Storing Winter And Seasonal Clothes And Shoes: Storage Tips And Ideas

Two or four times a year – depending on where we live – almost all of us are faced with a neccesity to change clothes for the next season and store off-season clothes and shoes. The change of seasons is also a great reason to go through our wardrobe, get rid of old clothes and plan new purchases. But storing winter and seasonal clothes and shoes so that they would remain intact until the next season requires some extra storage furniture, organizers and, ultimately, space. Here are some of the storage ideas you may find helpful: Fabric storage bags Storing winter and seasonal clothes and shoes in air-vacuumed plastic bags may sound like a great idea – but it's not. Clothes should 'breathe' in order to stay intact, so the best thing to do would be to get fabric storage bags -- perfect for storing wool and cashmere gloves, hats and sweaters. If you own fur items, remember to store them at low temperature, otherwise they will shed fur and lose their initial appeal. Storage boxes As mentioned above, plastic and polyeurethane bags and containers aren't suitable for storing winter clothes and shoes. Storage boxes made of natural materials – such as canvas, wicker...