How to Organize a Small Closet

Think Beyond Your Current Closet Components

If you are trying to organize a guest bedroom closet or a coat closet, you probably have a hanging rod and a shelf that came already installed in the closet. These are good starting points, but you shouldn’t make the mistake of thinking that these stock components are going to be enough to keep your closet well-organized. You might find that having a small set of drawers installed can give you more space for items that shouldn’t be hung, like sweaters and t-shirts in a bedroom closet. And a shoe rack keeps your family’s footwear off of the floor in the coat closet.

A similar situation applies in a linen closet. You probably have shelves, but they might not be arranged in a way that helps you to store everything you need to keep in that space. Shelf dividers, hooks on the walls, and other types of storage products can help you keep towel stacks from falling over and toiletries corralled.

Use Baskets and Bins to Store Small Items

Many small closets have a variety of small items that can fall off of shelves and end up on the floor. Baskets and bins are a great solution. They can hold different types of toiletries in a linen closet, hair accessories in a child’s closet, gloves and hats in an entryway closet, and so on. Place these on shelves or hang them from hooks on the wall to give you even more space.

Put in Specialty Storage Products

Lest you think that your options are limited in a reach-in closet, rest assured that you can put specialty storage products in a small space. A valet rod in a child’s closet, for example, will not take up much room and will give you a place to hang the next day’s (or even a whole week’s worth of) clothing. Consider a pull-out mirror that allows you to see what your ensemble looks like without taking up wall space. Belt and tie racks can be used in a guest room closet to give visitors a place to store these small items without taking up room necessarily in the main bedroom.

Talk to your Space Envy custom closet organizers to learn more about the specific products that can help you store your items in the closet you are having redone. You might be surprised by how these accessories can really increase space in a small closet!

Invest in Storage Pieces That Will Last

One mistake that some homeowners make when redesigning a closet is that they look for the most inexpensive solution because the space is small and they don’t think it will matter much. The issue they may run into is that because the tendency is to overstuff these tiny spaces, the cheaper components might not hold up. Wire closet components, for example, aren’t going to be able to bear heavy loads as thick wood shelving would.

In addition, if you are making the investment in upgrading your storage space, it makes sense to choose pieces that will last for many years. Most people find it frustrating to have redo renovations a couple of years after they were originally done. Think about the future, should the time come to put your home on the market. You will want to have high-quality upgrades in your home to attract more buyers and to get the best price for your investment. This includes the pieces you put into small spaces such as your reach-in closet.

Call in the Professional Closet Organizers

Putting in a custom closet is not something that many homeowners can do themselves. Calling in a professional closet designer will help you get the most bang for your buck and will also allow you to consider options that you might not have thought of on your own. Contact the closet organizers at Space Envy to schedule a free in-home consultation. Your designer will create a closet design for your small space at no cost to you. Call today!