Organizing a hall closet might seem like a thankless task and is often put off. But whether it’s used for coats, shoes, linens, craft supplies, or as a pantry or home cloffice, it’s important to declutter, clean, and organize it. Here are some simple ideas to help you get your hall closet in order.
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Transforming a small hallway closet into a pantry is a practical idea for food and cookbook storage. Implement simple shelving, labeled baskets, risers, and lazy susans to achieve an organized space, as demonstrated by Neat By Meg. Emily Henderson Design converted a hallway closet into a laundry room, adding back-of-door storage on the double doors to house cleaning supplies, as seen in this design by Emily Henderson. Fantastic Frank presents a minimalist approach in a Denver, CO high-rise apartment, where the hall closet is a wall niche without a door, ideal for small spaces. Thistlewood Farms opted for an all-white linen closet with a high gloss finish, neatly stacking towels by size for a clean and organized look. A Beautiful Mess organized a hall closet by hanging irons and brooms on the wall and adding storage baskets in white and pale pink to create a unified appearance. Casa Watkins Living suggests mixing and matching simple storage solutions like back-of-door hooks for scarves, a drying mat for boots, wood hangers, and a drying rack for mittens. Fantastic Frank turned an awkward corner into an open closet with shelving for shoes, hooks for coats and bags, and a large wall-mounted mirror that reflects light and views, making the space feel airy. Breathing Room Organization + Styling labels linens in a simple white shelving and storage bin system, keeping baby and single mattress sheets separated and easily accessible. Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona transformed a hall closet into a home office, or ‘cloffice’, with custom built and painted open shelving, drawers, and a worktop, complete with decorative objects, a comfortable chair, and a pendant light. Thistlewood Farms adds simple wall hooks to a small closet, keeping bags and belts on display. Studio DIY suggests outfitting a deep and narrow hallway closet under the stairs into a colorful kids’ reading nook, perfect for those who don’t need it for coat storage.
Organizing your cleaning supplies can be a breeze with the right approach. Breathing Room Organization + Styling transformed a hall closet into a practical storage area using simple white shelving and labeled white bins with bamboo tops. This setup not only makes everything visible but also allows you to see when supplies are running low, ensuring you never run out of essentials.
For minimalists, Fantastic Frank suggests keeping it simple. In a spare coat closet, avoid fancy storage bins and maintain a clear floor for shoes and a rod for hanging coats. An empty shelf can serve as a drop spot for items brought into the house that don’t need to be prominently displayed. If you’re starting from scratch, Inspired By Charm can guide you. They removed an outdated hallway closet and replaced it with custom cabinetry, creating a modern entryway mudroom. This includes a closet cabinet with a plug for charging the cordless vacuum, a bench seat, and a decorative peg rail shelf. To organize a hallway closet effectively, begin by removing all items and sorting them by category. Decide on the closet’s purpose, whether it’s for coats, cleaning supplies, linens, or other items. Clean and dust the interior, then reorganize, placing frequently used items within easy reach and less frequently used items on higher shelves. Assess your storage needs and add baskets, bins, hooks, shoe racks, or over-the-door organizers to optimize space and maintain tidiness. The contents of your hall closet are entirely up to you. Use it to store coats, shoes, umbrellas, cleaning products, tools, linens, craft supplies, or any other items. You can even convert it into a bonus pantry, mini home office, kids’ reading nook, or game board storage nook, depending on your storage needs and belongings.