How to Create a Closet For Rooms with No Closets

Did you end up with a room that doesn’t have a closet? Are you looking for ways to create a closet without too much hassle? If so, then we’re going to talk about that today.

I know it’s a pain but there are options you can consider on how to create closet space for a room with no closets. Like many things it’s just a matter of finding the most creative resources and putting them together to get the perfect solution.

The question is what are your options?

Well, you’ve got several to consider and they are…

Create a Closet with Rubbermaid’s Closet Kit
Create a Closet with EZ Closet
Create a Closet with a Garment Rack and Organizer
Create a Closet with a Wall Rack
Create a Closet with Racks and Single Unit Hangers

Let’s start with option one.

Create a Closet with Rubbermaid’s Closet Kit

If you’re out of luck and have no closet it doesn’t mean you can create a closet for yourself, right? Right.

There are plenty of closet kits out there. A popular one is Rubbermaid’s Closet Kit which is great for taking care of all of your organizational needs.

Why not simply use this kit on your wall? Closet systems or closet kits tend to refer to using them only with closets, but there’s nothing stopping you from using them any place you see fit.

That means you can use them in a room without a closet as a way to create your own closet center, as long as you have the space for it.

The kit should take care of just about everything you need. However, keep in mind you may need to purchase additional items that go with the kit. Particularly if you want shelving for your shoes and other things.

Also, when mounting the closet, remember you’ll probably have to mount it into wall studs.

One last thing, if you can afford it you may prefer other more expensive kits which include similar options. Elfa Closet Kits are another great choice for you.

Create a Closet with EZ Closet

If you don’t like the idea of mounting a closet kit to your wall, then EZ Closet might be what you’re looking for.

It is an instant closet that leans against any wall.

It can be quickly assembled and disassembled. You can put it up without any concerns about wall damage. The system’s patented gravity-support principle holds everything in place.

The closet is built so that the floor takes the pressure of the weight rather than the wall.

You also get the luxury of two shelves which are said to take 100 lb. weight capacity. It includes all hardware, closet rod and diamond-grid shelves and is made out of steel.

Overall dimensions are 36″×12″×90″ tall.

Create a Closet with a Garment Rack

Ever considered a garment rack? If not, it will take care of the majority of your needs.

If you like the idea of using a garment rack, I recommend getting the commercial grade garment rack because it will hold around 150-250 lbs. weight capacity of clothes. So, you know you’re getting something sturdy.

I know of two garment racks that you’ll be very happy with. Both are commercial but there are slight differences between the two.

The garment rack has a weight capacity of 150 lbs. and adjusts by width and height. That means if you need to be a bit conservative on space it’s very helpful with saving you some.

One last thing. It also folds away easily for storage.

The second garment rack rack also adjusts, but only by height. However the good news is it has a 250 lb. weight capacity and a 5 year weight capacity warranty if for some reason the garment racks folds under pressure.

Create Additional Space with Space Maximizers

With either garment rack you can even maximize space by incorporating a space expander which will allow you to section off your clothes by placing your shirts on top and your pants on the bottom or vice versa.

However, before you choose a space maximizer, a word of warning. Pay particular attention to the measurements of each maximizer and compare it to the measurements of your garment rack to make absolutely certain your clothes will work with it and won’t be dragging on the floor.

Another thing you’ll have to consider is that you will still have to deal with organizing your accessories, such as your shoes, ties, belts and scarves but that can be easily solved with a revolving shoe rack and tie rack which will hold all of the above.

Create a Closet with a Wall Rack

If you’re in want of a simple closet, consider the Space Saver Closet Shelf w/Steel Rod. You can mount it on your wall without mounting it into studs, and it’s said to hold a 250 lb. weight capacity.

You may want to be a little cautious about testing that weight capacity without studs though, just to be on the safe side but it all depends on the mounting hardware included. Just be certain to use common sense.

For the top shelf, you could put your accessories. If you don’t have many shoes then it would work well for you to put them on the top shelf rather than sweaters or shirts.

Once you have it up, if you want to maximize your space, you could consider using space maxmizers or a pants trolley with it. If you use a space maximizer it will buy you a second row so that you can place your pants on the bottom row.

If you don’t like the idea of using space maximizers, you could even go so far as to purchase two expandable shelves with rods and hang one below the other for a complete closet. You could hang shirts on the top one and pants on the bottom.

Just be certain to place the top one high enough on the wall so that you have enough room for your clothes once they are hung on the one below.

As a bonus it would then provide you with two shelves. Both of which could serve to place your shoes on. The only thing you’d then have left to do is take care of miscellaneous items like ties, belts and scarves which can be easily solved by using a tie rack mentioned above.

Create Closet Space with Racks and Single Unit Hangers

For some reason you might have an unusual case and can’t hang all of your clothes in one place. If that’s the case, you might want to consider hanging your clothes in several different locations around your room or home.

You can use multiple single units for that. Or you could even combine wall racks and single units together. You could use a wall rack for the majority of your clothes and the single units can be placed in other locations.

A nice wall rack that you might be interested in is QuikCloset.

It will create 3 to 5 feet of clothes storage space anywhere. It’s quick and easy to install and can be linked continually high or low along a wall.

It’s also weather resistant and can be mounted outdoors. The telescopic rod that comes with it installs or removes easily in seconds and it closes flat against the wall when not in use.

A great single unit to use is the InstaHanger.

It will provide you with extra clothing storage with minimal space used and installation is easy. It holds up to 60 pounds and can also be closed when not in use.

You’ll find that the QuikCloset (above) is just a larger version of the InstaHanger and when the telescopic rod is removed it can be used as two single units as well.

Remember, although you are stuck with a room with no closet it doesn’t mean you can’t be inventive and create a closet for yourself with a great solution that suits you.

It’s just a matter of being resourceful and choosing the best option for your circumstances. You can go with a closet kit, garment rack or even combine different options if one choice doesn’t work well enough for you.

In the end the choice is yours.

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