Small walk-in closet ideas work best when thoughtful design plans are used.
Devise a purposeful small closet design by firsteliminating items you don’t need.
Then, inventory what’s left and consider how the remaining items can be grouped to optimize available space.
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Here,shelves for shoesreach from the floor to the ceiling, fully displaying them and keeping them organized.
The shelves are arranged to accommodate shoe height, with a tall shelf on the bottom for boots.
A row of bins along the ceiling provides more storage for hats or out-of-season shoes.
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The chandelier adds style in addition to extra light.
The storage unit has curtain rods, shelves, and cabinets to maximize the space.
Mirrored doors make the small closet feel larger and hide the items inside, minimizing visual clutter.
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Bins beneath the clothes rod hold purses and maximize the space.
Measure your closet and buyaffordable shelvesand rods to fit your space.
Use clear plastic bins for extra clothes storage so you could see inside without opening them.
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A set ofshoe cubiclesplaced on a shelf keeps shoes tidy and near their mate.
The shelves have been arranged to fit the shoes' height with no wasted space.
A marble countertop glams up the closet, along with an eye-catching light fixture.
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Mirrored drawers on the vanity make the space look brighter and graphic black-and-white wallpaper makes the area visually intriguing.
Tucka small ottomanwith under-seat storage under the vanity to combine style and function.
Shelves and cabinets installed alongside the window make the most of the vertical space on a short wall.
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It also provides a comfy place to sit down and put on shoes.
Shelves on the backboard and hooks on the bench’s frame provide places to store hats and purses.
Let some of your stored clothing items double as decor by displaying them like art.
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The top of the shelfholds jewelry racksand the drawers beneath it can store clothes, pajamas, and socks.
Tuck custom shelves into the narrow wall on the side of the window for additional shoe storage.
you might buy units designed to work together as closet storage systems at some furniture and organization stores.
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This closet has been turned into an organized dream with nothing more than shelves, rods, andrattan bins.
Avanity paintedto match the walls and shelf provides a place to sit and put on makeup and jewelry.
The room’s walls and vanity match the shelves in the closet, tying the space together visually.
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Focus on Shoe Storage First
Arranging shoes is key to a functional and organized walk-in closet.
Skip the morning shoe scramble by installing a shoe shelf with room for every pair you own.
This will give the closet a more finished, custom look.
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Hang a pendant light overhead to provide a beautiful source of task lighting.
Cover the walls or door withpatterned wallpaperand add accents like an ornately framed mirror to add character and dimension.
For example, this small walk-in closet idea brings big color to a tiny space with colorful boxes.
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The closet doors sport glass panels and cut-glass knobs for a touch of elegance.
Reconsider Your Small Closet Layout
Amplify your usable space by customizing the layout of your closet.
No room for astandard dresser?
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A mirror and pendant light above the dresser provide a spot to try on jewelry and accessories.
Use Open Storage for Easy Access
Organization is essential to a streamlined routine.
Look for shelves designed to keepfolded itemsneatly stored and within view.
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Labeled bins align on a shelf above the hanging rods to hold out-of-season clothing and sports gear.
This clever addition allows the homeowner to hang freshly ironed shirts tokeep them wrinkle-free.
Hooks on the lower bar do the same for favorite pairs of pants.
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This design makes the most of acloset’s wall space.
A rod mounted high on the taller wall holds dresses above a multitier shoe rack.
Shelves crowning all the hanging rods provide storage for clutches and purses.
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Accessories rest atop the dresser and an adjacent shelf.
A slidingbarn doorenhances thebedroom’s modern farmhouse look.
A single rod for hanging dresses equips the rear compartment, and double rods hold blouses and jackets.
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A transparent vessel sitting atop the dresser corrals colorful scarves.
Try a Custom Small Closet System
Whenever budget allows, outfit small walk-in closets with custom-fitted furnishings.
These pieces make small closet spaces work as hard as they possibly can.
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This homeowner created plenty of storage for his wardrobe along two adjacent walls in his deeper-than-wide closet.
Adjustable shelves on the side of the corner closet hold folded items such as sweaters.
That allows youjustenough space to hang clothing and step inside.
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Since floor space is limited, consider ways to make items perform double duty.
If your closet has no space, consider adding under-the-bed storage bins.
Store out-of-season items in plastic bins with cedar balls or blocks to protect them from moths.
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Don’t overfill the containers to avoid creasing clothing.
you’ve got the option to also fill empty suitcases with out-of-season items.
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