23 Closet Organization Ideas That’ll Change the Game

The Container Store’s Elfa line has long been a leader in closet organization and customized storage solutions, but you don’t need to invest in their full custom systems in order to get the benefits. They sell some of their handy pieces individually, too, like this sturdy set of drawers. The fine-weave mesh ensures nothing falls through, and it has four baskets to house a multitude of items. Be sure to measure your closet first to make sure it will fit!

IKEA’s wardrobe systems are helpful heroes in any sized closet, whether you have a tiny reach-in or an expansive walk-in. The best part? You can adapt or complete the open storage unit as you see fit, so you can basically customize it to fit your unique closet. 

Shelf dividers are a game-changer for closet organization ideas. If you have a long shelf in your closet, you can use these dividers to section off areas for purses, tops, pants, and more, so they all don’t run into each other and become one jumbled mess.

Keep your caps in check with a modern hat rack! This sleek steel organizer can hold up to 15 baseball caps while also doubling as a hanger for keys, bags, or even hairbands. It’s renter-friendly, too, since it can be installed with adhesive strips on smooth surfaces. One reviewer raved about its high quality and space-saving prowess, noting that “the clips are adjustable, allowing me to accommodate hats of various sizes and styles, from baseball caps to wide-brimmed hats.”

Do you store your spare sheets in the closet? Then you know how maddening it is when you can’t keep the right items together or when they get in the way of your everyday essentials. If you want a free idea, you can fold up each set and place it within one of its pillowcases. Alternatively, you can wrap a labeled band around them so the bundles stay together and you know which size is which.

Say goodbye to purse chaos with this sleek organizer. Simply hang it over a rack and effortlessly store your purses in clear, easy-to-see slots that keep them in perfect shape. No more digging—just grab your favorite bag without the mess. One reviewer said they, “couldn’t be happier with the results” and that it’s “exactly what I needed to streamline my closet and make accessing my handbags a breeze.”

Tiny items like sunglasses can get misplaced so easily. Consider picking up an organizer like this one that you can nestle inside a closet drawer or on top of one of the solid storage systems. This fits 8 pairs and is finished in a velvet that’s soft for your lenses, It also comes in options for rings and other jewelry if you’re looking to find solutions that match, which will help everything look and feel more streamlined.

Store up to 25 pairs of shoes with this 10-tier vertical shoe organizer. Boasting sturdy material, five handy hooks, and a compact design, it’s the perfect solution for freeing up floor space in your closet. You can even remove a layer to make room for boots, bags, and other accessories. Customers appreciate the value for money, storage capacity, and appearance of this shoe rack, saying it fits great in their closets and takes up little room.

Do you like to pair outfits together? Or do you have a lot of matching lounge or athletic sets? Say hello to your new favorite closet organizer. These extender hooks allow you to hang two items together without taking up any additional space. In fact, they’re space-saving!

Let’s not forget about the chaos that happens inside closet drawers, too. These organizers let you separate your intimates, socks, ties, and more so you’re not constantly sifting through a stack of all these little items.

When hung on a standard hanger, pants can often slip around or put too much weight on the center. Here’s a creative idea: Try placing them on kids’ hangers! Because the hangers are smaller, they won’t allow your pants to slide around as easily and will distribute weight more evenly.

If you like to hang your pants in the closet, it may make sense to pick up a few of these tiered hangers. They use less space overall, and you can even take it one step further and organize each hanger by type of pant.

Sometimes you need to get creative with your organization options. Hanging a tiered shelving system like this one from your closet rod can be a great idea. These are perfect for organizing sweaters, shirts, socks, and other knits you’d like handy but still put away.

It can be hard to know what clothes you have for the current season when everything is mixed in together. Consider hiding your off-season items in stackable bins that you can store either on your shelves or elsewhere in the home. These have clear windows, which is great for when you need to locate something quickly.

Few things are more unruly to store than shoes. They’re all different shapes and sizes and can’t really be stacked, so oftentimes they end up covering the closet floor. These clear boxes make it easy to spot every pair, and they keep your collection looking impressive.

They don’t necessarily have to be velvet, but having the same type of hanger in your closet can go a long way in making the whole space feel more streamlined. Velvet hangers do, however, improve the longevity of your hung items because they don’t snag or tear at your clothes like some other hangers do. You’ll be surprised at the difference!

You could also organize your hanging clothes by type. If you’re someone who’s obsessed with their label maker, you’re going to love these. You can write on these colorful dividers so you can see and read where your jeans section ends and your slacks section begins.

There will always be a leftover pile of stuff you just don’t know what to do with. That’s where fabric bins come in handy—they can house those extras and still not take away from the clean, put together look of the closet.

Never underestimate a good corner! In a closet, this shelf could house oddly-shaped items like hats, heels or dress shoes you may want to display, jewelry and watch boxes, perfumes and colognes, and more.

Belts, ties, and scarves are notoriously difficult to sort. This hanger helps calm the chaos and makes it easy to see what you have so you don’t have to ruffle through everything before finally finding that brown leather belt you were thinking about.

A rod expander can be so helpful to maximize closet space. Hang one of these adjustable closet rod extenders and see your hanging space double in size instantly. This is great for kids, too, who might not be tall enough to reach hanging clothes otherwise.

You need a place for your dirty clothes besides the floor. Upgrade your hamper to one that not only looks nice but even has two sections so you can separate your clothes either by person or type.

Hats! What to do with all the hats! Consider using the wall as a storage opportunity and a chance to show off the favorites of the bunch. In a kids’ room, this could even double as fun wall art.