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Brilliant Hacks to Optimize and Organize Any Custom Closet Space

Rick Santos • February 28, 2024

If there’s one constant I’ve seen in all my years of renovating home spaces, it’s that homeowners are always looking for ways to optimize the space in their custom closets. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to make your custom closet a model of order—you just need the right hacks.

From getting use out of your wall space to adding in another shelf, using sliding racks, and more, I’ve got the brilliant hacks you need to optimize and organize any custom closet space.

Once you’re ready to get started, here’s what you need to do:

Get more use out of your wall space
Add in another shelf
Make use of sliding rack systems
Install a door organizer

Now it’s time to dive into the details and see how you can put these hacks to work in your home.

Get More Use Out of Your Wall Space

As the pros at Better Homes & Gardens point out, there are always clever ways to get more out of a closet space, no matter the size or shape. You just need to know how to do it. One of my go-to methods for adding heaps of space is to look to the closet walls.

Whether you’d prefer simple hooks or would want to put in elegant wall-mounted shelves, this offers you the opportunity to not only have more storage space, but to also display your most prized items.

Add in Another Shelf

By far one of the easiest ways I’ve seen to get more space out of your custom closet is to just add in another shelf. Since we’ll likely be going higher with this shelf, you’ll want to make sure that anything you put here is geared more for long-term storage.

You could even use this shelf to store any out-of-season clothing you might have in bins. This way, you can easily swap out entire wardrobes as the seasons change.

Make Use of Sliding Rack Systems

Don’t have a ton of space to work with? Well, then it’s time to get creative! I’ve installed plenty of sliding rack systems in custom closets over the years, and there are few solutions that achieve the kind of results you can see from doing this.

Simply pull out the drawer or hamper when you need it, then slide it back when not in use. This way, you’ll have plenty of extra storage space without having to sacrifice any of your valuable square footage.

Install a Door Organizer

Lastly, I really think you can’t go wrong with a good door organizer. This is a super simple install, and it just involves hooking the system over your closet door. This way, you can have access to your items right there on the inside of your closet door.

Not only is this super convenient, but it can also help suit your style and aesthetics depending on what type of organizer you choose.

Conclusion

You don’t need the biggest custom closet in the world to be able to get good use out of your closet space. By following my tips and getting a little creative in your approach, you should have no problem at all optimizing and organizing any custom closet space in your home.