Closet Jewelry Organizer Ideas

Dave Kushner • August 26, 2021

What do walk-in and reach-in closets have in common? Besides being the perfect place to neatly organize your clothes and shoes, they both serve as a great location to store your jewelry in a unique way. If you are like most people, you probably never thought your custom closets could be an oasis for tangle-free, organized jewelry, but they can be!

Getting started with organizing your jewelry is easy! All you have to do is:

Categorize
Get Creative
Apply Ideas

That jewelry box on your dresser takes up a lot of space and does not let you see what you have at a glance. With these effective ideas, you'll forever bid adieu to clunky jewelry boxes and tangled-up necklaces!

Categorize

Necklaces, earrings, rings, watches, and bracelets are must-haves in every jewelry collection. Traditional jewelry boxes come in various shapes and sizes. However, they take up dresser space and add to bedroom clutter. Your closet offers a fantastic alternative! You can utilize horizontal and vertical space more effectively, keep your favorite necklaces tangle-free, and protect smaller items from becoming lost in the jumble.

The first step is unloading your jewelry box and seeing exactly what items you have. Consider doing this on a clean surface where you have plenty of space. You do not want your earrings falling down a drain or behind the dresser.

There are a couple of ways you can categorize your jewelry, including by:

Type of Jewelry – Necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, and watches are the most common categories.
Most Worn & Least Worn – Set aside the jewelry you wear the most because you will want these pieces to be easily accessible, no matter the type.
Special Use – Items you wear for special occasions can be grouped together.

As you go through your jewelry, have an area set aside for items you want to donate or sell. You may be able to consign some fine jewelry, such as gold and diamonds. For costume jewelry, consider donating it to a local donation center.

Get Creative

It's pretty easy to add a personal touch to your design plan. Get inspired by looking online at what other people have done. Think about how jewelers display pieces. Everything is neat and tidy. Retailers make it easy to see what is on display and even easier to access items. You can put the same ideas to use in your closet.

Here are some simple, creative, and fun ways to upgrade your jewelry organizing game:

Slide-Out Jewelry Drawer: You can add this to your closet to keep items like sunglasses, rings, earrings, and more neatly stored and tucked away. Slide out the drawer when you need something and push it back when you’re done.
Velvet Jewelry Inserts: Keep your jewelry looking beautiful and organized by adding a velvet jewelry tray. Your pieces will remain safe and neatly stored, and you won’t have to sacrifice dresser space.
Use Your Walls: Reader’s Digest recommends using wall space to neatly display necklaces and bracelets. You can use elegant hooks to keep everything tangle-free and easy to access. Use your personal style to find the perfect hooks.
Clear Organizers: Consider clear organizers that easily fold & can be placed inside cabinets or drawers. Quickly view rings & earrings and waste less morning prep time hunting for the right pieces.
Tiered Systems: According to Architectural Digest, using tiered jewelry systems that can spin or fold allow you to keep similar items grouped together without them becoming messy.
Colorful Dishes: These small, colorful dishes are great for holding earrings and rings. They will add a pop of color to your closet or bedroom, too.
DIY Pegboard Jewelry Holders: You can make your own closet wall hanging jewelry holder by framing pegboard and adding simple hooks and baskets to it.

Apply Ideas

You have categorized your jewelry and figured out how to best utilize your closet space. Now, it is time to apply your ideas. Start by answering a few simple questions:

Are you a DIYer or do you prefer to purchase ready to go organizers?
Do you have all the materials you need, such as a pegboard, frame, hooks, small dishes, rods, and jewelry trays?
Have you already cleaned and organized your closet?
Have you measured your drawer space and closet wall space?

Conclusion

When you apply space-saving tips, any closet can be used efficiently to maximize space for clothes, shoes, and jewelry. And, you don’t have to sacrifice beauty for functionality. Next time your friends come over, show them your new jewelry gallery! They'll be inspired to add a touch of style to their own closets and bedroom with simple, effective, and creative ideas.