25 Closet Organization Ideas

You know you have reached adulthood when closet organization ideas get you excited to revamp your closet. Having a well organized closet might be one of the best feelings as an adult. It could even be up there with shopping for a new fridge or washer and dryer. Whether you have a small closet or just want to build a creative DIY closet organizer for storage, there are many ways to create space and develop systems to improve your living area.

From organizers to racks to shelves, we have gathered the best closet organization ideas to help you become your own professional closet organizer. These tips will help you whether you have a small closet remodel or just need to freshen up your personal space.

Ideas To Organize A Closet

The first step in any closet organization is to do a quick closet clean out. Take the time to go through your closet and remove any items which you no longer need. If you have an issue with clutter, which most of us do, I highly suggest the book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. If you have the storage space, removing clothes which are out of season will always free up a smaller closet.

Secondly, decide if you plan on doing a full closet remodel or simply adding some closet organization tools. These are two very different tasks, but each can prosper from good organization ideas. Next, you will want to go step by step following the tips below to perfect your wardrobe closet.

Organize Clothes

After you have removed those clothes you no longer use, or those which are out of season, take a look at all the clothes you have. Those which you use most often should be at eye level, less often below, and those rarely used should be placed up high. Also, organizing your hanging clothes by color will allow you to find items much easier.

With clothes it is important to make the most of the room you have. Look into investing into cascading hangers which will take care of your clothes while also organizing at the same time. Also, if you have shelves, using shelf dividers is the perfect closet shelf organizer.

Closet Organization Shelf Dividers

Clothes Hanger For Extra Space

Folding clothes such as t-shirts and jeans will allow you to open up space for your accessories and clothes which need to be hanged. Use your shelves and top of your closet to store your folded clothes. If you have extra hanging space, hang your jeans or pants to save shelf space.

Organized Closet By Color

Closet Shoe Storage

Shoes take up a ton of space in any closet. Finding a way to make sure that shoes are accessible and protected is always a challenge. After removing those shoes which you do not wear anymore, look at these genius ways to store your shoes in your closet.

Stackable Shoe Storage

Shoe Storage Rack

Door Shoe Storage

Shoe Lazy Susan

If you have the opportunity, you can free up space in your closet by moving your shoe storage to a hidden space in your room. Also, to give you that extra space, think of storing your out of season shoes under your bed in a protected shoe bag.

Hidden Shoe Storage Shelf

Use All Your Vertical Space

When I say all your space, I mean ALL of your space. Add shelves on top of your shelves to add even more vertical storage for your closet. Also, add storage bins along the floor of your closet. Never forget the back of your closet doors for storage, and even your closet walls.

Simple Shelf Divider

Top Shelf Bin Organization

The All-Purpose Closet Organizer

Organize Your Accessories

Purses take up a ton of space in your closet, but you have to protect them. Find storage in your closet, whether it is in a purse protector, storage bin, added hooks, or along the top of your closet. Having purses all over your closet only adds to the chaos.

Door Purse Storage

Closet Purse Organizer

Closet Purse Storage

There are many storage options available to keep control of your ties and scarves, but you want to make sure it is not too bulky. Also, you want to get the perfect storage to not damage or have your scarves on the floor. Add some rods to your wall to tie scarves too, add some hooks, or use a special storage tool as shown below.

DIY Door Scarf Storage

Tie Storage

Scarf Closet Organization

Folded Scarf Storage

Add Space To Your Closet

Adding light to your closet will automatically feel larger. Also, adding light will allow you to see everything that you have that you may have forgot.

If you have a small closet think of replacing your doors with curtains. This will allow you more space in your room as well as your closet. If you are going to do this make sure you place the curtains higher than the original door frame.

Closet Lighting

Removing Closet Doors

Dream Closet Organization

We may not all have that fantasy closet, but there is no harm in dreaming and planning your perfect closet! Look below for some of the most extravagant and organized closets.

Dream Closet Shoe Storage

Dream Color Coded Closet

Color Coordinated Closet

Closet Attic Remodel

Dream Walk In Closet

How To Organize A Closet

Below is a quick summary to follow every time you need a quick closet clean out or during your spring cleaning.

7 steps to organizing your closet.

1. Take inventory of all clothes and organize into categories (shirts, pants, sweaters, accessories, etc.)
2. Purge all items you do not use or need
3. Add any items such as shelves, hangers, dividers to help organize your space to the fullest
4. Clean the closet.
5. Begin to add your clothes back into their new organized locations
6. Organize your accessories
7. Enjoy your beautiful updated and organized closet