Creative Clothing Storage Ideas

Clothes on Display

• If your space is limited and you don't have a closet, go with the flow and put your clothes on display. This means they need to be organized and tidy, but that makes life easier anyway. Use a clothing rack and place it in an empty corner or between your bed and the wall for quick access in the morning. Neatly lay shoes beneath, or hang a fabric shoe organizer on one end of the rack. Organize small items and accessories with small garment accessory bags -- also known as ditty bags.

Get an Armoire

• Go vintage and purchase or refurbish an armoire that suits your style. Choose a long, sleek mid-century-inspired model with room to hang clothes and a shelf or two on the bottom. Place a tub or modern chair close by for dressing, and you've got a 50s-inspired dressing area and clothing storage solution. You can also look at import stores and vintage boutiques for a couture armoire that's hand painted or elaborately carved wood or metal. If you find one that's worse for wear, treat it with a coat of vibrant paint or apply an intriguing decal over the front panels.

Install Hooks

• If you're at a loss for where to place outerwear, purses and clothing accessories like belts, install hooks on the wall for visible clothing storage. They come in a wide variety of styles, from basic metal hooks to larger white antler hooks, tree branches and abstract art-inspired hook systems. Granted, this works best for a smaller clothing collection; too many garments piled on can look cluttered, and some heavier garments may pull on themselves when hanging. Be choosey with this storage method.

Get a Storage System

• Make your clothing storage area into a room all its own with an attractive shelving and storage system. Units vary in price, quality and design. Look for something that accommodates all your clothing -- in use and out of season. Look for a unit that blends dresser or credenza drawers, cubicles and hanging racks so you can properly store each garment. You may even find a built-in dresser with an empty surface suitable for a vanity, and you can install a mirror on the wall behind it. The wall unit works well even if you don't have the luxury of a walk-in closet and are limited in space. If you live in a studio or don't want your clothes visible, hang a curtain from a ceiling track or beam. Curtains that drag a bit on the floor add height and a touch of elegance.