10 Tricks That Squeeze Every Inch Out of a Small Closet

Small Closet Tips

By Brie Dyas, HouseBeautiful

If you have a large wardrobe with minimal storage, you likely find yourself cursing your closet on the regular. Instead of cutting your clothing collection in half, use these tricks and products to create twice as much space as you had before.

Go Heel to Toe

You can fit more pairs on a shelf when you position each shoe this way, and cubbies help keep everything tidy. Recreate this set-up with this organizer ($34, thecontainerstore.com), which can fit 12 pairs of shoes.
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Use a Hanging Organizer

You can double up the number of clothes you store in your closet by adding a second level with this rod ($10, amazon.com). Not to mention this item has hooks on the side for accessories, like purses.

Slide With Style

Ensure easy access to the depths of your closet (and jump at the opportunity to add some glamorous hardware) with this clever hanger, perfect for scarves and belts.

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Use Specialized Hangers

Buying custom designs will better fit the garment you're organizing. For instance, pants can easily slide on and off of these hangers ($11, amazon.com) thanks to their open-ended design and you'll be able to fit more into your closet, since they hang flat against each other.

Hang Hooks

Make use of little-used door space by offering each shoe it's own S-hook.

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Keep Stacks Intact

These shelf dividers ($16, amazon.com) promise to create sensible organization where there was none before. Plus, the sides let you stack piles higher without fear that your sweaters will just topple over and end up on the ground (the worst).

Think Techie

If a swath of nearly identical items choke your overly-full closet, consider giving Stylebook a whirl. The app helps you log everything you own, and makes it easy create new looks you didn't even know you had.
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Stagger Clothes

This idea's a little high-concept, but can help fill any closet efficiently. The differing heights separate clothes by type, and ensure longer items won't drag on the floor.

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Look Up

A column of rods (or even crown molding) can turn an empty wall space into the perfect place for storing high heels.

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Employ a Letter Organizer

Here, an acrylic mail file holds clutches upright, which prevents creases and keeps bags within easy reach.

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