THE WHAT KNOW… PROS

Professional organiser Vicky Silverthorn shares her solutions…

ORGANISE HANGING RAILS

Hang clothes in categories, then within that by sleeve length and colour for easy visibility. Position items worn often in an easy-toreach spot, with those you wear less often at the top of the wardrobe.

DOUBLE UP

Avoid wasted space at the bottom of a wardrobe by fitting a second rail lower down - or try a portable two-tier rail that hooks on (from £22, Amazon).

MAXIMISE SPACE

Fold items in a practical way that suits the space. The higher a pile, the more likely it is to tumble so aim for shorter piles. Fold to a standard you can keep up - there’s no point folding socks in neat squares if you know you won’t bother to do it.

GET INTO GOOD HABITS

Put clothes away at the end of the day. Make sure everything has a home - if you have to question where this is, then it’s not obvious enough.

TIDY IN STAGES

Pulling everything out at once can be overwhelming so start small and tackle a rail or a drawer at a time.