15 Genius Closet Organization Hacks to Make the Most of Your Space
This post is all about closet organization hacks for your bedroom closet.
Unsure how to maximize the space in your closet and keep it organized? Whether you have a small closet or a spacious walk-in closet, you can use many different hacks to fit all of your clothes and accessories inside while keeping them organized! From maximizing vertical space to utilizing closet door space, these genius hacks will be game changers when organizing your closet. Best of all, these hacks are super easy and budget-friendly!
1. Slim, velvet hangers for hanging clothes
If you want to double the space in your closet, investing in slim velvet hangers is a great start. They’re thin, non-slip, and can hold all of your clothes from tops and dresses to jackets. I know I’m not the only one who’s guilty of asking shop assistants to keep the plastic hangers from my clothes shop. Although they’re convenient and help save some cash, they’re not durable and they don’t look nice either! Having slim velvet hangers will not only safe space in your closet but also make your closet rail space look neat and cohesive.
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2. Hanging organizer to utilize vertical space
Whoever came up with the idea of hanging closet organizers is a genius! This is one of my favorite closet space-saving hacks because they’re budget-friendly and make such a huge difference in maximizing the vertical space in your closet. Make space on your closet hanging rail and use the Velcro strap to hang the organizer. You can simply fold your clothes and put them inside the organizer compartments or for small items like underwear or socks, you can add baskets to the compartments to store them inside! Some hanging organizers even have small pockets on the side where you can store accessories like belts!
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3. Cubed shelving unit to maximize floor space
To maximize the floor space in your closet, consider cubed shelving! They keep your closet organized and, most importantly, neat! You can use the compartments to store folded clothes, allowing you to easily pick them out when needed.
Alternatively, in the compartments, you can add rattan baskets to store shoes, purses, and accessories. Then you can keep folded clothes on top. I personally recommend folding your bulky clothes, such as sweaters and jeans, and keeping them on top of the cubed shelving unit.
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4. Wire storage drawer to store more clothes
Wire storage drawers are another great way to maximize the floor space in your closet, especially if you have a lot of vertical space to utilize. What’s great about them is that you can organize your clothes by categories in each compartment. For example, use one compartment for t-shirts, another for activewear, etc.
Not only do wire storage drawers have compartments to store your clothes, but there’s also space on top of it to store even more clothes!
5. Baskets on the top shelf to store less worn items
If you have a top shelf in your closet, I imagine it can get pretty messy. Rummaging through your clothes on the top shelf can be a pain and everything looks like a pile of mess in the end. So to avoid this, get some baskets!
But use these baskets specifically for the items you wear the least. This way, your least worn items are out of the way and you can make space for your most worn clothes on the hanging rails or floor storage area in your closet.
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6. Suitcase to store out of season clothes
We dress according to the season. And sometimes having tons of summer clothes taking up space in your closet during winter (and vice versa) can be jarring when organizing your closet. So instead of keeping your out of season clothes in your wardrobe year round, store your seasonal clothes in a suitcase. Then, you can store your suitcase in the corner of your closet. If you don’t have space to store it in your closet, you can always store it under your bed. As long as it’s out of the way until you’re ready to wear those clothes again for the appropriate season!
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7. Stackable shoe boxes to keep your shoes in one place
Got tons of shoes that can’t all fit on the entryway shoe rack? Get some stackable shoe boxes for your closet! This is a great way to utilize vertical space. Not only do they keep your shoes organized and tidy in one place, but they’re super easy to put together! Plus if you love planning outfits, storing your shoes this way is so convenient when trying out which shoes go the best with what you’re wearing!
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8. Hanger hooks to double hanging space
You may think your closet is too full to fit anything else but what if I told you that you can increase your hanging space? Space-saver hanging hooks clip onto hangers to provide double the hanging space to hang clothes in your closet! They’re great for keeping similar items or sets together (e.g. gym sets) and keeping maxi skirts or overalls off the ground if you don’t have long-hanging space!
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9. S hooks to hang bras, belts, ties and pants
S hooks are exactly what they say they are. They’re hooks shaped like the letter S and are great for hanging and storing clothes and accessories such as sports bras, belts, and ties. You can even use them to store your pants, jeans, and shorts by hanging them by the belt loops on the waistbands!
As someone who has many pairs of pants and jeans, having S hooks makes it so easy for me to store them in my closet. I don’t like folding them as they’re bulky and take up too much space so this is one of the one convenient closet organization hacks!
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10. Layered hangers for hanging up multiple items of clothing
When it comes to closet organization hacks, this is a game-changer! Layered hangers have multiple bars, allowing you to hang multiple items of clothing on one hanger. They’re great for storing pants and skirts, especially because you can fold them on each bar. If you’re able to get your hands on velvet layered hangers, that’s even better! As previously mentioned, the slim design means you’ll be able to maximize even more space in your closet!
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11. Storage bins for loose items and accessories
If you have floor storage, then it’s the perfect spot to add storage bins! These are great for storing loose items or accessories such as belts, scarves, and swimsuits to keep them tidy. Some storage bins even have lids on top, allowing them to be stacked on top of each other.
Keep in mind that if you do opt for storage bins with lids, label them to make it easier for you to find what you’re looking for. You can use self-adhesive stickers to label them easily or if you’re using rattan bins (where self-adhesive stickers won’t work), get a basket clip!
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12. Acrylic shelf dividers to keep your shelves neat
Have you ever folded piles of bulky sweaters, placed them on your closet shelf then seen them topple over? One of the best closet organization hacks to fix this issue is using acrylic shelf dividers. These clip onto your shelf, keeping your clothes in the right place, and making it easy to take them when needed.
These aren’t only great for organizing your clothes though! You can also use them to store your handbags and clutches and to divide any shared closet space!
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13. Dresser dividers to organize clothes and accessories
I know I’m not the only person whose dresser gets messy often. So one way to keep it organized is to use dresser dividers. You can adjust them to the size of each drawer and use them to separate your clothes and accessories. These are especially great for keeping your folded clothes in place which makes it easy for you to find what you’re looking for.
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14. Over door rack with baskets to utilize door space
One of my favorite closet organization hacks is to utilize door space. This often gets overlooked but it makes such a huge difference. Normally they’re used for pantries but if you don’t have space in your bedroom for a dresser then this is the next best option! They’re great for storing socks, underwear, bras, or even small handbags and clutches!
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15. Wall hooks for storing hats and belts
The key to maximizing your closet space is to utilize every inch of it, including the walls! Hats and belts can get quite clunky when you store them in a drawer or shelf, so instead, install wall hooks. They keep your hats and belts organized and are super convenient to use!
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