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A small closet doesn’t need to cause a big mess. With the right bedroom closet organization strategies, a calm and clean closet is possible. The Moving Help® Marketplace has compiled 14 small closet organization tricks so you can hang, fold, and store your clothes without chaos.
Hanging Hacks
It’s easy to overcrowd your clothing rods while underusing your closet’s vertical space. With the proper storage systems and hangers, you can increase your closet capacity without adding bulk.
1. Vertical Storage Cubby
A collapsible fabric cubby is the perfect combination of using hangers and shelves for bedroom closet organization. Use it to store shoes or organize clothing by type. For example, try organizing your workout clothes, swimsuits, or different types of socks across the slots.
Squeeze a cubby in the corners of your closet where clothes on hangers would be hard to see, or place one front and center for a grab-and-go clothes station.
2. Add a Lower Rod
Add a lower rod to your closet for hanging shorter clothes, like pants and skirts. You can even hang purse hooks for an easy-to-grab purse area. For renter-friendly bedroom closet organization, use a tension rod.
3. Door Storage
Don’t overlook the space on the inside of your closet door. Install a vertical door organization system with modular bins and hooks that you can rearrange to suit your needs.
The bins are the right depth for storing ties, scarves, and other accessories.
For a renter-friendly option, use over-the-door hooks and shoe organizers that hang on the door without any screws or nails. A heavy-duty adhesive Command hook can also do the trick.
Choosing the Right Hanger for You
4. Use Consistent Hangers
Successful small closet organization relies on actual and perceived organization — the tidier your closet looks, the more likely you’ll be able to maintain your organizational system.
Regardless of the type of hanger you chose, make sure they’re all identical. With consistent hangers, your clothes will hang together nicely, and your closet will have a cohesive look.
5. Slim Hangers
Slim hangers have a flat design for squeezing the most amount of clothes in your closet. Slim hangers often come in the following options:
- Plastic hangers
- Wooden hangers
- Velvet hangers
Velvet hangers are typically the flattest choice, and the velvet creates a strong grip to prevent clothes from sliding off.
Wooden hangers may be more costly, but they can be a worthwhile investment if you prioritize aesthetics.
6. Space-Saving Hangers
Level-up your small closet organization with space-saving hangers that allow you to hook multiple hangers onto one. With multiple clothing items cascading down from one hanger, you’ll make the most of your closet’s vertical space.
Plus, space-saving hangers are convenient for grouping similar clothes or keeping outfits organized in your closet.
7. Pants Hangers
Designated pants hangers will prevent your dress pants and trousers from wrinkling. If you’re concerned that a pants-only hanger won’t be versatile, choose a hanger designed to hold pants and a top together.
Group outfits together when needed or hang your pants and tops one at a time with an ordinary hanger.
Shelving Space-Savers
It’s easy for shelves to become a messy pile of clothes. Plan your shelves thoughtfully with the right folding and organizing techniques to keep your clothes easy to see, grab, and restack.
8. Shoe Slots
Don’t let your shoes accumulate into a pile on your closet floor. Adding a low shoe shelf will give you another tier of shoe storage without taking up much more vertical closet space.
9. Shelf Dividers
Shelf dividers act as bookends for your clothes. Use them throughout a shelf to keep stacks of folded clothes separate and tidy. Because they hook onto the shelf without screws or nails, dividers are a low-commitment option for custom shelf organization — move your dividers as your closet evolves.
10. Bookshelves With Bins
Bookshelves are a simpler, lower cost way to organize folded clothes than committing to a full dresser or wardrobe.
If you share your closet with another person, divide your hanging clothes with a tall bookshelf inside of the closet.
Use decorative bins to hide clutter and store non-clothing items that would otherwise appear out of place. If you have space, style the shelves with jewelry holders or other knick-knacks to personalize your closet.
Storing Someplace Else
It’s OK if your small closet can’t hold all your clothes. Instead of cramming your closet, use a combination of hidden storage and personalized clothing displays to stash your off-season or less-used items in plain sight.
11. Under-Bed Storage
If your bed is low to the ground, use long, shallow bins with wheels that are specifically designed for under-bed storage. These bins are also convenient for storing clothes and accessories you’ll need to access more frequently.
Taller beds can accommodate most bin sizes and styles, so use containers you already have and don’t restrict yourself to bed-specific storage.
Use vacuum bags to save space when storing off-season clothes.
Because you won’t need these clothes for a few months, the space efficiency is well worth the minor inconvenience of eventually needing to iron or steam your clothes.
12. Storage Ottoman
Storage ottomans are functional pieces of furniture that work well for storing shoes, out-of-season clothes, blankets, and bulky sweatshirts or sweaters, which won’t wrinkle.
Be mindful when deciding whether a storage ottoman is practical for your needs.
If you don’t envision yourself using the ottoman as seating, it may become a glorified moving box that can feel like a clunky addition to your home.
13. Wall Displays
Create space in your small bedroom closet and treat yourself to free room decor when you display your accessories on the wall.
Arrange hats and purses with wall hooks. Let your jewelry shine with a wall jewelry organizer. Hang sunglasses on a string across the wall.
Use vacuum bags to save space when storing off-season clothes. Because you won’t need these clothes for a few months, the space efficiency is well worth the minor inconvenience.
14. Clothing Rack Displays
Move your cute clothes from your closet to a stylish clothing rack in your bedroom where they can act as room decor.
This is an opportunity to give a new life to the elegant clothes that you don’t wear frequently — think bridesmaid dresses and expensive suits. Give these items a new purpose as room decor while making your practical clothes more accessible in your closet.
Make the Most of Your Space
Your small closet doesn’t have to limit you. Embrace this opportunity to establish simple, personalized solutions for hanging, folding, and storing your clothes. With the Moving Help Marketplace’s 14 small closet organization tricks, you can make the most of your space and feel empowered every time you open the door.
