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A pretty, well-organized closet is one simple pleasure that can make you feel you’ve made it in life! You don’t have to be a celebrity to customize your closet and show off your favorite accessories, or just keep your clothes from bursting your drawers.
What you can accomplish depends on your type of closet. There are shallow closets with sliding doors, small and large walk-in closets, spaces large enough to double as a dressing room, and open closets, which are essentially just mounted storage options (popular in studio apartments).
We’ve compiled lots of ideas, inspiration, and products which will help you transform your space and start every day with a smile!
15 Closet Organizational Ideas and Products
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Mix and match types of storage to fit different sized items and visually vary your display for aesthetic and organizational impact.
Not sure how to get the most out of your space? There are many custom closet companies which can fully design your space for you, down to every shelf and hanging rack.
Or, do you know exactly what you want? Some companies offer free 3D modeling software so you can bring your vision to life. Then they’ll build it for you!
These types of companies usually serve a specific location. To find one in your area, start with this list in the Built for Home Product Guide.
If you don’t want to gut your whole closet on day one, you can make little changes over time that will up your organizational game. There are a variety of storage options which suit different needs.
Shelves
Shelves are a necessity. Whether you use them to support other storage items like boxes, bags, and tubs, or use them to line up your shoes, you’ll need some solid shelves. Try to use all your space, all the way to your closet’s ceiling. Put some shelves close to the floor, or at a middle height to vary how your space looks.
Drawers
Don’t relegate the use of drawers to just your dresser. There are plenty of items that won’t fit in your standing dresser and that could easily get lost if they don’t have a place to go. Closet drawers can hold belts, be partitioned for jewelry, hold flat shoes, store functional items like pillowcases, or seasonal items like gloves.
If you need someone to help you with adding closet drawers, search the Built for Home Product Guide for a local closet company near you.
Hanging Racks
Hanging racks or mounted bars are often necessary for formal clothes or coats. You don’t need one long bar filling your whole closet, however. Mix shorter bars with shelves and other shaped containers.
Choose sturdy materials like wood and metal over flimsy plastics and particle board for long-lasting results.
Open Display
Try to leave some spaces open to highlight your favorite outfits and items. Leaving more room between shelves and arranging some shoes, bags, and jackets like a display will make you feel great, rather than like you’re starting just another day.
Don’t overfill your space. Sometimes less is more.
Shoe Storage
What do you do with all your shoes? Shoe hangers are a great way to tuck your shoes away vertically, though if that makes you still feel like a college student, consider a higher quality option like a drawer that’s specifically designed to hold shoes. These drawers are basically sliding racks that include mounts to slide on your shoes’ sole.
Closet Island
With a large enough walk-in closet, you can create your own custom island filled with drawers and perhaps with a clear top to reveal what’s inside. This is the perfect way to make yourself feel like a celebrity. Just be careful not to let it become a “dumping” zone, or you’ll lose more than just your socks.
A local closet company can help you design and build the perfect closet island for your needs and space. Search the Built for Home Product Guide for a local closet company near you.
Chest
Chests are an old-fashioned storage method which have made a comeback in recent years, especially among those who favor natural materials in their furnishings. Wicker or engraved chests can fit snugly into a closet corner and hold your quilts or shoes, while looking like quite the statement piece.
Pegs and Hooks
Consider leaving space open on one wall, or on the back of your closet door, for pegs or hooks. These can hang belts, hats, frequently used sweaters, and more.
Storage Dividers
From drawer inserts and linings to smaller boxes that fit inside one another, make sure you have ways to categorize your belongings within each space.
Don’t overfill your space. Sometimes less is more.
Rotating Display
Do you know the kind of displays which department stores use to show off many products at once? With a spin, you can see everything stored on the opposite side. Who says you can’t have one at home? This is a great option for shoes and purses. Tuck it into the corner of your closet to save space, while still having everything within reach with just a spin.
Vanity and Mirror
If you have the space, your closet can double as a dressing room or vanity space. Hang a floor length mirror to help you style your outfits, or mount a smaller one on the wall beneath your jewelry organizers or vanity. A small stool can easily be tucked under some of your hanging clothes.
Glass Cabinets
Glass cabinet doors are a great way to combine a show-room feel with function. You will be able to see the items inside your cabinet or shelves, but won’t have to worry about the cat jumping up and knocking over your purses and shoes. Doors can protect your items from dust as well.
Closet Lighting
Don’t forget details like quality lighting, which will illuminate the corners of your closet and highlight your key items, making sure you never lose them again. LED strip lighting can accentuate the edges, undersides, or interiors of cabinets and drawers, offering a high class feeling. Recessed lighting is practical and functional.
The right lighting allows you to pair your outfit perfectly — and tell the difference between navy and black. A closet company can help you create a plan for choosing and placing light in your closet. Search the Built for Home Product Guide for a local closet company near you.
P.S.
What’s your favorite closet organization hack? We’d love to hear what ideas made you love opening your closet door!
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