How To Organize Your College Closet
It doesn't matter whether you're going to a big-name school or a community college, chances are, the closet is going to be tiny! The average dorm room closet is a reach-in featuring a single bar, and if you're lucky, a shelf. Fortunately, we've got lots of ways to make the most of every inch of space.
How-To Guide
Getting Started
While your college closet is most likely smaller than what you are used to at home, getting it set up to maximize the available space isn't too hard. Especially when you consider you don't have to empty it out before you begin!
Step 1: Double Your Hanging Space
One of the easiest things you can do to instantly double your hanging space is to add a rod doubler. It installs in minutes and simply hangs a second clothing rod under the existing rod, making use of wasted vertical space. Now you can hang twice as many tops, slacks and skirts. And don't forget to stock up on space-saving hangers.
Step 2: Add Drawers
Adding a drawer unit or stacking storage drawers on the floor of your closet will go a long way to making the most of your closet. Store everything from undies and nightshirts to workout gear, socks, leggings and t-shirts.
Along these same lines, you can also hang a sweater organizer with or without bins from your closet rod. It's perfect for sweaters, leggings and extra accessories.
Step 3: Contain Your Shoes
The next big hurdle is what to do with your shoes. You have a couple of different options (or if you have lots of shoes you may want to use multiple solutions). Stacking shoe organizers and cubbies work well on the closet floor. You can also use stacking drop-front boxes or shoe drawers on a shelf. An over the door organizer is always a good option. Many hold a dozen or two pairs, depending on what type of shoes they are. Or you can hang an organizer from the closet rod.
Step 4: Keep Accessories Handy
Hang pocket organizers over the door or from your clothes rod to keep scarves, sunglasses, hats and more, handy. Removable Command Hooks are also perfect for your jacket or statement necklace.
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