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Closet Shelving Issue 29 — Staycation

Steal This Look: Tools for an Organized Closet

Fan Winston July 13, 2020

photograph by matthew williams for remodelista: the organized home. 17 — Above: Photograph by Matthew Williams for Remodelista: The Organized Home.

My closet doesn’t look like this—not even close—but there are resourceful ideas in this well-ordered walk-in that anyone, with any kind of closet, can replicate. Best part—none of it costs too much. The key is to have the proper accessories: bins, baskets, and dividers to assist you in keeping your closet neat and functional. And don’t stick to just the wardrobe storage section of stores: Look at products designed for the kitchen, bathroom, and home office as well.

Wire Baskets

one of our perennial favorites, the container store&#8\2\17;s stackable wir 18 — Above: One of our perennial favorites, The Container Store’s Stackable Wire Storage Baskets with Handles are sturdy, attractive, and available in a range of sizes ($11.99 to $22.99). What’s great about them is that you can see what’s stored inside, so there’s no need to rummage around for that favorite tee. Target also offers their own version: Their 13-Inch Rectangular Wire Basket is $8.

Standup Sorters

you likely have a file organizer lying around that you no longer need now that 19 — Above: You likely have a file organizer lying around that you no longer need now that we’re fully in the digital age; repurpose it in your closet to hold your clutches and purses. The Container Store’s Silver Mesh Super Sorter ($17.99) is a good option.

here&#8\2\17;s another storage option for your clutches and wallets, this o 20 — Above: Here’s another storage option for your clutches and wallets, this one stolen from the kitchen department: Ikea’s Variera Pot Lid Organizer ($6.99).

Canvas Nesting Bins

the serax canvas nesting bins, by marie michielssen, are so handsome, it&#8 21 — Above: The Serax Canvas Nesting Bins, by Marie Michielssen, are so handsome, it’s almost a shame to keep them behind a closed door. But they’re designed to be used (and to be useful), making them a great organizing tool for the closet. While they’re currently sold out via La Garconne, lookalikes can be found from PaperMart ($24.41 for a set of six).

White Storage Boxes

on the top shelf of the closet are a collection of white ikea tjena storage box 22 — Above: On the top shelf of the closet are a collection of white IKEA Tjena Storage Boxes with Lids ($9.99) for storing seasonal items.

See-Through Drawers

here&#8\2\17;s an alternative to custom shelves with drop down glass cabine 23 — Above: Here’s an alternative to custom shelves with drop-down glass cabinet doors: Container Store’s Linen Drop-Front Shoe Box—for sweaters, shirts, and shoes—make it easy to find what you need ($17.99 to $107.94).

A Stylish Stool

rejuvenation&#8\2\17;s nicolle stool (shown here in black) is no longer ava 24 — Above: Rejuvenation’s Nicolle Stool (shown here in black) is no longer available, but their Cobb Indoor/Outdoor Bar Stool with Back is similar and comes in black with a black metal seat ($339 from Rejuvenation). (For more on the original, see Design Sleuth: Industrial Kitchen Stools from Nicolle in France.)

N.B.: This post is an update; it was first published on The Organized Home on January 30, 2018, and has been updated with additional products and new links and prices.

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Serax

Serax’s Set of Three Canvas Baskets

€75.60 EUR from Lilis

wire baskets with handles container store

Boxes, Baskets, & Bins

Stackable Wire Storage Baskets with Handles

$9.99 USD from The Container Store

container store mesh super sorter

Miscellaneous Office

Silver Mesh Super Sorter

$16.99 USD from The Container Store

ikea variera lid organizer

Variera Pot Lid Organizer

$7.99 USD from Ikea

container store linen drop down boxes

Boxes, Baskets, & Bins

Linen Drop-Front Shoe Box

$14.99 USD from The Container Store

ikea tjena white storage box

Ikea

Tjena Storage Box With Lid

$9.99 USD from Ikea

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