Looking for diy wardrobe organization hacks that give everything its own spot? Start with divided drawers, hanging scarves or those bags piled at the bottom of your closet.
These ideas include little changes you can try with what you have, plus larger storage setups worth saving.
You can keep things simple or tackle a whole wardrobe. I especially love the cardboard dividers and colorful clothing rack.
Pick the corner that needs a little attention first!
Wardrobe Organization Ideas Worth Trying
tall boots with support rails
We’re starting off with a clever way to arrange tall boots. The boots stand on the shelf, with white rails across the upper part of the cabinet helping keep the taller shafts in place.
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If you want to try this, check that your rails are secure and leave enough space for the boots without squeezing them.
scarf rings behind the door
How pretty are all these scarves together? The white ring organizer hangs from an over-door hook, with patterned and plain scarves threaded through its openings.
Try giving each scarf its own ring rather than piling them together. I love being able to see the different prints.
cardboard drawer dividers
If you are looking for diy wardrobe organization hacks that reuse packaging, this one is for you. Cardboard strips divide this long drawer into little compartments instead of leaving one big open space.
Use this layout as inspiration for sorting socks or small accessories. Measure your drawer before planning the sections.
a spot to sort clothes
Not sure where to start? This view shows a dark garment being held in front of hanging clothes, with shoes arranged on shelves beside them.
Try taking out one piece at a time and deciding whether it belongs on a hanger or in a drawer. You don’t have to empty the whole wardrobe at once.
pool noodle boot supports
This is actually one of my favorite wardrobe organization hacks here. The comparison shows boot shafts falling sideways on the left and standing upright on the right, with cut sections of a blue pool noodle pictured below.
Try a section sized to fit inside each boot. Keep the insert loose enough that it doesn’t stretch the shaft.
folding on a flat surface
Want your folded tops to look a little more consistent? The pink top here is laid out on a flat surface, with its sleeves brought inward and one end folded over.
Start with a clear surface so you can see what you’re doing. You could use the width of your drawer compartments as a guide for your finished folds.
bags in a vertical row
I love this idea for an otherwise empty door. Brown bags hang one below another along a dark vertical strap, rather than sitting in a heap on the floor.
For a similar setup, choose a bag organizer rated for the load and leave enough room for the door to close.
matching hangers and shoe shelves
This closet may just be one of my favorites so far. The matching white hangers look so neat below those rows of boots and shoes.
Try grouping similar clothes together before arranging them by color. You can borrow that part of the setup without adding any new shelving.
a jewelry pegboard
How cute is this jewelry display? Long necklaces hang down the white pegboard while earrings are grouped on smaller hooks alongside them.
I especially love the little colorful accents against the plain background.
Leave longer gaps beneath necklace hooks if you want to try the same arrangement.
an empty box to reuse
Don’t want to buy a whole set of organizers? No problem!
This empty rectangular box is a simple starting point for a drawer or shelf container.
You could use a clean, sturdy box like this for scarves or folded socks. Check the fit before filling it.
jeans in a shallow bin
The rows of blue jeans are so satisfying in this setup. Folded pairs fill a long, shallow bin, with back pockets and waistbands visible from above.
Try the same arrangement for jeans you don’t need on your hanging rail. If you’re planning to slide the bin under your bed, measure the clearance with the lid on.
belts on a hanger
The belt fans are going to love this! Brown, black and pink belts hang side by side from a white hanger, with binder clips along the bar.
You could try this with a small belt collection rather than filling a drawer. Be careful with delicate finishes that a clip might mark.
upright zip pouches
If you’re looking for a way to separate little clothing items, take a look at these translucent zip pouches. They stand in a row inside the drawer, with pale pieces visible through the sides.
Add small category labels to your own pouches if you want to tell them apart without opening each one.
baskets with pastel labels
I am obsessed with the little pastel labels on these cream-colored baskets. Different basket sizes fill the shelves, with smaller containers tucked beside larger ones.
Try naming yours by clothing category. You don’t need every basket to match in size for the whole arrangement to look lovely.
two levels of hanging clothes
This is a great layout to consider for shorter clothes. The wardrobe has two hanging levels, with turquoise bins lined up on the shelf above.
If you want to add a lower rail, first check where the upper clothes end. Leave enough space so the two rows don’t overlap.
small and large drawer sections
There’s so much to love about this drawer. Larger folded pieces sit in long sections while little compartments hold smaller items.
Watches and jewelry have their own spaces toward the back.
You could borrow the layout with separate trays rather than a fitted insert. I’d keep the smallest sections for pieces that tend to disappear in a deep drawer.
a rainbow clothing rack
How cute is this colorful rack? Reds and pinks lead into purple, green and orange, with pastel storage cubes underneath.
The shoes have a row of their own at the bottom.
If your clothes are out on display, try arranging neighboring colors together. That little disco ball above the rack is such a fun extra touch.
caps along a hanger bar
Don’t want your caps stacked on a shelf? No problem there! These caps hang by their back straps along the bottom bar of a hanger.
Try this with adjustable caps that can fasten around the bar. Keep the collection small enough that you can remove one without pulling off the rest.
drawers below the clothes
I love this closet with its blue-gray drawers and little rows of shoes at the sides. Stuffed animals sit on the drawer tops beneath the shorter hanging clothes.
For a similar arrangement, measure beneath your hanging clothes before choosing a drawer unit. The matching baskets on the top shelf are a pretty detail to borrow too.
door baskets for small bags
Last but definitely not least, we have these white baskets running down a door. Small bags and clutches are spread across the baskets instead of piled together on a shelf.
Choose shallow baskets for your own door and check the closing clearance. I love how the wire fronts let you see which bag is where.
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