Genius Dollar Tree DIYs That'll Make The Most Of Your Small Closet Space
Large personal wardrobes and small closet spaces aren't an ideal combination. Vast collections of clothes, accessories, and shoes can make compact spaces seem chaotic and disorganized. Luckily, there are ways to reorganize and optimize small-sized closets using budget-friendly items from Dollar Tree.
Marie Kondo, a famous and renowned organizing consultant, states in her book "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing": "Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong. Therefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out." Bearing her advice in mind, you should realize that organized closets are easier to keep if you make it easy to put things back where they belong. Below are 11 ways to use random items from Dollar Tree to redesign your closet and follow Kondo's sage advice. Check out the following TikToks to get inspiration for your own DIY closet renovations sooner rather than later.
Use metal rings to hang fabric bags
You can DIY your own hanging closet organizer using Dollar Tree's mesh laundry bags, metal book rings, and plastic shower curtain rings. All three items cost less than $5 combined, and all you have to do is hang the mesh laundry bags from each other using the book rings. Snap the top bag to a pair of plastic shower rings and your organizer is complete. You can place accessories, socks, underwear, and other small items inside. Since the fabric was made for machine washing, you can remove the rings and toss the bags in your washer and dryer for effortless cleaning.
Combine storage containers with a hanging closet organizer
Dollar Tree's three-shelf hanging closet organizer is just over a foot tall and has three small cubbies for storage. Keep items from toppling off these fabric shelves by sliding similar-sized boxes like these organizer containers onto each shelf. These boxes have a two-lock mechanism that keeps them closed, making them useful for storing miscellaneous closet items and accessories. You can put other boxes in the hanging organizer's slots; just make sure they fit within its dimensions.
Use wire racks to line up bags and purses
Dollar Tree's wire rack shelves are always listed among their most popular items. Although these items are typically used in pantries and under-sink cabinets, they are also useful on closet shelves. Purchase a couple of these 10-inch long racks and set them up on a closet shelf. If your closet has wire shelves pre-installed, you may need to wrap them in adhesive or vinyl shelf liners to create a flat surface. Set up the wire racks and double your closet's storage using more vertical space. Store folded clothes, purses, or shoes on your new double-tier setup.
Drape pants and jeans on a hook hanger
Clip hangers are necessary for hanging pants, and are usually more costly than top hangers. Avoid splurging on clip hangers for your bottoms, and instead use Dollar Tree's "Over the Door" hook hanger to store several pairs of pants by their belt loops. Place the hanger over one of your closet rods, and hook your pants and shorts collection over each of the six curved pieces. If you want to optimize your organization further, make sure you put your garments in order based on style or color.
Put storage cubes in sideways plastic baskets for enclosed safekeeping
Create a budget-friendly shelf cheaper than anything you can find on Amazon. Buy three or more of these square plastic bins and an equal number of collapsible fabric storage boxes. Stack the plastic bins over one another vertically, with the open top facing toward you. Slide each fabric organizer into each plastic bin. This makes your closet look and stay organized when putting away laundry or rummaging for outfits. You can use different combinations of bins and storage boxes; just double-check the length, width, and height to ensure they fit together.
Label plastic bins for miscellaneous items on your closet shelves
The toughest part of a reorganization project is remembering where you put everything in your new setup. Next time you re-sort your closet, use Dollar Tree's collapsible storage containers and plastic basket labels to organize your garments into sections and tag them accordingly. You can also label alternative plastic tubs or bins with these white removable labels and colored Sharpies. Since the clothes and garments are hidden, you don't have to waste time folding them. Roll them up and store them side-by-side so they stay wrinkle-free.
Put hats on over-the-door hooks for easy access
In smaller closets, it's vital that you make the most of all vertical and horizontal space. Dollar Tree's "Over the Door Metal Hook" is a foot long with five notches that are perfect for storing or displaying hats. You can hang everything from floppy sunhats to fluffy beanies to casual snapbacks on the ends of the notches. Either hide them from view inside the door or put your fashion taste on display by hanging them from the other side. These notches are also perfectly shaped to hold lanyards, workplace badges, and scarves.
Repurpose book rings to hold pants with belt loops
If you're looking for the ultimate budget-friendly closet design, look no further than Dollar Tree's $1.25 book rings. Purchase a few sets and hook them directly on your closet rod. Thread your pants' and shorts' belt loops through the rings to hang them from in your closet. Ensure you only do this with tougher fabrics, like denim, canvas, and thicker polyester blends. Soft and lightweight materials like silk and rayon aren't as durable and could stretch if hung in this manner.
Turn wall hooks into shoe racks
Shoes take up a lot space, and it can be tricky to store them in a way that doesn't ruin their shape or clutter your closet. Attach Dollar Tree's wall-mountable metal hook hangers to free wall space to create vertical storage for your shoe collection. Each hanger is 16-inches long with seven open hooks. Purchase these hangers in pairs to hang seven pairs of shoes. Hang some shoes on these hooks and lay some flat on the ground beneath them, allowing you to store twice the number of shoes in a compact space.
Store matching swimsuit pieces in cosmetic bags
Makeup bags are stylish and practical for safekeeping more than cosmetics. Dollar Tree's transparent cosmetic bags are the perfect size to store matching swimsuit pieces. Package each of your swimwear sets in these individual bags, and line them side by side on your closet shelf or in a dresser drawer. This keeps the top and bottom pieces together and makes it easy to find the set you're looking for. You can also use this trick for costume pieces, undergarment sets, and other two-piece outfits.
Pile pairs of shoes in book bins
Dollar Tree carries school supplies, including narrow plastic book bins in various colors. These book bins can be repurposed as shoe organizers to keep your casual pairs in order. Since the book bins are just under 3 inches wide, they won't be able to hold boots, heels, and other larger shoes. However, they are perfect for holding flats, sneakers, slippers, flip flops, sandals, and other thin shoes. Depending on how you store them, you can fit up to three pairs per book bin, making them easy to organize and sort through when you're getting ready.