Your Closet Island, Styled: What to Store, Display & Keep Hidden

A closet island can be so much more than extra storage. It can become the heart of your dressing space, giving everything from folded clothing to jewelry a dedicated home while adding a beautiful focal point to the room.

The trick is knowing what belongs where.

Think of your closet island in three simple categories:

STORE IT. DISPLAY IT. HIDE IT.

WHAT TO STORE

These are the things you use regularly and want easy access to, but don't necessarily need sitting out.

Folded Clothing

Perfect for:

• Sweaters

• T-shirts

• Tank tops

• Jeans

• Leggings

• Pajamas

• Lounge sets

• Seasonal clothing

  
  

Use drawer dividers or organizers to keep different categories separated.

Lingerie & Intimates

Give your delicates their own dedicated space.

Organize by:

• Bras

• Underwear

• Shapewear

• Hosiery

• Sleepwear

• Other delicate pieces

  
  

Drawer organizers make it much easier to find what you're looking for without disturbing the entire drawer.

Jewelry

A closet island is an ideal place for jewelry because you can keep your collection organized and close to where you get dressed.

Store:

• Necklaces

• Earrings

• Rings

• Bracelets

• Watches

  
  

Use compartments or velvet-lined trays to prevent tangles and scratches.

Everyday Accessories

Small accessories can quickly become clutter when they don't have a home.

Give them a dedicated drawer for:

• Sunglasses

• Belts

• Hair accessories

• Small scarves

• Gloves

• Wallets

• Small clutches

  
  

The goal: everything you reach for regularly should be easy to find.

WHAT TO DISPLAY

Now for the pretty stuff.

Your closet island countertop is a perfect place to display the things that make your dressing space feel personal, feminine and luxurious.

Perfume

Group your favourite fragrances together on a decorative tray rather than scattering bottles across the countertop.

Jewelry

A beautiful jewelry stand, ring dish or jewelry box can become part of the décor while keeping your favourites accessible.

Candles

A candle instantly adds atmosphere to a dressing room.

Choose one in a beautiful vessel that complements your décor.

Flowers

A small vase of fresh or faux flowers adds softness and colour.

Roses, peonies, tulips or baby's breath can all create a lovely feminine touch.

Fashion & Beauty Books

Stack one or two beautiful books on the island for a little editorial flair.

Top the stack with a small decorative object, candle or perfume bottle.

Decorative Trays

Trays are the secret weapon of countertop styling.

Use one to group together:

Perfume + candle + jewelry dish + flowers

Instead of looking like random objects, they become one intentional arrangement.

WHAT TO KEEP HIDDEN

Not everything you own needs to be on display.

Some things are useful, necessary and completely unglamorous. That's what drawers and cabinets are for.

Beauty Backstock

Keep extras tucked away:

• Lotions

• Skincare

• Makeup backups

• Hair products

• Toiletries

Hair Tools

Curling irons, straighteners, brushes and cords are useful, but they don't necessarily need to become part of your countertop décor.

Electronics & Cords

Keep chargers, cables and miscellaneous electronics contained in a drawer or small organizer.

Packaging & Receipts

Product boxes, shopping bags, receipts and other bits of packaging can quickly make a beautiful space look cluttered.

Miscellaneous Items

You know those things.

The things you don't know where to put.

The things that somehow migrate from room to room.

Give them a temporary designated drawer rather than allowing them to take over the countertop.

Not everything needs to be seen to be useful.

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THE GOLDEN RULE

Once you've divided everything into these three categories, styling your closet island

becomes much easier:

STORE what you use.

DISPLAY what you love.

HIDE what creates visual clutter.

And then leave yourself some breathing room.

A beautiful closet island doesn't need to be completely covered in stuff. Empty space is part of the design.

That's what keeps the whole thing feeling like a dressing room rather than a storage unit. Shop closet islands, organizers and more at www.wildlycleanclosets.com