Get one of those kits that combine nooks, shelves and hanging spaces. If I had REAL closets in my house, I would.
 
Several of my friends have them and they LOVE them. (One also has a small wall of drawers. God, I hate her! 

 ) Also, use CLEAR plastic containers for anything you store ... or be religious about labeling. Saves a lot of time, effort, and confusion when looking for something.