Creative Organization Tips For Winter Scarfs And Hats You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

Cold temperatures and snowy weather call for hats, scarves, and gloves to keep us warm and cozy when we go outside. However, all of these accessories can easily take over your entryway closet or table. Everything all jumbled up not only gives your space a cluttered look but can also make it tedious to find what you want when it is time to bundle up. If you have a large family or several roommates, sifting through the piles of winter gear to find a particular item or two can be even more frustrating.

Fortunately, it doesn't need to be like this. Keeping your winter essentials organized is possible with some creative thinking and slight modifications to your routine. We've rounded up a list of some of the best organization tips and ideas to keep those winter scarves and hats from getting out of control. Here's some inspiration to calm the chaos and discover a system that will work for you.

A simple, over-the-door organizer with separate bins can be a great asset when you want to keep your hats, scarves, and other gear organized and easily accessible. With multiple compartments, you can sort your items by type (hats in one bin, scarves in the next, etc.), making it easy to pull out just what you need for every outdoor adventure. If you have several people in your household who each have their own items, you could assign one bin to each person. This way, everyone's items won't get all mixed together.

Setting up this system up is simple. You might even be able to find an option at Dollar Tree to organize your winter gear, such as the 8-Pocket Hanging Shoe Organizer. Or, you can opt for the Simple Houseware Over Door Clear Window Pocket Organizer, featured in the above video. Another product to consider is this 5-Shelf Organizer from Jarlink. Because of its longer length, the lower compartments will even be easily accessible for younger children, helping them remain more independent as they gather the gear they need to play in the snow. Once you've purchased the organizer you want to use, all you'll need to do is hang it up on an entryway closet door or front door, sort out the hats, gloves, and scarves, and it will be ready to go.

If you have several scarves that are always getting tangled up or lost in your closet, consider investing in a scarf hanger. These hangers offer several compartments, making it possible to store multiple scarves with the same product. With the scarves draped through the compartments, it will be much easier to find the one you want compared to sifting through a messy and jumbled pile in a bin.

Scarf hangers come in different styles, so you can choose the one that will best meet your needs. One option to consider is the iDesign Metal Loop Scarf Hanger. It offers 18 snag-free metal hoops, providing you with storage space for several scarves. If you have thicker scarves that may not fit so easily into the smaller hoops, then something with a more open design like Uinicor's Scarf Hanger may be a better fit for your needs. It features 12 snag-free hooks, lined up in six rows of two. Depending on the layout of your home, you could hang either of these options in an entryway closet or even on a wall hook near the front door for added convenience.

To keep your winter hats at the ready, why not hang them up on the wall? With a wall-mounted storage option, you can do just that. These products feature hooks for each hat and could also be used to corral gloves or clip up scarves and keep them at the ready. Before mounting the rack, consider the ideal placement for it. If you have a coat rack, it might make sense to mount the hat organizer next to it so you can easily grab a hat after putting your coat on. Or, you might decide that you want it right next to the door so you can reach for a hat after you feel that blast of cold air.

The Yeavs Wall-Mount Hat Rack is one great option to try. It comes with two racks, each with 10 hanging clips that you can suspend your hats, gloves, or scarves from. The hangers are made from steel and have an attractive, rust-resistant black finish. Once winter is over, swap out your cold-weather hats with your favorite baseball caps for the summer.

If you have a cubby bench in your entryway, it can help keep all the scarves, hats, gloves, and other winter essentials organized. Cubby seating, like Vasagle's Padded Seat Bench, has several compartments that can hold a bin or basket. Giving a compartment to each family member, and using it to hold their winter hats and scarves, will do more than keep these items from spilling out of your closet. It will also ensure that everyone is able to easily find their specific items and know where to put them when they come back inside.

The size of the cubbies in the specific bench you have will dictate which bins or baskets will be best to use. If you have larger cubbies, something like Sorbus 11-inch Fabric Cubes could work. Each one is a different color, which can help make it easy for family members to know where to find their items. If the cubby openings aren't as tall on your bench, then something like Diomell's Foldable Cloth Storage Shelves with a lower profile may work better.

You don't have to hide your beanie collection in the bottom of your drawer or the top shelf of the closet anymore. Instead, keep these winter hats organized and right at your fingertips whenever you need them with a metal beanie holder. These organizers (which look similar to standing file organizers) offer several narrow slots that will keep each hat standing upright. Place it sideways on a table or shelf, and you'll be able to view your entire collection at a glance and quickly grab the specific hat you want for a particular outing.

The Hicarer Beanie Holder is one option to try. It is available with a black or white finish and offers 10 slots to hold your hats. Each section is about 10 inches tall, providing ample support to keep your hats from folding over or falling out.

Skirt hangers can be repurposed and used to help you organize your collection of winter hats and keep them neatly stored in a closet. The reason these work so well for this task is because of their multi-tiered design which is meant to hang multiple skirts from a single hanger. Because each tier offers two clips meant for securing each side of a skirt, it can accommodate two hats. This means that a hanger with 4 tiers could hold 8 hats, and one with 6 tiers could accommodate 12 winter hats.

One of the best things about this hack is how easy it is to execute. Start with a product like these Six-Tier Hangers from Lumigens and designate a little bit of free space in your closet. Attach one hat to each clip, and hang the whole thing up. Because of the tiered design, you'll be able to easily see your entire collection and won't need to rifle through a box to find what you are looking for.

Do you have more hats, mittens, and scarves than you know what to do with? If you've a few children, or a large personal collection of winterwear, this could easily be your situation. But, have no fear, there is a simple and budget-friendly solution that can help. Instead of piling these items in boxes or bins, consider placing each hat, pair of gloves, or scarf in one of the pockets of an over-the-door shoe organizer. Some organizers, like Gorilla Grip's Space-Saving Hanging Holder, have mesh pockets allowing you to easily see everything.

There are a few different ways to execute this hack, as you can hang the organizer on either side of your closet door, or on the back of an entryway door. Hanging it on the outside of a closet door will keep everything more accessible while hanging it on the inside will keep everything out of sight for a neater look. If you have a double-door closet, then this Two-Piece Set with 12 Pockets from Simple Housewares may be the perfect choice.

Keeping your hats, scarves, and other winter gear in a drawer will allow you to create an organized space. However, if you're like most people, you probably don't have drawers in your entryway or mudroom that can help you accomplish this goal. Fortunately, plastic drawer organizers are reasonably priced and compact enough to fit in many mudrooms or coat closets. Again, you can sort your winter items by type or assign a drawer to each member of the household where they can keep their personal items ready for use.

Plastic drawer organizers are available in a variety of sizes and styles, allowing each individual to find the ideal fit for their closet and the specific items they need to organize. The IRIS Plastic Drawer Organizer features three wide drawers that will hold a lot of gear. If your space is more limited, a slimmer option like the HOMZ 3-Drawer Storage Cart may be the best fit for your needs. To ensure all of your gear stays organized, consider buying some customizable labels, such as these Printable White Stickers from TownStix, to mark each drawer.

Some people only have one or two scarves. But, others have a massive collection with colors and patterns to match different winter coats, their mood, or varying degrees of coldness. If you fall into the latter category and need the right organizer to keep your large collection in line, then a standing, tiered solution might be the right fit for your needs. With a spiral design of several horizontal bars coming off the main tower, it will not only hold multiple scarves, but will also ensure that you can easily find the one you want. Plus, the scarves can become a focal point of your space and add some unique color and flair to your home.

The Royxen Scarf Organizer is one option to try. With 20 tiers, it can hold a lot of scarves to keep them ready for your needs. If desired, you can also use the rods to hang additional items, such as belts, that you want to keep accessible. The spiral organizer is available with a black or gold finish to coordinate with the rest of the decor in your space.

While you might already know that there are many ways to repurpose hangers, you may not have thought about using them to store your scarves. If you have some tiered pants hangers, they can offer an ideal solution for keeping your scarves neat, tidy, and easy to grab when needed. Many tiered pants hangers offer four or five rods. This means that you can store multiple scarves on each one. And, because of the tiered design, you will be able to see all of your scarves without having to lift them up or move them around, making it much easier to find the one you want for a certain excursion.

If you don't already have any of these at home, look for options like this Set of Velvet Pants Hangers from Shukeeka. Each hanger has a 5-tiered design, meaning the pack of 3 can help you store up to 15 different scarves. And, the non-slip velvet lining can stop your scarves from slipping off and falling to the ground.

Do you have several matching sets of scarves, hats, and gloves? Are you tired of never being able to find the right scarf or pair of gloves to match the hat you want to wear? If so, this idea might be for you. Take a few moments to lay everything out on the ground or a table. Fold each scarf flat and then place its matching hat and gloves on top. Pull out a rectangular bin and layer the matching sets inside of it.

This hack is probably best suited to adults or teens who can carefully lift the sets to pull out the one they need, as opposed to kids who might pull everything out to get to the bottom set. A simple plastic storage container, like this Stackable Bin from Sterlite, could help you store everything in the closet. Or, you could opt for something more decorative, such as this Rope Storage Basket from Xuanguo, if you want to leave the bin out in your entryway.

If you're looking for scarf organizing hacks that will be a total game-changer, consider switching up how you store them. Instead of folding your scarves or hanging them, you might find success knotting them. To knot the scarves so that they are neat and easy to locate, start by folding each one in half. Then, hold each end of the scarf, and twist it a few times. Finally, pull the loose end through the loop at the top, and you'll have a neatly knotted scarf.

Once you've done this to all of your winter scarves, store them in a bin near your front door or in your closet so they are ready for use. A neat display of knotted and colorful scarves can even help enhance your decor. Consider using a decorative container, such as the Vatima's Rectangular Wicker Basket or Mkono Macramé Tray.

If your winter hats always seem to be lost or in the bottom of a pile somewhere, you might benefit from a hanging hat organizer. As one of the best ways to store and organize your hats, these products feature multiple clips that you can attach to the top of several beanies. With the integrated hanger, you can keep the hats in your closet, so they'll be right at eye level when you need them.

The Yesesion Hat Organizer is one example that you might want to try. Its design features six clips, with three on each side of the hook for hanging. The hook rotates 360 degrees, allowing you to hang the hats parallel or perpendicular to the closet rod. Each set, available in blue or white, comes with two hangers so you can hang up to 12 winter hats.

A swiveling, multi-tier option is a great alternative to a traditional towel bar when you want to maximize space in the bathroom. However, did you know that it can also serve as an excellent scarf organizer? Simply mount the towel bar in your closet or on a wall near your front door, and your scarf collection will always be ready for you. With multiple bars that each swivel separately, you'll find that it is simple to separate your scarves and ensure that they are easy to find.

The KES Swing Out Towel Bar is one product that might fit your needs. Unlike some other options that only have a few swiveling bars, it offers six bars to hold even more scarves. You can hang a single scarf over each arm. Or, if you have a large collection, you can neatly knot your scarves to fit several on the same one.