29 Things To Make Any Closet In Your House, Well, Better

29 Things To Make Any Closet In Your House, Well, Better

BuzzFeed-Shopping·2025-07-06 15:05

1. A set of space-saver bags that'll shrink your bulkiest blankets and puffiest coats down to the size of a pancake. Just load 'em up, suck out the air (use your own vacuum or the included hand pump!), and enjoy reclaiming space — whether it’s a shelf in your closet, under the bed, or any smaller storage area. These bags let you store more without sacrificing valuable room.

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Promising review: "First of all, when you see 'jumbo' in the title, you better believe these things are JUMBO! These bags of limitless storage can hold just about anything fabric that you need squishing down into a manageable block. I've used these for blankets, clothes, and precious keepsakes and I feel secure in the knowledge that they are all well-protected. The plastic is thick but not stiff, so you know it's good quality." —Kimball Household

Get a 10-pack of jumbo bags from Amazon for $26.99 (available in four sizes and variety packs).

2. Or a pack of hanging vacuum bags if you're not too keen on keeping your storage bags on the floor. This set comes with two long and two short bags, and each bag can store up to five garments. 

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Promising review: "Bought these storage bags two weeks ago to pack my winter clothes for summer, and they did the job perfectly. They are large and sturdy. I like its five-hook design. I can store five women's jackets or four big men's jackets in ONE bag. The long bags also fit my dresses. The biggest reason I bought these bags is that I do not need to fold my seasonal clothes; just hang, zip, vacuum, done! Super convenient. Extremely happy with this space bags. I will definitely order more!" —Jia Yan

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $21.86+ (available in four colors and a six-pack).

3. A pair of stacked baskets so you can capitalize on any unused space in closets or large cabinets. They easily glide in and out, have built-in dividers, and even have handles so you can carry them from room to room. (Hey, you never know!)

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Promising review: "Love these in my linen closet for medicines, bandages, cosmetics, etc. All of the little items are contained and you can adjust the dividers in each drawer to suit your needs. Drawers slide out smoothly and securely. Game changer!" —Florida32940

Get it from Amazon for $18.61+ (available in four colors).

4. A broom and mop organizer you can put on your closet's wall to keep all your cleaning tools neatly organized and off the floor. They'll also be out of sight and out of mind, which is exactly what you need if you hate cleaning and don't want to see the tools it requires on an everyday basis.

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Promising review: "I had a messy closet and clutter everywhere. Now that I have this, the bulky stuff can get lifted off the floor and take advantage of the wall space that was calling for help. Not only was it easy to set up with clear instructions, there was also three sets of screws included with the package. One being just screw, another with simple drywall plug with screws and the final one with better quality of drywall plugs with screws. This was convenient because I could set it up on a wood wall, dry wall, or even those plastic walls like bathrooms would have. Perfect for any scenario. 👌 👏 👍" —Adrienne G.

Get it from Amazon for $9.79+ (available in four colors).

5. A pack of two bra hangers that can hold up to 20 brassieres each. Reviewers love these for holding negligees, shapewear, tank tops, and camis, too!

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Promising review: "Can't believe how AMAZING these are!!! These have helped me save so much space in my closet. If you are thinking of getting these, don't hesitate, just get them. They are very very sturdy — I have many items on them — and they have not broken or bent." —Continental traveler

Get it from Amazon for $13.49+ (available in white or wood).

6. A honeycomb divider if you're lucky enough to have a closet with drawers, or one that's big enough to accommodate a dresser. This tiny but mighty divider will create 18 pockets, though reviewers say bigger drawers can accommodate two sets — so 36 pockets.

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The set snaps together with maximum dimensions of 13.25 inches x14.38 inches, but you can snap two (or more!) packs together if you want to fill more drawer space!

Promising review: "Okay, admittedly, I am a bit of an organization freak. I purchased two of these organizers (yes, you do need two PER drawer) to organize my underwear drawer. The gratification I got from being able to see exactly what I had, neatly organized, easy to find... Wow. I definitely recommend this product. And the actual dividers are well made and super easy to assemble." —Brigette

Get it from Amazon for $6.70.

7. A rotating rack that spins like a lazy Susan but for your sneakers, heels, and "I'll swear I'll wear those someday" shoes. Its vertical design means it takes up minimal space while keeping every pair visible and easy to grab — because digging through a shoe pile stinks. 

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Promising review: "First of all… this was the easiest thing I’ve ever put together. It took a few minutes to assemble. Secondly, it is awesome… I’ve had numerous friends want the info on where I’ve bought it. We are in the process of remodeling a closet, so we are planning to build shelves around it. But in the meantime, it’s going in my office as a plant and book shelf. My mother is planning to purchase one for her pantry in her kitchen. So well worth the money." —lauren

Get it from Amazon for $79.98+(available in four sizes and colors).

8. A pack of two leggings organizing hangers to finally put an end to the avalanche of athleisure in your closet. Each hanger holds up to 10 pairs, keeping them neatly displayed and easy to grab. Now you'll always be able to spot that *one* pair of black leggings in a sea of other black leggings! 

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Promising review: "Yes...I have too many clothes. I LOVE my leggings. These saved me soooo much room! Now I have much more space, AND I can see them all easier." —Larry Seymour

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.24 (available in three colors). 

9. A set of bedsheet organizers that'll finally put an end to the chaotic linen closet shuffle. These handy storage boxes keep your sheets neatly folded, labeled, and easy to grab — so you're not wrestling with a tangled mess of fabric every time you need a fresh set. 

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Promising review: "I got these because I've seen them everywhere on organization videos. They are great! There's plenty of room, and they even hold even my flannel sheets. Easy to assemble and they make my closet look so organized. Highly recommend." —Shortstack

Get them from Amazon for $33.98+ (available in eight colors and in six or eight pieces). 

10. A divided organizer because you deserve to grab what you need without digging through a mess. Whether you're organizing a closet shelf, storage bin, or dresser inside your closet, this insert keeps your socks, undies, and ties in neat, easy-to-see sections.

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Promising review: "I think this is the most useful thing I have ever purchased from Amazon. This comes in handy when you have small closet. I am using it to put all my socks, then I tried underwear and they fit, these will fit boxers as well if you fold them properly and keep it organized. Ordering one more set to keep my T-shirts." —AB

Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in two sizes and five colors).

11. A 10-pack of Wonder Hangers that'll magically multiply your closet space by letting you hang several garments *vertically* instead of cramming everything onto one rod. Perfect for anyone battling overstuffed hangers just to grab a single shirt. 

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Wonder Hanger is a small business that makes closet organization products.

Promising review: "My family of three (teenage child and adult child) squeeze into a 820-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment. Closet space is high value real estate for us. The Wonder Hanger Max has definitely maximized our closet space." —Whovian

Get it 10-pack from Amazon for $19.90+ (available in three colors and in a 24-pack).

12. A 10-pocket hanging purse organizer because it's time to start saving your bags from the dreaded pile-up at the bottom of your closet. Now you'll be able to easily grab the right purse without digging through a mountain of forgotten totes. 

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Promising review: "I'm surprisingly satisfied with this organizer! This one is absolutely perfect for my purses. I love the little side 'pouches.' It's super easy to set up, holds up well with added weight, and has lots of different-sized compartments. Love love love." —Nicki cook

Get it from Amazon for $18.95.

13. A pack of portable board game organizers, because your gaming closet shouldn't feel like a chaotic, high-stakes round of Tetris. These stackable bins keep your board games, card decks, and loose pieces neatly contained, and don't take up nearly as much space as the bulky boxes tabletop games come in. Bonus: The handles make it easy to grab and go for game night elsewhere.

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Promising review: "These have been such a huge space saver in our game closet. We put our games in these and got rid of the tattered and broken cardboard boxes. They close tight so when we grab a game everything doesn’t fall out. Our kids can quickly see the pieces and read the label to grab a game to play out of the closet. We love these!" —Tawny 

Get it from Amazon for $48.99+ (available in two widths). 

14. A set of space-saving pants hangers that'll keep your closet from turning into a black hole of forgotten jeans and tangled skirts. Each one holds several items while taking up the space of just one regular hanger; plus, the swivel hook makes grabbing what you need way easier. 

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Promising review: "I love these hangers. I am able to save so much space in my closet! They are sturdy and very well made." —Danielle Hinshaw

Get four from Amazon for $26.99.

15. A rolling laundry sorter for sorting your clothes into groups that will make laundry day way more manageable. Not only do they come labeled, but each bag can be picked up and moved without messing with the others.

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Promising review: "We love using this because we have a four-person household and it’s nice to keep everything separate! They can fill up quick, which reminds you that it’s time to do some laundry! It’s sturdy and hold a lot, especially kids clothes! Easy to bring the sections to and from the laundry room." —Adriene Bruce

Get it from Amazon for $39.87 (available in five colors).

16. Some shelf dividers that'll finally stop your neatly folded stacks of sweaters, jeans, and linens from toppling over like a poorly built Jenga tower. Just slide them onto your shelves, and boom — instant organization with very little effort. Be sure to use a T-shirt folder if you want to reach peak neatness.

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Promising review: "If you need to Marie Kondo your closet, this is really useful and it looks really nice. I got the grey ones. Bought two to see how they were. Perfect. Bought six more. Loving it!!! Really recommended this product, ready to install and very sturdy." —Nicolò R.

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $17.99.

17. Or a pack of two transparent dividers if you want your closet's aesthetic to be a little ~elevated~. Sweaters, pants, T-shirts, and other foldable items can be sorted into specific areas instead of being piled into drawers.

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Promising review: "These dividers have changed my life! I put them on the top shelf of my clothes closet and divide sections into the type of clothes I want. One section has blue jeans, another section has black pants, another section has lightweight summer pants, and I can see everything just looking up at the shelf. My closet is no longer a mess, and the top shelf above the hanging clothes is no longer the place where I just throw things and can’t keep track of them. I never knew what was up there, but now I do! As I said, I just bought a second set of them for my second closet." —Elizabeth 

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in clear, black, or white and in packs of two, four, six, or eight).

18. A double-sided hanging gift wrap organizer, because your closet doesn't have to look post-apocalyptic. This space-saving find keeps your wrapping paper, ribbons, gift bags, and tissue paper neatly stored and easy to grab — so you're not wrestling with crumpled rolls every time you need to wrap a birthday gift.

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Promising review: "As I am looking at the reviews with pictures, I am thinking to myself, 'Am I crazy?' I STUFFED this thing with so much. To put this in perspective, I emptied two under-the-bed storage containers filled to the top into this organizer. The pockets are convenient, and they fit so much! I put 24 rolls of wrapping paper and at least 50 bags (if not more) into it. Along with bows and some small boxes. So far, it is holding the weight on the back of a door. I would highly recommended this product." —Jess

"I use to store all the decorations in a long plastic box which was heavy n cumbersome. Then I’d have to did through it to find what I wanted. The hanging decoration is wonderful! A spot for everything you need and hangs on a rod in your closet. Highly recommend!" —Charles V. Lavander

Get it from Amazon for $21.87.

19. A pack of nonslip velvet hangers to give your closet a more cohesive look and free up some space. These are super slim and take up way less space than traditional plastic or wooden hangers, so you'll be able to hang more garments and make your closet look more tidy at the same time. Truly a miracle!

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This hangers helped me free up so much space in my closet! I was using bulky wooden hangers before, and while I liked the uniform look, they took up way too much space. I love these velvet ones because they're also really aesthetically pleasing but take up 75% less space than a traditional wooden hanger, so my closet looks like it has less clothes in it but it's actually holding significantly more than before. I'm going to slowly replace all my hangers in every closet with these, they're that amazing. 

Promising review: "These hangers are amazing. They take up minimal space, are sturdy, and, best of all, the clothes don't fall down from them so it keeps everything looking neat. I have replaced all of the hangers in my closet with these hangers, and I couldn't be happier. I am pretty sure I now have double the amount of space. I love this product and would buy it again." —Vida Maars

Get a pack of 30 from Amazon for $11.81+ (available in five colors and in a 30-, 50-, or 100-pack).

20. A pair of wall-mounted hat racks that'll give your baseball caps a dedicated spot *without* crushing them into a drawer or stacking them into a wobbly tower. These will keep your favorite hats organized, easy to grab, and looking fresh — because a good cap deserves better than the back of a chair.

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Promising review: "I was looking for a way to neatly store my baseball caps, and this Durmmur hat rack works perfectly! The stainless steel design feels sturdy, and I love that it comes with both adhesive and wall-mounting options. The adhesive holds up well on my closet door, even with several hats on it. It keeps my caps organized and easily accessible without taking up too much space. Highly recommend for anyone looking to declutter their hat collection!" —Ryan Keith

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four colors and five multipacks).

21. Or some adhesive hat hooks to give each hat a home of its own — a perfect option for folks who wear hats every day.

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Promising review: "Loved them, so easy to put on the wall and so far they are strong. It’s been a week and none of my hats have fallen. So far so good! Will be purchasing more." —Valenna

Get a 20-pack from Amazon for $9.99.

22. A double closet rod for literally doubling your closet's hanging space. Because why is a T-shirt on a hanger taking up only 50% of the usable space? Never again!

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Promising review: "This product has been one of my favorite Amazon finds, I’m not sure why I didn’t think of it sooner. It has doubled my closet space in my apartment where I can’t make any damage in terms of adding another permanent shelf — so this has been a perfect solution. It was easy to assemble and is sturdy. I’ve had it for a couple of weeks now with no issue. Your closet has to be pretty high for this to work or else your shirts above are going to get caught on the hangers below and for my case, some of my shirts are dragging on the floor — just keep this in mind when you’re thinking about purchasing." —Alex

Get it from Amazon for $16.87 (available in three metal finishes).

23. A door file organizer because some things just need a designated spot. Whether you're sorting school supplies, mail, or random odds and ends, this hanging organizer keeps everything visible and in its place.

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Promising review: "We have a small house so I’m always trying to find ways to conserve space but still have it neat and easy to see/find. This organizer is perfect in our micro playroom closet for storing the kids construction paper by color. Before this solution, I had all the papers in a pile together but it was tedious thumbing through it to find the colors they wanted. I decided not to use the labels at this time but saving them in case I change my mind." —Karissa Hendrickson 

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes). 

24. Some Shoe Slotz that brilliantly stack one shoe on top of the other, which gives you 100% more space than before if you stored shoes side-by-side. 

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This product SAVED MY SHOES in my old apartment! I had an awkward set of built-in shelves in my closet, and it was the only place I wanted to put my shoes. As you can see from the before pic (above), it was a big mess; my shoes were piled on top of each other and getting really dirty. Traditional shoe caddies or boxes didn't really work because there's not much horizontal space, so I tried the Shoe Slotz. It fixed the problem perfectly! Because the design smartly stacks one shoe on top of the other, you save 50% of the space you'd normally use to store your shoes."

Get a 10-piece set from Amazon for $34.99 (also available in a 20- and 40-pack).

25. An over-the-door shoe organizer for all the shoes that are currently in piles on the floor of your closet and also literally any kind of collection you have. Folks have found amazing ways to use these — nonperishables in a pantry, reusable water bottle storage, and more!

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Reviewers use it to store everything from stuffed animals and water bottles to knitting supplies and games.

Promising review: "This was the perfect addition to help finish off my new bedroom and closet setup! All my sneakers, heels, and flats fit in the holes perfectly and make my floor a bunch neater. I would recommend for the amazing price offered!" —Sharon

Get it from Amazon for $8.97 (available in five colors).

26. Or a 24-pocket hanging shoe organizer if you're a person who wears large shoes. Each pocket accommodates up to a men's size 16.

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The Roomganize Store is a small business selling organization products for the home.

Promising review: "It actually fits my size 13 shoes! Not a fan of the color but when something this useful comes along for me, who cares? I mean, it is behind the closet door. I recommend this for anyone who has large feet and is looking for an over-the-door shoe organizer." —C. Curate

Get it from Amazon for $32.95.

27. A hanger stacker for people with a lot of hangers but no home for them. And you'll never absentmindedly throw a garment on the floor or the bed because you can't find a hanger again. Keeping your closet tidy and organized will be a breeze thanks to this!

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Promising review: "Working in retail for a million years, I know how amazing these can be in keeping your life less chaotic! I put off ordering for months, and I'm mad at myself that I did, because these beat a box of hangers hands down! I ordered two, one for dress/shirt hangers and one for skirt/pant hangers. They arrived today, seem to be made of the same metal that I've used in retail stores, appear to be sturdy, and are super easy to assemble! The only thing I had to stop and think about is which side of the base should face up. It comes with all the hardware and tools for assembly. A great buy!" —KatieLee333

Get it from Amazon for $29.22.

28. A hangable T-shirt organizer if you have a lot of T-shirts but no where to store them. It can be hung anywhere, so no need to take up valuable closet or drawer space.

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The Roll Keeper is a woman-owned small business based in Kelso, Washington.

Promising review: "I’ve been looking for a way to store my T-shirts and save space and this is exactly what I need. It’s great quality and I will most likely be ordering another one soon!" —SueAlex Wright

Get it from The Roll Keeper on Etsy for $19.99 (available with white or black elastic).

29. And a shelf organizer/extra hanging rod combo for getting the most out of your closet's vertical space. Reviewers use the shelves to hold jeans and sweaters and the bottom rod to hang up tops.

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Promising review: "I’m basically obsessed with this thing already. I just got it today so I can’t speak to long term, but it’s amazing how much space this frees up. I have a 1940s house, therefore 1940s tiny closets, and I need to get creative in my space organization. This thing was just what I needed to store sweaters on top and hang all other tops on the bottom. You can’t see in the photo but my closet has some space on both sides that’s just half-filled now and used to be filled to the brim, barely able to move the hangers. This storage solution makes displaying the sweaters nicer than in drawers of my dresser or hanging. It honestly appears very sturdy and quality to me. The fabric is thick, and the hooks and bar are both metal. All in all one of my favorite purchases from Amazon." —BobbyL

Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in four colors and two sizes).

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