Oh Snap: The Nifty Organization Tool That Will Help You Manage Closet Chaos

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Organizing your closet can be a daunting enough task, but keeping it tidy can feel downright impossible some days, especially if you have a large wardrobe and a small closet. One frustration is when you go to grab a folded shirt from the bottom of a stack in a drawer or on a shelf and mess up the whole pile. Your once neatly folded shirts can easily become a mess, and things just get worse if you decide to try on another shirt. Tailoring your closet space perfectly can help solve problems like this, but it can also be costly. Luckily, there are ways to keep closets organized without the expense of custom shelves. For example, there are stackable closet storage organizers that may be the perfect affordable and adjustable solution for you.

These plastic organizers are thin sheets with bumpers on the sides that help keep any folded shirts or items contained. Some also have a tab on the end that makes each layer easy to access once they are stacked. In addition to keeping your items in place, they are meant to keep items wrinkle-free. Most measure about 13 inches long, 10 inches wide, and 1 or 2 inches thick. These dimensions are supposed to fit perfectly in a closet and maximize the vertical space. They may even fit in some drawers. The price of organizers like these varies based on how many you buy and what brand you choose, but there are Amazon options like the Accenter Stackable Closet Organizers, which have an average rating of 4.2 stars, currently priced at about $31 for a pack of 10.

Of course, you should consider some pros and cons before investing your money, even if it is just $3 per organizer. With many products like this having over-four-star average ratings on Amazon, there are bound to be some benefits. People enjoy that their clothing gets good airflow to keep things fresh, it is easily visible and accessible, and the organizer feels sturdy. With the compact design and ability to remove items without messing up everything else, the organizers can save you both space and time.

There are some downsides to consider, though. Many people found that only relatively thin clothing items fit in the stacks, meaning it doesn't do too much to save space, even if it gives you a better view of the items. Some say that each organizer fits only one shirt or even that a large-size shirt will not fit easily. Even if you follow expert tips for decluttering your closet like a pro, it may be tough to get your shirt collection small enough for that use. You might also not like the way white plastic affects your closet's aesthetic.

If you're curious about the product but don't want to spend the money, trying a similar idea using cardboard pieces could help you determine whether it is a good idea for your closet. Just remember that truly flat sheets will lack the stackable benefit that the plastic organizers' slot design uses to keep things in place. To save even more space, check out additional ideas to organize a small closet.