10 Genius Closet Organization Hacks We Discovered on TikTok

Use kid-sized hangers for pants

TikTokers across the app have been using kid-sized clothes hangers for storing pants. They’re perfectly sized for pants, so it keeps each pair from slipping and sliding on the hanger. And even better, they take up a significantly smaller horizontal footprint, so you can potentially free up some space for shelving and other storage options.

Make the most of your organization bins

If you want to make the most of the organization products you do buy, you can turn slide-out drawer bins into a two-in-one solution. Follow TikToker Josi Pellicano’s lead and pull the bins out of the base to turn them into shelves, and then stack folded clothing in each base. The slide-out drawers become storage bins that you can place on top of the bins—or wherever else you need storage.

The big bonus? You’ll get a cohesive look for your closet at half the price!

Nest bins to hyper-organize small items

Micro-organizing is the way to ensure that nothing ends up in a jumble. TikToker Melissa Fakler nests smaller acrylic bins inside larger ones in her linen closet, so all the dental items are together, but toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other elements each have their own dedicated bin.

While she used this organizing method in a linen closet, it’s also great for accessories in your clothing closet or food items in your pantry.

Use a shower rod to organize your bags

This genius closet organizing hack uses a tension-mounted shower curtain rod—which can be hung high above a closet shelf, so you can use the space below it to store other items. S-hooks are used to hang bags from the shower rod, so you can easily see your bags and access just the one you need.

File fold your clothes so nothing gets lost

Folding your clothing in a “file fold” so they can stack vertically in your drawer is a Marie Kondo-favorite organizing trick—and a way to ensure that all your t-shirts or workout gear sees the light of day. If you aren’t sure how to do it, follow this TikTok how-to (fold as usual, then fold again to create a small “packet”) to help you get it right.

Turn a spare closet into a hobby spot

If you’re lucky enough to have a spare closet—perhaps in a guest room or an out-of-the-way area—it’s the perfect place to create a cute workspace or even a crafting spot. The tricks used here (like over-the-door storage for rolls of fabric and ribbons on the clothing rod) can be used to maximize storage of holiday gear and other items that typically clutter up a closet.

Optimize a coat closet for a small entryway

If you have a small entryway, every inch of space counts. We love this TikTok hack for turning a coat closet into stylish storage (swap out the closet rod for sturdy hooks!), and bench seating to make slipping shoes on and off a breeze.

Use S-hooks to manage bags, belts, and pants

Looking for another way to squeeze more into a small space? Rather than using hangers, S-hooks can help you easily store bags, scarves, belts, and even pants within a smaller footprint.

Use a bin for your sandals

Flat sandals will take up a lot of horizontal space when stored the traditional way. So go ahead and slip them together, and place them vertically in a bin. You can easily see what you have—and stash them away when the seasons change.

Use folding hacks and vertical storage to optimize your linen closet

Linen closets can easily get sloppy, especially if your fitted sheet folding skills aren’t up to snuff. Here, pillowcases are used to contain each bedding set. Then, each set is stored vertically to maximize space and make it possible to pull out the bedding you need without upsetting the pile.