12 Closet Organizational Systems for Getting Your Life Together

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Having a neat, organized wardrobe is one of the simplest and most rewarding things you can do to feel like a neat, organized human being. Closet systems sound like they might require real estate, but even those with teeny tiny spaces—actually, especially those—benefit from smart, specific, and systematic organization.

For the smartest closet system for you, take stock of a few things. First, how much space you're working with and where that space is. Are we organizing an ample walk-in closet? A coat closet? Keeping our clothes organized in the broad bedroom daylight? All of the above? This helps determine the right type and size for your needs, like something that is standalone or something you can mount into the wall.

After consulting your space, set aside some time to look at the actual items you're organizing and how you prefer to see your clothes. Some people want to hang everything up, down to their underwear. In which case, you'll want a system heavy with hanging rods and light on shelving. If you'd rather some stuff folded, some hung, and some hidden away completely, then a multi-use system might be better for you. Ahead, shop the 12 best closet systems for getting your clothes, shoes, and life in order.

Essential Walk-In Closet

For a smaller walk-in closet space, Hold Everything makes the perfect sized closet system. It has three rods for hanging shirts, pants, and longer jackets, topped with shelving storage. There's a whole range of sizes and add-ons, should you want to start small and add more later. Assembly is required for this, and Pottery Barn recommends hiring out for professional installation.

Closet System Walk-In Sets

For a closet system that works well inside of a bigger closet or out in the open of a room, this one works well. It's well-priced and fairly easy to install, with a section for hanging and smart shelving. If you're organizing a lot of things on those shelves, invest in some matching (and correctly sized) bins to keep it from looking cluttered.

Double Closet Organizer

If you don't have a ton of room (particularly depth) to work with but still want to organize a little smarter, Costway's completely adjustable organizer is the key to cleaning up constricted spaces. You can move the shelves and rods up to your preferred height. Both the height and widths are adjustable, and the whole thing is easy to manage at just 11.5 lbs.

Alvaretta Closet System

Cubby storage is great for smaller items and for shoes in particular. This upright system means you can actually see all of your stuff, without having to rely on close-to-the-ground shoe storage. The four shelves on the bottom are slanted for easy viewing, too. It's a great piece to organize a roomy closet, but it's a bit heavy and is better to build with two people.

Garden Party Wardrobe System

If you have most of your wardrobe organized but want to keep some of your favorites easy to see and access, this Blu Dot system is a high-quality upgrade made with all metal. The hanging rack holds up to 35 lbs. and the shelves, up to 20.

SuiteSymphony Closet Organizer

If you have a reach-in close that could use some organizational love, this ClosetMaid adds some smart organizing without making it too complicated. It fits closets six to nine feet wide with three hanging rods, two drawers, and six shelving spaces. Add on drawers and doors for total customization.

Entry Closet

Elfa makes a few sizes of these wardrobe organizers, but we're partial to this entry one fit for (obviously) an entryway closet or just a tiny closet if that's what you've got. It has high shelves for storage, a hanging rod for coats, and ventilated shelves for easy access to shoes. The top part is meant to be mounted to the wall (something you'll have to do, or hire someone to do) but the rest of the setup and spacing is customizable.

Pier Wardrobe

Hay's Pier wardrobe is pricey but for a fresh closet upgrade you'll like looking at every day, it's nearly impossible to beat. The modular storage system can be easily added on and taken away from. This is the two-bay configuration, but it also comes in single and triple, with another additional extension. Configure it up however you want with rods, shelves, and cabinets.

Soft Closet Organization Essentials

If you aren't ready to commit a big or hard-to-move closet system, these soft organization cubes and bins are a great alternative. You can get as many or as few as you want, all done up in a soft fabric and bamboo detailing.

Bost Wardrobe

Treku's wardrobe is simple and virtually indestructible. It's pricey but the strong metal frame and wood shelves are the kind of thing you can use for life. Choose from this wardrobe or one with extra shelving. If you want a full set up, get matching bins for no-brainer organization.

Classic Closet Kit

This is the easiest way to get a closet as customizable as you can without hiring someone to design it for you. This classic setup has four rods for hanging and shelves down the middle, with a ton of sizing options for matching the width of your closet.

Configurations Deluxe Custom Closet Kit

Rubbermaid's closet kit is as customizable as it gets and works for just about any closet you're organizing. This size works in spaces 4-eight feet wide, and there's a smaller size that fits three to six feet. You can add on shelves and rods as you need, or take them away as your needs change. While this works well for clothing specifically, it's also a great option for any closet you've got.

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