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11 Smart Closet Organizers (That Also Work in the Bedroom!)

Stephanie NguyenLifestyle Director
Stephanie NguyenLifestyle Director
I oversee all our coverage of lifestyle topics, which include cleaning, organizing, wellness, entertaining, real estate, travel, and more. I’m based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
published Aug 22, 2025
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Open closet with organized clothes, wicker baskets, and a large potted plant in a bright bedroom.

A bedroom with a small (or no) closet can feel like a total nightmare when it comes to storage. That’s where creativity comes into play, and you have to start finding new ways to store things and invest in better storage solutions (think: using under-bed storage for out-of-season clothes and extra bedding, swapping out thick hangers for thin ones, and investing in smarter closet organizers overall). You don’t need to do a total overhaul to make a big impact — you just need the right strategy and tools. 

We’ve gathered the smartest organizers for your bedroom and closet that’ll benefit even the smallest of spaces. Read on to see the best products that made the cut for our 2025 Organization Awards.

Best Organizers for the Bedroom & Closet

West Elm Emmett Tufted Side Storage Bed
$1,999

The West Elm Emmett Tufted Side Storage Bed is equal parts pretty and functional. We love its modern, elegant appearance and massive storage capacity (it has four storage side drawers). Plus, it’s available with or without legs, and comes in 46 colors, six material types, five sizes, and two headboard design options.

$1,999 at West Elm
StorageWorks Underbed Storage Boxes, 2-Pack
$41$33

Storing things under your bed is one of the smartest storage strategies to use — especially when you’re limited on space. These StorageWorks Large Under Bed Storage Containers help by making it easy to store, grab, and identify what you have under there.

$33 at Amazon
‎Spacesaver Vacuum Storage Bags
$20

The Spacesaver Vacuum Storage Bags have been a total “space-saving gem” for Lifestyle Director Stephanie Nguyen, who’s used them to store out-of-season clothes in her closet, as well as compress bulky winter items in her carry-on when traveling. Her only regret? Not getting them sooner!

$20 at Amazon
Rubbermaid Configurations Deluxe Custom Closet Kit
$230

This deluxe custom closet kit is a best-seller for a reason. It’s an all-in-one system, budget-friendly, and can fit any walk-in or reach-in closet with at least one wall that measures 4 to 8 feet wide.

$230 at Amazon
The Home Edit Thin Clothing Hangers, 30-Pack
$15

An instant upgrade for any closet is to switch out your old mishmash of hangers for these sleek ones by The Home Edit, which are available at Walmart. Not only are they slim, but they are also sturdy and high-quality, with anti-slip notches and a bar.

$15 at Walmart
AARAINBOW Hanging Handbag Purse Organizer
$10

This hanging organizer comes in clutch for all your handbag and purse storage needs without taking up too much space in your closet. There are eight slots that are transparent, so you see all your stuff instantly.

$10 at Amazon
CHICVIE Canvas Comforters Bags Closet Organizers
$40

For your out-of-season clothes and extra comforters and blankets, get these CHICVIE Canvas Comforters Bags Closet Organizers. They allow you to store away your items on top of a shelf, under a bed, or right on the floor. Each bin has a small transparent window so you can tell at a glance what’s inside.

$40 at Amazon
The Container Store 4" Dream Drawer Organizers
$18

These drawer organizers are dreamy indeed. They’re compact and get your drawer so organized. You can customize the alignment to space them out as close or far apart as you like.

$18 at The Container Store
Henning Lee Set of 2 Bedsheet Organizers with Windows
$29$25

For anyone struggling with sheet storage, you need the Henning Lee Bedsheet Organizers with Windows. These brilliant organizers are designed to allow you to stack and fold your sheets with ease. Each box can hold two full bed sets each (so a flat and fitted sheet, plus two pillowcases) and has a custom label slot.

$25 at QVC.com
SONGMICS Expandable Shoe Rack
$33$22

The SONGMICS Expandable Shoe Rack is a must-have for any shoe-lover. It’s made for closets, as it can range from 22.8 inches to 32.7 inches wide, plus it can hold up to 17 pairs of men’s shoes and 20 pairs of women’s shoes (give or take).

$22 at Amazon
Onsen Laundry Hamper
$120

This soft hamper combines the sleek modern design of Open Spaces and the calming aesthetic of Onsen. Senior Shopping Editor Britt Franklin calls it a “game-changer” on laundry day, as it has a removable interior drawstring bag with handles and a shoulder strap so you leave the structured hamper and carry just the bag of clothes to your washing machine or laundromat.

$120 at Onsen

What Is the Organization Awards?

Apartment Therapy’s Organization Awards is our annual guide to the very best home organizers of the year. After a careful selection and testing process by our editorial team, we identified 50 winners across six categories, as well as highlighted the organizers that stole our hearts time and time again and the ones that are so cleverly designed for small spaces. Learn more about our process here.

All prices were accurate at the time of publishing, but may have changed since then.

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