13 Must-Have Products To Keep Your Closet Clutter-Free On A Budget

No matter how big (or small) your closet is, it likely doesn't have enough space for everything you own — or at least it feels that way. Even after you donate, sell, or purge all the things you possibly can, if you're like us, you probably still face an uphill battle with making your cluttered closet look and feel less messy. Fortunately, you don't need a colossal walk-in wardrobe or to invest in a high-end custom closet system to create a functional, clutter-free space. With a few budget-friendly products, you can bring order to your closet chaos.

Small changes can have a big impact on transforming your closet from an endless black hole of lost socks and forgotten jeans into a functional, organized system that maximizes the space you have. An efficient closet setup can streamline your day which makes picking out cute outfits a more enjoyable (and faster) experience. Think smart solutions, like thin-profile hangers to give your clothes some breathing room, customizable cubes that can be vertical or horizontal, over-the-door baskets for extra storage, and anti-slip shoe stackers to keep your favorite footwear visually organized. Another way to make your space look more put-together and functional is to give your basic closet doors a stunning upgrade. You can even add labels to storage boxes and bins. When you're ready to reclaim your closet, these clever products can help bring order to the chaotic clutter that's drowning you out of space — without breaking the bank.

With three levels of height-adjustable shoe slots, the CiBiZi Clear Shoe Slots Organizers keep your shoes tidy and easily accessible. Each anti-slip slot holds one shoe on top and the other one on the bottom, giving you more storage capacity in your closet. They come in different options, ranging from a 2-pack for $10 to a 20-pack for $70. These shoe slots can accommodate sneakers, flats, sandals, and low to medium heels. For taller boots that don't fit, you can save space with these brilliant storage hacks.

If you're obsessed with leggings, this organizer could change your life — and benefit your closet. The Kalimdor Legging Organizer two-pack for $13 makes finding the pair you're looking for much easier. This budget-friendly hanger saves space while keeping your workout gear organized in one place. There are 10 separate clips per hanger. Even if you don't own that many leggings, you can use them to keep socks, bras, caps, tanks, jeans, and lots of other items neat and tidy.

Bed sheets are some of the hardest things to keep organized, and trying to fold a fitted sheet is near impossible. But with foldable linen sheet organizers, you can easily store these pesky products. The BigPonPon 4-Pack Bed Sheets Set Organizers for $30 to $40 have reinforced handles, clear windows, and labels to help you know what's inside. With an interior Velcro closure and exterior zipper, the contents are safely secured. Their solid structure won't collapse, making them easy to stack. These groovy organizers can accommodate king or queen sheets, pillowcases, coverlets, or duvet and sofa covers. 

Keep your purses, wallets, socks, belts, or other small accessories off the floor and within arm's reach with an over-the-door metal basket organizer. The Dmevkic Purse Over the Door Organizer for $34 has four metal baskets – two small baskets and two larger ones — and five hooks at the bottom for hats, bags, and anything else you want to hang. You can also adjust the placement of the baskets to accommodate different sizes, depending on what you put in them. 

The AmazonBasics Slim Velvet Non-Slip Clothes Hangers, which cost just $23 for a pack of 100, have a thin profile and can add much-needed space to your squished closet. They're also great at gripping wide-neck tops to prevent them from falling off. Having matching hangers in your closet gives off the impression that your closet is put-together, even if it really isn't. To bring an extra layer of continuity, try sorting by color either with the hanger colors you pick (as long as they're the same style) or according to your apparel.

The sleek, space-saving IKEA KLYKET 3-pack of folding hooks for $9 uses extra wall space to bring organization to your closet. The set's best design feature is that it can be flipped up when you're not using it, creating a minimalist, clutter-free look. They're designed with clean lines, a neutral beige color palette, and a lightweight but sturdy construction. These hooks can easily hold coats, bags, towels, or accessories without bending. Also check out more of the best IKEA products for an impressively organized closet.

If you prefer not to take up precious space in your closet by hanging T-shirts, then the Accenter 10-Pack T-shirt Organizer for $27 may be a good solution for your space. It comes with lightweight plastic dividers that separate up to 10 flat and folded shirts in individual stacks, letting you pull one shirt from the middle, for example, without messing up the others. The stackable trays can be added to drawers or neatly packed away in the closet. Instead of guessing which shirt you're grabbing, you can ensure you're getting the right one.

The HBlife 6-Pack Clear Shelf Dividers for $18 are a simple and highly-effective way to keep your closet and shelves well-organized. With a clip on each divider that attaches to different shelf sizes, the partitions help prevent stacks of clothes (like with the T-shirt stacker) from toppling over, making the space look instantly less cluttered. Use it to put a space between your purses, jeans, sweaters, or anything else that can benefit from having its own separate area.

The SONGMICS 6-Cube Storage Organizer for $24 to $38 (depending on the size) is a customizable interlocking storage option that eliminates the chaos in your closet and gives it an upgraded look. You can arrange the plastic cubes into a variety of different shapes to fit your space for organizing hats, purses, accessories, or cubby bins. It has feet connectors that raise the cubes off the floor and comes with an anti-tip kit that can be mounted to the wall. The cubing system is available in two sizes and is easy to assemble.

Closet corners are untapped reservoirs of space, and with something like the Furinno Pasir 4-Tier Corner Open Shelf Bookcase for around $40, you can tap into their potential. With its clean lines, open shelving, and wedge-shaped back, this bookshelf works in any closet corner for organizing purses, shoes, and accessories you want to keep on display. Or, you can add stackable clear storage containers to keep smaller products within reach. It's also available in a three-tier model for around $34.

If you're not convinced that a good way to store clothes in the garage without ruining them even exists, then grab some hanging vacuum bags for your seasonal or special occasion gear. The Napzzzz Hanging Vacuum Storage Bags come with two short and two long bags for $26 They have a zippered side for easy access, while their vacuum-compressed, space-saving size makes them handy for moving your out-of-season wardrobe to the back of the closet. They also work to protect items against pests, debris, and odors.

The Container Store's Over the Door Mirror & Jewelry Organizer takes everything you love about a luxe jewelry box and adds extra storage, a full-length mirror, and a smaller vanity mirror. The space-saving, stylish organizer comes with earring and ring storage, pegs for necklaces, six bracelet bins, and two removable trays. Although it's a bit pricey ($130), keep in mind that it gives you a full-length wardrobe mirror on the front and a velvet-lined jewelry box organizer in one with the option to hang it over the door or mount it on the wall.

If you have empty space under an existing closet rod, adding the Simple Houseware Adjustable Closet Hanging Rod is the perfect way to maximize that space and hang even more clothes. For less than $20, this nifty rod attaches to an existing vertical rod and can be adjusted both vertically and horizontally. It's also great for hanging extra hangers so they aren't cluttering your space, as well as making it easier for little kids to grab their clothes and dress themselves.