Clothes and accessories storage ideas that don’t involve buying new furniture

Choose a hanging wardrobe organiser 

Hanging organisers with compartments are the perfect solution if you need more drawers and don’t have a lot of clothes that need to be hung up. Use STUK to make the most of the free space on your wardrobe rail and expand your storage space thanks to its seven compartments, where you can store T-shirts, jumpers, trousers and much more.

As these organisers are open, it’s easy to access your clothes. Sort everything by type or colour, and getting dressed in the morning will become a breeze. And your wardrobe will look much tidier too.

Best of all? It’s a really affordable option – all you need to do is attach it to your wardrobe rail. It takes no time at all and doesn’t require any tools, so if you’re renting and can’t alter your furniture or simply don’t have the time or budget for big changes, this is the perfect solution for you. 

What’s more, if, like us, you care about sustainability both globally and at home, you’ll be pleased to know that these organisers are made with 90% recycled polyester. This helps reduce the use of raw materials, and therefore the impact on the environment.  

Create space and stay organised with a hanging shoe organiser 

Is your shoe rack or the place in your wardrobe where you keep your shoes full to overflowing? Don’t worry! You can use a hanging shoe organiser to create lots more space. As you can see in the photo, you can hang it anywhere you have some room on your clothes rail. Then all you need to do is pop in your shoes.

We recommend keeping your hanging shoe organiser for shoes that take up less space, like sandals, flip flops, slippers or any other flat shoe. That way you can be sure that they’ll fit and everything will look neater. Store your boots and high heels on a shoe rack, in one of the lower compartments of your wardrobe or in storage boxes under your bed.

If you’re worried about introducing smells into your wardrobe, we recommend always airing and cleaning your shoes before putting them away. You could also add some cedar wood blocks or bags of lavender to capture any unwanted odours. It’s best to use these organisers to store your less frequently used shoes, but it’s a great solution for anyone who is short on space and has nowhere other than their wardrobe to store their shoes. 

Extra boxes to make the most of your space 

You can fit a lot more into your existing storage if you know how to organise it. One of the best options is to use compartments, especially for small items of clothing and accessories like underwear, scarves or belts.

Dividing your drawers using boxes keeps everything much more organised and makes the most of every last inch of space. For example, in a single drawer, you can keep boxers in one compartment, socks in another and vests in another. No more disorganised piles of underwear!

You can do the same with accessories like belts and scarves. And once everything is nice and organised, you’ll be able to find things more quickly and use your accessories much more.  

Divide open spaces using boxes for your accessories 

Is there an area of open storage in your wardrobe like the one in the photo? If there is, we recommend that, just like with your drawers, you make the most of this space by dividing it using boxes or baskets. This will stop things piling up and make your wardrobe much more organised.  

For example, you could use them to store accessories like handbags. Having your bags all in one place will stop you having to hunt around the house for them on every last hook and peg! And, as they’ll be better protected, they’ll last much longer too.  

Use boxes in various sizes  

The best thing about this type of solution is that you can choose different sizes of boxes depending on what you need to store. It means you can customise your storage spaces any way you like. For example, if you need to store large handbags, you can choose larger boxes, while evening bags and belts can go in smaller ones.  

Open boxes are better for things you use frequently as they allow for quicker access. It’s also easier to see everything – so you don’t forget what you have! But if you’re looking to store clothes or accessories that you don’t use much or that are delicate, opt for baskets with lids, as they keep everything better protected. Then place them in the upper, less accessible parts of your wardrobe. 

Use your wall space to hang hats and handbags 

Still need more space? Then this is the solution for you. Find an empty wall in your bedroom and add some hooks. Use these to hang accessories like hats, scarves, handbags or even clothing you want to keep to hand.

For example, you could plan your outfit for the next day, hang it on a hanger and place the hanger on a hook. Then your clothes are ready for you to put on as soon as you get up. Of course, with everything on display, it’s important to arrange things in an attractive way. Don’t overload the hooks or your bedroom might start to look a little messy.

If there’s a piece of furniture or shelf underneath this storage area you could also add a mini chest of drawers, as shown in the photo, to store your jewellery and smaller accessories.  

Use a basket to store bulky items 

Finally, another storage solution that might work for you is a rattan basket like our SNIDAD. It’s a versatile and stylish way to store bulky items like blankets, scarves, hats and gloves.

Using a basket like this ensures that there’s a specific place for all these accessories, which we tend to leave scattered around the house and can never find when we need them. It’s also a sustainable option, as it’s made using natural materials that can be used for energy recovery. It will last for a long time, but if it ever becomes worn or damaged, you can rest easy knowing that it can be recycled.