Forget the days of turning your wardrobe upside down to find that favourite jumper or missing sock! With a few of these simple storage ideas for wardrobes, you can keep your best-loved clothes within easy reach and make sure that socks, shoes and shirts are neatly tidied away. From clothes storage for smaller spaces to handy hacks for walk-in wardrobes, our space saving tips include something for everyone.
Finding the perfect wardrobe
If you’re replacing old bedroom furniture, it’s worth considering your own storage needs as well as your favourite interior style when choosing a wardrobe. Whether you prefer a traditional oak finish or something a little more modern, our range includes great quality options in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
- Sliding wardrobe: The perfect match for a minimalist interior or rooms that don’t have space for a hinged wardrobe door to open, a sliding wardrobe has an attractive, contemporary feel.
- Fitted bedroom furniture: Build an organised closet that’s customised to your individual needs with one of our beautiful fitted furniture options. You can choose how much hanging space you need, as well as any specific wardrobe organisers and extra storage. Take a look at our fitted bedroom buying guide to get started.
- Open wardrobe: Having an open wardrobe is a great way to make sure that you keep on top of your tidying! Made up of a handy combination of rails, shelves and pigeon holes, there are plenty of options for keeping shoes and clothes neatly organised.
- Freestanding: Choose from sleek gloss, painted oak, stylish shaker, and everything in between. With a freestanding wardrobe, you can match with a coordinating chest of drawers or opt for a subtle contrast.
Top tip: Explore our House Beautiful fitted bedroom buying guide for tips on creating your own bespoke storage solution.
No drawers? No problem
When it comes to ideas for wardrobe storage, finding somewhere to keep socks, underwear, activewear, and t-shirts neatly stored away can be challenging if your wardrobe doesn’t contain internal drawers. However, Our clothes storage collection includes handy wardrobe baskets in a range of dimensions, so you can find your perfect fit. Opt for models with a lid for a stackable option. Stylish and compact, they are great space savers for wardrobes.
Our wire basket storage towers are also a fantastic wardrobe storage option. With three and five drawer models available, they’re freestanding so can be easily placed in the bottom of a wardrobe if you don’t have drawer storage space.
Top tip: If your wardrobe doors need a refresh and you’re in the mood for some DIY, take a look at this easy panelled wardrobe door project.
Seasonal solutions
Though we might wish that we could wear short sleeves and sun hats all year round, the Great British weather has other ideas. Under bed storage is a brilliant place to store summer clothes in winter and vice versa. Moving your wardrobe around with the seasons is a great way to sort through the clothes you don’t wear anymore so that you can pass any unloved items on to a new home. It will also create lots more space in your wardrobe by freeing up hangers, making it easier to keep clothes organised and clutter at bay.
Vacuum bags can be used to compress clothes, making them a great way to maximise your storage space while protecting clothes from dust and damp over the months when you don’t need them. If you have more hanging space to play with inside your wardrobe, storage bags are also a good way to keep winter coats dust free over the warmer months.
Smart shoe storage
Piles of shoe boxes at the bottom of your wardrobe can look cluttered and make it difficult to find the pair you’re looking for. Instead, opt for a wardrobe with internal pigeon holes. Your favourite shoes will slot neatly inside them, so you can grab and go without having to battle a towering pile of boxes! Alternatively, a clear wardrobe storage boxat the bottom of your wardrobe is a great place to keep shoes conveniently stored together and makes it easy to find the pair you’re looking for.
Top tip: Planning a bedroom renovation? Take a look at these bedroom wallpaper ideas for some inspiration.
Hangers, hooks and shelves
There are several clever space savers for wardrobes that you can use when it comes to organising your hanging rail. If you’re not sure how to organise your wardrobe in the most efficient way, it’s a good idea to split your hanging space into a section for trousers, outerwear, and tops and shirts. This way, it’s much easier to find what you’re looking for. Consider also investing in trouser hangers that hang multiple pairs of trousers while only taking up a single space on your rail - it's far tidier than filling the floor of your closet with stacks of jeans and joggers.
Fixing a hook to the back of a bedroom door is another easy way to optimise your hanging wardrobe storage. It will provide a great space for scarves, accessories and bulkier items, such as big winter coats, that would otherwise take up lots of space in a wardrobe.
Top tip: Read our for your bedroom for more space-saving solutions.
And there we have it, some simple ideas for wardrobe storage to help you keep your space organised and clutter-free. Discover more fun projects and tips on our Ideas & Advice page or share your own clothing storage ideas with us @Homebase_UK.
