The Best Closet Organizing Ideas to Make the Most of Even the Smallest Spaces

A set of matching hangers not only looks aesthetically pleasing but also ensures clothes sit nicely against one another, conserving precious space in your closet.

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Rather than fold dresses over on themselves or let them puddle on the floor, plan for an array of differently sized hanging spaces. This way, everything stays neater, plus you'll have dedicated areas for all of your different garments.

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Adding a clothing rack in your bedroom corner not only saves closet space but can also add a stylish aesthetic to your room. It allows you to hang more items that may be taking up too much room in your current closet while revealing your fashion sense and favorite items to anyone who steps in the room.

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If you use bins or baskets to keep smaller items and accessories corralled, be sure to label everything clearly, so you know exactly where to find what you need. It’s also a great way to keep track of baby clothes, since you can label all the different sizes within the drawers.

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Fill baskets with seasonal items, like snow clothes or bathing suits. Then, as the seasons change, simply swap what baskets are on what shelves. In the fall, move cold weather gear to lower shelves and warm weather items to higher shelves. In the spring, do the opposite.

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If your closet doesn’t have built-ins, you can maximize any extra space under shelves or a hanging rod by placing a dresser inside.

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Have trouble spotting what you’re looking for? Arranging your clothes by color not only gives you a better starting point but can also help you pick the matching duds in a flash.

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Another key trick to optimize space is learning better folding and hanging techniques and incorporating them into your closet. Some basic steps are tucking bras inside of each other to save drawer space as well as putting small purses or bags into bigger ones. Another helpful tip is to use the vertical folding method rather than piling when organizing sweaters or shirts in a drawer.

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Investing in a shelf-hanging organizer is the perfect solution if your closet happens to have less built-in shelf space or drawers. Placing these on a rack allows you to maximize the vertical space available in your closet for sweaters or bags.

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If you don’t have a dedicated drawer space for jewelry, these hanging organizers with pockets small enough for baubles, like earrings, bracelets, and necklaces, are perfect for that as well.

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Office accessories, like clear acrylic file dividers, serve double duty in the closet. Use them to organize small accessories, like clutches, that are typically housed on a shelf.

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To help keep things orderly, consider reserving space for a hamper. This way, dirty duds are more likely to find a home in the laundry pile rather than in a heap on the floor. Bonus points for stashing two hampers—one for darks and one for lights.

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Clear glass or acrylic shelving and drawer fronts make it easier to identify exactly what’s in each storage space. It’s a particularly good option for accessories like jewelry, since you can quickly pick something that matches your outfit of the day.

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Use extra wall space to stash smaller items that are tricky to place. Think: hats, necklaces, scarves, ties, belts, and more.

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Have a number of hard-to-fold items, like swaddles, blankets, scarves, or even belts? Use an over-the-door organizer typically reserved for shoes to neatly corral these tricky garments and accessories.

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A lazy Susan can conserve precious shelf space by organizing beauty, grooming, or diapering products into one convenient location. Since it spins, you won’t have to go digging through your shelf to find exactly what you need.

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If you're lucky enough to have a particularly large walk-in closet, consider adding an island to the center of the space. This not only adds storage space in the form of shelves and drawers, but it also provides a surface to perch folded laundry.

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Similarly, a vanity can add a bit more storage space for the smaller things your closet holds. It has another purpose, too: It serves as a spot to complete the rest of your morning routine, including your makeup.

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Double your closet’s storage potential by raising the top clothing rod above standard height to free up usable space below. Install drawers or bring in a freestanding dresser to fake a built-in look.

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Need more hanging space? Raise your top clothing rod and install a second level in the open space. If you don't want to deal with installing a new organizational system, you can maximize your closet capacity by adding an adjustable expander that hangs from an existing closet rod.

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