A closet is only as good as its organization. If there’s a functional system in place, it’s a practical use of space; if not, well… it can end up being a dumping ground. That’s exactly how homeowner Shelly described the closet in her spare room, where she deposited her art supplies, off-season clothes, sewing supplies, master’s coursework, and her teaching work. “It was dark, uninviting, and not a user-friendly space,” Shelly says.