From small closets to dream walk-in closets, there are closet ideas for every size and style. Storage solutions, layout, and design can make your closet organized, functional, and visually appealing. Upgrades like shelving, racks, rods, wall hooks, shoe storage, lighting, paint, wallpaper, seating, rugs, and decor can transform your space. Whether you want budget DIY solutions or a dressing room like a boutique, check out these closet ideas of different sizes and styles.
45 Best Closet Ideas:01 of 45 – Convert a Spare Room by Calimia Home / Photo by Jeanne Canto. Turn a junk room into a walk-in closet by clearing out, donating unworn items, and starting fresh. Calimia Home made a small pass-through room into a walk-in accessories and shoe closet with wall-mounted shelves. Keep everything organized, accessible, and on display.
02 of 45 – Squeeze in a Vanity by Studio Peake. Turn a galley-style closet with a window into a one-stop getting-ready spot with a vanity table, mirror, and space-saving pouf. Studio Peake added color with blush pink walls and green carpeting. Pleated curtains can hide clutter.
03 of 45 – Install Glass-Front Doors by Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Ricca Studio. Make a galley-style closet feel twice as big with a mirror at the far end. Sissy + Marley Interior Design paired closed clothing storage with lighted shoe cabinets behind glass doors for a high-end look.
04 of 45 – Hang Wallpaper by Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona. Blogger Ursula Carmona designed and built a DIY primary bedroom closet from plywood. Added thrifted drawers, painted bright white, hung bird-themed wallpaper, and finished with plants and gold accents.
05 of 45 – Use Vertical Space by Marie Flanigan Interiors. Maximize storage by using vertical space. Marie Flanigan Interiors installed shelving and drawers up to the ceiling in complementary tones for a cohesive and decorative look.
06 of 45 – Mirror the Doors by Erin Williamson Design. Double space in your closet with mirrored doors. Erin Williamson Design added mirror panels for a light and airy feel.
07 of 45 – Build an Accessories Wall by Marie Flanigan Interiors. If you love bags and shoes, display them on an accessories wall with open storage cubbies. Marie Flanigan Interiors finished with crown molding for a polished look. You can use freestanding shelving for a similar effect on a budget.
Discover 45 creative closet design ideas to enhance storage and style in closets of all sizes.
8 of 45: Remove the Doors Emily Henderson Design, led by Emily Bowser, maximized storage in a small walk-in closet by removing the doors. A three-tiered shoe rack organizes shoes, while matching fabric bins on the top shelf maintain tidiness. 9 of 45: Hang Extra-Wide Shelves Leanne Ford Interiors transformed a blank wall into an open closet with extra-wide shelving for shoes, jeans, and accessories. A double row of shoe storage below adds to the boutique-style space, completed with a sparkling crystal chandelier. 10 of 45: Layer Rugs Studio Peake added carpeting or layered rugs in a small walk-in closet, creating a soft feel underfoot and introducing pattern and color. 11 of 45: Include a Window Seat Britt Design Studio enhanced a closet with a window by adding a window seat, complete with an upholstered cushion and throw pillows for comfort. 12 of 45: Add a Sliding Door Fantastic Frank incorporated a glass pane sliding door in a small walk-in closet, defining the space while allowing natural light to flow in. For a more private option, consider a wood pocket or barn door. 13 of 45: Add a Jewelry Station Marie Flanigan Interiors made a closet more glamorous and practical by dedicating space for a jewelry station atop a chest of built-in drawers. A gilded mirror provides a final check before leaving. 14 of 45: Style Open Shelves Leanne Ford Interiors created extra storage with narrow vertical shelving outside the closet and a large leaning floor mirror for a boutique feel. 15 of 45: Make Every Corner Function Finding Lovely maximized storage in a small closet with a combination of hanging rods, open and glass-front shelving, and labeled storage baskets to hide clutter and organize items. 16 of 45: Display Your Ties Marie Flanigan Interiors displayed a collection of ties on a central rack in an open closet, simplifying the dressing process and adding a fun element.17 of 45: Add a Storage Bench by Marie Flanigan Interiors. Make your closet more functional and comfortable with a small storage bench that provides seating and storage space underneath. Like this bright blue-and-white closet.
18 of 45: Add a Farmhouse Feel by Liz Marie Blog. Style your closet with the same aesthetic as your interior for a cohesive look. Liz Marie Blog gave her hall linen closet a farmhouse makeover with white paint, storage baskets, and hooks. 19 of 45: Make It Bespoke by Marie Flanigan Interiors. Design your own closet to fit your wardrobe perfectly. Add open and closed storage for visibility and clutter control. 20 of 45: Create a Mini Dressing Room by Casa Watkins Living. Turn a small walk-in closet into a mini dressing room with an organization system and decor touches. 21 of 45: Try Storage Baskets by Marie Flanigan Interiors. Keep clutter at bay with matching natural tone storage baskets. 22 of 45: Use Freestanding Wardrobes by Design by Candace Mary Interiors / Martin Vecchio Photography. Transform a spare room into a walk-in closet with freestanding wardrobes. 23 of 45: Get Creative With Wall Hooks by Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona. Decorate your closet with repurposed antique doorknobs as wall hooks. 24 of 45: Add Labeled Storage Bins by A Beautiful Mess. Keep accessories neatly arranged with storage baskets and a label maker. 25 of 45: Build an Accessories Closet by Maite Granda. Save room in your clothes closet by outsourcing accessories and shoes.Discover 45 creative closet design ideas to enhance storage and style in closets of any size. Interior designer Maite Granda crafted a luxurious accessories closet with floor-to-ceiling open shelving and strategic wall mirrors, illuminated like a boutique display.
26 of 45: For those in older homes without closets, consider a DIY open closet with a dresser, hanging rods, and wall-mounted shelving. A Beautiful Mess installed such a closet on either side of a central bedroom window, using white fabric storage bins on upper shelves to hide clutter while blending with the wall color. 27 of 45: Add a touch of homeliness to your closet by dedicating space for small accessories, fragrances, or jewelry. Back it with wallpaper, hang some art, and add an LED lamp in the corner for a cozy ambiance, as seen in this closet from Most Lovely Things. 28 of 45: A Beautiful Mess made simple adjustments to a shared primary bedroom closet by adding a dividing wall in the middle, giving each person their own space and supporting wall-to-wall shelves that maximize interior space. The inside of the doors are painted in a sunny yellow for a mood-boosting surprise every time you open them. 29 of 45: If space allows, add a dressing room-style three-way mirror to see your outfit from every angle before anyone else does, as in this large dressing room closet from Studio KT. 30 of 45: Incorporate a wall of cubbies to create storage and display space in your closet. A Beautiful Mess added a wall of cubby closet shelving that keeps items visible and accessible while optimizing vertical space. 31 of 45: Tailor your closet to your wardrobe and personal style. This dressing room from Gray Space Interiors features a custom-built wall of open shelving to showcase an extensive sneaker collection, with a gold shoebox-shaped bench for putting on and taking off shoes as a witty accent. 32 of 45: For shallow closets with extra room inside, use inexpensive freestanding storage to free up floor space in the bedroom. Emily Henderson Design added freestanding shelving units in varying heights and sizes, with open cubbies for shoes, hyacinth baskets for small accessories, and fabric-covered pull-out drawers and bins. 33 of 45: In a dressing room or open closet, repurpose items you already own for storage solutions, such as a small bookshelf or freestanding cubbies. Leanne Ford Interiors styled a white cubby-style shelving unit with accessories and decor items, adding an ornate gilded mirror above for more decorative flair.Discover 45 closet ideas to revolutionize your space. Number 34 features a closet makeover by painting the interior and adding DIY floating shelves, as showcased by Casa Watkins Living. This upgrade keeps towels and toiletries organized and neat.
Number 35 illuminates windowless closets with a boutique-inspired lighting design by Alvin Wayne. LED strips or adhesive spotlights can recreate this airy, light-maximizing look on a budget. Number 36 introduces a wall-mounted mirror with wood trim by Becca Interiors, enhancing the spacious feel and providing a place to sit with a patterned ottoman. Number 37 from Fantastic Frank suggests reducing entryway clutter by adding wall hooks for bags and double rows of shoe storage below the hanging rod. Number 38 adds a touch of elegance with a statement chandelier or pendant, as seen in Marie Flanigan Interiors’ design, which complements the floral motif and illustrated wallpaper. Number 39 maximizes space with wrap-around shelving in a u-shaped walk-in closet designed by Michelle Berwick Design, with wood flooring for a seamless transition to the bedroom. Number 40 customizes doors with trim, as demonstrated by A Beautiful Mess, by replacing slatted accordion doors with flat-panel ones and adding paint, knobs, and trim. Number 41 uses light neutral colors to highlight a colorful wardrobe in a spacious walk-in dressing room, as recommended by Marie Flanigan Interiors, mixing open and closed storage for display. Number 42 adds a pop of color to a small, deep walk-in closet by painting the floor, as seen in Fantastic Frank’s design, which also includes hooks, a floor-length mirror, and wall-mounted storage solutions. Number 43 transforms awkward spaces, as demonstrated by Design by Leanne Ford Interiors, making the most of limited headroom in an attic bedroom with a pitched roof.Leanne Ford Interiors transformed unused space into an open closet. It features a hanging rod and some wall hooks. The wood floors extend into the closet, creating a sense of continuity.
44 of 45 – Paint It Dark by Fantastic Frank. Paint walls and shelving in the same dark color for a cohesive DIY closet. This space has charcoal black walls that show off a light-colored wardrobe. Gold accents and an Edison bulb pendant add a modern feel. 45 of 45 – Paint It White by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Nicole Franzen. Keep an open closet light and airy by painting everything white. White hanging rods with white hangers make a well-edited selection of clothes look like they are floating. A set of white drawers along one wall offers closed storage for accessories and folded items.