Carmen Blake
And while a walk-in closet is the stuff of dreams, the reality is very often a too-small wardrobe that's packed to the brim, with rails loaded with hangers and shelves stuffed with clothes. While a bigger wardrobe might solve the problem, if that isn't an option, organising the space you have more efficiently will do wonders. And for more inspiration, we're here to bring order to your bedroom with these ingenious ideas and clever buys that will help you stretch your wardrobe space. Make your bedroom wardrobe idea work for you, by tailoring the interior to suit your specific needs. If you don’t have many longer items, save space by combining a hanging rail with drawers or shelf storage underneath. Make better use of shelf space inside a wardrobe with neat plastic dividers to separate stacks of clothes.
Bulky items like sweaters and denim jeans can take up a lot of drawer space, but stacking them in piles makes them easier to access. Thicker items fold easily and won’t crease or lose their shape when stacked in a pile Buy now: The Home Edit & iDesign shelf divider, £10, John Lewis & Partners (opens in new tab)
A great smart small bedroom idea is to seek storage in every available space. The storage capacity of this standard wardrobe is maximised by a smart door hanger which provides extra space for all manner of accessories that threaten to clutter a bedroom. This example shows how in a child's bedroom even the toys can be tidied away, hidden out of sight by hanging them on the back of the door.
Small items like underwear, tights and socks can get jumbled up and in a tangle if everything is shoved into one drawer. Buy now: InterDesign Linus deep drawer divider set of two, £18.95, The Hold (opens in new tab)
Separate short and longer-hanging pieces so you can access floor space more easily, then invest in stacking boxes that can be arranged to fit.
Keep a collection of scarves, belts or jewellery in order with this multi-use hanger that can be hooked on a clothes rail. Taking up less space than a standard hanger, it has a series of loops where you can hang all manner of accessories to save them getting tangled. Make use of wasted space at the top of a wardrobe with these sturdy plastic stackable crates.
Ideal for shirts or knitwear, ventilated sides allow air to circulate, plus they have slide rails at the bottom (like a drawer) so you can pull them out individually. Buy now: JingPeng set of four stackable wardrobe organiser, £21.99, Amazon (opens in new tab) Position items worn often in a prominent, easy-to-reach spot, with those you wear less often (such as heavy jumpers) at the top of the wardrobe.
Fitted wardrobes act as the perfect place to conceal a TV, because lets be honest a television doesn't add anything to the style credentials of a bedroom decor – it's best hidden. Baskets on top of a wardrobe provide the perfect place to store clothes, towels or spare bedding. Matching baskets throughout your bedroom scheme will create a cohesive look that keeps your sleep space looking neat and tidy.
A coordinating peg rail will provide extra space to hang towels or plan your next day outfits – like a stylist would.
