I would analyze what your daughter's needs are - cubbies, space needed for hanging, drawers, shoe storage, etc. Then look at pictures and configurations that make sense for her. Then a budget will be important as well in the type of units used. Pinterest has all kinds of ideas, including a $50 DIY kit that is referenced. Ask you daughter if she prefers drapery or doors and if doors. It's also cute to wallpaper the back of the closet.

Thank you for the ideas! I like them all but I think the first one Debbie posted will work for now. We're just finishing a whole home reno so don't have any funds left for major closet improvement :) If I get some nice, opaque curtains to hide the clothes it will help the room look more finished. What kind of curtainswould look best? Also, how high should they be hung? I'll get those first and then work on a closet organizing system.

For small closets like that, despite their size, there are still quite a few options. Also due to the size, adding in an organizer is not going to break the bank. Often in a smaller closet, especially in a child's room, we suggest a wall mounted closet system with a combination of multi length hang, and shelving. You can also incorporate drawers or baskets.

Make sure whatever you select format wise is adjustable. All of the closet organizers we make are adjustable, meaning you can move your rods and shelves up and down, depending on your needs, but whatever avenue you select to go with your closet, from a company to home depot to DIY, make you that you select a closet that is adjustable. This is crucial in a child's room to maximize space and use. When they are small you generally need shorter hanging sections and want them to be closer to the ground so that they can independently reach items in their closet. As they get older and their clothes get bigger, you're going to want the ability to convert some of the shorter hanging sections into longer hanging sections, and adjustable closet gives you this ability so that you don't have to reinstall a closet organizer down the road when the room is now for a teen, adult or a guestroom.

As for curtains vs closet doors, both options are good. With a great organizer, you in fact don't even have to have a closet door at all. The benefits of a closet door are that you keep the area more closed off and protected from light, changing temperatures, and such, but for most regular use closets, a door is not an absolute necessity. So if you like the look and ease of curtains, that is a great option for this room.

This is an example of a kids closet, as you can see it has shorter hanging sections as their clothing is smaller, it is also situated closer to the ground for easy reaching.

Below are a couple of examples of simple versatile reach in closets that incorporate drawers, hanging, and shelving. Everything except the drawers are adjustable so they works for rooms of all types.

I also see in your photo that there is a mirror in your daughters closet, a mirror is a great closet option, but they can take up a lot of room, I would suggest a pop out mirror, it is pictured in the center of this photo, you can see just the edge of it. It takes up much less space but still gives you the option of a mirror.

This is an example of a very budget friendly option. Simple shelving and hanging is going to get you the most bang for your buck, although it lacks the frills of things like pop out mirrors, cabinets and drawers, it is still adjustable and gives you lots of storage space.

Thank you very much, closet doors. You saw the main problem, the mirror. It was a birthday gift from her grandma and very much loved. I didn't really like it in the room because I didn't think it looked that great. I thought the closet would be a better solution. That's why I'm having a hard time figuring how a closet organizer would work best in there.

Below is a tutorial about updating for under $50 - if you are handy. I have a cheval mirror that we received as a wedding gift, so I completely understand..can't get rid of even though it takes up a lot of space (ours is larger). Would you be open to removing it from the stand and painting it white and placing on a wall (if there is room). If you didn't want to paint, you could place on the wall in the cupboard and below it add a small drawer or shoe unit underneath. Opaque curtains won't hide the contents..maybe use a cotton with a small design that compliments the focal wall color. You may want to place the rod within the frame - there are rods that are expandable with rubber tips that don't need brackets, etc. - it's a much nicer look. http://designbuildlove.co/50-handmade-closet-kit-tutorial-day-4-30-days-to-an-organized-home/

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Ranmarie, if you want to incorporate the mirror into the closet, your best bet may be to have a custom closet design put together for you for when you down the road have a bit in the budget to do the closet. Also you may want to use curtains as that will give you better access to the closet, sliding doors will not be a good option for a closet like this, regular swing open doors would work, but will again call for more space in the room. A good closet designer will be able to put together a design that maximizes the space while still incorporating a spot for the mirror, and also leaving it as an option to convert the mirror space into a hanging space down the road if you one day don't have that mirror in there.

Awesome ideas The Closet Doctor and Maureen! I will have to talk it over with my daughter and see what she'll willing to do. The photos posted will really help her see the option. Thanks so much for taking to give ideas and explain the options so well. I wouldn't have a problem painting the mirror if she wants, I aalready painted her(my old) bedroom set from natural pine to white.

Thanks again!