Two indisputable facts about college: you're never going to get as much sleep as you need, and your dorm room [1] will be very, very small. Dorm rooms are notoriously tiny, especially if you're sharing that space with someone else, and utilising all potential storage areas [2] is essential. Your closet may seem impossibly tight, but it actually offers the greatest opportunity for storing away your belongings [3] — if you use it wisely, that is. Before you donate half of your wardrobe, check out these ingenious closet organisers that will allow you to store everything without taking over your roommate's side of the room.
Internet's Best Hanging Closet Organiser
Made with lightweight polyester fabric, the Internet's Best Hanging Closet Organiser [4] ($33) is not only collapsable and easy to pack, it also includes three removable drawers for even more storage options.
AmazonBasics Closet Storage Organiser
Rather than leaving your floorspace bare, invest in the lightweight AmazonBasics Closet Storage Organiser [5] ($21) to give yourself three shelves and two drawers full of storage space.
Sorbus 3-Pack Foldable Storage Bag Organisers
For out-of-season clothes, towels, linens, or whatever else you might like, the Sorbus 3-Pack Foldable Storage Bag Organisers [6] ($22) offer three divided sections with a clear window view and will protect your belongings from dust, pests, and water damage.
StorageWorks Hanging Closet Organiser
The StorageWorks Hanging Closet Organiser [7] ($30, originally $36) features two side pockets and two hanging methods, so no matter your closet set up or storage needs, this organiser (which holds up to 40 pounds) will get the job done.
mDesign Hanging Bin Box
Measuring just under a foot in height, the mDesign Hanging Bin Box [8] ($13) easily hangs from your shelves with a hook-and-loop closure, giving you tons of extra storage while taking up very little space.
StorageWorks Hanging Closet Shelves
Made with sturdy cardboard and featuring a thickened and riveted bar, the StorageWorks Hanging Closet Shelves [9] ($40, originally $50) can hold an impressive 40 pounds of weight and offers an insane amount of compartment combinations.
Simple Houseware 5-Shelf Hanging Closet Organiser
Whether you have a closet rod or wired closet rack, the Simple Houseware 5-Shelf Hanging Closet Organiser [10] ($14) works everywhere. It features five shelves and six mesh pockets to keep all of your essentials in one place.
MaidMax 3-Tier Closet Shelf Organiser
Constructed of premium metal tubes, the MaidMax 3-Tier Closet Shelf Organiser [11] ($25) will hold up to 33 pounds to keep your belongings fresh, clean, and off of your closet floor.
MDesign Hanging Storage Organiser
The MDesign Hanging Storage Organiser [12] ($20, originally $22) offers seven open compartments and three removable drawers, so big or small, you'll find room for all of your things that need storage.
Simple Houseware 3-Pack Foldable Closet Organisers
They may look soft, but the Simple Houseware 3-Pack Foldable Closet Organisers [13] ($15, originally $17) are surprisingly rigid and durable, making them perfect for both closet storage and travel.
Whitmor 4-Section Fabric Closet Organiser
Want extra storage space without taking up extra room on your closet rod? The Whitmor 4-Section Fabric Closet Organiser [14] ($20, originally $26) gives you the best of both worlds, with four large cubbies and an attached metal garment rod.
Whitmor Hanging Shoe Shelves
Don't just keep your shoes on the floor — hang them where you can see them with the Whitmor Hanging Shoe Shelves [15] ($9, originally $10), which offer eight strong yet breathable fabric cubbies to fit your shoes or whatever else you might like to store.
TomCare 9-Cube Closet Organiser
Whether you have extra room in your closet horizontally or vertically, the TomCare 9-Cube Closet Organiser [16] ($34) allows you to stack your stuff however you'd like, as its nine cubes can be freely adjusted to create a variety of shapes and meet your space needs.
MaidMax 6-Tier Cloth Hanging Shelf
Light, foldable, and spacious, the MaidMax 6-Tier Cloth Hanging Shelf [17] ($13) is the perfect way to maximise the vertical space available in your closet, no matter how small that closet may be.
Simple Houseware 24-Pocket Hanging Shoe Organiser
Get some use out of your closet door with the Simple Houseware 24-Pocket Hanging Shoe Organiser [18] ($10), which offers two dozen mesh pockets perfect for storing shoes and accessories where you can see them.