No matter how hard we try, our closet seems to hate organization. It becomes a mess eventually and is left as nothing less than a catch-all for everything.
To help you maximize your closet’s footprint and keep it tidy always, we bring to you 15 Clever Closet organization ideas to keep your space neat and tidy!
1. DIY Built-in Closet
Why spend so much on a built-in closet when we can just DIY it! Divide the built-in closet into board shelves and support shelves to create divisions for your belongings. Making these divisions will help you keep the closet organized and it won’t turn into a mess in a few days.
Install painted shelves and boards on the bottom and top of the closet. Use these areas to store shoes, and equip the top shelf with cute bins and store your things. The clothes won’t come in your way now and will peacefully stay in place!
2. Cubbies Closet Organizer
One of my favorite ideas from the lot! This pretty closet organizer has got an elegant look and will help you keep your space nice and tidy. If you prefer to have compartments to divide your things, the cubbies are perfect for you.
This custom closet organizer is very easy to build and you won’t have to spend much on the materials. Build or buy wooden boxes, place a couple of rods for clothes and other things, and you are done with your quick renovation. This closet would maximize the space and the number of boxes would hardly leave any room for a mess!
3. Cheap and Easy Closet Shelves
If you are looking for an easy and fun DIY project for the holidays, try out these cube shelves for a quick closet renovation! This is an amazing DIY for built-in closets and it not only optimizes the space but also helps in keeping all your stuff in the right place.
You would need pine and poplar boards, a nail gun, screws, and bright paint for this one. Make the cubbies according to your space, buy some regular bins from the dollar store and color them. The bins would be ideal for stashing those socks, sweaters, and other seasonal items.
4. Nursery Closet
If organizing my closet was hard, working on my son’s closet was 10 times harder. If you are a parent, I am sure you can relate to me. Kids have tons of stuff and no matter how many times we try to clean it up, it gets messy real fast.
Say goodbye to those woes with this DIY where you are renovating a built-in closet for your kid. From pretty drawers and compartments, create zones for every category like shoes, booties, and so on. You can even add a cute pattern to the closet wall to make it fun!
5. Statement Closet Makeover
Having a closet where I can keep my shoe collection without disturbing the garments is a dream come true for me – I have found my solution in this one. If you have a closet like this, it is time to renovate it with some plastic boxes and zinc bars.
You don’t have to spend much, just run to the dollar store and get these white boxes for the shoes, install two zinc bars to hang your casuals, and keep shelves on the extreme right for your formals. You can dedicate an empty wall for this project and trust me, you will not regret it!
6. Closet with Dressers
This closet gives us dreamy movie vibes where the millionaire has everything and a space for everything. This walk-in closet has dressers everywhere to suit your moods and personality. You don’t have to spend a fortune on this one, but you do need some effective planning.
Get 3-drawer and 5-drawer chests from IKEA and DIY them right into your closet with some drilling and power tools. You can fix drawers as per your need and equip them with L compartments for the shoes and miscellaneous stuff. With just some effort, you can build these multi-purpose closets by spending so little!
7. Sunglasses Storage Solution
Always losing your sunglasses and accessories? We have an efficient organizing hack for you! If you have a huge collection of glasses, you can put them on display, and trust me, they look amazing if organized properly.
Equip your closet door with a statement nail polish rack and use it to store sunglasses and accessories. This would not consume space and you are utilizing the back of the door to the fullest. It’s a win-win situation, you see.
8. Scarf Hanger
Whether you admit it or not, there are probably many colorful scarfs shoved in your drawer right now. Don’t let them get overwhelmingly wrinkled, save yourself from the horror of ironing before use, and try out this idea now!
Switch to this easy scarf organization with the help of a towel bar and you are good to go. You will also need a drill, wall anchors, and white paint for this one – you are ready to organize them perfectly inside your closet!
9. DIY Jewelry Storage
Get those earrings and bracelets under control with this amazing DIY jewelry organization. Most of us have a huge collection of jewelry and we lack proper storage for them, and that’s the reason why we can never find a matching pair!
Make a stunning earring frame with white wood, glass and put eye hooks in the drilled pilot holes to make those earrings hang. You can also make an earring storage bar with a zinc rod and install the structure on the insides of the door of your closet and you are done! Simple, isn’t it?
10. Store Items by Frequency of Use
Among several good closet organizing hacks and ideas, the best ones are often overlooked due to how obvious they seem. Storing things by how often you use them might be the solution you need to fix your everyday mess! You must have left an air mattress in the center of the linen closet and you barely use it. Similarly, if your middle shelf is occupied with seasonal items, you went wrong there.
Stack items that you hardly use on higher shelves and keep them way back. Fill up the center and front of the closet with frequently used fabric and you won’t have to maneuver inside it every time you look for an item.
11. The Perfect Gifting Closet
You can also call this a crafting closet because it serves both purposes and makes crafting a breeze. We usually have so many craft and gifting supplies that finding everything we need takes longer than making the actual craft.
Take out some time and hit your nearest dollar store to buy these transparent white boxes of different sizes and wired bins. Store items in bins and boxes instead of keeping them loose and the results will surprise you! You can also use this closet to store your seasonal decor items, I know they’re important!
12. Hacks for a Small Closet
Organization is step one of achieving a neat and tidy home, and if you have a small closet space, it becomes the most important thing to take care of. You need some genius hacks and tricks to expand your closet space and fit them all.
From utilizing a nearby nook or wall space to adding a separate dressing area with a mirror, these easy ideas will help you optimize the space you have and help you achieve that dreamy look.
13. Raise the Bar
The clothing bar is usually installed in somewhat the mid-section of the center of the linen closet – time to change your mind! Raising the bar a little higher frees up space below to store essentials.
Install stand-in dressers if you want to replicate a built-in and it would look the same. Fix drawers according to your need and don’t forget to put dividers for the ultimate organization. If you have compartments like this one, make sure you utilize them to the fullest!
14. Efficient Tiny Closet
No matter how much you love an item, you won’t remember to use it if it’s out of your sight. The most vulnerable thing here are those bags and clutches. If you have a tiny closet, organize it to keep the wallets and clutches on display.
Bring in new hangers and rods to increase the space and help with the organization. You can also bring purse hooks and install garment organizers to beautify it. Also, while we’re talking about efficient closets, lighting is very important. Make sure you have it in a good location and the closet is well lit!
15. Doors and Bags
I have already mentioned that we can use the insides, and even the outside part of the closet door for storage, and here is another example. Storing bags isn’t easy owing to their shape. We cannot stash them here and there or they can lose their shape and get wrinkled – not very graceful!
Utilize the doors and install a few hooks on the insides. Hang small and big bags on them and you are done! This won’t be a permanent solution if your collection of bags is huge, but it’s perfect for a few special bags that need some extra love!
