The Best Way to Organize a Small Closet
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A small closet wastes most of its space on a single rod with empty air above and below. The fix is to add layers and use the door, all without tools. Here is the best way to organize a small closet in a rental.
Double the hanging space
A drop-down rod hangs from your existing rod and instantly creates a second row for shirts and folded pants, doubling capacity in seconds.
Use the floor and the door
Stackable bins turn the closet floor into drawers, and an over-the-door organizer adds storage you forgot you had on the inside of the door.
Add shelving without holes
Hanging cloth shelves clip onto the rod to hold sweaters and bags, adding shelf space to a closet that has none, with nothing screwed in.
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+ Splits into two separate 3-shelf columns for flexible layouts
From our guide: Best Closet Organizers for Renters
+ Latching buckles and grooved lids create very stable, secure stacking
From our guide: Best Stackable Storage Bins for Closets
+ Bamboo and MDF stiffeners at each shelf keep compartments from sagging under folded clothes
From our guide: Best Closet Organizers for Renters
+ Straight-wall design holds up to 14 percent more than comparable bins
From our guide: Best Stackable Storage Bins for Closets
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