15 Space-Saving Costco Storage Finds For A More Organized Closet

Who wouldn't love more closet space? If your bedroom has a standard reach-in closet, you may only have 3 to 6 feet of horizontal space with a 24- to 30-inch depth. Walk-in closets give you more space, but they might still be only about 5 feet by 5 feet. Even if you have a larger closet, it's easy to overload the space with wardrobe options and accessories. That's when you need storage solutions to maximize what space you do have. If you have a Costco membership, you'll find a wide range of storage options that can help organize your closet. 

Costco might be known for its rotisserie chickens and $1.50 hot dogs, but the warehouse store isn't just great for cheap food court snacks and bulk grocery shopping. You'll also find a wide range of highly-rated household items from Costco, and its storage products don't dissapoint. Many of the options offer ways to maximize your bedroom closet's vertical storage spaces. Others consist of solutions like stackable storage containers, drawer organizers, and slim hangers. Here are 15 Costco items that will help reinvent your closet space.

Your hanger selection affects your closet space — large, chunky hangers won't help you achieve your organizational goals. Instead, choose slimmer options or hangers that hold multiple items to double the number of clothes hanging in the same amount of space. Costco offers a 30-pack of Kangaroo Hangers to help maximize hanging space. Each pack includes 20 slim hangers and 10 original hangers with an anti-slip design. The hangers have an extra horizontal piece just above the bottom edge to hold extra clothing items. 

Look for similar pieces of clothing or full outfits to hang together. You might place the pants over the bottom, a camisole on the extra clip bar, and a blazer on top. Now you're storing a full outfit in much less space, leaving more hanging room. It may also help to consider different ways to use hangers to organize and double your closet storage space. One example is color-coding your hangers, which you can do with the Kangaroo hangers since they come in black, gray, and orange.

Another Costco purchase to straighten up your closet is the Clearly Open Front Closet Storage Bins. Because they're made of clear plastic, these storage bins are lightweight and durable. It's also easy to see what's inside thanks to the clear construction, and the notch in the front lets you grab items inside easily. Each bin is 16 inches wide, 10 inches deep, and 6 inches high, making them small enough to fit in your closet while offering versatile storage for a variety of items. They come in two- and four-packs.

These bins are ideal for organizing items on shelves within your closet. Use them to maximize the vertical space on closet shelves and keep stacks of folded clothes from falling over and creating chaos. Since they're smaller, the bins let you organize different types of clothing or accessories, giving each type its own space. Stack folded clothes inside the bins, or use them for shoes, purses, and other accessories. You can add labels to the front, but that might not even be necessary because the organizers are clear.

If your closet has drawers, smaller dividers or bins help keep accessories and jewelry organized. Jewelry drawers and other specialty features in a custom closet could cost anywhere from $50 to $500 (in addition to the overall closet cost). The Seville Classics Acacia Organizer Starter Set from Costco is a more affordable way to designate spots for smaller items in closet drawers. For under $60, you get nine organizers of various sizes, including two tray-style storage pieces with multiple dividers. The natural acacia aesthetic lends an upscale look to your closet, and optional non-slip silicone feet help keep the pieces secure.

Place one or more acacia bins in built-in closet drawers to hold items like socks, undergarments, belts, and jewelry. You can add felt or gripping shelf liner inside the wood bins to keep smaller items from sliding. These bins can also work inside a drawer if you have your dresser inside your closet. They could even be placed on shelves to keep stacked clothes or small items contained. Or, slide these bins into linen closets to hold extra toiletries and other small items.

Bedroom and linen closets often become storage spaces for extra bedding and off-season clothing, which takes up lots of space. The Costco MagicBag Vacuum Storage Bags can help remove bulk from items you'll store for longer periods. You can shrink the volume by up to 75% while also protecting those items from dirt and moisture — these bags are airtight and waterproof. They also feature Supersonic Valve Technology and color-changing seal indicators to ensure a tight seal and optimal suction.

There are several ways to practically double your storage space around the house using vacuum bags. Place your out-of-season clothes into the bag — they work especially well for bulky winter items, like sweatshirts, coats, and sweaters. You can also use them for extra comforters, blankets, and sheets. Simply attach your vacuum to the bag to suck out the air and compress the clothes. Then, put them on an upper shelf or in a larger storage container within your closet to take up less space.

Costco's Greenmade InstaView Clear Plastic Stackable Bins offer another clear option. These containers have snap-tight lids to protect the contents from dirt, dust, and moisture. Since they stack, these containers are another great closet storage solution for maximizing vertical space. The durable plastic is BPA-free and features Tru-Clear Technology for clearer visibility of the contents. Each bin holds 13 quarts, making them a practical size for closets. They'll fit multiple clothing items, but they're small enough to fit easily on closet shelves. In standard closets, shelves are between 12 and 16 inches deep — these bins are 16.4 inches by 10.9 inches, so you can fit them sideways, even on a 12-inch shelf. 

Use these containers for items you don't wear regularly — removing the lid each time you need something will get old if you use them for clothes that see regular rotation. They make a good storage option for seasonal clothes or accessories you use for special occasions. Stack the bins on an upper closet shelf, or take advantage of extra floor space by stacking them beneath your hanging clothes.

Laundry baskets can go many places — the corner of your bedroom, the bathroom, the laundry room. But tucking it away in your closet keeps your dirty laundry out of sight, and it might be one of the few options you have when space is limited. Costco's Pop 'N Load Collapsible Laundry Basket comes as a set of two. When fully expanded, the basket measures 11 inches high, but the space-saving bonus is that it collapses to 3 inches when you're not using it. 

Collapsible hampers are one of many types of laundry baskets that will keep you organized and add functionality to your space. Pop it up and put it on a shelf or on the floor of your closet for day-to-day dirty clothes collection. Or, use the basket to store off-season clothes on the top shelf in your closet as needed. If you no longer need the storage, simply collapse the basket and tuck it beside your washing machine or in the back corner of your closet until you need it again.

Another Costco option for managing dirty laundry in a small space is the Trinity Bamboo Laundry Station. The three compartments support laundry sorting as you go, so you don't have to dump out a single hamper and sort the clothes into piles on laundry day. It's easy to grab one bag at a time to take to the laundry room. Each bag holds 15 pounds, and the bamboo top holds 50 pounds — that upper shelf gives you more spots in your closet to store items.

This option is ideal for a walk-in closet with an open wall. That way, you can stack other organizers or storage bins on top, or you could use the top to hold folded clothes. The laundry station might also fit under hanging clothes, but the top won't be as useful for additional storage. If you don't need that large of a laundry hamper, you could also use the hanging bins to store items like blankets and bedding.

The Allspace Collapsible Fabric Storage Organizer is an opaque option if you prefer not to see the contents. This medium-duty fabric bin holds up to 20 pounds and features reinforced handles for easy movement. Unlike traditional open-top fabric bins, these ones have removable lids to keep dust and debris out. They're also stackable, which can help you get more storage into a smaller footprint within the closet.

One benefit of solid storage bins is that they protect the contents from UV light — that's helpful if you have a walk-in closet with a window. Putting clothes, shoes, or accessories in these Costco fabric bins can help keep them from fading. Fill the bins with items you don't use often, and stack them on the floor or on a closet shelf. You may want to add labels to help you spot the correct bin. When the bins aren't needed, you can fold them and tuck them in the back of your closet to store them without taking up much space. 

Costco's Seville Classics Bouclé Storage Trunk offers hidden storage and seating in one relatively compact piece of furniture. It measures 30 inches wide, so this storage trunk fits in most walk-in closets without taking up too much floor space. Lifting up the lid reveals an open compartment prime for storage. The cushioned top doubles as a seat with a 500-pound weight limit, making it highly versatile. Trunks and ottomans like this can provide hidden storage for anywhere in your home, but they're especially ingenious in closets, where you're trying to maximize every foot. 

Position the Seville Classics storage trunk in a corner or along a wall in a walk-in closet. Then, put folded clothes, spare bedding, extra shoes, or smaller storage bins inside the bench. The items stay hidden and protected under the lid, but they're still easily accessible since the bench sits on your closet floor. And since it's opaque, the items are also protected from UV rays in closets with windows. You can use the trunk to sit on when you're getting dressed or putting on shoes in the closet. If you no longer need the storage space, the trunk collapses to save space.

If you're looking for decorative and functional storage, head to the Costco website for a set of the Seville Classics Water Hyacinth Storage Baskets. You get four handwoven water hyacinth baskets that provide ample coordinating storage for your closet — it's an textured, organic complement to built-in custom closets, and could also spruces up builder-grade wire closet shelving. Cut-out handles let you lift the baskets easily without handles sticking out on the sides or above the top edge of the basket. The baskets collapse easily, but they have steel frames to provide a sturdy foundation. 

In a bedroom closet, these medium-sized baskets work well for folded clothes, accessories, or shoes arranged upright. You can use baskets for stylish storage within your closet by positioning them on a shelf. Since the tops are open, you can easily see inside the baskets to find what you need. However, if you use them on the top shelf, you may want to add a tag to the front with details about the contents, so you don't have to lift every basket down to find what you need. 

The iDesign Nine-Piece Drawer Organizer Set is another option from Costco for organizing drawers within your closet. Made from shatter-resistant plastic, these clear organizers are lightweight, easy to clean, and won't get damaged if they get wet. This set includes nine bins in various sizes, all with shallow sides, so they fit in most drawers. They also stack on top of one another, so you could make a tower of the bins on a shelf in your closet. And the transparent design allows you to spot the bin you need easily, even when they're stacked.

These clear bins offer a modern look in your built-in closet drawers or dresser drawers — the clear design makes them almost disappear, keeping the organization minimalistic. Arrange the individual bins like puzzle pieces into a rectangle, or fit them into various places where you need them. You might put a single tray in your tie drawer to hold your tie clips, for example.

If you're looking for a larger solution, consider grabbing the Bayside Furnishings Onin Room Divider With Storage Bins from Costco. It works vertically or horizontally, providing more flexibility for fitting cube-style storage into a closet. The white melamine veneer exterior offers a clean, sleek look, and the eight included fabric bins are neutral, keeping the storage unit simple. You can also use the top of the shelf for additional storage.

In a walk-in closet, position the shelf against an open wall to make use of that vertical space without installing permanent closet shelving. It's also an option in any type of closet placed horizontally under the hanging bar. Or, place the Onin room divider in your bedroom for additional storage if your closet is too small to hold all of your clothes and accessories — think of it as an alternative dresser. Stack sweaters and pants neatly on the shelves, or use the included storage bins and baskets in the cubes to keep your clothes out of sight. Regardless of where you use it, this cube organizer is ideal for sorting your closet contents by category into separate compartments for greater organization.

Choosing the right closet system for your home depends on your budget, available space, and storage preferences. Builder-grade closets typically come with a wire shelf and a closet rod, which can make it hard to truly organize your clothes and maximize your space. But custom closets cost at least $1,000. An alternative is a DIY option, like the ClosetMaid SuiteSymphony Organizer Kit sold by Costco. It includes full-extension, soft-close drawers, shelves, and hanging rods, which are customizable to fit your space — all for about $230. Finish options include brown and white to fit your style preferences.

Decide where you want the tower, which will be where the drawers and adjustable shelves are. You can place it in the middle or on one end. The three included rods extend from 30 to 48 inches — place them near the top for long hanging storage, or put two on one side for upper and lower bars. Adjust the shelf heights if needed based on what you plan to store there.

Another option for a custom closet look without the price tag is Costco's Bestar Audrea Organize It Storage Unit. It's only 25 inches wide, so it won't take up much floor space in your closet, but it offers four shelves and three drawers worth of storage. The white finish and satin nickel hardware create a versatile look that fits most home decor styles, and it's covered in melamine, making it resistant to scratches and stains. This closet piece looks more like a cabinet for a built-in aesthetic.

Position the storage unit in a spot where the drawers can open freely. One of the shelves is fixed, but the rest are adjustable, so position them based on what you want to store there. For hidden storage, add bins or baskets to the open shelves. Otherwise, neatly stack your clothes, or place shoes or purses on the shelves. This cabinet could also stand in your bedroom as a makeshift closet for extra storage.

Love the look of wood hangers, but don't love how much space they take up? The WeThinkStorage Slim Wood Hangers offer a thinner profile, which can cut down space use by 35% compared to many regular hangers. Each hanger has notches on the top bar to keep clothes from slipping off, and the metal hooks swivel for easier hanging. The premium solid lotus wood construction creates a durable place to hang up to 20 pounds.

Instead of trying to collect all of the  different hanger types you need for every item of clothing in your closet, these slim wood hangers work for a variety of items, including ones with straps that don't normally stay on plastic hangers well. In every pack of 30 hangers, 10 include lower bars, so you can hang pants or skirts below and shirts on top to further maximize your hanging space. Plus, it can be helpful (and looks nicer) to have all the same type of hanger, so you might want to stock up on multiple packs.