Are you frustrated by small closet space? I’ve observed over many years of professional organizing, that no matter how big, small, custom or bare-bones a closet space is … every one of us covets just a bit (or a lot!) more space. Sound familiar? Can you relate? If so, before throwing up your hands and deciding you need to start from scratch and install an entire new closet organizing system – try this simple approach first: maximize vertical storage.
Take a look at your existing closet space. Any available wall space? How about unused space along the floor? Or more likely, unused space at the ceiling level? Lastly, how accessible is the back of the door?
4 Simple Ways to Maximize Vertical Storage Space
- Use Command Hooks by 3M or any other decorative hook. Strategically placed hooks on an empty wall can hold bathrobes, hats, purses, assorted accessories or any other item you need right at your fingertips.
- Add a freestanding bookshelf or other piece of furniture. A narrow bookshelf placed along an available wall can hold folded clothing, purses, or even shoe boxes. A blanket chest placed under hanging space can hold linens, sweaters or off-season clothing.
- Stack clear shoe boxes at ceiling level. Seasonal or occasionally-worn shoes can be stacked in several layers along the highest level shelf. You can still see your shoes and pull one pair down at a time without having to disrupt the entire shelf.
- Install a clear shoe pocket organizer along the back of a door (or empty wall). Clear pockets can be used to store jewelry or other accessories, scarves, socks, or even beauty products.
Now, of course, clever use of vertical storage space will not improve your closet organization one single bit unless overall clutter has been addressed first. Here’s a previous post that may give you some motivation: Got Closet Clutter?
Try one or more of these simple solutions and your small closet space will be more spacious in no time!
Happy Organizing,
