we all know that renovating your home is a massive and expensive undertaking so when you feel like you need a little more room don t start calling the builders just yet the trick is to make the most of the space you already have and the easiest and most efficient place to start is the cupboards here are a few simple tips and tricks to organise your closet properly pack last season s clothes away summer is on its way in which means you won t be needing your big boots heavy jackets and blankets for a while instead of fighting your way through your winter wardrobe this summer season store your winter items in containers either under your bed or on the top shelves of your cupboards pack practically pack away your most used items at eye level so you know where to find them at all times your less used items can be packed on the lower shelves and the items you very rarely use can be packed on the highest shelves when it comes to the hanging items colour coding them will save you tons of time when you re hunting for one particular item of clothing remember lay out everything you want to pack away before you start so you know what you re working with separate your delicates small items like socks swimming costumes and underwear can create a big mess and take up a lot of space if not organised well why not pop a divided container or small baskets into your drawer and store your smaller items in there not only will this make your closet tidier it will also save you time when you re getting ready every morning add extra shelving if possible if your cupboard is a little on the small side try adding extra shelves between the existing ones or use a hanging shelf divider to add an extra layer and avoid high piles of t shirts and jerseys falling over if you have the space install another clothes rail above or below the one that s already there these simply diy hacks will create a lot of space where there wasn t any store your jewellery without spending a fortune there s nothing like misplacing a much loved bracelet or necklace to remind us that we should have stored them away safely in the first place taking care of your jewellery should never mean having to spend a fortune get creative and utilise items around the house to take care of your most special pieces for example an ice tray is the perfect storage solution for earrings and a drawer magician will work wonders when storing necklaces bracelets and watches