If you have the world's smallest wardrobe, this is exactly how to hack the space.

If you've often forlornly watched on as celebs show off their massive walk-in wardrobes (Real Housewives fans will understand) that are bigger than your entire home, you're not alone.

Owners of tiny closets everywhere know how it feels to be bursting at the seams, trying to fit all of your belongings in there. And the truth is we probably all wish we had a bit more space — especially in the wardrobe department — but in reality we don't actually need it.

Instead of living in clutter, some clever organisation hacks can help you make the most of the space you do have, even if there isn't much of it.

Waterfall your hangers.

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If you're working with some pretty tight hanging space for your clothes, there's an easy way to make sure things don't look too cluttered while still ensuring you can store your stuff.

Former celeb fashion stylist Lindsay Albanese swears by using the 'waterfall' hanging technique to maximise your space. You simply hook your clothes into the above hanger to vertically 'waterfall' the items, which will give you so much more room.

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Don't have the fancy hangers with loops to waterfall your clothes? No worries!

TikTok creator Steph Pase has a handy little tip that will not only save you space but save you money, too. So often when we get in our 'organisation' modes we think we have to go out and spend a fortune, but we've actually got so many useful items around the house that will work just as well.

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Instead of buying new hangers, simply grab a cable tie (or a ring pull from a soft drink can) and pop it around the hook to make a loop for another hanger to waterfall your clothes. Simple, efficient and sustainable — we love to see it.

Roll instead of fold.

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Small wardrobe girlies will understand that tiny drawers aren't always the most accessible when it comes to quickly grabbing things as you're rushing to get ready for work in the morning.

Just like we use the 'roll don't fold' rule to make the most of space when packing for a holiday, the same thinking can be applied when we're organising our drawer space. Folding your t-shirts, socks and smalls, rather than folding them, will not only make them more visible but also generally look a lot tidier — a necessity when working with a small wardrobe.

Kids' hangers for jeans and skirts.

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Adult-size hangers for jeans, pants and skirts can be incredibly cumbersome in your wardrobe. Most bottoms fit neatly over kids' hangers, and don't slide around, taking up less space. 

Oh, and they're cheaper to buy too — so, win win!

Add hooks for additional storage.

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If you've maxed out the real estate inside your tiny wardrobe, get creative by finding other surfaces and areas to store your belongings.

Home expert @neat.caroline (you simply must take her advice with a name like that) suggests grabbing some sticking hooks (removable if you're renting), and adding them to the backs of your wardrobe doors to provide extra hanging space for bags, accessories, belts and robes.

Stack your shoes the *right* way.

Another tip from TikTokker Caroline is this handy shoe hack. Because if you're anything like us, you have All Of The Shoes and approximately nowhere to put them. If your shoe rack/wardrobe floor is a mess of footwear, Caroline suggests arranging them toe to heel, instead of toes together and heels together. This not only looks tidy, but creates space for an additional pair of shoes, she says.

And who doesn't want space for more shoes?

Purge what you're not wearing.

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While this tip might not exactly be about configuring your small wardrobe as such, it will help you curate what you *actually* wear, meaning less unused items taking up precious space.

To get a better understanding of what we're reaching for once you finish wearing an item place it back on the hanger facing inwards and keep the rest of your clothes with the hook faced outwards. Over time you'll be able to see what you're wearing and what you're not, and get rid of the excess, selling or donating anything in good condition.

Drape to avoid shoulder bumps in sweaters.

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Okay, okay, this is more of a clothing care hack than a space spacer, but we're all about it and who are we to gate-keep such important information?

If you've ever gone to pop on your favourite sweater or knit and found it has weird indentations from how it has been hanging in your wardrobe, this neat little hanging trick will save you.

TikTok organisation queen Chantel Mila (aka @mama_mila) suggests forgetting the traditional hanging method, and instead draping your sweater over the hanging hooks — no more bumps.

Feature Image: TikTok/@neat.caroline,@mama_mila

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