As any closet pro will tell you, personality plays a big role in closet organization; how a closet is used, how it’s maintained, and how it looks visually all say something about the person who’s using it. So in the spirit of fun horoscopes and personality quizzes, we thought we’d share a few closet personality types and how we can help each and every one:
- The Neatnik Closet: The person with the Neatnik Closet is extremely organized. He/she lives by a (color) code, goes all-out when alphabetizing, and never loses car keys. Devoting a Saturday afternoon to closet organization is The Neatnik’s idea of fun, but is rarely necessary, so other hobbies include Scrabble, baking, and browsing farmer’s markets.
- Closet includes: Chambray shirts, monogrammed jewelry/cuff links, knit scarves, crew-neck tees, corduroy and/or lace.
- Dream trip: Paris, France
- What’s on the bedside table: The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, What I Know for Sure, Real Simple magazine, day planner
- Pet peeve: Tardiness
- Catchphrase: “A place for everything and everything in its place.”
- The Strickland’s Closets solution: Type-A folks will love upgrading their Neatnik Closet with a few fold-out tricks: ironing boards, hampers, and even mirrors can all be folded out and tucked away. The key is form, function, and an uncluttered space.
- The Vortex Closet: People with Vortex Closets have heard phrases like “black hole,” “jungle,” and “Do you even know what’s in there?” associated with their closets. They’ve been known to veer from recipes while cooking, find lost glasses on top of their heads, and carry amazing snacks in their purses/backpacks.
- Closet includes: a mishmash of work clothes, novelty tees, pea coats, boots, oversize sweatshirts, plaid, and whatever is underneath the first level of clothes chaos
- Dream trip: Bangkok, Thailand
- What’s on the bedside table: Post-Its with scrawled reminders, earrings, pens, aspirin, mystery novels, National Geographic magazines
- Pet peeve: tedious small talk
- Catchphrase: “I’ve seen it recently, just give me a minute.”
- The Strickland’s Closets solution: The person with the Vortex Closet isn’t known for neat folding or clever closet organization but can get in the habit with a few helpful nudges like drawer dividers, multiple hanging rods, custom shelves, and more.
- The Time Machine Closet: The Time Machine Closet belongs to a person who’s nostalgic, sentimental, and romantic. He/she quotes movies word-for-word, makes beautiful scrapbooks, and writes the nicest birthday cards. The idea of culling closet contents causes physical pain and he/she prefers the term “investor” over “hoarder”.
- Closet includes: Greek life shirts, ex-boyfriend sweaters, at least one pair of jeans with holes in them, a rack of too-small clothes that all have specific memories
- Dream trip: Athens, Greece
- What’s on the bedside table: framed family photo, fresh flowers, The Essential Neruda, reading glasses
- Pet peeve: cynicism
- Catchphrase: “Remember that time…”
- The Strickland’s Closets solution: From a design standpoint, the person with a Time Machine Closet will love architectural details like crown molding and veneer cabinetry with glass doors. For practical closet organization purposes, things like a built-in hutch and wire baskets may help tame some of the sentimental overflow.
- The Uniform Closet: The person with a Uniform closet is hardly ever involved in drama, has had the same favorite ice cream flavor for years, and has neat and legible handwriting. He/she is very goal-oriented and doesn’t mind practicing scales when learning an instrument.
- Closet includes: more than eight black shirts, monochromatic sweaters, interchangeable pants, three infinity scarves
- Dream trip: Zurich, Switzerland
- What’s on the bedside table: digital alarm clock, potted succulent, TV remote, bottled water
- Pet peeve: ice breaker exercises
- Catchphrase: “No problem.”
- The Strickland’s Closets solution: Those with a Uniform Closet can indulge their love of consistency with custom lighting that shines evenly, brightly, and wherever you want the closet focus. We also recommend adjustable hanging rods for when you’re ready to shop outside your comfort zone.
- The Showstopper Closet: The person with a Showstopper Closet throws the best dinner parties, always knows what to wear, and can haggle with ease. You can always count on him/her to help you network or try a new restaurant.
- Closet includes: shoes that are every color of the rainbow, enough jewelry to blind someone, a novelty tie collection, sequins, colorful prints, something neon or metallic
- Dream trip: Barcelona, Spain
- What’s on the bedside table: a crystal, postcards, sunglasses, Vogue Magazine, Time Magazine, a journal
- Pet peeve: being interrupted mid-sentence
- Catchphrase: “And you’ll never guess what happened next…”
- The Strickland’s Closets solution: A person with a Showstopper Closet tends to collect things, so what better way to show off your treasures than with special details like shoe displays, jewelry trays, tie racks, and glass door cabinets?
Do any of these closet personality types sound familiar? We’d love to talk with you more about your personality, your closet goals, and how we can make your closet organization dreams a reality. Reach out to us today to get started!