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.
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Collapsible Storage Cubes
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.
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Slim Velvet Clothes Hangers
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.
For those who adore clothes like I do, organizing them is an art form. Fortunately, there’s a rich history in spaces such as Donatella Versace’s dressing room.
I came across Donatella’s dressing room concept in a recent Instagram post, where she humorously asks, ‘Do you think I have enough shoes?’. Any shoe enthusiast will agree that the answer is always no.
However, what’s equally impressive as Donatella’s unique collection is her closet organization technique. Whether you own five pairs of shoes or 500, there are valuable lessons in utilizing vertical space, coordinating colors, and utilizing organizational tools that can be applied to your own closet.
Shop the wardrobe organization edit
Sturdy
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.
Collapsible
Collapsible Storage Cubes
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.
Smooth
Slim Velvet Clothes Hangers
Keep clothing organized with these classic, thin velvet hangers. The textured material keeps clothing from slipping off the rails.
As a passionate clothes enthusiast, one thing that immediately stands out about Donatella’s clothing storage concept is how she has organized the space. An entire wall of shelves is dedicated to her shoes, while her clothes are neatly arranged on top of matching accessories that can easily be paired together. Everything is color-coordinated, making it incredibly simple to view all her clothes and choose an outfit.
In a smaller closet, this could mean grouping similar items together. For example, you could stack your shoes on a low shelf, line up your bags on a top shelf, and store scarves in a drawer. The key is knowing where to look when searching for a specific item.
Additionally, I admire how Donatella utilizes vertical storage in her closet. With a large collection of clothes, she must be resourceful to find space for everything. This includes utilizing ceiling space. In addition to bags and shoes stacked on high shelves, Donatella also hangs many of her dresses and coats on rails near the ceiling. This keeps them out of the way and maximizes storage space.
To replicate this approach, start by considering the items you wear most frequently. Arrange these on lower shelves and rails, while storing less frequently worn items, such as special occasion attire, in less accessible areas. Even Donatella Versace herself would appreciate this strategy.
Regardless of the size of your closet, drawing inspiration can help you create the closet of your dreams. Once you’ve mastered the art of storing them, you can never have too many shoes.
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