Best Closet Organizers and Ideas for a Closet Space You Love
Are you tired of your closet always being in disarray? Does it take you too long to find the clothes or shoes that you’re looking for?
If you're ready to get organized and regain control of your wardrobe, investing in the right organization products can make all the difference. Here we'll share our favorite closet organizers, so you can create a space you love.
Embrace shelf dividers.
If you have ample shelf space available for folded clothes in your closet, shelf dividers are a great organization product to create zones on a shelf.
Folding clothes and setting them on a shelf is a great way to use closet space. However, if not setup properly, this system can quickly go from neat stacks to heaping piles.
We recommend utilizing shelf dividers to help keep piles of folded clothes tidy. Shelf dividers also help create clear zones on a shelf, making it easier to find and put away clothes.
Here are two closet organizers on Amazon we use and love.
Sorbus Acrylic Shelf Dividers for Closet Shelves
This option is great if you have solid wood or melamine shelves.
mDesign Metal Wire Shelf Dividers for Closet Organization in Bedroom
This option is designed specifically for use on wire shelves.
Use uniform clothes hangers to maximize hanging space.
If you want to maximize hanging space and elevate the aesthetics of your closet space, investing in a uniform clothes hanger system is a simple way to do it.
Depending on the volume of clothing you have to hang in your closet, buying all-new hangers can be spendy. But not to worry, we're sharing the hangers we've vetted for quality and cost.
Generally speaking, thin hangers are the smartest option to save space in the closet. For most closet systems, we recommend velvet non-slip hangers.
Not only will they maximize storage space, the non-stick velvet ensures your clothes stay on the hanger and don't end up on the floor.
Here are two of our favorites.
Amazon Basics Slim, Velvet, Non-Slip Suit Clothes Hangers
Maybe not surprising, the velvet, non-slip clothes hangers from Amazon Basics are a great solution at a competitive price. On average, these hangers come out to around $.41 a hanger and deliver in a jiffy. With this option you can maximize closet storage and elevate the aesthetics of your closet in days.
Flocked Velvet Hangers from Costco
If you're a Costco member, add this item to the list of reasons why you love Costco. Costco carries a variety of quality organizing products and their flocked velvet hangers are one of them. On average, these hangers cost about $.35 a hanger, arguably making them the most quality and affordable hanger on the market.
Create dedicated storage space for tote bags & purses.
There are many ways to store bags, so the storage option that's right for you will depend on the space you have to store them.
If you have ample shelf space, consider using a handbag organizer.
If shelf space isn't a problem, we recommend using a purse organizer to store frequently used purses. These handbag closet organizers from mDesign work wonders. Use the system with smaller dividers to store clutches wallets and wristlets.
Having your favorite and most frequently used purses in plain sight will make purse swapping a breeze.
If shelf space is limited, try using hanging organizers.
If you have a small closet with limited shelf space, consider utilizing some hanging space to store bags. We love using hanging organizers for bag storage.
These handbag organizer hooks by Bag-a-Vie are an efficient way to free up floor space. They're designed to fit a standard closet rod and will give you easy access to your favorite tote bags, backpacks, and purses.
Not only do they look nice, but they also protect the shape of your bag and hold the integrity of the straps. Be careful of hanging your purses on nails or command hooks. Over time, this may damage the straps.
Drawer organizers are your friend
Drawer organizers go hand-in-hand with a good folding method (an article for another day!).
Use adjustable dividers to create zones in a drawer.
Adjustable dividers are a great solution to give a home to types of clothing and accessories within a drawer. This ensures items don't bleed together over time.
Depending on the aesthetic you're after, you may consider an adjustable organizer with a more natural look, such as bamboo.
Another great option are these plastic drawer dividers.
Use storage bins for drawers to keep smaller items organized.
Drawer storage cubes are great for keeping smaller items like socks and underwear organized. These will simplify storing multiple items in one drawer, making them easy to find and return.
The IKEA Skubb line of closet boxes are tops and you really can't beat the price.
Whether you decide to use drawer dividers, storage cubes or a combination of both, be sure to measure your drawers first and ensure the closet organizers you choose will fit.
Storing shoes in your closet space
There are so many fun and creative options when it comes to shoe storage. How you choose to store them will depend on how many pairs of shoes you have, the storage space available and how often you'll need to access items. Here we'll outline a couple of our go-to shoe organizers and the scenarios in which we use them.
Use vertical space on the door.
If you have a small closet, look to your door for extra storage. A hanging organizer that goes over the door is a great way to gain extra space.
The best solution for this is the Elfa line over the door rack from The Container Store.
Honestly, any product from the Elfa line at The Container Store is worth the money. They make a quality product with a smart design. This over-the-door hanging closet organizer is no exception.
Depending on the size and type of shoes being stored, this rack could fit 12-16 pairs of shoes on a door. A great way to give easy access to shoes and maximize vertical space!
Use floor space effectively and get a reliable shoe rack.
The floor is often the obvious place to store shoes. Because this space is easily accessible, we recommend storing everyday use shoes down low on a shoe rack and putting special occasion shoes in a storage box on a higher shelf.
Shoe racks come in all shapes and sizes. We recommend choosing a rack with solid shelves to ensure you can store all kinds of shoes - heels, booties, sandals, etc.
Stackable Shoe Shelves from Target
This option provides flexibility in that it's stackable, so depending on how much vertical space is available you could use multiple shelves for storage.
Store special occasion shoes away.
Lastly, we recommend storing special occasion shoes that are not frequently used away. If you have shelves in the closet, these should go on the top shelf.
To ensure you maintain the visibility of what shoes you have and protect them from dust, consider investing in clear shoe boxes for these special pairs of shoes.
The Container Store offers an affordable shoe box in men's and women's, with an option to purchase a single box, or in bundles of 5 or 20.
For many of us, we start our day in the closet picking out an outfit to wear. Having an organized closet space used to store items you love and can easily access can help you start every day on the right foot.
We know that finding the right organizing products can be overwhelming, which is why we're sharing some of our go-tos. Our favorite organization solutions are always evolving but no matter which one you choose to use, rest assured that progress is better than perfection! We’re rooting for you!
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