5 Easy Closet Organization Tips

Whether you have a large walk-in bedroom closet or a small closet, we’ve all felt the pain and stress that is caused by having your closet too cluttered. With clothes stacking up on shelves and hanging rods, it can feel like there is no way you will ever have enough space again. Sometimes it’s just easier to close your closet door and forget about the clutter than to take steps to cut down on the mess.

There can be a lot of reasons that are holding you back from attacking your closet clutter. Maybe you think you need to spend money on a brand new closet organization system. Or maybe you simply don’t know where to start and how to prioritize your closet. Cutting down on your closet mess is easier (and cheaper) than you may think! And the best part is you can do it quickly too.

 

 

1. Breakups are hard—especially with your closet.

Organizing bedroom closets often reveals hidden gems you forgot about. Finding these items tempts you to keep and wear them again. This leads to more clutter and avoids addressing the real problem.

To prevent this, set strict boundaries on what stays and what goes. One effective tip is to create three piles. Keep one pile for clothes you’ll wear. Use another pile for items in good condition that you can donate. Lastly, set aside worn-out clothes for recycling or disposal.

You’ll be amazed at how much clutter disappears once you finally let go of clothes you no longer need.

 

2. Improve Closet Organization with Simple Visual Tweaks

Sometimes fixing a cluttered closet is about improving its visual appeal. Even if you don’t have many clothes, disorganization can make your closet feel chaotic. Adding dividers or organizers to shelves and hanging rods can create sections for specific items. This not only enhances your closet’s appearance but also improves functionality. You won’t need to dig through every hanging item to find the shirt you planned for your outfit.

Divide your closet however you prefer, but here are some popular methods used by closet organizing experts:

• By Lifestyle/Occasion: Create sections based on when you wear your clothes. Keep work, lounge, and sportswear in separate areas.
• By Style: Divide clothes by type, such as pants, dress shirts, casual shirts, and shorts. Each category should have its own section.
• By Color: Organize clothes by color to create a visually stunning and serene rainbow of fabrics in your closet.
• By Use: Place frequently worn items in an easy-to-reach section. Tuck away unique occasion pieces where they won’t clutter your daily outfits.

 

3. Seasonal bedroom closet organization

The best way to reduce the chance of your closet getting too out of control in the future, is by taking some time frequently to organize it! If you keep up with organizing your closet, it will likely never reach a point that stresses you out and seems overwhelming. We like to organize our bedroom closets with the changing of the seasons. If you live in an environment with hot summers and cold winters, this can be a great exercise (and gets you ready for the outdoors.

Many closets aren’t large enough to hold t-shirts and shorts for hot summer months, as well as your bulkier and puffier winter coats and clothing. And how many times are you pulling your winter coats out during the summer anyways? Start by finding storage space in your home to store your out-of-season clothing items. At the start of each new season, take all the clothing items you won’t need at that time and store them away. If storage is tight in your home, we recommend getting a few vacuum-sealable bags to put your clothes in to reduce the size they take up.

After your first big bedroom closet overhaul, keeping up with the clutter on a seasonal cadence will ensure your clutter never gets out of hand again!

 

 

4. Add bins and buckets for smaller items

Depending on how your closet is constructed, you may be limited on drawer space for your clothing. Smaller items and accessories like socks, underwear, jewelry, and belts may have trouble finding their own spaces and can be thrown all together in one drawer. This can lead to clutter and just confusion when looking for items.

One of the best bedroom closet organization tips we have is creating homes for all these items you use on a daily basis. A great way to do this is by getting color-coded storage bins for each item. This is a great way to make sure the items are where they belong and are easily found when you are looking for them.

Looking for creative tips on how to store and organize your jewelry

 

5. Use closet wall space creatively

Your closet may have lots of wall space that you simply aren’t utilizing because there isn’t anything there! Don’t let this hold you back. While this will require a little more effort and time, using the wall to install storage and organization units can be a great use of space.

Install wall shelving on your empty walls as places to store smaller items. Think hats and shoes for these shelves. Instead of letting these items pile up on shelves that are shared with your clothes, or just on the ground, create a unique and well-thought-out space for these items. A lot of times clutter builds up because items just don’t simply have a dedicated space or home. Adding more options for storage can help fix this problem and make sure everything can be put where it belongs.

 

Find a method that works for you

Bedroom closet organization isn't a one size fits all technique. And it doesn’t have to be done all at once. Space out your efforts and think about attacking your closet portion by portion if you are feeling overwhelmed. Use some of the tips listed above and feel free to organize your closet using any other tips that work for you! We can’t wait to see what you come up with.