8 Tips for Organizing Storage in a Small Closet

How to arrange a small closet to get the most out of it? We've selected 8 bold design projects that prove even on a tiny area you can fit quite a lot if you approach the task wisely.

Varied Storage

If the closet is very small, try to make its storage as varied as possible, providing just enough of everything: don't forget the hanging rod, shelves, baskets, hooks, and pull-out drawers.

Clearly, your closet isn't limited to just dresses or shirts? Then this option will be optimal for you in a space-constrained environment.

Design: INT2architecture

Doing Without a Door

Hangings can be an excellent alternative to a door in a closet. First, it helps save money. Second, it allows easy movement of the hand to switch from closed to open storage. Third, it lets you make changes to the interior without excessive costs if desired.

Design: Jazzberry Studio

Space Above the Ceiling

In every home there are large-sized items used infrequently or seasonally, for which it's good to provide space in the closet (e.g., right under the ceiling or on attic spaces). There they can accommodate travel bags and suitcases, sports equipment, and much more.

Design: Diana Ponomareva

Lighting

Even in the smallest closet, sufficient lighting must be provided. This will significantly help in choosing an outfit and simplify finding the necessary clothes and accessories. The most suitable option would be a combination of quality general lighting and additional shelf and rod illumination.

Design: Diana Ponomareva

Maximum Storage

Naturally, ideally a closet should be a spacious room where everything necessary fits in, and there is even room to try on an outfit and walk around in front of a mirror. However, the dimensions of typical apartments dictate their own rules, and if you're arranging a small closet, make full use of its space.

The best choice in most cases will be a P-shaped layout from floor to ceiling.

Design: LINES StudioDesign: LINES Studio

Mirror on the Door

If the size of the closet leaves something to be desired, and there's clearly no room for a mirror in it, the optimal solution would be to choose a mirrored door.

Alternatively, you could place a mirror on the wall near the entrance to the closet.

Design: LINES Studio

Hidden Potential

Even a small closet is better than a wardrobe for many reasons. At least because it doesn't clutter the space and offers more storage possibilities.

Do you think there's absolutely no place for a closet in your home? Look more carefully: it might fit into a small niche or a tiny storage room.

Design: Marina Sarkisyan

Moreover: a thoughtful approach will allow you to organize a mini-closet even in the most inconvenient and seemingly useless corner of your apartment.

Design: Marina Sarkisyan

And if there are no niches or “useless” corners in your apartment, you can still allocate space for a closet by “cutting off” part of the hallway or bedroom. An elongated room will only benefit from this, adjusting proportions.

Apartment in Göteborg (Sweden)

A Bit of Originality

Don't treat the closet as a utility room; it also deserves some comfort and originality. You can decorate the space in the same style as the rest of your apartment or allow yourself a little “rebellion.” For example, paint the closet walls in a bright color. Or select an unusual door for it.

Design: Victoria Smirnova