Closet Storage Systems – An Overview of Closet Organizers

Almost any closet in your home can benefit from the use of closet storage systems. You’ll find that you have a variety of options to choose from, including shelving, boxes, bins, racks, bags, hooks and hangers. By following some simple organization strategies and selecting the right storage devices, you’ll be able to streamline and organize your closets.

Before running out to buy closet storage systems for your home, you need to look at each closet individually and decide what items you plan to store in that closet and how you can best maximize the space. A good first step is to get rid of anything you no longer want by trashing, donating or selling it. Once the extraneous items are removed, you can decide what type of organizers you need. Be sure to take measurement of your closet first to make sure what you plan to buy will fit. Setting up closet organizers is a project that you can do fairly quickly.

Wire shelving units are a popular choice for closet storage systems as they allow air passage around clothes and linens. Preconfigured units can be easily put together and set up in the closet; shelving is typically adjustable, allowing you to reposition the shelves as your storage needs change.

While shoes can be placed on shelves, you can also use over-the-door shoe bags, shoe racks, stackable clear boxes and under the bed shoe boxes which will free up shelving for other items.

This Home Depot product video features the Martha Stewart Living Closet System Deluxe:

Here are some additional ideas for closet storage systems:

• Closet doubler: This is a hanging rod that suspends from your current closet rod, essentially doubling your storage space. It is a more efficient way to store shorter garments like blouses, shirts, skirts and sweaters.
• Over the door bags: An often overlooked space is the back of the closet door. Over the door bags are an effective way to store shoes, hair dryers, curlers or other personal grooming items.
• Multilevel hangers: An alternative to a closet doubler is a multilevel hanger. You can hang five or six slacks, skirts or blouses from them, freeing up space.
• Tie and belt organizer: Instead of draping belts or ties over hangers, use a tie and belt organizer.
• Containers: Baskets, bins and boxes are closet storage systems that help you maximize space and provide stability for overhead items. Laundry bags or mesh hampers store dirty clothes. Baskets can be small or oversized and simple or ornate in design. Use baskets to store papers and other odds and ends in a home office closet or batteries and keys in a utility closet. Collapsible bins and boxes can be compressed to a smaller size when not needed, making them easy to store if you’re short on space.