re looking for that perfect accessory.

SNAPSHOT YOUR BEST OUTFIT COMBOS

EKRAR Hat and coat stand, Dhs 99

Are you the kind to wake up in the morning and not know what to wear or which combination would look the best? A time saving idea would be to pre-plan what you would like to wear and hang it on the EKRAR hat and coat stand.  If you end up creating a combination that has received a lot of compliments, take a selfie in each one and tape them up next to your wardrobe for outfit inspiration.

FILTER YOUR WARDROBE

BUMERANG Hanger, Dhs 21

TORRILD Rug, Dhs 195

MÅLA Fluorescent paints, Dhs 39

Don’t worry about the unfolded t-shirt in your wardrobe. Strike a balance between storage for show and storage to hide. Bring out a few clothes to put on show as inspiration and add to the overall décor of your wardrobe space. You can paint the BUMERANG hangers in bright colors usingMÅLA Fluorescent paints and put it on display with your favourite outfit. Add the TORRILD rug to complete the look of your wardrobe space