How to Store Clothing in an Apartment: 6 Tips from Professionals

Storing clothes in an apartment is an eternal problem. It doesn't matter how many square meters you have: any interior can get cluttered easily. Designer Daria PikoVA shared tips on how to organize storage properly.

Daria PikoVA, Designer

If you have the opportunity, create a wardrobe room

In any apartment, it's important to set aside as much space as possible for storing items; otherwise, even the most beautiful interior can get cluttered quickly. When possible, I create wardrobe rooms rather than wardrobes: they visually lighten the interior and make life easier. However, this is not always possible due to space constraints.

Design: Alexandra Kryuchkova
Storage under the bed

A platform bed with spacious sliding drawers underneath is a convenient storage solution in small apartments. The headboard can also be used as an additional shelf for items.

Designer: Violetta Cherevashko
Wardrobe at the entrance to the apartment

If you value open space and don't like unnecessary details, a closed wardrobe in the hallway is an ideal solution to store coats, bags, umbrellas, shoes, and accessories.

Design: Maria Zaytseva
Use open storage systems if you don't have another exit

Be cautious with them and avoid overdoing it, or the house will always be messy. Hooks and hangers in the hallway are acceptable if you understand why you need them.

For example, recently I had a project for a family with three children. It was clear that the kids wouldn't put clothes in the wardrobe upon entering, so hooks were just right.

Design: Daria PikoVA
Wardrobes in the headboard area

Spacious wardrobes around the headboard are a good option for storage in a bedroom where there's no space to install a walk-in closet or wardrobe room. It's better to choose light-colored wardrobes to keep the space feeling more airy.

Design: Ekaterina Pashnina
Place a clothing rack

If there isn't enough space for clothes, you can place an attractive rack or rail. Or even a stylish designer piece to hang clothes on (e.g., a stylized mannequin).

Actually, such items look stylish on Pinterest, but in reality, it's not that simple. For a photo shoot, stylists carefully select clothes by shape and color to ensure they match each other rather than just throwing on random garments.

Design: Ekaterina Pashnina
On the cover: Design by Yana Ryabchenko