50+ Closet Storage Ideas That Are Incredibly Ingenious and Organized

Check out these orderly closet storage ideas that will serve as your next organization project's inspiration.

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Closet Storage Ideas We Love (and How to Design Your Own)

Organizing your home's closet can be a tough task to conquer, regardless of if you have many closets or one, or big walk-in closets or small, barely-there closets. But taking the time to make sure your closet is tidy and orderly can have a profound impact on not just how your home functions, but also your mental health. Closets need to hold so many different types of things – like daily clothes, seasonal clothes, cleaning supplies, bed linens, toys, sporting goods, and much more. Because of how hard-working closets need to be, be open to considering all the ways in which you can maximize your closet's storage capacity.

You might only have bedroom closets in your small home, or you might have closets in places like your entryway and living room. From utilizing vertical space, to adding in shelves and bins, to even making sure there's enough lighting, there's no task too small to consider when tackling your closet's organization. Whether you've just moved into a new home or are faced with needing to redo your current home's storage closets, these inspiring homes have brilliant ideas you can borrow!

Things to remember when considering your closet storage:

  • Declutter first. Before delving into an entirely new closet organization system, first declutter what you need to organize so you don't try to find space for something you don't actually need.
  • Don't buy containers, baskets, boxes, etc., before you actually organize the space. Although buying pretty containers can be fun, it can be a waste of money if you don't first evaluate everything that you'll need to store.
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Closets can come in all shapes and sizes, and they can even be made out of thin air, too. This gorgeous Spanish apartment made an unused nook into a gorgeous walk-in closet by incorporating a stand-up clothing rack, a dresser, and a cool art piece.
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If you have extra room in your bedroom but not enough closet space, make a chic walk-in storage space with a floor-to-ceiling storage tower full of a variety of different storage types, like drawers, shelves, hooks, and more. This Brooklyn home's bedroom is the perfect example.
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Is your home lacking real closets? That's actually not a problem! You can install a hanging rack for your clothes, and you can organize your clothes by color to create a stylish corner of your space, like in this Lisbon home.
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Stacked cubbies can act as incredible storage, as exemplified by this Philadelphia condo's smart solution in the bedroom. Partnered with DIY hanging racks, the look is chic and tidy.
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If you've got the space, why not make your walk-in closet feel like a high-end boutique store? Organizing your clothing and accessories on display will make getting dressed every day feel like a fun shopping experience. This home's closet is an absolute dream.
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In a small space, consider removing your closet's bifold doors to create more room to store your stuff and get it to easier. This New York City apartment replaces the doors with lovely curtains, instead.