Episode 680: From Overwhelmed to Organized: Transform Your Closet in 45 Minutes

Is your closet causing you stress instead of bringing you joy? In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo share their proven system for creating a closet you’ll actually love opening every day.

What You’ll Discover:

• How to set a clear vision for your ideal closet (and why this matters more than you think)
• Simple organizational solutions that make any closet feel 40% more organized
• Storage solutions that work for small spaces and tight budgets

Perfect for listeners who:

• Feel overwhelmed every time they open their closet door
• Struggle with decision fatigue when getting dressed
• Want practical systems that actually work long-term
• Are tired of failed decluttering attempts

Kathi and Tonya share their personal closet confessions, favorite organizational tools, and the small changes that make the biggest difference. You’ll leave this episode with a clear plan to create a closet that feels like “the best curated consignment shop” of items you actually want to wear.

They discuss topics like setting a vision for your closet, the importance of matching hangers, systems for purging, how to use shelf dividers, and sentimental items that are hard to let go. Practical cleaning and organization tips, including seasonal storing and creating functional zones even in small spaces, are highlighted. The hosts also talk about realistic habits for maintaining organization long-term, and how to be gentle with yourself in the decluttering journey.