10 Organizational Tools That Will Help You Love Your Small Closet

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Having a small closet may make organizing your wardrobe seem impossible, especially when your shoes, belts, jeans, and blouses never seem to all fit neatly inside. And while you could just spend your time daydreaming about a huge walk-in with infinite space, we suggest that you get proactive about your small but lovable closet situation instead.

When you're struggling with space, you absolutely have to make sure that every square inch counts. Otherwise, you'll find yourself on the fast track to a cluttered, disorganized mess. To avoid any potential mayhem, we have rounded up the absolute must haves when it comes to keeping your small closet a functional, neatly arranged, and overall harmonious space.

With the use of some (or all) of these nifty products ahead, you will be experiencing major closet love in no time at all!

Drawer Organizer

Drawer Organizer

For starters, no small closet is complete without a drawer organizer, like this chic wired design ($50) from Target. Not only will this essential automatically create additional clothing storage, but it also has just enough surface area to rest a hat, scarf, or even your go-to pair of shoes on top.

Shelf Dividers

Shelf Dividers

Keep your limited shelf space as tidy as possible with the these wired shelf dividers ($31). With the help of this storage solution, you will no longer have to suffer through piles and piles of clothing quickly morphing into a poorly arranged mess, especially in those hard-to-reach upper shelves.

Storage Baskets

Storage Baskets

Just like with any other organizational blunder in the home, storage baskets ($25) are always a quick and easy fix. Invest in several of these guys in your favorite color and print to give your small closet an extra boost of coordination, not to mention some aesthetic interest.

Belt Hanger

Belt Hanger

Be sure to keep all of your belts perfectly arranged with a functional (and pretty!) belt hanger ($33). Your days of scrounging around, frantically searching through your small closet for the only belt that goes with your outfit will be a thing of the past.

Lightweight Laundry Hamper

Lightweight Laundry Hamper

While larger, sturdier laundry hampers can definitely be a cute way to hold your dirty laundry, a small closet can't afford to house such a bulky piece. Instead, look for a lightweight, flexible laundry hamper ($38) that can be squeezed into any space and doesn't take up much surface area. Plus, you won't have to give up on style with adorable prints like this!

Hanging Cubbies

Hanging Cubbies

Much like the drawer organizer, this hanging storage cubbie ($36) is another sensible option when it comes to limited closet space. Store folded sweaters and jeans in its cubes, and take advantage of the lower hanging rod for other tops and blouses.

Wall Hook Panel

Wall Hook Panel

If you have any bare wall space inside your closet, don't let it go to waste! Install a wall hook panel ($13) in the appropriate size to instantly transform this empty, otherwise unused area into the perfect place to hang your favorite purses and scarves.

Shoe Rack

Shoe Rack

A huge shoe pileup in the middle of your space will quickly agitate you and cause you to hate your small space! Avoid the bad vibes by investing in a simple shoe rack ($15) instead. It's the perfect organizational tool to keep all of your many shoes, sandals, and boots nicely and neatly aligned.

Over-the-Door Hanger

Over-the-Door Hanger

An over-the-door hanger ($17) is just the right storage accessory you need to top off your newly organized space. Investing in a sleek, wired option will not cause a problem when opening and shutting your closet door, and it will serve as the ultimate hanging space for your sweaters, jackets, or even an umbrella!

Full Closet System

Full Closet System

Instead of a few storage elements here or there, maybe you're ready to just dive in head first with a head-to-toe closet system ($421). These carefully designed contraptions have you completely covered, from a set of drawers to spacious shelves and plenty of hanging space to boot.