Small Changes That Can Have a Large Impact on Your Custom Closet System

Lisa Rivera • 31 January 2023

It’s easy to think that home improvement needs to be about major overhauls and big changes, but often it’s the smallest changes that can make the biggest difference. Not only can these tiny choices optimize the organization of your custom closet system, but they can also make it easier to keep things tidy.

Instead of paying an arm and a leg for a large-scale renovation you might not need, you could try a few of these small changes and see how they add up for you.

Here are some small changes you can make that will have a large impact on your custom closet system:

Consider adding a second hanging rod.
Try out adjustable shelving units.
Implement a labeled bin system.
Use cubbies for quick access storage.
Put the back of your closet door to use.

Let’s take a look at each of these small changes and see how you can put them to use in your custom closet system.

Consider Adding a Second Hanging Rod

As the pros at Better Homes & Gardens note, revamping the hanging rod setup in your closet system can make a huge difference. Not only will you effectively double your available hanging space but you’ll also make it easier to sort your garments.

Instead of taking up space with bins (and potentially wrinkling your clothes in the process), you can give your less-used items their own hanging rod. You might also decide to hang tops on the top rod and bottoms on the bottom rod, making it simple to put outfits together.

Try Out Adjustable Shelving Units

If you like to regularly switch up your closet space but don’t want to shell out the money that regular renovations would entail, maybe adjustable shelving units are for you. You can decide the size and configuration of the shelving, then change it up as needed.

Maybe you need additional shelves during winter months when you have plenty of sweaters and sweatpants to fold and store, but you don’t need all that room in the summer and would rather have more space for shoes. Whatever your needs at any given time, adjustable shelving units can accommodate you.

Implement a Labeled Bin System

If you sometimes struggle with getting out the door on time, you might consider putting in a labeled bin system. This way, you can clearly differentiate items and make it that much easier to get ready and out the door.

If labels aren’t your thing, you could instead opt for bins with clear plastic front sections so you can easily see everything in your closet at a glance. Once again, feel free to suit this tip to your needs!

Use Cubbies for Quick Access Storage

If you have plenty of accessories, scarves, or other small items that you wear and use daily, it can be all too easy for things to get out of control and turn into a tangled mess. Those minutes you spend wrangling your belongings might not seem like much, but over the course of a year, it can really add up.

By putting in a system of cubbies, you’ll put minutes back in your day and hours back in your year. When you consider just how versatile cubbies can be, it's clear this tip can be customized for your wardrobe and accessories any time of year.

Put the Back of Your Closet Door to Use

The back of your closet door might not be the first place you think of when you’re looking for organizational opportunities, but it should be. With a simple hanging closet door organizer, you can give yourself entire shelves’ worth of storage space at arms’ reach.

Most door organizers are very affordable and use clear plastic pouches to make it easy to see what you need in a pinch. The best part is that it’s completely out of the way and effectively adds square footage to your custom closet system without any renovations.

Conclusion

If you’re looking to make some changes in your custom closet system, it might be best to start small. By following these tips, you should be able to make some small changes that will snowball into big results in your closet!