Create Extra Clothing Storage Using A Travel Essential You Likely Already Own

Does your closet no longer seems as big as it did when you moved in? You're not alone in this feeling. Maybe your place doesn't even have a closet, or the storage space it has is cramped without practical organizational solutions. Instead of panicking, maybe it's time to reallocate the items in your wardrobe. Decluttering a closet is much easier with a simple rotating technique for your seasonal clothes. You don't have to keep all of your clothes at the ready all the time — it's okay to move your off-season ensembles out of your way. Your suitcase and travel essentials actually serve as the perfect storage containers to rotate your seasonal items.

Whether you bought your luggage for a trip that's long passed or your next flight is still months away, there's no time like the present to stash those overbearing, out-of-season styles in your suitcases. Packed away, they can't hinder your search for your next outfit. Your suitcase is the perfect storage bin — any compact, collapsible bags you may use to optimize a travel-sized space will make perfect containers for your clothing rotations. Simply fill, close, and store. Your clothes will be out of your way but ready to go when next season comes around. Consider adding a moth repellent for added freshness.

Your suitcase isn't the only thing that doubles as storage. Toiletry containers come in handy, too. Consider utilizing this Dollar Tree jar to make organizing kitchen and bathroom essentials a breeze. Organize toothbrushes, makeup brushes, Q-tips, and more in your bathroom. Order trinkets, jewelry, or spare parts across your home. Planning a trip? Simply lid the jar and take your necessities with you. Talk about convenient!

Your suitcase may be full, but your closet should be feeling as spacious as ever. Perhaps you now have the space to store your beloved luggage in said closet, but you surely aren't obligated to put it there. It's important to utilize your space for the most efficient layout. You finally have room to flick through your shirts and actually find the perfect one for that special event. You shouldn't have to give that up, and suitcases are one of the things in your closet to get rid of for easier navigation. If your closet space is still limited, there are other places you can store your clothes storage containers.

Your home is full of great hiding places. If your bed is high enough, you can store your suitcase beneath it. You can even add a dust ruffle to conceal your storage space. Otherwise, you can put it somewhere no one looks, like an attic, basement, or less-central closet. Just be careful of humidity levels, pests, and other potential damaging factors in those areas. If there's an opening beneath your stairs, you could store it there. Smaller travel containers — and even garment bags — can be placed in cabinets or hung on door hooks.

It's also always helpful to condense things you no longer use. Go through your clothing at the end of the season. If you don't wear it, make some new space by letting it go.