Easy Ways to Expand Your Closet Space
Closet space is always in demand, the more stuff we get, the more space we need to store the stuff. However, building a new, larger closet is not always an option so it’s good to know there are easy ways to expand your existing closet without taking away space from another room.
Nook Shelves
Long, narrow closets have a recessed end on each side. The space is often unused and easily be re-claimed and put to use with nook shelves. Several wire shelves can be added to each recessed end space and used to store shoes, hand bags, blankets or other items that are not used daily but need to be easily accessed.
Inexpensive wire shelving can be purchased at any home supply center and cut to fit your closet space.
Double Decker Closet Rods
Instantly double the hanging space within your closet by adding a second hanging rod. If the existing rod is at least 66 inches from the floor, there is plenty of room to install a lower rod under it. If the top is lower than 66 inches, moving it up will provide room for the second hanging rod.
A rod and hardware can be purchased at a home supply center and easily installed by attaching the metal hanging brackets into the walls studs in the closet.
Overhead Storage
Most closets have one overhead shelf for storage and by adding a second overhead shelf you can easily double the storage space. A standard 12 inch wide board can be purchased and cut to length at nay home supply center and installed in your closet with three mounting brackets. Install one bracket on each end and one in the middle for shelf support and double storage space.
Back of Door Space
Adding a shoe bag to the inside back of the closet door provides slots of shoes, handbags and similar items. So will an over-the-door hanging shelf that can be purchased at most big box retailers.
Install a length of fine wire across the inside back of closet door every 12 inches, then place clothes pins on the wire. Use the clothes pins to hold gloves, scarves, hats and other small items and keep them at your fingertips. Several self-adhering hooks placed across the inside back of the closet door will also increase storage space with putting any holes in the door.
These are just a few simple ways to expand your closet space. You can also find tons of cool storage ideas at Pinterest.