Try these different ways to make over your closets

Use proper hangers

Proper clothing care calls for appropriate hangers: satin padding for more delicate items and sturdy wood hangers for tailored jackets.

Mount a pegboard

Pegboard mounted inside a closet door creates an inexpensive mini-dressing station.

Stack shoe boxes

Slim plastic shoe boxes stack compactly, while hanging canvas shelves offer an inexpensive alternative to built-ins.

Store accessories in clear plastic drawers

Clear plastic drawers make perfect storage quarters for neatly rolled scarves, underwear, and belts.

Customize drawers

One smart solution to a storage crunch: a customizable unit of wire drawers.

Hang bags on hooks

Durable hooks keep large bags from slumping and losing shape on shelves.

Capitalize on every inch

Even tight closets can be kept in check with helpers like bins and hanging shelves.

See your shoes

A slanted plywood platform lets you take in your shoe collection at a glance.

Hang a shoe shelf

A shorter version of the traditional hanging shoe shelf is perfect for double-hung closet rods.

Stow out-of-season pieces 

Use large canvas boxes to store away neatly folded winter sweaters.

Keep clothes from stretching 

Canvas shelves, like this set with drawers, hold sweaters, T-shirts, and other clothing items that might stretch on a hanger.

Gain extra space

Gain extra space in small closets by using slim hangers and stackable bins with pull-out drawers.

Hang a mirror

A walk-in closet becomes a dressing area with the simple addition of a mirror.

Start labeling

Employ gold plates and a label maker for the ultimate closet organization.

Turn to shelf dividers

Shelf dividers prevent leaning towers of cashmere and keep unruly items in their place.

Color-code your wardrobe

Another take on organizing: Arrange clothes by color, from light to dark.

Think creatively with storage

An armoire provides extra storage space in the bedroom; use baskets to collect odds and ends.

Keep a ladder inside the closet

For little legs, stow a collapsible step ladder just inside a closet door, and place high-wear items―like baseball caps―in easy-to-access spots.

Keep toys within reach

Keep toys in low drawers so they’re easy to take out (and put away).

Work the walls

Up-to-the-ceiling cabinets, offering maximized storage space, are reached with a library-type ladder.

Take advantage of doors

An over-the-door rack makes the most of the unused space behind a closet door.

Store sports equipment

Another use for it: Store bats, balls, helmets, and other sports gear.

Organize cleaning supplies

An organized broom closet allows you to quickly find the cleaning supplies you need―saving you precious time on a Saturday.