20 WAYS TO TOTALLY ORGANIZE YOUR CLOSET

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Whether you have a small closet, or you have a large closet, they all require some form of organization. A smaller closet has the inherent issue of holding less things, so the need to purge items that you no longer want or need is an important first step, especially for the tiny closet, but this also holds true for a large closet. Here are 20 tips and hacks to help you totally organize your closet. LOOK BELOW on this page for all 20 tips and hacks.

#1 Step one on the road to organization

​As with any organization project, step number one is usually the most important. The Purge. Before you go too crazy with all the pre-planning, start by sorting everything that you have in your closet into keep, toss, donate. Now you will have a better idea of what your organization system must be able to handle. Photo from Done And Done Home

​#2 Setting up kids organization

Finding a way to maximize the use of space in your child's closet means coming up with some inventive ideas. Setting up the dual rods makes for double the hanging space for clothes. Building shelves and using baskets and bins also makes good use of space. For more go to HGTV

#3 Lingerie storage

Finding a good organization system for your lingerie, as well as a method to see exactly the piece that you want, can be achieved with lingerie dividers. Photo source unknown.

#4 Hanging your jeans

Hanging your jeans on a hanger takes up plenty of space in your closet. A novel way to save space is to use hanging hooks. By placing the hook through the belt loops at the back of the jeans, this allows them to hang straight down, removing some of those creases. Original photo unknown.

#5 Pants storage

This is a slide out "drawer" that allows you to hang your pants over the rods, then be able to push them back into the closet. Excellent custom storage idea. Photo origin unknown.
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​#6 Rolling under bed drawers

When your closet is over used, storing some items under the bed is a wonderful use of space. Creating your own is easy. Check out School Of Decorating for a tutorial

 #7 DIY belt organizer

Rolling your belts up can create a lot of wasted space in your drawers. Hanging them, so they hang down, saves  you more room. This DIY idea comes to you from Vintage Zest

#8 Sock and underwear organization

Finding a method to easily store all your socks and underwear, and have a method to see them all, can be achieved with just a few steps. Clean Mama will help you with this with their 3 steps to sock and underwear organization

#9 Hanging camisoles, sundresses, etc.

Hanging items such as camisoles, sundresses, or anything with thin straps can be difficult, as they easily slide off. A quick trick is to put rubber bands over the ends of the hangers to keep those light items hung. Original photo unknown.

#10 Closet storage bins

This example is certainly meant for children, but an adult can modify this for their own organization ideas. For the young ones, having removable bins allows them to have a specific place for their clothes. Pajamas in one, underwear in another, etc. Thanks to Better Home And Gardens
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​#11 Creating extra hanger space

When it comes to hangers, especially bulky wooden ones, they can take up lots of room on the closet hanging rod. You can easily add more space by using a soda pop tab. Insert one hanger in one hole of the tab, while placing a second hanger in the second hole. This will add more hanging space. But be wary of how often you do this. The rod may not be able to handle too much extra weight.

#12 DIY closet system

This custom closet system can be used outside a conventional closet or built into one. If you have a bit of DIY skill (or know someone who does), you could follow this great tutorial from Ana White

#13 Custom shoe storage

These slide out shelves make for an excellent storage solution for your shoes. Not everyone has that many pairs of shoes, but there are many that do.  Photo source Fresh Ideen

#14 Storing your scarves

Hanging your scarves will eliminate some of the creases and wrinkles from folding or storing scarves in a drawer. This simple DIY idea can easily be hung in side your closet. Thanks to Misadventures Of A SFH

 #15 Bed linen storage idea

Most linen closets can become so messy. Fitted sheets in one pile, top sheets in another, pillow cases in another. This method easily keeps all sets together. Simply fold all of one set, except a pillow case. Now store that set in the pillow case. So simple. Thanks to Martha Stewart

#16 Creating an open closet system

Not every bedroom has a good sized closet. If your room has no closet, or a very small one, you can create your own DIY open closet. For the tutorial, go to A Beautiful Mess

#17 Behind the door

This example of a little girl's closet with extra storage space in the doors can be modified to suit a boy or a grown up. The possibilities are endless. The DIY project tutorial is available at Ana White

#18 DIY no-slip hangers

Take those old wire hangers, and with a little DIY, create your own custom colored no-slip hangers. These can also make a great DIY gift idea. Check out the tutorial at Brit

#19 Custom closet system shelving wall

Here is another fantastic storage idea consisting of a shelving unit with room for boxes, bins or baskets. This custom DIY project helps make use of available space. For the full tutorial, please check out Imperfectly Polished

#20 Jewelry and accessory storage

Finding a strong solution to hang your jewelry, reducing the number of tangled necklaces, etc., is not far away. Using a thin towel rack and decorative toilet roll holders, you can set up a great storage idea in your closet. The quick tutorial is at Over Throw Martha

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