A gorgeous walk-in closet with tons of organized storage and color-coded everything has been on my wish list for a while now, so I figured the best solution would be to DIY my own dream closet using the IKEA Pax System.

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!