8 Space-Saving Tricks That You Need To Try In Your Teeny Closet

Utensil rods, shelf dividers, and velvet hangers all maximize space and minimize clutter.

1. Take advantage of vertical space with a hanging rod.

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Same teeny closet, double the hanging space! This is a good move if you're a renter and can't actually install a rod. Even if you can, spare yourself the hassle because this works just as well.

Get the hanging rod from The Container Store for $12.99.

2. Swap to velvet hangers that take up less space than wooden ones, and will keep your clothes from falling to the floor.

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Honestly, if you take any advice it should be this! Velvet hangers are life-changing. They're attractive, thin, and the clothes — no matter how weirdly shaped — actually stay on the hangers.

Get a 40-pack from The Container Store for $29.99.

3. Break up a shelf with dividers to keep your stacks of linens and sweaters in place.

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Think of how much more folding space you'll have when the piles aren't falling into one another. These dividers slide right onto the shelf so you can make the divisions as wide or as skinny as you want.

Get two shelf dividers from The Container Store for $11.99.

4. Install a bookshelf bracket or two on the door so your neatly-pressed clothing don't get all wrinkled in a cramped closet.

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Or just hang the week's preselected outfits on there so you aren't trying to assemble an outfit in the morning when you're half asleep.

Get the bracket from Ikea for $3.

5. Hide accessories behind your mirror so they aren't getting all tangled in a cluttered drawer.

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Hangs right off the door and has enough space to keep your entire collection of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings neat and tidy.

Get this mirror organizer from Bed Bath & Beyond for $79.99.

6. Hang ties, scarves, or belts from a utensil rod.

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Hang s-hooks from the rod if you've got more purses than you know what to do with.

Get a utility rod from Ikea for $3.99.

7. Separate your shoes and bags into washable baskets.

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Just wipe the baskets clean when they get dirty.

Get a washable basket from The Container Store for $15.99+ (available in two sizes).

8. Label rod dividers to sort your clothes into sections.

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Sort them by article type, season, color, whatever makes the most sense to you.

Get closet rod dividers from The Container store for $0.99 each.

Watch the full tutorial here.

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