https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:36:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas/page/2#post-2001900 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 03:41:17 +0000 sarah 2001900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a very similarly sized closet that I share with my husband. I have a few tricks.</p> <p>Inside, against the "end" wall at the other end away from the door, I have a shoe organizer, something like this, but with one more tier (i.e., the shelf is perpendicular to the main wall).</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.target.com/p/8-bin-shoe-organizer-made-by-design-153/-/A-53308537">https://www.target.com/p/8-bin.....A-53308537</a></p> <p>Then on top of that i have a small 3-cube shelving unit that holds jeans, xc ski gear, and scarves, sort of like this:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.target.com/p/way-basics-3-cubby-connect-cube-system-modular-storage-bookcase-natural-white-lifetime-guarantee/-/A-51296716">https://www.target.com/p/way-b.....atural-whi</a></p> <p>I use a bar that hangs off of the bar with jackets and sweaters on top and blouses below.</p> <p>On the top shelf, I use dividers, sort of like these, and use that shelf for my husband's sweaters and my bags (I don't have many).</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Organize-All-Stackable-Divider-2-Piece/dp/B00TBYWTRI/ref=asc_df_B00TBYWTRI/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=193147589203&amp;hvpos=1o4&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=17814393265792666722&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9019536&amp;hvtargid=pla-332336323594&amp;psc=1">https://www.amazon.com/Organiz.....TBYWTRI/?t</a></p> <p>I also made my own peg board that has both hooks (for pj's) and wooden pegs (for belts, necklaces), in two offset rows. The board is attached to the backside of the bedroom wall.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.americanwoodcrafterssupply.com/catalog/index.cfm?shaker_pegs&amp;show=category&amp;productCategoryID=6584&amp;productCategoryIDs=6033,6584&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA-onjBRDSARIsAEZXcKa9HXY9hmr9Qezx1x1HjQ2GX6M6V6L5267ply2HvS4I7P7Ga7fEaOsaAhWgEALw_wcB">https://www.americanwoodcrafte.....#038;produ</a></p> <p>I also keep my wardrobe to a minimum! (And rotate out summer/winter clothes and shoes)</p> <p>Good luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas/page/2#post-2001656 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:27:58 +0000 Vix 2001656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bumping this to say --</p> <p><b>Sterling, </b>thank you!</p> <p><b>JAileen, </b>I'm glad you're on the other side of your closet reno; hopefully you'll find more love for yours as the memories of the process fade.</p> <p>[I know I tend to focus on what I'd do differently when the memories are still fresh and it can take a while for satisfaction to surface. Not a bad thing; it generates the world's v2.0, v3.0 etc!] </p> <p><u>Re clothing racks and fading</u> -- great Q and I'm sure there's risk of that depending on climate and room placement. If anyone's still reading they might have better input!</p> <p>In my rainy region a lot the 100+ y.o. homes with largER closets have windows, some even operable (sigh).&nbsp;My guest room rack hosts revolving outfits and due to my wardrobe size items get a lot of "airtime;" I haven't noticed fading.</p> <p>I like the covered racks that zip up the middle, so you really only have to have the clothing edges exposed if it's a working -- vs storage -- closet rack.</p> <p><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas/page/2#post-2001282 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:21:52 +0000 JAileen 2001282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I could help you. We increased our closet space, but it required remodeling our house. It was several months of complete chaos. Even though we doubled the closet space in the master bedroom, it’s still could be better. </p> <p>I’ve always wondered about using freestanding racks. Certainly the clothes must get dusty, but don’t they fade, too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas/page/2#post-2001277 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:01:48 +0000 Anonymous 2001277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful room. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas/page/2#post-2001139 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:44:04 +0000 Vix 2001139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Taylor , Shevia, Jane, Cardiff Girl, RobinF --</b></p> <p>Thank you for the compliments! Disclaimer, a) summer lighting, sigh and b) I cleaned and starched it within an inch of its/my life for those shots! [I have a tiny side hustle doing personalized color + material consults -- esp vintage-inspired -- and took these for Instagram.]</p> <p><div><br /></div><div><b>Donna F --</b> ha, I was telling a friend about some of these things and she said the same thing re not having to be a minimalist. Reluctant Tiny Closet Livers Unite!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Jane -- </b>You're definitely an inspiration with that beautiful piece of cabinetry AND its beautifully serene interior!&nbsp;</p> <p>ps have decided on a few minor things to try and will update as to effectiveness! thx again</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas/page/2#post-2001057 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:00:43 +0000 RobinF 2001057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have gotten a lot of good ideas and I don't have any to add but just wanted to say I love your room. The character in older houses just can't be beat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2001006 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 08:00:24 +0000 Cardiff girl 2001006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo Shevia,your room is just beautiful like something out of a magazine.lm really impressed by all you small wardrobe people.l thought I had a tiny wardrobe but it’s not quite the smallest so I should be grateful for what I ve got.My Main problem is the bulk of winter coats,puffers take up such a lot of space!I hope that you manage to sort a solution that suits you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2001004 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 07:51:07 +0000 Jane 2001004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly as Shevia says. </p> <p>My wardrobe is 1m / 40 inches wide and I just try and keep it contained. I do have a cupboards high and love above the hanging part and a dressing table with storage for undies and gear. I have 60 or so pink hangers, 9 skirt hangers and that’s fine for me. So I’ve no tips, but I’ve liked reading everyone else’s. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000971 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 02:56:09 +0000 Jaime 2000971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No advice to give (just taken) but your bedroom is beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000963 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 02:40:42 +0000 DonnaF 2000963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I swear by the metal skirt and pants hangers below because they are strong and you can stack them up to the number you want. I stack my skirts two or three deep on the lower of a double rung and five deep with jeans/pants on a high rung. Got mine at BB&amp;B; not sure if they are the same brand below, but Amazon has tons. I also have metal stackable dress hangers that also have skirt clips but I couldn't find them on Amazon; I don't think I've seen them recently at BB&amp;B. The velvet ones stack, but are fairly fragile so good for blouses and shirts but not heavy dresses. The plastic ones are better for that.</p> <p>These hangers enable me to avoid being a minimalist which is probably a bad thing. . .My house is about 90 years old.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000936 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 01:18:40 +0000 taylor 2000936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh , wow Vix, BEAUTIFUL!</p> <p>Thanks for that link! Actually this system looks pretty effective. I wish had known about this for my children’s rooms all those years ago ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000933 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 01:12:16 +0000 Vix 2000933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, so many more great ideas (and warnings)! </p> <p>Rachy, yep -- house is 100+ y.o. and was a more modest one so we lack the fab built-ins so many old house owners get. We've actually put in things to look original. No doubt the next owner will rip them all out.</p> <p>[I'm dying over the sitting in the dark crack. I HAVE LAMPS haha. Lots of 'em. House had remnants of gas-lit ceiling ones.]&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Please forgive me for not answering everyone specifically...I appreciate all the time spent!</p> <p>Though a special shout-out to the Tiny Closet Alumna and <b>Jill58 </b>(Jill, BTDT til this week with the diagonal hangers...see if the petite 14.5" ones work for anyone in your house). <b>Shiny, </b>I see your closet reno results in my dreams. ;)</p> <p>Runcarla, your closet-sharing...man, applause from me! We don't have much hidden space on either side of the door frame -- 11" --&nbsp; so clothes would def hang into the closet opening.&nbsp;</p> <p>I feel sure other Tiny Closet people are lurking so I'm confident these ideas and links will be explored by many!</p> <p>As of this week we have a Hallway Tiny Coat and Vacuum Closet&nbsp; down to the lath and plaster (duct work shifted) and another one with new sculptural duct work that needs...something? </p> <p>So not doing too much with mine, but between the 3 in need, feel sure I need to implement some of the great products and ideas.</p> <p>Taylor, here's the maker of the "bar off a bar" I just put in&nbsp; -- Whitmor (Double Closet Rod). <a rel="nofollow" href="https://whitmor.com/clothes-storage/">https://whitmor.com/clothes-storage</a>&nbsp;(scroll the page). I take the point about extra stress on the higher rod but with my new featherlight slimline hanger and lighter clothes I think it'll be ok. I also like the fact that it's not fixed. </p> <p>I will proceed cautiously with any Wonder Hanger additions, though!</p> <p>Also -- below is my converted attic BR (closet to left of door). You're seeing most of the floor space. </p> <p>I'm getting smarter about pre-motrin-ing when I paint it and gnash my teeth over the closet sometimes, but its triple windows and sloped ceilings make it feel like sleeping in a tree house and I do love it!</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000926 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:26:09 +0000 taylor 2000926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vix , what Suntiger suggested was my original thought.</p> <p>As I mentioned, I had never heard of a bar off a bar . It sounds useful but perhaps not as sturdy as a true double bar ?</p> <p>Tiny closets are tricky . If you get this sorted I would love to see the photos . You have gotten some great ideas here .<br /> I could always use closet storage solutions too ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000898 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 22:05:25 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2000898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is this option:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://designsixtynine.co.uk/2017/03/23/ikea-wardrobe-hack-drawer-diy/">http://designsixtynine.co.uk/2.....rawer-diy/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000895 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 21:57:20 +0000 SarahD8 2000895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vix, sounds like if you want to fit more things in the closet proper and I definitely get the appeal of not having to go to scattered places to collect things.</p> <p> If you are going to focus on hanging rods, you could maybe use hanging organizers (some even have drawer inserts) to corral smaller items.</p> <p>Or, you could tuck a small drawer unit or two underneath the hanging clothing. Check out ikea’s Alex drawers — technically office furniture but I think Katerina uses one for her scarves, and they hold a ton. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000883 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 21:14:07 +0000 Carla 2000883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Our last (older) house had tiny closets. DH and I shared a closet that looked about the size of yours. I don't know how wide your closet is behind the door, but we ran our poles down the SIDES - DH got the right side, and I got the left. We had shelves over the rails and down the middle of the back, but removed the ones down the back and installed a tie and belt hanger for DH. I got a greater combined rail length with 2 rails down the side than with one across the back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000878 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 20:57:11 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2000878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Regarding hanging things on the doors--there are some that also hook on the bottom of the door, so they don't flap every time the door is opened or closed. Perhaps that would be more acceptable to your partner. </p> <p></p> <p>I've used these, and the pants hangers that are a square with several rods that swing out, to hold one pair of pants each. If you have your skirts and dresses on these, you won't be able to hang a lower rod, but you might not need to. I like them because you can organize your wardrobe with them--one for ls, one for short, or by color or whatever works. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theholdingcompany.co.uk/hangers/multi-hangers.html">https://www.theholdingcompany......ngers.html</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000877 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 20:53:38 +0000 jill58 2000877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Shiny</b>, that makes sense re: pegs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000839 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 19:19:29 +0000 shiny 2000839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My last closet was tiny, but yours looks even tinier! It does, however, look taller, so there is that. You could very easily remove the top shelf, hang the top bar a lot higher, and add in a second bar which may leave you room on the floor for a shoe rack.</p> <p>Another trick I used was I had a couple of those kitchen carts with wire mesh baskets-- the kind of cart you use to store potatoes and onions etc. The carts were on wheels. That meant I could easily roll the carts out to access stuff, neaten the piles, clean underneath. Worked great for sweater storage in particular as the wire mesh enabled air circulation.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also used those shoe pocket holders on the back of my doors (my closet had two doors not just one). I get your partner doesn't want to hang anything on them, but they do make use of invaluable space.&nbsp;</p> <p>Do you have any long unbroken expanses of wall in your bedroom? If yes consider installing an Ikea wardrobe. In our new place we installed a custom reach in across the length of one wall and that's hubby's closet. I got the walk in for myself. If you have space for a rack, you probably have space for an Ikea wardrobe.&nbsp;</p> <p>Jill58 -- we had a couple of those super shallow closets in our last house (built 1905). I think what people did back then was use pegs, not hangers.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000812 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 17:55:33 +0000 Anonymous 2000812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tiny closet owner staging an intervention :)<br /> I do not recommend hanging a bar from your existing bar, it will add a lot of weight-stress when you put clothes on it. And the multi hangers make for a lot of visual clutter, and aggravation when taking off and putting on garments. Been there done that. Dont waste money. Do it right the first time.<br /> I recommend adding a second rod below the first. If youve ever changed a shower curtain rod, same thing.</p> <p>Measure the closet first if course, but any hardware store will have a rod and the attachments. If the size isnt right, they can cut it at the store. Get a power screwdriver if you don't have one-it will be your bff!<br /> The installation will take you 15 min max, and cost under $20. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000800 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 17:39:00 +0000 rachylou 2000800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aside: my neighborhood was built 100-120 years ago. My hobby is to go to open houses when homes go up for sale and snoop.... closets are teensy. Many with just four hooks in a 2x2 space. No, I don’t think folks had a lot of clothes... linen closets are larger than clothes closets in these houses.</p> <p>Also: when we walk at night, Lilypup and I, *we* notice everyone is sitting in the dark. Single overhead lights, lol!</p> <p>Also: curiously, everyone has a garage. I can’t imagine anyone had a car. When did cars come into style? The tram went right by. Maybe they weren’t for cars? They’re too small for a modern car mostly. Maybe people kept buggies in them and went to a livery for horse? I can’t imagine how that worked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000793 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 17:19:30 +0000 em 2000793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/377176537527103330/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/377176537527103330/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/660058889115726188/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/660058889115726188/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000784 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 17:05:26 +0000 em 2000784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep. I know exactly how to tackle your problem, but it will involve some renovations.</p> <p>What you need to do is to make the doorway go completely to the ceiling. Now, you could panel the whole wall to disguise it, or cleverly keep the doorframe where it is to look like a trompe l'oeil. Like the picture here:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://flushwalldoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Blue-Frameless-Door.png">https://flushwalldoors.com/wp-.....s-Door.png</a>; then, just add the doorframe where you want it. The top of the door remains "invisible."</p> <p>Next, install these rods. You should be able to get at least 3 all the way up. Voila: you've just tripled your closet space.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rev-a-shelf.com/p-55-pull-down-closet-rod-for-closet.aspx">http://www.rev-a-shelf.com/p-5.....loset.aspx</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000779 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:45:59 +0000 Angie 2000779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest free standing racks too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000773 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:32:36 +0000 jill58 2000773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We too have tiny closets. Our house was built in 1933 and hangers have to be hung on the diagonal for the doors to close. This leads me to believe that people had fewer clothes and narrow shoulders. In any case, we have a couple of armoires to supplement storage space but I'm always looking for new ideas, particularly for shoes, boots and bags.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000767 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:22:52 +0000 Vix 2000767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>@Taylor </b>-- glitchy eyes last night, so sorry! Thank you and yes, the double bar is <b>really</b> helpful.&nbsp;</p> <p>I swear I haven't been living under a rock but I'd only ever seen them as fixed (vs hanging *off* the upper bar) and/or running front to back. And I've had tiny closets my whole life, geez. I have the latter type in the other tiny closet and don't find it helpful for *seeing* stuff....</p> <p><b>Rachylou</b> -- not too kooky at all and yes, I know what you're talking about (on my list for any future kitchen renos). Closet is a bit over 2' (27") deep so it would be tight. I only want it on the bottom to preserve the hanging stuff and I've just seen flimsy DIY 12" deep ones. But hmmmm -- a TOEKICK DRAWERS might work if 3" deep is enough for even some shoes. Or maybe single low base (kitchen) drawer? I will go back to kitchen designs, there might be something. Our life here is custom / hacks, sigh and I'm trying to avoid another cap-P Project.<br /><b><br />Kkards -- </b>OMG<b> WHY </b>did those Wonder Hangers not turn up in any of the articles/blogs I read?! Even a couple of those would be great and less bulky than the type with clips. And they'd be even better for some of our other tiny closets. Did I mention we share a few with heating ductwork, ha? I will get on it and report back to the Forum!</p> <p><b>Greyscale</b> -- I love FS racks and have a vintage industrial one in our guest BR (which I use to hang a week's worth of outfits on, etc). The problem is they were getting hung back up there vs "my" closet...and then like you say they're not protected from dust. If I gave up my shallow dresser I could squeeze in a low one (?) and maybe get a cover for it. Will explore the trade-offs if Kkards' magic hanger suggestion doesn't work, thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000755 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 15:30:04 +0000 Greyscale 2000755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t have a closet in my bedroom so I use free-standing racks. You could put one tucked under the sloped ceiling if there’s space and use it to store your most aesthetically pleasing clothes (since they’ll be on display). Especially good for bulky things like coats. Only problem is that dust settles on the clothes more than in a closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000746 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 14:46:52 +0000 kkards 2000746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i haven't used these myself, but am intrigued&nbsp;by them... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000698 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 08:21:42 +0000 rachylou 2000698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How deep is your closet? This is a kooky idea, but have you ever seen those slim rolling pantry shelves? There are nicer ones than this, but just to show you what I mean...</p> <p>In my last apartment, my first ‘big city’ apartment, I had one closet like yours... for the whole place! I made like a New Yorker... went to all ebooks and streaming, and put all my clothes on bookshelves (much shallower than a wardrobe), so I could also fit my queen size bed in the bedroom, lol. You can put doors on bookshelves, make things look more streamlined... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas#post-2000690 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 07:03:55 +0000 Vix 2000690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>xposted with you, Joy, thanks! --</p> <p>I do a modified Kondo in my drawers (more of a roller than a folder for some things, but have lots of compartments now) and think maybe I could get some use out of shallow boxes going up the closet sides.&nbsp;</p> <p>I guess it's good you can't find those hangers in a way. I agree it does force one to think about how much is enough...I'm finding the same and have let go of things I had in "hidden" unseen storage, too.&nbsp;</p>