Having a variety of storage options is a must for a small closet.

Installing an affordable organizational system will make your closet more functional and aesthetically cleaner.

That, along with smart folding techniques, helps you save space and keep track of your items.

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These dividers don’t take up too much shelf space and fit with most standard shelving.

Hang Scarves on the Wall

Loose items like scarves can easily make asmall closet look cluttered.

To help organize, attach acrylic hooks to the closet wall or door to hang scarves or belts.

Folded clothes separated by acrylic dividers

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This makes them easily accessible while keeping clutter off your closet floor.

Categorize Clothing

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As your baby grows, so do their clothes.

Drawer dividers like this one will keep all your belts separated and easy to find.

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Tip

Rolling your belts will prevent damage and allow you to store multiple belts in one drawer.

Use the vertical folding method to save space and keep all your favorite shirts visible.

Install a Closet System

Amodular closet systemis a budget-friendly way to organize a small closet.

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These systems provide a variety of ways to store clothes, from clothing racks to pull-out drawers.

Organizing and providing a designated place for all your clothing will increase the efficiency of your closet.

Adding acrylic drawer dividers will help keep your drawers organized by separating the rows of folded clothing.

Drawers with bamboo dividers

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Try the Rolling Method

The rolling method works great for smaller clothing items andaccessories.

This dresser drawer holds multiple shirts with the rolling method and you might easily access every item.

Place Handbags on Hangers

Handbags take up a lot of precious storage space.

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Storage baskets and bins aren’t great for handbags because they can misshape or damage your handbags.

Instead, use handbag hangers so they keep their shape and help make your closet look less cluttered.

Get creative storage withhat rack ideasto suit your space.

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Think anything from rattan, bentwood, accordion, or metal hat racks to wall hooks and peg racks.

The look is clean and simple yet functional.

This is where labels come in handy.

Open drawer with shirts and sweaters piled vertically according to the Marie Kondo method.

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Label plastic bins so you aren’t guessing where you stored your track uniform.

Add shelf dividers to help keep things in their designated spots.

To really amp up the neat factor, use folding boards for that crisp, clean look.

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The clear over-the-doorshoe organizermakes great use of the vertical space while keeping shoes visible and protected.

But shelves aren’t just for sweaters.

Pay Attention to Arrangement

Sometimes a clutter-free closet is all in how you arrange it.

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Hang clothes according to clothing pop in, from long-sleeve sweaters, to short-sleeve shirts or color coordinate them.

Roll Your Ties

Drawers and draw dividers can be used for more than just belts.

If you have more ties than you could count, it may be cluttering your closet.

A girl’s closet with a door organizer

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A drawer with acrylic dividers

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A basket for organizeing flats

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A dresser with folded clothes

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Hangers for handbags

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Hats hanging on a closet wall

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A girl’s closet with a storage system

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A baby’s closet with storage baskets

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A closet with plastic white baskets

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A closet shelf with folded clothes

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A closet with a door shoe organizer

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A closet with folded clothes

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A closet with wire baskets

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A drawer filled with organized ties

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An over-the-door shoe organizer being used in a closet

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