Clothes are one of those things that we always seem to be catching up with. Clothes on the floor, clothes draped over our chairs; clothes, clothes, clothes! These piles of frustrating garments usually arise because we don’t have the right storage for our clothes in the first place. Our wardrobes are often more of a door to close on an ongoing problem, so it’s amazing when you can customise that space to do what you need.
Enter: our clothes hanging ideas! This blog post is dedicated to five different bedroom clothes storage ideas for Auckland wardrobes (and their owners), each focused on hanging those clothes away before they can turn into piles around your floor or furniture. What are we waiting for? Let’s get into it!
Square Hanging Racks
If you’re struggling with a wardrobe that just doesn’t have enough space for all your clothing, square hanging racks could be the answer. Unlike traditional rods, which require all clothing to hang in the same spot, square hanging racks allow you to segment your clothing into designated spaces without the hangers sliding around.
Think of it as a customisable grid for your clothes; everything has its own section, so you can avoid that frustrating “clothes avalanche” when pulling out an outfit in the morning. We’d recommend this for hanging your shirts, blouses, skirts, and jackets.
Pull-Down Hanging Rails
If you have plenty of vertical space but can’t see a way to reach all the way to the top of the closet, a pull-down hanging rail might be for you. This is one of our favourite clothes hanging ideas for bedroom organisation because it makes use of so much vertical space.
A pull-down hanging rail allows you to use the higher sections of your wardrobe. The rails are attached to a mechanism on the side of the wall that lets you pull the whole thing down when needed and then push it back up once you’re done selecting your outfit for the day. This is an especially great solution for tall wardrobes that don’t have the gear to back them up.
Seasonal clothing, formalwear, and coats are ideal for this kind of rack because you can put them out of the way when you don’t need to reach for them daily.
Pull-Out Trouser Racks
If you have plenty of vertical space but can’t see a way to reach the top of the closet, a pull-down hanging rail might be for you. This is one of our favourite clothes hanging ideas for bedroom organisation because it uses so much vertical space.
Instead of rifling through and summarily disrupting a stack of folded pants, simply slide the rack out and grab the pair you need. This also works for skirts if you’re more of a skirt-wearer!
Tie or Belt Racks (or a Combination)
Accessories like ties, belts, and scarves are often thrown into a drawer or draped over chairs, making them difficult to find when needed. A dedicated tie or belt rack – whether wall-mounted or attached inside your wardrobe – keeps everything in one place and ensures that your accessories look as nice as they did the day you added them to your collection.
Combination racks are one of the better clothes-hanging ideas because they can hold various accessories. If you’re sharing your wardrobe with someone or you have multiple accessories you need to manage, this is the best choice.
Wall Hanging System
Finally, if you’re working with limited wardrobe space or want to take a minimalist approach to your storage, the wall-hanging system might be for you. This is essentially a rail mounted on the wall rather than across a gap, which can keep your most-worn clothes in easy reach. You can also install it anywhere you like! We recommend installing one of these rails on the back of your existing wardrobe to create more hanging space in addition to your drawers or other rails.
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