13 style storage hacks that will change your life

Your closet will never be the same

storage hacks

Your closet will never be the same

Any woman with too many clothes (hey, we’re not here to point fingers) knows that storing them in your closet can be a bit of a nightmare, especially if your cupboard is basically the size of a shoe box.

Of course, you could go by that classic rule of one in, one out that Parisians are so fond of, but if you really don’t fancy chucking anything away, we’ve got a few nifty closet storage tips for you here, courtesy of the internet.

We promise these are real game-changers…

1. Add dividers to your drawers

So simple but look how effective this is. OCD heaven.

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(Image credit: French American Style)

2. Hang your bras behind your door

The trick here is to use every possible space you can.

3. Picture rail shoe rack

Not only is this a pretty feature, it also means you can just pick your shoes at a glance.

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4. Expose your wardrobe

We like the idea of curating pieces and displaying them on a rail, shop style. This ladder one has serious Anthropologie vibes. Just switch things around every week for fun.

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5. Scarf holder

Save yourself the trouble of hunting down your scarf under all those coats, and go for this clever hack instead.

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6. Store your hangers on a chain

This is a pretty effective way to double your closet space.

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7. Use your stair space

Sure, it might cost a bit to convert your stairs into drawers, but we can all agree the pay off will be worth it.

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8. Colour code your wardrobe

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That’ll make picking your outfit that much easier.

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9. Shoe bookshelf

While we love a well-stocked bookshelf in the lounge, this shoe-filled one appeals to us for the bedroom.

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10. DIY coat stand

Useful and a decorative feature too.

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11. Bag display

Be proud of your bag collection.

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12. Under bed storage

Beats your standard Ikea bed, doesn’t it?

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13. Jewellery frame

Keep and eye on your precious jewellery by hanging it on a pretty frame.

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Penny Goldstone

Penny Goldstone is the Contributing Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes about catwalk trends and the latest high street and Instagram sartorial must-haves. She also helms the Women Who Win franchise.

She has worked in fashion for over 10 years, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan, Red, Good Housekeeping, and Stylist.