Whether youre a closet organizing professional or a well-intentioned novice, getting your clothes under control is a worthy goal. But maintaining outfit equilibrium in a small space? Not so easy. Thats why we turned to the expertsour interior designersfor ideas to steal from some of their biggest, best projects. Whether its a lighting hack, clever door alternatives, a way to finesse fabric, or even just a really good tiny stool, these are the small-space closet organizing ideas were stealing from the walk-ins.1Keep A Stool (Or Two) HandyDouglas FriedmanSeating is crucial for putting your shoes on, obviously, but a tiny stool has the versatility to function in other areas of your bedroom (or throughout your home!).2Add a Slipper ChairDouglas FriedmanA slipper chaira slim occasional chair that sits low to the groundis the perfect small-space perch for popping on your shoes in the morning, or for artfully draping your next days outfit.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below3Use Trays To ClusterDouglas FriedmanYour closet might be one tiny sliver of your bedroom, but that doesnt mean you cant co-opt other parts of your space for closet duties! Take a cue from Nicole Hollis and use trays to corral perfume bottles, jewelry trays and trinkets.4Wallpaper The CeilingDouglas FriedmanAnd a little bit of the wallsbecause why not make a style statement in keeping with your personal style?Advertisement - Continue Reading Below5Create A Linen Closet In The BathroomDouglas FriedmanAnother great idea for limited space: Put an armoire in the powder room to use as a linen closet.6Revive The Valet StandWilliam Jess LairdIts not common, but in a small space it can be an essential! Just ask Mike Moser and Tyler Thomas, whose Los Angeles bedroom sports an antique rack for extra storage.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below7Color Block ItWilliam Jess LairdKeep it minimal but impactful by color-blocking furnishings and decorative accents, as Michelle R. Smith did in the home of Simon Huck and his partner, Phil Riportella.8Shoe Cubbies Are EssentialFrank Frances StudioAnd easy to buy or have customized, as designer Nicole Fuller did for her client Ryan Lee.9Try Glass FrontsNicole FranzenHusband Wife were onto something more than aesthetic gold when they opted for frosted glass cabinet fronts in this sultry New York apartment.10Make Hardware A Focal PointChris MottaliniReplacing the hardware on your closet doors to match your cabinetry or dresser is a great way to bring cohesion to a small space (if you cant afford to hire Husband Wife to do that work for you!).Advertisement - Continue Reading Below11Add LightingKelly MarshallHaving well-lit shelves using LED strips from IKEA can help bring light into the cramped recesses of a smaller closet.12Go High-GlossRichard PowersDarren Starr went with a high-gloss for his closet doors to keep the small space feeling capacious and sleek.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below13Turn The Doors Into ArtFrancesco LagneseIf you need storage space, but dont want to skimp on wall real estate, consider turning your closet doors into works of art unto themselves.14Bring In Color AND PatternTrevor TondroBrighten up the space with saturated colors and clashing patterns like accessories designer Marc Valeanu.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below15Get A Big MirrorTrevor TondroKathryn M. Ireland put a giant mirror to good use in her walk-in closet, but you dont need all that floor space to run with the idea!16Color Drench The SpaceHaris KenjarNickey Kehoe color-drenched the primary closet of this Los Angeles home, an effect you can easily achieve in your own space with a can of paint and some courage.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below17Get Rid Of DoorsTrevor TondroSophia Bush eschewed closet doors altogether in her Los Angeles primary bedroom.18Keep Tones WarmWilliam AbranowiczLos Angeles-based designer Cliff Fong opted to lean into his mid-century modern fantasy with a closet steeped in warm, natural wood tones.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below19Go DarkKelly MarshallDesigner Danielle Colding incorporated wallpaper and a moody black hue into a closet that packs a punch.20Throw Down A RugNicole FranzenAdding in textiles can help define the space and add visual intrigue, especially if you have open storage.Sean SantiagoDeputy EditorSean Santiago is ELLE Decor's Deputy Editor, covering news, trends and talents in interior design, hospitality and travel, culture, and luxury shopping. Since starting his career at an interior design firm in 2011, he has gone on to cover the industry for Vogue, Architectural Digest, Sight Unseen, PIN-UP and Domino. He is the author of The Lonny Home (Weldon Owens, 2018), has produced scripted social content for brands including West Elm and Streeteasy, and is sometimes recognized on the street for his Instagram Reels series, #DanceToDecor