Have an unruly coat closet? Let me help you change that! In just one weekend, I doubled the amount of usable storage space and made it a functional, yet totally aesthetically pleasing spot for both coats & cleaning supplies!

I’m no Marie Kondo, and I’m definitely not a minimalist, but I have been color-coding my closet since middle school so I’m basically a pro at this point. Here are my five steps to a functional closet—without having to give up every single piece of clothing you own!