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These 10 under-$30 finds will take your closet from chaotic to copacetic
With space-saving velvet hangers, roomy storage bins and some extra shelf space, tidying up becomes way less tedious.
Before we know it, it'll be time to start transitioning out of shorts and sundresses and into sweaters and slacks. You know what that means? It's a choice opportunity to declutter your closet. After all, you'll eventually have to make room for bulkier items like puffer coats and comforters, so why not get a head start? True, tidying up a chaotic mess of clothing and linens isn't exactly how most of us would prefer to spend our time — but having the right organizational products can make this tedious task a lot easier.
From roomy, transparent bins for storing off-season staples to slide-on shelf dividers, shoe holders and slim, space-saving velvet hangers, every item on this list will make getting your closet in order a breeze, and, dare we say, maybe even fun? Oh, and nothing tops $30 — but your closet will look like a million bucks.
Rather than letting temporarily obsolete clothing and linens take up space in your closet, allow these roomy storage bags to keep all of your off-season belongings organized and out of the way. Each one has an impressive 60-liter capacity, along with see-through front panels so you won't forget what you stashed in them.
"I quickly transformed my messy closet shelves into organized and neat-looking with these bags," shared a shopper. "The fact that I can see through the clear plastic window to know what is in each bag is a selling point for me. In fact, when I showed off my closet to my adult daughter, that was her first comment — you can see what's in them! I'm happy with this system and recommend them."
One Yahoo shopping writer swears by these bags too — check out our full Fab Totes Foldable Storage Bag review for more.
Note: You'll need to be a Prime member and apply the coupon to get this set for $15.
You'll save so much space in your closet by swapping those bulky hangers for these slim velvet ones. Plus, everything will look much more organized with a matching set rather than a random assortment, and in addition to being more attractive, the velvet also helps prevent clothes from slipping.
"I was looking for some hangers to usher my closet into adulthood (lol) and get rid of that old hanger clutter," explained a buyer. "I gave all of my mismatched hangers to my brothers and ordered these, and I am so happy with them! ... They are much sturdier than I expected, holding heavy oversized sweaters and dresses with no issue or deformation."
Of course, if you do snag those ingenious velvet hangers, you'll have a bunch of extraneous old-school ones lying around. If you don't want them crowding up the place, this nifty triangular bag will keep them from becoming a tangled jumble, and the bag has handles that make it easy to carry.
"I finally tossed that cardboard box from the grocery store holding my excess wooden hangers," wrote a user. "Some of the hangers were a bit snug, but I got them to fit. It looks beautiful on the closet floor. The hangers are so neat and tidy, the triangular shape is a space-saver compared to a rectangular box."
To free up even more space, these clever hangers allow you to store clothes vertically. You can also arrange them so that button-downs are on one, jeans are on another, and so on. You'll be able to fit five pieces on each one.
"My closet looks so much better since using these," gushed a reviewer. "I have a lot of suit jackets and blouses, so these helped to organize by color and sleeve length more easily!"
Overflowing hamper making your closet a mess? This attractive dual-sided number allows you to separate lights from darks before you start your laundry, and each side has a removable bag so you can bring just the clothes you're cleaning over to your machine. Plus, it has a lid to keep your dirty garments (and any associated odors) hidden.
"I love this!" exclaimed a fan. "It's made my space look much more clean and organized. It's super easy to set up — I can't build anything at all, but this I did in five minutes. It seems really sturdy and I've loved it so far. It's spacious too."
Psst: You'll need to be a Prime member to snag the just-under-$30 price.
A closet floor covered in shoes is a surefire cringe every time you open the door to get dressed. Why not use said door to create a fabulous alternative storage space? This popular rack will allow you to make use of that unutilized area by holding up to two dozen shoes.
"This shoe organizer is very minimal in design but holds quite a few shoes," said a shopper. "The over-the-door part is slim and fits well in the doorway, even when you want the door closed. You barely notice it's there when the door is closed. It's sturdy, and it's nice that you have the mesh so you can see the shoes inside. Great purchase if you need to save some space in your closet!"
And if your closet has shelves for storing shoes, lucky you! That said, those shelves will give you more bang for your buck if you have these No. 1 bestsellers, which allow you to store one shoe underneath and one on top — essentially cutting the amount of space a pair takes up in half.
"I love this system," shared a buyer. "I can see my shoes at a glance and can store twice as many on a shelf. My closet looks so much better and there's never shoe clutter on the floor. I can easily see where my shoes need to go back. I've been using the system for over a year now, and I have actually been able to stay organized."
FYI, this $20 price applies only to Prime members.
Another smart shelf accessory? This pack of No. 1 bestselling dividers, which will keep everything from sweaters to bed linens from becoming a nightmarish pile of fabric to wade through. They slide right on, so there's no installation required.
"I’ve had these shelf organizers for about three months," said a user. "They have made my closet far less cluttered. I use them as shelf dividers between sweaters and bags. I love that they are clear and fit on different widths of shelves. I plan to buy them for all of the closets in the house."
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In case you haven't noticed, simply draping belts over the bar in your closet will 100% result in said belts falling to the floor. Avoid that nuisance with this — it features eight hooks and was specifically designed for holding small accessories like belts, ties and more. Plus, it rotates, so you can easily find the item you're looking for.
"I was looking for help in organizing my very overgrown closet, and I found this ... LOVE IT!" exclaimed a reviewer. "I use it to hang bras, which has freed up space and allows me to see everything without digging through a drawer. ... Sturdy quality ... I can see I will be ordering additional items (so I can hang scarves, belts, tank tops...)."
What's that? Your closet's got no shelves? It does now! This hanging storage solution is ideal for holding items that are best kept folded, like blankets and sheets. It has six compartments, and instead of weak cardboard, each cubby is supported by sturdy bamboo inserts.
"My apartment's closet unfortunately does not have much storage, but this is one of my favorite ways to organize!" shared a fan. "I do not like clutter or keeping things out and about, and this has so many cubbies that allow me to store things there and keep the 'in-between' clothes out. You know, the ones that you wear once or twice and are in-between being too clean to put up and too dirty to clean; this is the best solution after 'the chair' method."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
