We founded the Metropolitan Closet Company many years ago, in 1992 to be exact. At that time, we were eagerly observing the increasing popularity of walk-in closets and dressing rooms in the US and brought the idea to Spain. We applied these trends to closets and offered custom-designed closet doors for our closets.

I remember that walk-in closets were a complete novelty in Europe at the time, but they quickly became increasingly popular here as well. People's needs had changed, and the desire for order in their closets was becoming ever stronger. In fact, this sector has continued to grow ever since.

At Metropolitan Closet Company, we offer our customers both a high-quality, functional product for more organized closets and great design. Our customers include many families for whom we first (re)designed the parents' closets and dressing rooms, and then, a few years later, we also designed those of their children once they've set up their own homes. Increasingly, our customers are moving to larger houses or apartments due to family growth, and we then design new organizational systems for their new homes.

I think our customers initially come to us because of our appealing design. However, once we begin the entire process, they realize how much experience we have in this field and how much expertise we put into each individual organization system to ensure it's as practical and flexible as possible, making the most of the available space.

All in all, I think our customers come to us primarily to buy a simple wardrobe and get a high-quality, personalized design.

Yes, that's right. With the change of seasons, closet reorganization often comes a time. I think the best way to approach such a project is to systematize it. First, take out the clothes that need replacing, then take a moment to clean the inside of the closet or dressing room, and then put the new clothes back in.

We often make room for seasonal clothing in storage rooms and use metal clothes racks to store clothes on hangers instead of folding them. This avoids wrinkles and keeps the garments in good condition.

If you have a separate room or basement for storing clothes, the process is even easier. You simply take the seasonal clothes out of the closet and hang them on a clothes rack with wheels. There, the clothes can be easily stored in protective garment bags to keep dust off them in the meantime.

Once the clothes rack is full, you roll it into the storage room (often directly into an elevator and into the basement) and then simply hang the clothes on the clothes rails in the storage room or basement.

The next step is to hang the remaining clothes that are now to be used again on the rack and roll them back into the main wardrobe or the corresponding dressing room. After the area has been cleaned, remove the clothes from their storage bags and place them back in the wardrobe and you have the wardrobe organized again.

If no other space is available to hang the garments, they can be folded and stored in special boxes or even suitcases. In any case, it's important that they are stored properly, folded well, or hung on a good hanger that keeps the shoulders and collar in shape so the garments don't get damaged during the off-season.

The secret to an organized closet is to designate sections that are the right size for your clothes. This means that if you use shelves for sweaters, make sure they're for 1, 2, or 3 stacks, but never 1 1/2. If you create a space for shoes, make sure you adjust the width of the space to accommodate one pair of shoes.

The clothes rack is one of the most important parts of the wardrobe, and clothes should be grouped by category.

Collared shirts, sweaters, jackets, pants, skirts, etc. Once you have enough space for your clothes and the right hangers, keeping your closet or dressing room organized is very easy. Just make sure you put/hang your clothes back in their place after taking them out, when you're no longer using them, or when they come out of the laundry.

As I've already said, the hangers are the most important thing. I also recommend: jewelry trays for drawers,

Drawer dividers, stands or hangers for ties, belts and scarves, valet stands and LED lighting.

Our MAWA tip:

Wooden hangers are particularly popular for autumn wardrobes or for hanging heavier jackets and coats. They exude a natural look and create a warm atmosphere. Browse through our selection of wooden hangers!