It’s easy for a wardrobe to get messy. As our floordrobes are balled up and chucked in, other items fall from their hangers and shoes pile up beneath, a jumble is often what you’re left with. You can’t find what you want to wear, leaving you feeling frustrated and fed up (not how you want to start your day). Some will even buy new clothes to replace what they’ve lost, which only makes matters worse.
The good news is there are ways to organise your wardrobe and keep it that way. These innovative storage solutions are what you need to keep your clothes, bags, shoes and accessories in order. While you’re here, be sure to declutter your wardrobe at the same time. By reducing the excess and organising the space, your wardrobe will get a total makeover!
Wardrobe organisers for hanging clothes
To maximise storage capacity, getting creative with vertical space is key. The hanging rail forms the bulk of your wardrobe space, so this is the best place to start. Investing in some quality wooden hangers is a good bet if you have enough rail space, but these tend to be bulky.
If you’re short on space, opt for something more slimline such as non-slip velvet hangers. They’re extra-thin with good grip, so will stop clothes slipping off while allowing you to squeeze more on the rack.
You can double the available hanging space by buying a rail extender. These hook over the original rail to create space for trousers on the lower level and shirts and short dresses on top. They don’t usually stretch across the whole length either, so there should still be space for long coats and maxi dresses at the end.
For clothes you won’t hang, such as heavy sweaters and underwear, use vertical hanging shelves. These wardrobe organisers don’t require any assembly and create open-access shelves for your belongings. Just make sure your extra shelves aren’t overloaded and you can still see/get to everything easily.
BrilliantJo Hanging Storage, 2 Pack
PIANKEKE Clothes Hanger Connector Hooks
Wardrobe organisers for bags
It can be tricky to find a functional, easy-access place for your clutches and smaller handbags. Start by attaching some wire baskets on to the back of the wardrobe door, so they’re all kept neatly in place. If you don’t want to drill holes into your furniture, use an over-door organiser instead.
Store bigger bags on a hanging organiser — and remember to keep your expensive designer brands inside dust bags to protect them from damage. You should empty out your bags prior to long-term storage – leave silica gel packets inside to deal with any moisture.
Gcroet Handbag Storage
iDesign 6590 Handbag Organiser with 6 Hooks
Baffect Set of 2 Adjustable Shelf Dividers
Wardrobe organisers for folded clothes
Once you’ve reworked your rails, it’s time to move on to the drawers. There’s plenty of wardrobe organisers for these often-messy spaces. For T-shirts, jumpers and bedding, adding a divider is the easiest way to keep stacks neat, while socks and underwear look much tidier when kept in a compartmentalised organiser.
Deep shelving can be made more useful with the addition of an extra shelf. This gives you space to store more T-shirts and jeans without having to dig something out from the bottom of a huge pile. There are plenty that don’t need drilling, so you can avoid making holes in your wall or furniture.
AMZJIMTOP Wardrobe Storage Organiser, 4 Pack
JHSH Underwear Drawer Organiser
Wardrobe organisers for shoes and accessories
For footwear, a dedicated shoe rack is a failsafe storage solution. Shoe organisers are also handy to store some pairs in your wardrobe, keeping shoes together and saving half the space. You could even stack these on a shoe rack. A few clear boxes can hold bulkier trainers and boots at the top or bottom of your wardrobe to ensure they stay dust-free.
Accessories require less space. If you don’t have a dedicated space – such as a dressing table – for your jewellery, carve out some space in a drawer for a tray. Hang scarves on an accessory hanger to keep them tidy and off your hallway coat rack when they’re not needed.
iDesign Scarf Hanger
HYGRAD® Adjustable Shoe Slots, 12 Pack
HANGERWORLD 20 Bar Accessory Organiser
MISSLO Fabric Over The Door Shoe Rack
