Free cheat sheet · Closet zone map

How to Zone a Small Closet

Same closet, twice the room, no renovation.

Our closet is the width of a generous doorway. Zoning it by height was the single biggest improvement, and it cost less than a takeout order.

The sheet, in text

  • Top shelf: Out of season. Heavy knits, swimwear, spare bedding. One bin per category.
  • Eye level: What you wear weekly. Matching slim hangers. Hang by type, then by colour.
  • Lower rod: Shirts and trousers. A hanging second rod doubles the rail.
  • Floor: Shoes. A rack, never a pile. Boots at the end, upright.
  • Door: Bags, belts, scarves. Over-door hooks or a pocket organizer.

What I would actually use for this

Do the sheet first. If you still need something afterwards, these are the ones from my own shortlist that fit this job.

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