We had a closet the same size that my four older children (2 girls to boot) shared with room to spare, so it sounds like you and your DH need to get a handle on what is in there. Ask ourself some questions. There is a reason why you acquired 4-5 sets of bedsheets. Did you get tired of the old ones? wanted something fresh? worn out? That should help you decide which ones to donate. Personally, I got down to only had one set per child...I would strip the bed, wash, dry and put it on immediately. No storing needed what so ever. Now that the kids are grown, my DH and I recently downsized to a 2 bedroom. Even though we tried to keep things to a minimum before, it's hard to not fill the space if you have it (not overfill). When we moved, we took careful aim at the toiletries and took out what each of us needed daily and put that in our main bath cabinets. The rest went into one drawer as surplus. When we are out of the daily, we reach into the supply. Being that we had an oversupply it took many months before we had only one additional. I hate to shop, but even I have to admit I end up at the local discount store at least once a week, so if I forget something on my list, I usually have enough to get me till the next shopping visit, even if the items is completely missing in the surplus drawer. Same thing for light bulbs, pretty much everything in there. Use up what you have and quit buying, it will eventually get better. If you can't emotionally wait that long, just acccept the finacial loss (however much or little it is) and get the emotional freedom....Considering the average shrink probably charges at least $100, your getting a bargain for emotional tranquility, not to mention the marital bliss. Borrow from the library (you don't want to have to store the book after you're done) and read the 1st chapter of "The Happiness Project". My sister and I were laughing hysterically at the classifications on clutter. We both found ourselves in these classifications at some time in our lives. Your young so it's great that you recognize the tail tail signs before it gets even more overwelming. Good luck.

First, measure your clothes to determine how much short. medium and long hanging space you need. Rather than one set of drawers under the hanging rods, have a stack of drawers. Instead of bifold doors, have double doors. You can mirror the inside and use both doors to get a good look at your front and back. Here's an example of a closet with double doors. These doors are very wide. I have 18" wide doors, for a 36" wide opening, which is plenty. Inexpensive door mirrors are around 14-16" wide and 60" long, so they can fit easily on the inside of the closet door.

Hi Ali, In New York City apartments we have done many stacked laundry closets, usually so tight that there isn't room for anything else! Using the door for storage is great if you have the depth. It's a good idea to carefully read the installation instructions for your chosen appliances. Most dryers require some ventilation in front, so the door might require some louvers or grilles to be built in, usually at the top and bottom, if there is any chance that the door will be closed when the dryer is in use. Here is an example of an installation with cabinet type double doors with a grille above. There is a slot for ventilation up into the cabinet above. There is also a slot in the base of the doors.

Sammy's comments give me a way to go I hadn't considered, so thank you for that! Approaching this like cabinetry may work. I think the cat box location there is temporary until we do a laundry room remodel that lets us stash it there, but am not sure that will work out so I'm trying for something that works whether or not this is a use of the space. The bedroom this is attached to has a big walk-in closet that's the logical laundry hamper spot. This is one of those "so small but really important" things I didn't think about when we looked at the house before buying. Where would you put the cat box? I made sure I had room for a piano, bicycle storage and all the rest--why didn't I think about this?