Have you ever stepped into your closet and felt like it was too much at once? That used to be me every morning. All the clothes piled up, shoes in different rooms and I had so much trouble finding my favorite sweater. It really seemed like I was always falling behind already in the morning.
When everything was chaotic in the house before the brunch, I finally made up my mind: this has to end. I went ahead and sorted through my closet, but I also tried to reimagine its layout. If you’d like to feel more organized as soon as you enter your closet, use these ideas.
If you have a tiny place or just want to make your home more organized, the followings tactics really helped me, without any fancy pictures.
Let’s Organize Your Closet Together
1. Start With a Ruthless Declutter
I first took all my clothes out and asked myself, “Is this something I love?” Do I wear this?” I used the three-pile method: keep, donate, toss. It’s hard at first, but so freeing!
2. Use Matching Hangers for Instant Calm
As soon as I changed my hangers to slim pink velvet ones, all my clothes looked tidy and in place. It created visual peace and saved space too.
3. Embrace Vertical Space with Stackable Bins
Only recently did I see how much space I was losing by not using the height of my room properly. I introduced clear bins for accessories and things I might need only at certain times — now, everything is easy to spot and doesn’t look messy.
4. Add a Second Rod to Double Hanging Space
This TikTok hack changed everything. I put in an additional longer rod below for skirts and shirts so they are easier to find. It doubled my hanging space — no joke!
5. Use Drawer Dividers for Small Items
Before that happened, organizing socks, underwear and scarves was confusing. Because I have drawer dividers, I have made small organizing spaces — so I’m now done with digging for something!
6. Label Everything You Don’t Use Daily
I sorted things and put them in bins for shoes, seasonal clothes and bags. It’s easy to remember and now I never mix up the spots for my winter gloves or beach hats.
7. Install Hooks for Bags, Belts, and Jewelry
The command hooks were installed on the back of the closet door and on spaces where there were no shelves. Everything looks tidy now that my belts and bags have their own places and I set up a little area for my jewelry.
8. Use a Color Code System
I thought color matching wasn’t necessary, but it has become much easier because of it. I put my tops and bottoms by color which makes picking out my outfit both quicker and more attractive.
9. Keep a “Maybe” Bin for Emotional Items
We all have things in our wardrobe that we can’t get rid of. I set up a “maybe” bin and check through it every 3 months. It helps me stay organized without guilt.
My Favorite Closet Organizing Tools
- Velvet non-slip hangers
- Clear stackable storage bins
- Adjustable drawer dividers
- Over-the-door hooks
- Closet rod extender
These items made the biggest difference. You won’t need detailed custom hardware — just easy-to-use items that really help.”
Common Mistakes I Made (So You Don’t Have To)
- Trying to organize without decluttering first
- Using too many different types of storage containers
- Storing everyday items too high or too hidden
These slowed me down in the beginning. Once I fixed them, everything flowed much better.
Closet Space Comparison Table
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| Overflowing clothes and mismatched hangers | Streamlined look with coordinated hangers |
| No room for shoes or accessories | Labeled bins and vertical shelves |
| Lost items and morning stress | Clear zones and calm mornings |
My Personal Takeaways
- Making things simple is the goal, not necessarily making everything perfect.
- Because I don’t dig holes in the morning, I can relax more at that time.
- Making the second set of rods and drawer dividers together made the biggest improvement.
- Because of this project, I suddenly became obsessed with my living area all over again.
- I pay closer attention to what goes into and stays in my house.
Have you tackled your closet recently? If you could only improve one area in your house which would it be?
