How to Store Clothes and Accessories When You Don’t Have a Custom Closet

Dave Kushner • Apr 11, 2023

Sometimes, no matter how much space we have, it is never enough to store all of our treasures, especially if we don’t have a custom closet to help keep us organized.

If you are needing more storage space because you don’t currently have a custom closet system in a room, here are six simple tips to maximize the space you do have.

Use a closet armoire to hang clothes
Stack storage bins in the corner
Install shelves to store belongings
Don’t forget about shoe organization
Hang hooks along the wall
Use the space under the bed

Use a Closet Armoire to Hang Clothes

You may not have a closet in the area you are organizing, but that does not mean you can’t find other ways to hang up your clothes. A closet armoire or a garment rack is a great storage solution that allows you to hang up your clothing, keeping it wrinkle-free.

Better Homes and Gardens suggests using either an armoire with doors to keep your items hidden, or an open garment rack, depending on your style preference. If choosing an open garment rack with shelves, they recommend highlighting your favorite pieces on the shelves as you would see in a boutique.

Stack Storage Bins in the Corner

There are so many stylish storage bins to choose from these days, you can easily find some that suit your decor. These bins can hold items that you do not tend to use as often, keeping them stored neatly for when you do need them.

Clear totes are also a great storage solution, and these make it easier to see what is in each bin. Some people prefer to keep the mess hidden, however, so it depends on your own preference. Either way, stacking a few storage bins in the corner can really help to tidy up a small area.

Install Shelves to Store Belongings

Don’t forget to maximize all of the space in a given area, and that includes the walls and ceiling. Using the walls to install shelving can help to free up space, and a professional closet organizer can make sure your shelves fit the space perfectly, even outside of a closet system.

Shelves can be used for a multitude of uses, including storing books, favorite ornaments, shoes, or clothing. Again, storage bins come in handy on shelves as well and can help to hide some of the clutter. Depending on the width of the shelf, you can use medium-sized storage bins that could hold your sweaters and larger items.

Don’t Forget About Shoe Organization

Shoes tend to create a lot of additional clutter if they are not properly organized, says Hartville Custom Closets and Garage. If you are working with a small space that does not have a custom closet, then you will want to find ways to minimize your shoe clutter. One such way is to use an over-the-door shoe hanger to store your shoes.

These inexpensive storage hangers are a marvelous solution to the shoe clutter problem. Simply clip them over the door of your room, and you can easily store upwards of 12 pairs of shoes. If you have multiple doors in this space, use them on every door to create additional shoe storage.

Hang Hooks Along the Wall

Continue to maximize the space in your area by also installing hooks on the walls. Wall hooks are very versatile and can be useful for holding bigger items like jackets and outerwear, purses, and even umbrellas.

There are many different ways that you can utilize your wall space for additional storage, and Better Homes and Gardens suggests installing shelving, cabinetry, or hooks to help get clutter up off the ground.

Use the Space Under the Bed

The space under the bed is often a forgotten storage haven. All too often it simply becomes a catch-all for garbage and dirty socks. This can change!

Use storage bins or boxes to organize the items you want to store under your bed. Have everything labeled so that it is easy to identify. Using clear totes in this situation might be helpful, but there are so many under-the-bed storage bins to choose from, you can select the one that works best for you.

Conclusion

Even without a custom closet, it is possible to keep a room neat and organized. The best way to do that is to maximize the rest of the space and incorporate some storage solutions to help put items where they belong.