Ideas for a Movable Closet

Canvas Closet on Wheels

• Functional and space saving, a canvas closet on wheels is an ideal movable closet option. Some cloth roll-away closets offer a simple vertical, rectangular space with one or two thick wire racks for hanging clothes. Other models offer full-size, armoir-like styles, including double doors and drawers. When you need to move or want to store the winter clothes of your closet for the summer months, with help, you can carry the whole closet into a moving truck. Or you can empty out the contents, and pack the closet for the trip.

Crates

• For a few dollars, you can buy crates to store your clothes. Instead of having a separated closet space in your home, stacking a few cloth crates in the bedroom provides a functional, movable closet with a modern look. Plastic, cloth, metal and canvas crates are on the market; cloth crates are ideal for stacking and easy moving. You can arrange them in a row on the floor or make them into a tower. Whichever way you choose, ensure that you can easily reach the items you need most.

Sliding Panels

• If you have the space in your bedroom, you can insert sliding doors, or sliding panels, into your space to act as temporary closet space. This movable closet option is ideal for those who are sharing a space with a roommate or those who have just relocated to a new house where they will only temporarily live. The sliding panels -- either bamboo, cloth, or frosted glass -- act as a doorless closet. If you want, you can add a few shelves behind the wall. When you need to leave, you can fold up the panels and pack them with your wardrobe, or leave them behind for the next roommate.

Trunks

• Decorative and functional, storing your clothes and jewelery in trunks creates a movable closet. You can select truly vintage travel trunks or more modern trunks to store your things. If you have a large enough room, purchase two or three trunks. If you worry about having to reach down to choose an outfit, support the trunk on a luggage stand, an easel-like tray that opens up to support heavy loads. You can pin necklaces and dangle earrings from the trunk's lined, inside lid. Fold your clothes in color coordinated piles for easier locating. When you need to move, just bring your trunks, or transfer the contents into more travel-friendly baggage.