When it comes to clothing, I am definitely someone who has far too much – and with limited space and only drawers as a storage solution, I was struggling with a chaotically messy bedroom and a 'floordrobe'.
Without wishing to shove my long dresses, jackets and jeans into a drawer, I decided that a more sleek and permanent solution was necessary, and decided to take the plunge on a clothes rail.
Not only did this solve my storage woes when it comes to organizing clothes, it also transformed the way I choose my outfits, making my mornings more manageable.
My clothes rail solved my lack of hanging space in my tiny bedroom
My clothes rail is freestanding, making it portable and easy to assemble, or fold flat as needed. They're a great closet organizer alternative, and are the simplest way to maximize clothes hanging space
Mine rail is wooden, with a canvas box at the bottom where I store all my bulky, winter jumpers. I love this Bamboo Clothes Rack with Storage Box available at Amazon, which is similar, and included in Amazon's Prime Big Day Deals.
As I lack vertical storage in my closet, I gathered up all of my long dresses and jackets. As a bit of a clothes hoarder, these are something I have a lot of. I then put all of these onto velvet hangers to stop my clothes from slipping.
I recommend the bestselling Utopia Home Velvet Hangers available at Amazon, as they are sturdy with a slim design to save-space. You can also use the ingenious HOUSE DAY Space Saving Hanger Hooks available at Amazon to increase the hanging capacity of your rail by three times.
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If you're feeling inspired to invest in a rail, these are my top picks.
This clothing rail is multi-functional, with anti-slip stoppers and a metal shelf to hold shoes. With an 150 lbs load bearing capacity, it's strong enough to hold up to 30 winter coats, with a steel construction for a secure, strong and stable solution. It also has four, heavy-duty omni-directional wheels, so is easy to move even when fully loaded with clothes. The wheels can then be locked into place, for safe and stationary clothing storage.
Just because they're functional doesn't mean your clothes rail can't look great, too. I love this rack for its unique, industrial look to compliment the industrial style interior trend. It's made with strong iron pipe, and is available in traditional black and white, as well as gold for an unusual pop of color – perfect for organizing clothes if you have no closet space in your bedroom. It'll also look great and come in handy in a guest bedroom.
Looking for ways to declutter the bedroom chair? Preventing pile-up can be tricky, but is usually an indicator that you have too many clothes and not enough space. This clothing rail makes it easy to organize and access clothes, shoes and accessories with space for both folded and hanging clothing. It's easy to assemble with clear, step-by-step instructions, and installation tools included.
What else clothes rails are great for
'When we moved into a rented home after selling up and moving to a new area, I didn't want to invest in freestanding and costly closets that wouldn't then fit in our forever home,' says Punteha van Terheyden, head of Solved at Homes & Gardens.
Instead, van Terheyden opted for a large clothes rail from Amazon, which had a shelving rack above and below to store her and her husbands clothes, such as the Neprock Wardrobe Closet available at Amazon.
'It was phenomenally sturdy and fantastic, doing it's job for 18 months without a hitch,' adds van Terheyden. 'When I listed it to be sold on Facebook Marketplace, at 70% of its original price, it was snapped up in just two hours.'
Once moved, van Terheyden then had a fitted closet built for her new house, but used a smaller clothing rail in her then four-year-old daughter's room – which she found ideal for organizing children's clothes and bringing her kids bedroom storage ideas to life.
'It was in lieu of a closet because her room was relatively small, taken up by a large 'house bed,' and I wanted her to have room to play,' she says. 'It was cream, cute, affordable, and did the job for her until she was seven, when we moved it to our guest room so friends and family had a space to hang their items when staying over.'
Empty space in a closet is something every guest room needs to stay organized, so this is a great alternative if the closet in your guest room is full, or if you don't have one at all.
This clothing rack is perfect for hanging up small clothing, specifically designed for children or narrow spaces. There are two anti-slide stoppers to hang coats, bags and hats, and a bottom shelf to keep shoes neatly out of the way. Adjustable feet keep the rack stable and secure.
This clothing rack features a double rod design, for hanging garments of different lengths, with a sturdy canvas shelf at the bottom for shoes, toys and storage boxes. It's made of high-quality, solid bamboo, so is lightweight, but strong.
This clothing rack features 360° swivel wheels for easy rolling and portability, with brakes to secure the rack in place when needed. Made of thickened, high quality metal pipes coated with anti-rust powder, it's durable and reliable, with an assembly time that typically takes just five minutes.
FAQs
Why do people hang up clothes?
The main reason to hang up clothes is to keep them looking their best – preventing against wrinkles and protecting the shape of structured clothing.
Therefore, it's the best way to organize coats and store blazers, evening dresses and shirts, as well as anything silk, chiffon or linen, which will crease easily. Did you know you can steam wrinkled clothes without a steamer if you're ever in a pinch?
There are several other clever, space-saving ways to use vertical storage around the home, such as utilizing over-the-door storage, perfect for a closet, or adding hanging hooks for outerwear.
