The Rustic-Chic Way To Organize & Display T-Shirts If You Don't Have A Dresser

There are a lot of reasons why you may not have a dresser in your bedroom. Whether it's because you simply don't have the space, they may be hazardous for children who might climb on them, or you're trying to embrace minimalism in your home, you'll still need a method for storing your clothes. While there are a lot of dresser alternatives for your bedroom, such as using shelves, bins, and even vintage suitcases, if you're looking to display your T-shirts in a chic and rustic way, you may want to try hanging them from an upside down antique shelf bracket.

In an Instagram reel, Utica-based antique store Old Cottonwood shared the smart shelf bracket method for displaying the T-shirts on sale, but the same storage concept could easily be applied in your bedroom. This isn't just an affordable hack that will make your bedroom more organized than ever; it will also enhance the interior design in your space. This is an especially great bedroom organization hack if you're proud of your T-shirt collection and want to show them off in style. Hit your local flea market to find an authentic antique shelf bracket to use for this hack or snag a new one online, like the NACH half round decorative shelf bracket. 

Kick off this T-shirt display system by first gathering your materials. You'll need your shelf bracket, hardware, a drill, pencil, and a leveler to make sure you hang the brackets up straight. If you're going to be installing your shelf brackets onto drywall, you'll also need to use a stud finder to find wall studs so that your bracket can safely support the weight of your T-shirts. The process for attaching your brackets should be fairly standard — except that you'll hang them upside down. In other words, the vertical shelf support piece should be on the bottom. Once you have your placement exact, mark out where you'll drill with your pencil and secure your brackets into the wall with screws. Finally, use clothing hangers to hook your T-shirts on the bracket. 

There are a few factors to keep in mind when choosing shelf brackets to use for this hack. Firstly, you'll want to make sure that the bracket style is going to be suitable for actually hanging items. If the brackets are too wide, you may not be able to fit hangers on them. Additionally, if the edge of the shelf bracket isn't shaped correctly, your shirt hangers might slip off. Another factor to consider is the length of the shelf bracket. Shelf brackets can range from 5 inches deep to longer than 20 inches, and you'll be able to hang more shirts on a longer bracket. You could also choose to install several shorter brackets next to each other to maximize the storage space in your small room and create a stylish T-shirt display wall.