Clever Closet Solutions To Ensure Your Space Is Organized As A Renter

Being a renter has its perks: you rarely have to worry about extensive, expensive home repairs, you can control where you live and for how long, you get to try new/upgraded homes or apartments, and if something isn't working with the space or your neighborhood, you can always move when your lease is up. When it comes to decorating and creating storage in your rented abode, however, it can be tricky to add in organization that doesn't require tools, renovations, or additions that might not be allowed. However, there are many ways to upgrade your rental without holes, demo, or even getting the landlord or leasing company involved, and your closet can easily be converted into a clutter-free, organized oasis with a few simple tricks. From vacuum bags to storage baskets and containers and even utilizing areas you usually forget about, keeping your closet tidy just requires a little creativity or some crafty shuffling. 

It might be easiest to start from the ground up. In the case of your closet, make sure you're using all available floor space without blocking foot traffic areas. Take stock of the space you have, and consider what could fit there. For example, shoe racks, stackable plastic tubs, and baskets are all great options to fill up floor space below, hanging racks, and under shelving. You can keep everything from intimates to accessories to even seasonal items in these to make space for other pieces that need to be hung or folded above.

Next, consider your walls and the back of your closet door or doors. Door-hanging storage is a great option for either shoes or accessories. You can also add pegs, racks, or stationary hooks to empty wall spaces. To avoid having to nail holes in the wall, employ command hooks, which can be pulled off without damaging paint. You can use clear storage bins, baskets, or dividers to organize your shelved items. In your totes or bins, separate clothing into categories like jeans, workout gear, sweaters, shirts, and any other collections that work for you. You can try the clever t-shirt folding method to make it easier to locate the graphic tee and the TikTok hack for folding jeans to make more room, too. Invest in hangers with multiple tiers or clips to allow for more clothing on one unit.

Lastly, vacuum bags (a set of 20 costs $25, Amazon) are lifesavers when you need a little extra storage and don't have much room to work with. These can hold onto seasonal items you might not need, like sweaters and jackets in the summer and all of your warm weather gear in the winter. These can be stacked on shelves or even kept outside the closet under your bed, making more room for the clothing you are rotating! Your closet just needs to be functional and accessible, so take time to declutter (or backwards declutter) when organizing. As long as you keep items tidy and organized, you can enjoy your renter's closet without needing to install extra shelving, racks, or anything that involves power tools!