Everyone has their preferred organizing style. To identify preferences, experts categorize organization techniques into four patterns. Read this brief guide to the four different organizing styles to understand your style!

Ladybug

The best way to describe the ladybug organizing style is “beautiful on the outside but a mess on the inside.” People with this style don’t like surface clutter, so they’ll stuff things inside drawers to hide the mess. Individuals tend to have a lot of junk drawers throughout their homes. Although you can “hide” clutter, the mess doesn’t disappear.

To support organization, labeled baskets are the best tools for ladybug-style people. Place baskets inside closet systems to arrange items rather than stuff things inside drawers. This creates easy access to items and declutters specific areas.

Bee

Bees are visual organizers who pay attention to details. They’re perfectionists and like everything in place. They prefer to “see” their frequently used items rather than store them away. People with a bee-organizing style tend to leave items out until they have time to put things away “properly.” At times, this can create unnecessary clutter.

Instead of piling items, experts suggest letting go of perfection and opting for a “good enough” organizing style. Use clear bins to see items and hanger systems to view frequently used apparel.

There’s always time to revisit the closet to reorganize items, but getting rid of piles is the main focus.

Cricket

Like bees, cricket organizers are perfectionists. However, they prefer minimal clutter with visual simplicity. Minimalism is synonymous with the cricket organization style. Experts suggest that cricket organizers let go of perfection and select a “good enough” organizing style.

Simple closet systems like single-wall or reach-in units are ideal for these people. Use hanger systems and shelves to hold apparel, footwear, and accessories. The limited space prevents people from going overboard with details and spending too much time perfecting their wardrobes.

Butterfly

Butterflies are visual people. They enjoy quick and easy access to items because if it’s “out of sight, it’s out of mind.” Individuals like to surround themselves with their possessions rather than hide them. The butterfly organizing style doesn’t focus on details or proper storage (because they fear forgetting items). Hanger compartments and open areas are butterflies’ best friends! Wardrobes with tons of hanging space let people see their possessions at all times.

We hope this brief guide to the four different organizing styles revealed your closet organization technique. If you’re interested in a wardrobe upgrade, let Wood Closet Designs help! We have solid wood closet systems that accommodate the four organizing styles.