Find yourself living without a traditional closet? Time to think outside that box! The good news is there are a ton of great storage solutions out there. From industrial-chic garment racks to comprehensive storage systems (hello, Ikea), now's your chance to get creative with your wardrobe. We've scouted 13 winning products to help you get started.
Breaking the closet mold can be a good thing. You will probably do some much-needed purging — always a good thing. And now that you'll be able to see what you have, your inner fashion stylist might get new inspiration! Let your creative side take the reins and build your custom "closet" from scratch.
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Mirror, Mirror
This slick-looking wardrobe will have you wondering why you ever kept your stuff in a boring-old closet. The clean lines and mirrored-front of the Reflection Wardrobe ($899, cb2.com) make this wardrobe enhance a room rather than overwhelm it.
A-Frame Clothing Rack
This simple, modern A-Frame Clothing Rack ($125, Bourbon Moth/etsy.com) gets an A+ in design. It's grown up enough for mom and dad, whimsical enough for the nursery.
Good as Gold
This Calvin Double Clothing Rack ($298, urbanoutfitters.com) is more than functional — it's downright pretty. With its curvy, delicate, gold-toned bars, I like to think of it as closet bling.
Statement Maker
When it comes to creating non-closet closets, it is hard to beat Ikea. This 3-Section White Stolemen ($560, ikea.com) is part closet, part dresser, part room divider, and totally cool.
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Rack & Roll
This no-nonsense Industrial Pipe Garment Rack ($99, containerstore.com) gets the job done with extra hooks, locking casters, and a small footprint. I would line two or three up end-to-end and mount a long shelf above for a funky and functional instant closet.
Industrial Chic
This great-looking Industrial Storage Rack ($498, urbanoutfitters.com) has loads of personality, and with three rustic wood shelves, it looks more like a piece of furniture than a clothing rack.
Behind Sliding Doors
More great ideas and functionality from Ikea. The Pax Wardrobe ($889, ikea.com) is smart and smart-looking. It features space-saving, soft-closing sliding doors, an adjustable interior, and a mirror.
Wonderwall
This John Louis Clothing Shelf System ($245, target.com) doesn't have to exist in a closet to do the job. Just mount it to any wall. The red mahogany finish looks handsome, functional, and tidy.
Pining for a Closet?
Inspired by Scandanavian Country furniture, this pine Hurdel Wardrobe ($499, ikea.com) is so lovely, you won't even miss a closet. The spacious drawer below is a bonus.
Classy Corner Closet
You may not have a closet, but you've got a corner, right? These great- looking New York Closet Shelves ($79 for corner shelf, $139 for 2' rod, $199 for 4' rod, potterybarn.com) will transform a corner or wall of your space into a functioning closet.
Bargain Brilliance
The Rigga Clothes Rack ($12.99, ikea.com) is basic, white, and brilliantly priced! If you need to get organized on the cheap, try a couple of these side-by-side as shown. The height adjustable rail gives you options. Love the way these are incorporated into the room decor.
Bonjour, Mon Ami!
This Isabella Armoire ($1,999, ballarddesigns.com) is the perfect marriage of elegant, European styling in a practical storage solution. It features removable rod and adjustable shelves, as well as two deep drawers. Gorgeous!
Copper Pipe Dreams
Copper pipes are so pretty, it always seemed a shame that they are hidden away. That's the genius behind this Copper Pipe Clothing Rack ($146, Little Deer/etsy.com). Now your favorite clothes will be shown off with this quirky, repurposed beauty of a rack!
Vintage Darling
This darling, vintage-style Emily & Meritt Wardrobe Rack ($299, pbteen.com) takes up very little space but holds big charm.
