Author: Liz Bittar

Let’s be honest: for a woman to say that she has enough closet space, is because her closet is gigantic!

Truth is, for most of us, there never seems to be enough room in the closet for shoes, coats, hats, belts, scarves, boots, handbags, beachwear, gym wear, office outfits, evening dresses, casual outfits… and some of us have to share precious closet space with our significant other!

If you are tired of your cramped closet and don’t feel like throwing half of your stuff away, have a look at the organization tips we are going to share with you in this post.

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1. Sort Your Clothes By Season

Looking to maximize your limited closet space? Start by sorting clothes by season – hang winter items on the left side and summer items on the right. Arrange items in categories for easy access, like coordinating skirts with blouses or rolling up jeans and tucking them away in drawers.

You can keep everything neat and tidy by adding easy-to-read labels to bins and baskets. This simple touch will make it much easier to find what you need without making a mess! With these small closet organization ideas, you’ll be ready to tackle any organizational task with confidence!

2. Invest In Built-In Organizers

For those of us with a less-than-spacious closet, built-in organizing shelves can be a lifesaver. Instead of stacking items one on top of the other or cramming your clothes into an inaccessible corner, built-in shelves create space for easy access and efficient storage.

Swap out bulky shoe boxes for slim hanging racks that double as extra space to store socks, scarves, and even small pieces of jewelry. Make use of any wall space you have by installing built-in drawers where you can keep folded items like sweaters, t-shirts, and jeans neatly contained.

Also keep in mind that if you’re running low on storage room but don’t want to buy more furniture or organize containers, then hanging multiple hooks on the back of your closet door is an instant and effective fix for creating extra space.

3. Match Your Hangers

Keeping a small closet organized may seem like an uphill battle, but with a few creative and simple ideas, you’ll be able to maximize the storage capacity of any small closet. One important way to start off on the right foot is matching all your hangers – as this will create an instantly pulled-together look beneath whatever your clothing items are hung from.

Once you have matching hangers, taking the time to fold shirts and sweaters instead of leaving them crumpled will help keep the visual clutter to a minimum. This can also help in taking an inventory of what’s actually in your closet and identifying whether or not those items are still being worn or if it’s time for a purge session!

4. Label Your Drawers

Small closets don’t have to mean big clutter. A few creative organization ideas can help turn any closet into an efficient storage space. One simple trick is to label each drawer or basket you put in, so you’ll always know how many of each item you need at a glance. Additionally, adding shelves or hooks to the inside walls of your closet will give you even more room for storage and organization.

If your closet is really cramped, try using clear shoe boxes or canvas cubes with label stickers for hiding away items like extra jewelry and clothes, which will make it easier to keep all of your necessities organized, yet easy to access.

Taking the time to practice these small closet organization ideas can make a big difference in keeping your closets neat and organized all year round!

5. Add Toy Boxes In A Kids’ Closet

With kids running around and needing more and more storage, it can be hard to know where to turn for small closet organization ideas.

Let kids help you take control by setting some ground rules with their clothes: have a special section for dressier clothing, keep seasonal items in boxes on the floor of their closet, and designate toy boxes in the bedroom that can quickly be stuffed away when the company comes over. A kids’ closet should never be cluttered; instead, use shelves and hangers to store items in an orderly fashion.

Remember to add definitions with dividers or color-coded laundry bags – this will encourage kids to maintain organization while keeping things fun.

6. Install See-Through Drawers For Easy Access

One creative way to maximize your space is by using see-through drawers and bins. This will make it easy for you to see what items you have without having to shift through piles of clothing.

Install shelves on the door for extra space and designate an area for folded clothes, shoes, accessories, and anything else that you want easy access to. With some thoughtful organization in your small closet, a neat and orderly system will be within reach!

7. Modular Shelves For Easy Adjusting

Making the most out of a small closet requires a bit of creativity — modular shelves are often helpful in this space as they enable you to adjust the layout to your needs while maximizing storage potential. For heavier items, consider adding wall-mounted hooks.

This way, you can hang heavier clothing or bags without them taking up precious floor space. And finally, don’t forget about using storage containers and baskets to keep smaller items more organized and easy to access!

8. Diversify Storage Options

Creating an organized small closet space can be tricky, but diversified storage shelves are the perfect solution. With diversified shelves, you’ll be able to organize items such as clothing, accessories, and even towels in just a single closet.

To make the most of your small closet, try utilizing adjustable shelving and adding drawers for items like socks and jewelry. Organization experts recommend that you go through your wardrobe seasonally to curate the items that should stay and those that should go or be donated.

9. Designate A Small Closet For Coats

As small spaces can be overwhelming to organize, the small closet organization may seem like an insurmountable task. To make the process go more smoothly, start by taking inventory of what you have and sorting items accordingly. Keep small winter accessories like mittens and hats in small decorative baskets on the closet floor and invest in a coat rack for small coats.

Try using vertical storage containers to get more space out of your small closet and store other items, such as scarves and gloves, in hangers or clear plastic bags. With small-scale solutions like these, organizing your small closet will be easier than ever!

10. Add Shelving Or Storage For Footwear

Installing shelves for your footwear will not only make them more accessible but allow you to designate shelves for specific types of shoes – such as sneakers or dressy shoes. This way, you don’t have to go on a scavenger hunt each morning rummaging through your entire closet trying to locate the right pair of shoes.

One tip we recommend is installing shelves that are adjustable, so no matter how much (or how little) footwear you own, the shelves can be tailored accordingly. With all this in play, the days of being disorganized should be long gone!

11. Invest In Woven Baskets For Functional Visual Interest

Organizing a small closet can be challenging, but there are some creative ways to make it work! Woven baskets are a great choice for storing items such as sweaters and blankets.

Not only do woven baskets create visual interest by offering texture and a naturally charming aesthetic, but they also offer easy access to your items since the woven pattern leaves room for air flow. Utilizing woven basket storage will help bring order to the chaos of small closets!

12. Organize A Color-Coordinated Closet

Organizing a small closet can be daunting, but with some simple color coordination, it doesn’t have to be! By sorting your clothes into color categories, rather than leaving them all jumbled together, you’ll easily be able to locate a garment without having to rummage through your entire closet. Bright and neutral colors are great for creating an organized, easy-on-the-eyes look.

Plus it’ll give you one more reason to show off your style and color-coordinate your weekly outfits. Closets don’t have to just look neat and tidy – they can also be fun!

13. Add Multi-Purpose Hooks To The Closet Door

Maximizing the potential of your small closet is a great way to add space to your home. One of the most effective solutions is to add multi-purpose hooks on the back of the door. These hooks are helpful for hanging bags, hats, or belts while taking up minimal space. This frees up a room aesthetically and makes it simpler to grab what you need right away.

To add extra storage, use collapsible bins or cloth baskets tucked up on the shelves for items that you don’t need daily access to. With this creative combination of organizers sprouting from an otherwise dull and drab closet, juggling work, school, errands, and maybe even a day job becomes significantly easier.

Storage is essential in any home, especially if you live in a small house, where any items lying around give the space a cluttered look.

But there are some very practical and creative storage ideas even for the smallest spaces. In this post, we will give you some useful tips, maybe even a few solutions you had never thought of!

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1. Maximizing Under-Sink Storage and Wall Shelves

When it comes to small spaces, any storage room counts. A common and very efficient solution is to use the space under the sink for storage and hang floating shelves on the walls.

To explore the tiny space even more, you can add a medicine cabinet and use a rolling cart that can fit even in the tiny space between the toilet and the vanity.

A towel rack is also a great storage solution, and for day-to-day use, think of adhesive hooks if you do not want to drill the walls. The vertical space over the toilet is normally unused space, and when it comes to tiny bathrooms, we cannot afford to have wasted spaces at all!

Consider using the space over the toilet for floating shelves, leaving at least 24 inches between the top of the toilet tank and your shelf. You also have to be extra careful not to reach pipes or electrical conduits behind the wall, before drilling. The video below will show you how to do that.

See more small bathroom storage ideas here.

2. Bedroom Storage Solutions: Containers, Drawers, and Custom Units

One great solution for the lack of room for storage in small bedrooms is to have an ottoman storage bed. It has gas-lift hydraulics to lift up easily, and you’ll find plenty of storage and drawers underneath.

If you don’t want a lift storage bed, maximize the space by using storage containers and baskets well hidden under the bed. You can also add some sliding drawers to make full use of the space under the bed.

Another great solution is to place the mattress over a storage unit. It can be custom-made to meet your specific storage needs and you can decide on height and functionality.

In small spaces it is important to have a dedicated space for all your stuff, otherwise the room will soon be cluttered. So think of floating shelves, hooks, cabinets, and organize your closet to optimize its use to the maximum!

If there is enough room, consider an end-of-bed trunk, and choose furniture with storage, like nightstands or modular furniture. Hanging storage baskets are another good solution, besides being a decoration element in the room.

3. Customized Built-Ins: Maximizing Vertical Space with Pull-Down Racks

In tiny houses, every inch counts when it comes to storage. Built-ins are great, and you can customize them to take advantage of the whole space, from floor to ceiling. No matter the height, they can be extremely practical for everyday use, just by adding pull-down racks, which you can swing up after use. 

Another smart storage solution is to build rollouts at ankle level to store all your baking trays. You can also install under-cabinet storage racks, to pull down whenever you need, and swing back up against the bottom of the cabinet after use.

Slide-out racks within your built-in are ideal to store all your pots and pans in an organized manner. Reclaim corner cabinets by replacing the lazy Susan, common in most corners, with racks with hooks to hang all your pans and pots.

4. Optimizing Storage in Campers and RVs with Smart Furniture and Creative Solutions

In tiny spaces, you need to think of smart storage solutions in every little inch you can!

Use multipurpose furniture, that can double as seating and storage. Also consider fold-in tables and stackable chairs. Custom-made built-ins allow you to use every bit of square footage, and you can reduce the unused space in walls with floating shelves and hooks.

Also hang trash cans onto the wall, to clear precious floor space. They can be used for storage as well.

When there’s a lot of stuff to put away and little room, it’s important to maximize the use of drawers to keep them well organized. Use storage bins for this purpose, they came in all sizes and everything in your drawer will be easy to find.

Another great idea is to use Sunnersta containers in your kitchen area or bathroom. They are very easy to install by mounting a bar onto the wall and hanging the containers onto the bar. Or you can simply use command hooks, it works just the same. These containers are available at IKEA.

In an RV, even the space below the driver’s seat can be utilized. It is an ideal space to keep a bucket with shoes or toys.

5. Maximizing Small Spaces with In-Wall Cabinets

In-wall cabinets are ideal for small spaces with big storage needs! You can have hidden storage behind a mirror or build behind-the-door shelves.

Also, consider building a narrow storage shelf into the wall. Use a stud finder to locate studs and electrical wiring and plumbing so that you find the best spot to build shallow shelving.

6. Storage Solutions for Small Kitchens: Racks, Shelves and Cabinetry

In small kitchens, effective storage is key, and it’s not just about spending money but about clever planning and creativity. Affordable storage options abound, from versatile racks and shelving to multipurpose cabinetry and furniture. For innovative kitchen storage, consider a vertical pegboard roll-out for hanging utensils, efficiently using space while keeping essentials accessible.

Every inch counts in a small kitchen. Look for opportunities to optimize storage from floor to ceiling. Affordable and practical solutions include closet organizers, space-saving cabinets, and overhead open shelves, perfect for maximizing limited space.

Wire pantry shelves, ideal for tight spots, offer a budget-friendly alternative where full-depth shelves don’t fit. Floating shelves and hooks provide additional wall storage, while sliding drawers and pull-down racks make the most of upper cabinet areas.

Racks with hooks are a neat solution for organizing pots and pans, either inside or outside cabinets. Rollout cabinets are a game-changer in small kitchens, offering easier access and better organization than conventional drawers.

Incorporate open floating shelves for spices and cooking jars to keep countertops clutter-free. These solutions not only optimize space but also enhance the functionality and aesthetics of a small kitchen.

See more small kitchen storage ideas here.

7. Maximizing Space with Modular Furniture

Modular furniture is a great call for tiny houses. You can push them around the room as needed or stack them up after use. They also double as storage, so it is a perfect solution when it comes to multipurpose furniture.

Why can’t a coffee table be more than just a coffee table? Lift-top coffee tables with adjustable height can function as workstations or dinner tables.

There are many other multifunctional furniture options, like floor lamps with bookshelf, folding tables, drop leaf console tables, stackable chairs, storage stools, convertible chair-into-bed, the options are countless!

8. Innovative Floating Shelf Storage Ideas

You can maximize the use of space by adding as many floating shelves as you wish. Use both sides of your shelves to hang kitchen or crafts jars, by screwing the lids to the bottom of the shelf. Or you can hang glasses upside down and use hooks on the bottom part of the shelf to store cups.

Also, consider installing open overhead shelves. They are modern, very practical, and create a sense of openness to the space.

9. Creative Under-Stair Storage Solutions

There are many ways to use the space under the stairs for storage! Think of custom-made cabinets, deep drawers, sliding racks, and open shelves.

The pictures below will give you plenty of ideas, for you to maximize your home storage capacity.

10. Utilizing Above-Door Shelves for Extra Storage

Every space counts! You can add wall-to-wall shelves above doors and windows and store your items in pretty baskets that function as decoration pieces as well.

You can also add a bookshelf over the door frame to display your books and knick-knacks.

11. Floor and Ceiling: Unconventional Storage Spaces

Do not underestimate neither the floor nor the ceiling when it comes to possible storage spaces! You can build a raised floor with hidden storage in almost every room of the house.

Also consider hanging not only open shelves in the ceiling, but also taking advantage of the space over the bed for extra storage. You can custom-build a built-in around your bed, so you have storage on both sides as well as under and over the bed.