What is the function of the closet? Is it the hall closet, your closet, guest closet?

What does it need to store? I see a pillow, special-occasion clothes, a photo, bins. That’s quite a variety.

Answers to those questions might prompt more suggestions.

Check the ELFA System at The Container Store for ideas on maximizing closet designs.

Agree ^ I would keep the drawer unit then demo everything in the closet and start fresh

I sthis your only clothes closet for more than yourself? Take that silly rod cabinet out for sure . is this in a home you own? I ask because if it is the answer is to rip it out have bypass doors that allow access to the whole space designed like a proper closet all open from wall to wall. You might even bea ble to fit an Ikea Pax system in there . The ElFA stystem is also an option

My mantra is, optimize, not maximize. After all, you can cram a lot of stuff into a closet, but if you can’t get to what you want, then you’ve accomplished nothing.

The Container Store will ask the same questions about what you are storing, including how tall you are. It affects your long-hanging rod height. Also, they are having their 30%-off sale right now, so check them out.

There is so much dead space in this closet. I agree, keep drawer unit and put two hanging rods across the length of the closet for clothes, if it is a bedroom closet.

Just love taking time to read and answer dilemmas where the OP just disappears .

I would start by taking out the current pieces all made of particle board full of toxic glue and use real 1x12 pine boards (paint or stain them) instead. Run a rod the length as you can still access shelves on both ends even with a rod there.

Take inventory of your clothes and that should lead you in what type of storage you need. Is it more double hang, folded clothing or long hang. What's in the bins, more clothing?

I don't recall seeing the dimensions of your closet and it doesn't seem to be very deep so not sure you can have storage on the sides. Perhaps something similar to this would work for you:

Sorry don’t know how to respond individually and wasn’t getting updates that anyone had responded.

I appreciate everyone who took the time to comment - lots of great ideas for me to consider. We don’t have a container store where I am, but I’ll look to see what options they have to spark inspiration. Right now this is an extra closet in a room I own. I’d like for it to store extra clothes and shoes eventually, however we are still in the midst of cleaning from our move so it’s become a storage spot for anything and everything.

That explains why you did not answer. I think Sammies idea could work since this is a space more for storage than actual everyday use. You can order lots of closet organizer stuff online