It’s easy to take up less closet space, leaving little room for growth. And let’s face it, you can only drop off and donate so much before you run out of clothes to wear. Now, we all know that smart storage is the key Maximize use of vertical space. This hack does exactly that—just not inside the closet. Instead, it takes advantage of the space above the bed. Besides saving space, hanging your clothes above your bed can make a fashion statement with your wall. Use them to highlight your favorite pieces, add color to white walls, and most importantly, free up closet space.
TikTok users Autoworld Demonstrated her system for storing clothes above her bed on three separate hanging rods in her small New York City apartment. It’s unique and definitely unconventional, and it’s not for everyone. Note that this hack isn’t always renter-friendly, as it involves drilling holes in walls to hang rods (check your leasing agreement before DIYing) and can be a bit of a literal reach when taking clothes off the wall.
If showing off fashion isn’t your thing, there’s always work. It’s helpful to have a place to put clothes the night before where they won’t get wrinkled or covered in pet hair. Not to mention, it’s also handy storage for hanging bags, hats and purses.
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Hanging clothes above your bed doesn’t have to be complicated; Hanger rods can be found at most home improvement stores and can be DIYed with the right tools. Alternatively, you can use curtain rods and brackets. And for walls that don’t allow drilling, heavy-duty adhesive hooks can work, as long as you don’t overload them. Hanging your rods will involve the same You need tools to hang wall art: An enrichment finder, a tape measure, a level and a power drill. As always, measure twice, drill once.
If individual rods are hung, there should be enough space between them so that your clothes don’t touch and the display doesn’t look too cluttered. Remember to consider the space the clothes hangers will occupy. Better yet, try using baby hangers to create more breathing space, as they are naturally smaller in size. If using curtain rods, use a level to make sure they are straight. is Tips for hanging curtain rods So that your walls are protected, such as making a bracket template before drilling. Whichever approach you choose, the hanging rod should be high enough that the clothes don’t drag down on the bed itself.
Once your hanging rod or hooks are up, the fun begins. Use your fashion as seasonal decor, hang your favorite sundresses or linen shirts in the summer or enjoy hanging a Christmas sweater in the winter. The sky’s the limit — or at least, your vertical space.
