Keep clothes, purses, accessories, and more, efficiently stored.
Add order, maximize your spaces, and store items the right way with our favorite closet organization ideas.
Primp Station
If you have empty wall space in your closet, take advantage of it!
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A wall-mounted desk will hold all your jewelry.
Use a divided storage container for reading glasses and accessories.
Above, line the wall with hooks for hats and scarves, and place laundry bins below.
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Purse Display
Stacking your purses or clutches in a pile won’t do them any good.
Instead, protect your favorite bags and make them more visible with clear shelf dividers.
Place prized bags in one compartment and group smaller items together in another.
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Closet Systems
Well-designed closet systemsand bedroom closet organizers can help you make the most of your space.
It’s best to design shelves that will fit the various things you have to store.
Makeover Must-Haves
Plan acloset makeoverby measuring your current closet to determine hanging requirements and storage needs.
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Keep these measurements handy as you shop for bedroom closet organizers.
Next, you’ll need to clear everything out of the closet to roll out the new system.
Now is a good time to evaluate the content of your closet.
The solution for both scenarios?
Determine what other function your bedroom closet can serve, such as a laundry room.
Closet Armoire
Don’t have a lot of closet space?
Freestandingarmoiresor garment racks are perfect for customizable storage space to take the place of a closet.
Although not technically a closet, these savvy pieces can borrow from cleversmall closet organizationideas.
Here, wire shelving in ready-to-assemble cabinets mimics traditional bedroom closet organizers.
The shelving maximizes storage space and allows for easy organization of foldable garments.
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Double rods on both sides of the storage tower provide extra space for shirt and pants storage.
Small Space Used Wisely
Evaluate every inch of a small closet to maximize limited space.
Bins and baskets allow quick, out-of-the-way storage for grab-and-go items like socks and underclothes.
Uniform hangers, though a simple detail, help keep your closet neat and tidy.
When planning your closet, look for adjustable features.
Space Management
If your bedroom is small, consider placing your dresser inside the closet.
While this move takes up floor space, you have plenty of vertical space for more storage.
you’re able to organize clothes on shelves above it and still maximize a closet’s vertical space.
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Space Calculation
Small closet organization ideas rely on careful space planning.
Use a combination of cubbies, shelves, and rods to accommodate any number of organizing ideas.
Make a list of your storage needs and match it with the right storage solution.
Shelves should be about 12 inches deep, roughly the depth of a stack of clothes.
You don’t want a lot of wasted space in front or behind.
Ventilated shelves promote airflow around folded clothes, reducing the possibility of mold, mildew, and pests.
Group like with like (jeans with jeans, etc.).
Same-size items stack more neatly.
Put the clothes you use most in the center at eye level.
Finally, add drawers to collect smaller items.
If you don’t have drawers, use a basket or two.
Position drawers below eye level, so it’s easy to peer in.
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Slim shoes, such as flats and flip-flops, can be stored in a cubby.
Use spare slots for belts, scarves, and clutches.
Drawers give the closet a polished, built-in look, whilehandy closet door storageworks for folded clothes.
Bulky items like sweaters and purses can go on the open shelves.
Use it for things that fold up small, such as tights, tees, or socks.
Try these tips for managing thehangers in your closet.
Use space near the floor for a shoe rack or storage bins.
Organize garments by category and separate them with hanging labels; the more specific the types, the better.
For example, subdivide your shirts into short- and long-sleeve, or casual and dressy.
Bonus points: Organize by color within a category.
Slanted Shoe Rack
Storing shoes on slanted shelves makes it easier to see the shelf contents.
Boots will need more height than flats.
Look for inserts that will help boot shafts stay upright at organizational stores.
Built-in drawers hidden behind wardrobe doors also help with closet organization.
Built-In Drawers
Consider built-in drawers for storing sweaters, undergarments, and accessories.
Lighting
Whether your closet is big or small, good lighting will make it even more functional.
Look for ceiling-mount lighting that doesn’t need hardwiring as a quick update for a reach-in closet.
If your walk-in closet has a window, install a light-blocking window covering.
That way, you’re free to keep out the natural light when not using the closet.
Constant sunlight might cause some clothing to fade.
Blouses, shirts, skirts, jackets, and kids' clothes will all fit on double rods.
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Or consider hanging a floor-length mirror on a door.
Hang a wall-mount ironing board near an outlet and store the iron nearby.
Simply fold down the board when you’re ready to iron.
There are also ironing board cabinets that can be recessed into a wall.
Wire Drawers
Learn how to organize with wire drawers.
This storage option makes it easy to see what you have in your closet.
Laundry Sorter
Want tostreamline laundry?
Now you have an instant sorting center.
Utilize shallow drawers and velvet drawer organizers to keep your jewelry in order.
With smart jewelry storage, you’ll say goodbye to lost earrings and tangled necklaces.
Bothbuilt-in benchesand furniture pieces will do the trick.
They’re also a perfect spot for storing extra blankets.
Keep the shoes you wear all the time accessible on shelves if you have room.
Store seasonal and special-occasion shoes in easy-to-see clear plastic boxes on the top shelf of your closet.
Or simply reuse the original box and attach a picture of the shoes to the front of the box.
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Piping
Head to the hardware store for thisDIY storage closetorganizer idea.
Use PVC pipe to organize scarves and ties.
Measure the height of your drawer and cut pieces of pipe to size.
Arrange pipe pieces in the drawer.
Roll up your scarves and ties and place them inside the pipe.
Luggage Tags
Labels are one of the best ways to organize clothes in a closet.
For this label idea, head to the travel aisle.
Luggage tags aren’t just for travelthey also work well as a bedroom closet organizer.
Garment Organizers
Sort clothes by category or color to make it easy to find what you need.
Insert garment organizers (available at organization stores) or use multicolor hangers to label your groupings.
Also, professional organizers suggest turning all of the hangers in your closet the opposite way.
Every time you wear an item, turn the hanger around.
Just ensure any freshly laundered items are thoroughly dry before sealing them in bags.
