The Coat Closet

I'm hoping to get our coat closet into tip-top-shape sometime soon.
It's on my list. Currently, things are just thrown about in it. 

Some inspiration & ideas to get me going: 

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I love the minimal aspect of this first closet.

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This closet is definitely more spacious than our coat closet, but it has some great organized features.

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This closet is more of the size that I'm working with, minus the tall shelf {which is a great storage solution, by the way}.

I also love the way Allison organized the coat closet in her entry. I especially love the buckets!

Have any tips & tricks that YOU use when organizing your coat closet? I'd love to hear them!