As we come to the end of the year, it is important to do away with the old so as to make space for the new. For many, that means doing massive clean-outs of their homes. So why should your wardrobe not
undergo this much-needed upheaval?
A wardrobe is meant to evolve with you and adapt to your life seamlessly as life unfolds. Indian homes come in every imaginable shape, size and layout. It is also important to choose the right wardrobe that can fit into compact studios as well as sprawling ancestral homes. A small step to a daily routine, an organised wardrobe is a daily experience that blends beauty, order and functionality in the most personal corner of your home. Here are a few tips by Jasmeet Sood, Country Home Furnishing and Retail Design Manager, IKEA India, to get you started organising your wardrobe:
- Reflect on your needs: Before organisation, before colour-coding, comes the foundation. Since you are getting rid of your old stuff, take a closer look at the actual space you are hanging your clothes. Does your wardrobe reflect your lifestyle and personality? Do you need a change? Are you a maximalist who dresses by mood and needs more space for your accessories? Or a working professional who moves between power dressing and athleisure? Or you share your wardrobe with your partner, parent or kid. The solutions are in these details.
- Modularity matters: If you have decided that a refresh is in the cards, look for a wardrobe that can grow, shrink, and adapt with you. It should let you customise storage according to your clothes, shoes, accessories, and even your changing life. Unlike traditional wardrobes that are heavy, fixed, and intimidating to move, modular systems are designed for DIY assembly and dismantling.
- Design for your future self: Quality in design anticipates change. Adjustable shelves and add-on compartments let your wardrobe adapt as your life and fashion choices evolve. It’s an investment in your tomorrow, not just your today.
- Make prime space work smarter: Now that you have a new foundation to work with, when organising your clothes, it is important to be smart and practical. The eye-level zone is your sweet spot. Reserve it for your everyday heroes: work shirts, jeans, kurtas, and dresses you reach for repeatedly. The less you have to bend, stretch or rummage, the smoother your day flows.
- Organise by lifestyle, not just logic: Smart organisation sorts by use. Imagine opening your wardrobe and seeing a work zone, a weekend zone and a gym-ready zone. This reduces the time you spend making decisions before coffee. With KOMPLEMENT interiors, velvet-lined trays for jewellery, pull-out racks for trousers, and dividers for accessories, your wardrobe becomes a customised ecosystem. No more missing dupattas. No more mismatched socks forming secret societies at the back of a drawer.
But how does organising your wardrobe make a difference in your life? Well, a wardrobe is not just storage; it’s also one of the first chapters of your day. Here are some ways this can change how you begin and end your day:
● It creates a calmer morning rhythm: A well-structured wardrobe cuts down that silent time tax, the frantic searching and the ‘I have nothing to wear’ moments.
● It boosts your personal style confidence: When your wardrobe is curated and visible, you become more connected to your clothes. You rediscover forgotten pieces. You build better looks. You start your day already feeling put together.
● It helps you feel in control: Design experts often talk about micro-order, small pockets of precision that ground you. A tidy wardrobe is one such anchor. It’s a space that gives back more than it takes.
● It encourages graceful habits: When everything has a home, you naturally become more intentional about putting things back. Organisation stops being a task and becomes a lifestyle.
