Genius Closet Organization Ideas That Will Make Your Life So Much Easier (2024)

Organization doesn’t have to be all business. When organizing your closet, you can make your hangers look a whole lot prettier with the help of floral temporary tattoos, an idea showcased in the book Hello Color by The Crafted Life.

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Instead of having a donation palooza, print out these handy labels, place them on bins, and toss in unwanted clothes whenever the mood strikes. After a few months, make a trip to Goodwill.

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With the help of shelving with cubbies and sets of drawers placed in between, a DIY storage system presents plenty of ways to hide away your closet essentials.

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Whether you want to make your closet look a little nicer, or cute-ify your kiddo’s closet, you can make this organizer using wooden crates and rope.

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Sure, knobs can come in handy for hanging coats and bags in an entryway, but have you considered using them for necklaces? It’s a beautiful way to display them and they won’t get tangled.

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If you’re not quite talented with a saw, you may want to purchase a ready-made closet system instead. This tutorial will show you how to do it, transforming a basic closet into something that’s a lot more customized.

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We can probably all agree—sweaters take up a lot of room in a closet. Free up that space by purchasing a hanging sweater organizer, where you can fold your sweaters and organize bags, too.

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Perhaps you’d like to take a crack at crafting your very own closet system. This step-by-step spotlights a box system, and it’s way easier to pull off than you think.

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For an organizer you can place on the floor of your closet, look to this sturdy, and stylish, organizer containing metal wire bins, just the thing if you want to readily see items.

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While this may be a small closet, it has lots of thoughtful features you can include in your own closet. The drawers and cubbies are neatly tucked in thanks to a slim profile, and perfectly sized baskets take full advantage of the top shelf.

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While your closet might not have a ton of rods, it may have plenty of shelving, which is why bins are now your new best friend. Use them to store folded tees, socks, scarves, undergarments, accessories, and more.

Get the tutorial at Isn’t That Charming.

When redoing your closet, it might be a good idea to include a system of pull-out bins. It’s a way to keep your stuff hidden, and when you’re ready for an item, you can pull out the drawer, and voila! You’ve found exactly what you needed, and then you can tuck it away again.

Get the tutorial at Hydrangea Treehouse.

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Although convenient, maybe plastic bins aren’t your thing. Look to these posh felt bins instead, displaying leather toggles to boot.

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Crafting a closet system isn’t as daunting as one might think. You’ll take a good, hard look at your closet, decide how you’d like to organize your essentials, and follow this tutorial to make one of your own.

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Sometimes, organization comes down to actually being able to see your stuff! If your closet is dark and dreary, consider hanging a light overhead.

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Maybe you’re all about the Marie Kondo approach to organization, and you want things to be easily found and pleasant to look at. Stash your folded sweaters, purses, and shoes in clear containers, like the ones in this organizer, to find them easily.

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This brilliant blogger managed to not only construct an entire system for her closet, but incorporated dressers as well, which instantly ups the organization game. Follow this tutorial and learn how to do it yourself.

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Have we mentioned how much we love labels? Whether you’re labeling drawers (for which you can buy these custom-made labels) or bins, they’ll help you find everything you need that much faster.

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Yes, you can color-coordinate your closet, or your kid’s closet! If you dress by color, this is the perfect way to approach closet organization. And you can display a few color-coordinated decorative items to make it look even more aesthetic.

Get the tutorial at Home & Hallow.