As we all know, hall closets are an important asset in a home. We are always looking for more storage space, so these closets are always priceless to find. (Anyone currently looking for a new home can probably relate to counting all the storage spots in a potential home.) So, how can you make the most of their limited space? It’s important to assess your and your family’s specific needs first, and then you can start getting creative on how to organize a hall closet to maximize its potential. Here are 10 inspiring hall closet storage ideas that fit a variety of needs and make the most of each purpose.
The doors were removed from this hall closet and a bench and molding installed to make it look like a built-in cabinet. Since it’s by a door, it works great as a spot to hang up coats and offers a place to put on/remove shoes, as well as more storage in the form of a drawer below and baskets up top.
If your home doesn’t have a dedicated laundry room, a hall closet can be turned into one. A stackable washing machine and dryer make the most of limited square footage, and a pocket door hides it away from view.
A pretty mint green surprises you in this adorable hall closet. Hooks provide a place to hang bags (which you can store other stuff in) and shelving provides a spot for storage baskets.
A home office space can fit perfectly into a hall closet. Take advantage of the height by hanging shelving all the way up to the ceiling.
For a linen closet, baskets are priceless. You can even label them with tags to keep track of everything at a glance.
Horizontal stripes add some whimsy to this hall closet that houses a cute bench and some great storage. Hooks on the door even take advantage of that available space.
Your favorite wallpaper could find a home in a storage closet, especially one like this that has been turned into a makeshift mudroom. Trays hold dirty shoes on the floor, while the wall space is taken advantage of on every available side.
Here is another example of a hall closet turned mudroom featuring built-in cabinetry for ample storage.
A laundry basket in this hall linen closet provides the perfect spot for anyone in the house to dump dirty towels and other non-clothing items for the laundry.
Built-in cabinets provide lots of storage for just about everything, including a hidden spot for the cat litter.
Transforming your hall closet storage into something that works hard for your household just requires a little creativity and smart space planning.
Warm regards,
Megan
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