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No Room for a Custom Closet? Here’s the Help You Need

Mike Merritt • Jun 29, 2023
No Room for a Custom Closet? Here’s the Help You Need

Organizing in a room without a custom closet can pose a challenge when it comes to storing clothes and accessories. However, with a little creativity and strategic planning, you can create a well-organized space that maximizes efficiency and minimizes clutter. Take some time to explore several options for organizing your wardrobe and consider the different benefits of each one. 

One or more of these possibilities can provide the practical, yet elegant, solution you’ve been looking for:

  • A Closet Armoire
  • Rolling Racks
  • Open Shelving
  • Storage Cubbies and Bins

A Closet Armoire

If a room doesn’t have a closet, you can always just add one of your own. A closet armoire is a versatile piece of furniture that allows you to store all the same things that a closet stores. It typically features a hanging rod, shelves, and drawers, providing ample space for clothing, shoes, and accessories. 

Custom closet armoires can be built to fit neatly into any corner of your room, making them ideal for small or oddly shaped spaces. They can provide vertical storage, utilizing the height of the room while taking up minimal floor space. Apart from hanging clothes, closet armoires can be designed to include adjustable shelves and drawers. This versatility allows you to customize the storage space to accommodate different types of items, including folded clothes, shoes, handbags, and accessories.

Custom Closet Systems

Rolling Racks

Rolling racks are an excellent alternative for displaying and organizing your clothing items in a room without a custom closet. Rolling racks are designed with wheels, making them easily movable. This feature allows you to reposition the rack based on your room layout or changing needs. A rack could also be temporarily rolled out of the room if more space in the room is required. It’s one of the best options for rooms that may have changing purposes or a variety of different needs. 

Unlike traditional closets, rolling racks provide an open display for your clothes. This makes it easier to see and choose your outfits quickly, especially if you enjoy planning your daily attire in advance. Many rolling racks come with hooks, which are perfect for hanging belts, scarves, or hats. Utilizing these maximizes your storage options and keeps your accessories well-organized.

Open Shelving

Open shelving is an excellent option for displaying and organizing clothes and accessories, especially if you have a collection that you're proud of. Like rolling racks, your clothes will be on display, but organized shelves full of attractive clothes and accessories aren’t a bad look for a bedroom or guest room. By organizing your possessions thoughtfully, you can turn them into a decorative element that adds personality to your room.

Open shelves provide quick, easy access, so it’s simple to put an outfit together even if you have to do it in a hurry. Open shelving is also one of the more affordable options if you’re putting a room together while you’re in a budgetary pinch. You can find ready-to-install shelves or even create your own using simple materials, like wooden boards and brackets.

Custom Closet System

Storage Cubbies and Bins

Storage cubbies or cubes and bins are versatile solutions that can be used in various combinations to create an organized wardrobe area. You can choose both cubbies and bins in different sizes and they can be configured in various ways to fit your needs. Stack them, place them side-by-side, or use some combination of the two. This custom approach to storage is also particularly portable, so it’s easy to rearrange them as your needs change or move them to a different place if required. 

By adding labels to your bins or cubbies, you can quickly identify and locate specific clothing items. You do not only save time but also reduce your need to go digging through your stored clothes which can make a mess. You can even separate out clothing that you’re storing for use currently and clothing that you’ve put away for seasonal or long-term storage. Keep best practices for stored clothing in mind when using bins. According to Home Storage Solutions 101, your clothes should be cleaned before storing, stored in a space that’s cool, dry, and well-ventilated, and should be protected against pests.


Conclusion

Organizing your clothes and accessories in a room without a custom closet may require some creativity, but it's achievable. You just must look for a solution that accommodates your specific needs, such as the type of clothing and accessories you own, before selecting the best option for your room. Whether you opt for a closet armoire, rolling racks, open shelving, or storage cubbies and bins, there are practical solutions to fit any space and personal style.

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