Best Overall
ClosetMaid SuiteSymphony Closet System
- The drawers and cabinet doors allow you to stow accessories without looking cluttered.
The drawers and cabinet doors allow you to stow accessories without looking cluttered.
- The minimum width is 7 feet, so it may be too wide for smaller closets.
The minimum width is 7 feet, so it may be too wide for smaller closets.
If you’re looking for multiple storage options, the ClosetMaid SuiteSymphony Closet System will do the trick. It includes three curtain rods, eight shelves (five fixed and three adjustable), three drawers, and a pair of cabinet doors.
The cabinet doors and soft-closing drawers provide hidden storage for cluttered items like hats, bags, and shoes, while the open shelves on top and in the middle offer a spot to show off your favorite accessories or decorative baskets. Plus, it comes in three colors—white, graphite gray, and natural gray—so you can customize your closet to your style.
ClosetMaid’s SuiteSymphony collection includes additional accessories like shoe shelves and jewelry accessory trays so you can customize your configuration to your needs or expand down the line.
One kit is the perfect size for a reach-in closet, but you can combine multiple systems for a walk-in closet. This wall-mounted closet system can be adjusted from 7 to 10 feet wide, so while it’s great for large closets, it may be too big for smaller spaces.
Product Details: Size: 84-120 x 82.25 x 14 inches | Maximum Weight: Not listed | Number of Shelves: Eight | Number of Drawers: Three
Key Terms to Know
- Walk-In Closets: These closets are at least large and deep enough for you to be able to walk into while accommodating your clothing and accessory pieces.
- Reach-In Closets: A small room or area with a door that can accommodate your clothing and accessories but is not large enough to do more than reach in and grab what you need.
Best Budget
Rubbermaid Configurations Deluxe Closet Kit
- When fully assembled, it provides an additional 12 feet of space to hang clothes and 18 feet of shelving.
When fully assembled, it provides an additional 12 feet of space to hang clothes and 18 feet of shelving.
- Each shelf can only hold up to 25 pounds at a time.
Each shelf can only hold up to 25 pounds at a time.
The closet of your dreams doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. When limited by both your storage space and your budget, the Rubbermaid Configurations Deluxe Closet Kit adds shelving solutions to your closet or pantry. Even though there aren’t any drawers, six shelves provide ample space for shoes, folded sweaters, and much more.
Plus, the setup includes two clothing rods at different heights, which is a great way to separate your clothes and make it easier to find pants, shirts, or dresses at a glance. When fully set up, you get 12 feet of hanging space and 18 feet of shelving with the Rubbermaid Configurations closet kit.
If you’re looking for something a little bigger, Rubbermaid also offers a 4- to 8-foot closet system, (12.85 x 96 x 72) for a very similar price that creates up to 22 feet of shelving space across six shelves and up to 12 feet of hanging space across three clothing rods.
Once mounted to the wall, you’ll be impressed with just how sturdy the metal wire design is. However, the manufacturer doesn’t recommend putting more than 25 pounds of weight on each shelf at a time. Because of this, you won’t be able to store heavy boxes or other bulky items on this closet system without risking damage to your wall.
Product Details: Size: 72 x 96 x 12.85 inches | Maximum Weight: 25 pounds | Number of Shelves: Six | Number of Drawers: None
Best Custom
The Container Store Classic 2' Closet with Door and Wall Rack
- You can work with an expert to create a one-of-a-kind closet system to match your needs exactly.
You can work with an expert to create a one-of-a-kind closet system to match your needs exactly.
- It may not be worth the splurge for people who plan to move in a few years.
It may not be worth the splurge for people who plan to move in a few years.
If you’re shopping for closet systems and can’t find exactly what you want, The Container Store's custom closet may suit your needs. The system comes in a variety of sizes, materials, and price points to meet your exact dimensions and budget.
The least spendy option is the Elfa Classic Collection, which is a customizable wall-mounted system with ventilated shelves, mesh drawers, and a sturdy steel construction. You’ll be able to move shelves and drawers around to create the perfect pantry, closet, or storage room while choosing from three different finishes.
Or you can shop the Elfa Decor closet system, which has real wood shelves, drawers, and trim in four different finishes for a sleeker appearance. Higher-tier closet systems from the Container Store include several nice-to-have features like glass-front doors, touch-to-open drawers, and LED lighting.
You’ll be able to work with an experienced designer to curate your dream closet while keeping your specific storage needs and budget in mind. Plus, you can set up an in-store appointment, request a visit to your home, or schedule a virtual consultation, depending on your preferences.
Just keep in mind that a custom solution will likely be more expensive than other closet systems on the market. If you have closet with unrealized potential but you aren’t in your forever home yet, we recommend waiting to buy a custom closet system until you’re in a place where you can enjoy it for years to come.
Product Details: Size: Varies | Weight capacity: Varies | Number of Shelves: Varies | Number of Drawers: Varies
Best for Walk-In Closets
Dotted Line White Grid Closet System
- This system is well-thought-out to maximize storage space in walk-in closets.
This system is well-thought-out to maximize storage space in walk-in closets.
- The instructions are hard to figure out and will take a less-handy person a while to assemble.
The instructions are hard to figure out and will take a less-handy person a while to assemble.
You’d think that because walk-in closets often have more space than reach-in closets, they’d be easier to keep organized. While the added square footage gives you plenty of opportunity to add shelves and hanging rods, you also have to consider how closet systems on perpendicular walls line up with each other.
The Dotted Line White Grid Closet System is our favorite organization system for walk-in closets because of its well-placed storage that makes the most of every inch of space. Packed with 18 shelves, five clothing rods, and three drawers, this wall-mounted system creates plenty of room for all your clothes, shoes, and storage items.
It comes in white, brown, honey blonde, and weathered gray, so you can match the system to the other finishes in your house for a custom look. We especially like the L-shaped design of this system, which allows you to make the most of your closet’s corners thanks to convenient shelving.
The downside is that the system is difficult to put together. The instructions are confusing, which can increase assembly time, especially considering how many pieces there are to put together. If you don’t consider yourself handy, we recommend recruiting some friends to help or purchasing expert assembly for an added cost.
Want a tip? For the best results, install the wall mount and then work from the corner out to save yourself from potential headaches.
Product Details: Size: 65 x 72 x 14 inches | Weight capacity: 1,200 pounds (per 8-foot section) | Number of Shelves: 18 | Number of Drawers: Three
Best for Reach-In Closets
allen+roth Hartford 2-ft to 8-ft W x 6.33ft-H Solid Shelving Wood Closet System
- There are many ways to customize this affordable closet system, both with included accessories and ones you can purchase separately.
There are many ways to customize this affordable closet system, both with included accessories and ones you can purchase separately.
- If you cut it to fit your closet, you may not be able to use it elsewhere later.
If you cut it to fit your closet, you may not be able to use it elsewhere later.
The allen+roth Hartford Solid Shelving Wood Closet System is an affordable way to get the custom closet look. It offers a range of storage solutions including a tower with four shelves and a drawer, plus two three foot shelves at the top and three expandable rods (one for longer clothes like dresses and two for shorter clothes like shirts).
The system is 8 feet wide at its largest, but can be easily cut down to perfectly fit your closet. That said, you’ll have to measure twice and cut once, because you can’t undo it. This may also prevent you from being able to move the system elsewhere later.
Two colors are available, white and java, and both are complete with satin nickel hardware. An optional metal support brace is included, allowing you to turn one of the tower shelves into tilt-down shoe storage if desired. Not only that, but there are straight and curved valence options to choose from when you’re building the tower.
You can also purchase other accessories from allen+roth’s Hartford collection, such as baskets, pedestal bases, drawers, and more, to personalize your organization further.
Product Details: Size: 24-96 x 16 x 76 inches | Weight Capacity: 25 pounds per shelf (150 pounds total) | Number of Shelves: Six (two excluding tower) | Number of Drawers: One
Best Metal
IKEA BOAXEL Wardrobe Combination
- This closet system has several different storage combinations including shoe shelves, drawers, hanging rods, and more.
This closet system has several different storage combinations including shoe shelves, drawers, hanging rods, and more.
- Its appearance is quite plain compared to other options on our list.
Its appearance is quite plain compared to other options on our list.
The Ikea Boaxel Wardrobe Combination is roughly 50 inches wide, 6.5 feet tall, and 1.3 feet deep, making it ideal for walk-in closets. It has three shelves, two shoe shelves, two drawers, and two hanging rods, so you’ll be able to hang clothes, store footwear, and add decorative baskets to further organize your space with this system.
If you end up needing more shelves or drawers, you can purchase individual parts (including a nifty drying rack) and move things around. The IKEA Boaxel is wall-mounted on tracks, so once the upright rods are installed, you can click the shelves, drawers, and more into place in your own configuration.
The modular setup is helpful for anyone, but especially for those who may want to change up their closet organization every once and a while. If you’re not sure how to maximize the space in your closet to meet your needs, you can use the helpful planner to visualize different pieces of the Boaxel system in your home.
The Boaxel is a great way to add extra storage space to your walk-in closets, but it’s very basic in its appearance. Since it’s made from particle board and steel, it won’t look as luxe as other options on this list. If you want a more arrtractive closet system, we don’t necessarily recommend the Boaxel option.
Product Details: Size: 49.13 x 79 x 15.75 inches | Maximum Weight: Not listed | Number of Shelves: Four | Number of Drawers: Two
Best Modular
Modular Closets Closet System
- These modular closets are easy to build.
These modular closets are easy to build.
- The price adds up fast when you’re purchasing individual pieces.
The price adds up fast when you’re purchasing individual pieces.
The best modular closets make adding shelves and hanging racks a quick and easy task. The Modular Closets Closet System is designed for spaces 48 to 63 inches wide and it has seven shelves for shoes, folded linens, or storage totes.
However, you can add on individual modules if you have more space, making this a versatile pick despite its standardized design. It’s like designing your own custom high-end closet system without the hefty price tag. Choose from several module widths from 48 inches wide to 63 inches wide.
The system is 14 inches wide, so it fits most reach-in closets. Plus it's easy to install. Each module comes shipped in a separate box to prevent confusion. Instead of worrying about how every part goes together, you only have to put together the individual modules and configure them however you want on your wall.
Once they’re in, sturdiness won’t be a concern, because each piece is made from top-grade and high-density wood. And if you’re moving or want to shuffle things around to maximize functionality, you can easily take them down and reinstall them again.
Keep in mind that, if you intend to outfit an entire walk-in closet with modular systems, it may end up being cheaper to purchase a custom closet that’s designed specifically for your space.
Product Details: Size: 14 x 46.5 x 84 inches | Weight Capacity: Not listed | Number of Shelves: Seven | Number of Drawers: None
Best with Drawers
The Container Store Elfa System
- You get a full dresser’s worth of drawers without sacrificing shelf or hanging storage.
You get a full dresser’s worth of drawers without sacrificing shelf or hanging storage.
- There’s only short-hanging space, meaning items like dresses may wrinkle from getting scrunched up.
There’s only short-hanging space, meaning items like dresses may wrinkle from getting scrunched up.
With nine total drawers in The Container Store Elfa Classic System, you have at least as much storage as a dresser, if not more. The mesh design keeps items up to 25 pounds concealed to cut down on visual clutter, but is much more breathable than wood and prevents your clothes from smelling musty over time.
Even with all that storage, you have plenty of hanging and shelf space because the system takes advantage of the full length, width, and height of the closet at 6 feet wide, 7 feet tall, and 16 inches deep. As with many of the other closet systems on this list, you can always adjust the layout and spacing to suit your needs.
The system also comes with four ventilated shelves that stretch the length of the closet, which is more than enough room for shoes, storage bins, and memento boxes. Plus, weight shouldn’t be a problem, because the system can hold up to 100 pounds per foot of horizontal space.
If you need a closet system to hang dresses, suits, or pants, this system probably isn’t for you since it doesn’t have full-length hanging space. Also, make sure to carefully measure your closet, because this is designed exclusively for 75-inch closets.
Product Details: Size: 72 x 16 x 84 inches | Weight Capacity: 100 pounds evenly distributed per linear foot | Number of Shelves: Four | Number of Drawers: Nine
Best for Entryways
The Container Store Elfa Décor 2' Grey and White Entry Closet
- It makes the most of your small closet and creates the exact kind of storage an entryway needs.
It makes the most of your small closet and creates the exact kind of storage an entryway needs.
- The design isn’t as visually appealing as other closet systems on this list.
The design isn’t as visually appealing as other closet systems on this list.
Entryway closets are finicky spaces that can be difficult to organize, but The Container Store Elfa Decor Entry Closet gets the job done. There’s three ventilated shelves with an impressive weight capacity of 100 pounds per linear foot, thanks to a combination of durable epoxy-bonded steel and solid wood trim.
You don’t get any drawers, but there is a two-foot mesh gliding shoe shelf that can hold 4 to 6 pairs of flats or 3 to 4 pairs of men’s shoes. We love this because the mesh creates a breathable space for the shoes while still keeping them out of sight.
The quality allows the system to hold up against scratches and tugs that can happen when hanging up coats or grabbing a pair of shoes. It’s 84 inches tall, 27 inches wide, and 17 inches deep, so this specific closet system is designed to organize entryway closets, but you could also use it in a larger space if needed.
Assembly is fairly easy as the components can be adjusted anywhere on the horizontal track mounted to the wall.
Product Details: Size: 27 x 17 x 84 inches | Closet Height Range: Not listed | Number of Shelves: Three | Number of Drawers: None
Best Freestanding
Amazon Basics Expandable Wardrobe
- This closet system can be expanded up to 80 inches wide, and the 10 shelves and two hanging rods can be moved up and down.
This closet system can be expanded up to 80 inches wide, and the 10 shelves and two hanging rods can be moved up and down.
- The look may be considered too industrial for some.
The look may be considered too industrial for some.
Sometimes actually installing a closet system doesn’t make sense, whether because you’re renting a home, you’re on a budget, or you want to be able to move it later on. In any of these circumstances, you may want to opt for a freestanding system instead.
The best part about the Amazon Basics Expandable Metal Hanging Storage Organizer Rack is that it’s able to expand from 57 inches wide to 80 inches wide depending on your space and needed storage. Though the 10 shelves stay the same width, the hanging rods can be adjusted, and both can be moved up or down in one-inch increments.
Weighing 38 pounds and able to hold up to 1,000 pounds (100 per shelf), the closet system includes wall-mounting hardware to ensure it won’t tip over for your safety. The four extra-wide leveling feet also add stability.
Being made of steel wire with plastic shelf liners, the Amazon system has an industrial appearance and comes in bronze and black. If you’re looking for something with an elevated aesthetic, this isn’t for you. However, it earns top marks for functionality, customization, and affordability.
Product Details: Size: 57-80 x 14 x 72 inches | Weight Capacity: 100 pounds per shelf (1,000 pounds total) | Number of Shelves: 10 | Number of Drawers: None
Best for Kids
Little Seeds Grow with Me Closet System
- This system has adjustable clothing rods and a lower shoe rack at a kid-friendly height.
This system has adjustable clothing rods and a lower shoe rack at a kid-friendly height.
- The drawer is difficult to assemble and correctly install on the tracks.
The drawer is difficult to assemble and correctly install on the tracks.
Keeping your child’s closet organized is no easy task. We like the Little Seeds Grow With Me Closet System, complete with an easy-access shoe rack, clothing rods, four cubbies, three shelves, and even a drawer. This makes it easy to keep clothes, shoes, and even toys at eye-level for your child while storing other items out of reach.
The system is sized to fit many standard reach-in closets at 76.62 inches high and 15.69 inches deep. Each rod holds up to 50 pounds, while the upper shelves and shoe rack each hold up to 40 pounds. The cubbies hold up to 20 pounds, and the drawer can hold up to 10 pounds. The clothing rods are adjustable, ranging from 69 to 96 inches wide.
Keep in mind that the system must be mounted to the wall for safety. According to the instructions, you’ll need two people to assemble it. In particular, the drawer at the middle of the system is quite tricky to put together and install properly onto the tracks, so be prepared to work slowly and closely follow the instructions.
Product Details: Size: 68.69 to 95.44 x 76.62 x 15.69 inches | Weight Capacity: 50 pounds (clothing rods), 40 pounds (shelves and shoe racks), 20 pounds (cubbies), 10 pounds (drawer) | Number of Shelves: Three | Number of Drawers: One