4 Messes, 4 Makeovers: Real Life Redos of Some Very Disorganized Closets

If you have a disastrous closet, but are bound and determined to get it in shape this spring, let the following four transformations be major inspiration. Whether it’s a sliver of space, or a full on walk-in closet, there’s an organizing solution out there for you. See how these four people (with very different set ups) maximized their storage and made their lives more efficient.

Katy’s issue definitely wasn’t space. Her walk-in closet had plenty of room — it was just poorly thought out and lacked the right equipment for the job of keeping all their clothes, shoes and accessories in place. Her strategy? Move a bunch of stuff around, and add in more more storage options to meet their various needs. See the entire closet tour here and see how she whipped her space into shape.

Here’s what they bought:

• ClosetMaid’s ShelfTrack 4-Drawer Kit from Home Depot
• ClosetMaid Hanging Bars from Amazon
• Fabric Cube Storage Bins from Target
• Slim Velvet Suit Hangers from Home Depot
• Lynk Solid Shelf Dividers from The Container Store
• Storage Ottoman from Target

Aimée and Jonny’s closet is a major multi-tasker. Not only does it house clothing and shoes for two adults, but it is also the spot where they keep household linens and props for photo shoots and styling. According to Aimée, it wasn’t always a total disaster but, regularly got out of control. You can see everything they did, and how they now keep everything sparkling clean, right here.

Here’s what they bought:

• Basic Natural Wooden Hangers from the Container Store
• Natural 12-Belt Wooden Hanger from the Container Store
• Stackable Shoe Shelf from the Container Store
• Montauk Woven Storage Bins from the Container Store
• Peva Blanket Bag from the Container Store

Esteban and Todd moved into their apartment about six years ago, and their bedroom closet was a mess from day one. It wasn’t the amount of space that was the problem, but rather it was how they used it. For starters, there was unnecessary clutter crammed in the corners and on the floor — stuff they really didn’t need that was taking up valuable space. All the things they actually loved and used were hard to access and disorganized. You can see every nook and cranny of their new dreamy closet right here.

Here’s what they bought:

• Bisley Yellow 5 Drawer Cabinet from the Container Store
• Sterilite Plastic Storage Bins (6-pack) from Amazon
• ClosetMaid All Purpose Organizer from Amazon
• ClosetMaid Stackable Horizontal Organizer from Amazon
• Rubbermaid Closet Helper from Amazon

Melanie and Steven’s super tiny apartment closet wasn’t large enough for one person’s wardrobe, let alone two. It made out-in-the-open storage a necessity, and also meant that everything was highly visible. Since Melanie is less than tidy, their crammed clothing rack was often an eyesore. After purging a good amount of possessions, Melanie and Steven now have a capsule clothing rack that keeps them in check. Their closet now stores unsightly stuff, like their window AC unit.

Here’s what they bought:

• Style Selections White Shelf Brackets, Pine Sanded Plywood, Wood Screws and Drywall Anchors from Lowes
• Baskets from IKEA
• Garment Rack from Amazon
• Double Prong Hooks from True Value
• Laundry Hamper from Authentic Goods of West Africa
• Hamper Liner from the Container Store