Not Baskets, Not Bins, The Easy Way To Add Storage To A Room Without A Closet

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The holy grail of storage is a closet, but if a room doesn't have one, there's not much you can do about it. Instead, you have to find clever ways to keep your stuff organized in bins, baskets, drawers, or whatever else you have available. One thing you might have not though about yet, however, is a small dresser with a hanging rack.

For example, the Higdbfe Tall Dresser with Hanging Rack is an easy way to add storage to a room without a closet for just $52.99. It's a smart dresser style that performs double duty with a spot to hang clothes: It has four drawers stacked vertically and a hanging rack on the side, is 44 inches tall and 30 inches wide, which allows it to fit into tight and small spaces, and has a bit of room underneath where you can tuck shoes or bins for extra storage. On top of the drawers, there is a 12 by 15 inch countertop perfect for bottles of perfume, makeup, and other knickknacks.

The obvious way to use this kind of dresser is for clothes: some folded in the drawers, and some attached to hangers on the rack. This can be done in any room that doesn't have a closet, like a small bedroom, where you'd keep pants, shirts, and sweaters folded in the drawers. On the hanging rack, you can display jackets and dresses, or your current rotation of everyday clothes (instead of throwing them on a chair, as we all do). In a baby room, this is a great method to display cute outfits while storing extra clothes and nursery essentials away, and in a guest room, it's perfect to stow extra towels, fresh sheets, and visitors' clothing. 

There are tons of rooms that lack closets where this type of storage would be useful. For example, you can use it in a foyer to hang coats and jackets, while the drawers can keep entryway clutter organized (think chargers, wallets, keys, or mail). This could also work in a garage as a spot to drop wet raincoats and smelly outdoor jackets. 

Or, think beyond clothes. This type of dresser would work wonders near a sewing machine. The rack is a perfect spot to keep unfinished projects, works in progress, and fabric scraps organized on hangers. You can use it more broadly for a craft room, adding S-hooks to the rack to hold scissors or rolls of tape. In the bathroom, which always tends to get cluttered, this would be a fantastic way to store clean towels (in the drawers) and hang wet ones to dry (on the rack). Or, in the laundry room, use the rack side to hang-dry delicates or as a steaming station to remove wrinkles and odors from clothes. In the drawers, you can store laundry detergents, cleaning supplies, steamers, or irons.

No matter where you place it, make it work for your unique needs. For example, you can pair it with extra storage meant for closets, like this Granny Says 3-Shelf Hanging Organizer. This is great if you need more space for folded clothes, supplies, or shoes. It can also be used to keep small items organized without having to rely on messy baskets or bins.