When you love clothes as much as I do, figuring out how to store them is an art. Luckily, there's a long precedent in spaces like Donatella Versace's dressing room.
I spotted the designer's dressing room idea in a recent Instagram post, where she quips: 'Do you think I have enough shoes?.' As any shoe-lover will know, the answer is always no.
However, what's just as striking as Donatella's inimitable collection is the closet organization idea. Whether you have five pairs of shoes or 500, there are lessons in using vertical space, color coordination, and organizational tools that you can apply to your closet.
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Every closet needs a shoe rack, and this wood one is a great size for sneakers or slippers, with a base level bench. If you have a larger closet with a sofa, this would make a wonderful place to put your shoes on.
These collapsible storage cubes are perfect for organizing any small items, while keeping clutter at bay. I love how they look stacked along the top row of shelves, perfect for storing accessories.
Keep clothing organized with these classic, thin velvet hangers. The textured material keeps clothing from slipping off the rails.
As a passionate clothes horse, the first thing that stands out to me about Donatella's clothes storage idea is how she has zoned the space. One entire wall of shelves is dedicated to her shoes, while clothes are organized on top of accessories that match and could be easily paired together. Everything is color coordinated. This makes it extremely easy to see all of her clothes and pick out an outfit.
In a smaller closet, this might translate to storing like with like. For instance, you could layer your shoes on a low rack, line up your bags on a top shelf, and fold scarves into a drawer. The important thing is that you know where to look when you are searching for a specific item.
Furthermore, I love the way Donatella uses vertical storage in her closet. As someone with a large amount of clothes, she needs to get creative to find space for everything. Cue taking it to the ceiling. Instead of just bags and shoes stacked on sky-high shelves, Donatella also hangs many of her dresses and coats on rails near the top of the ceiling. This keeps them out of the way and maximizes space.
To recreate this method, first think about the items you wear most frequently. Then, you can style these on lower shelves and rails while keeping less frequently worn items, like occasion wear, out of the way. Even Donatella Versace would be proud.
No matter the size of your closet, inspiration helps you to build the closet of your dreams. When you've figured out how to store them, you can never have too many shoes.
