Thank you Networx for all the wonderful comments, I have enclosed pictures of the closet (sorry it took awhile,

problems with camera) I have enclosed pictures and answered your individual inquiries below. Plz. note - this is a space/guest bedroom. I have a cousin who will be staying in this bedroom. So, I need to utilize the space for him to hang his clothes.
Pic 1708 - The bedroom closet with the door closed. As you can see the bedroom door is at the bedroom closet door. The bedroom door opens outside of the room.
Pic 1710 - I had shelves installed for linen, but still would like to utilize the other space for hanging clothes.
Pic 1712 - The bedroom closet right wall, with picture of floor.
Pic 1709 - The bedroom closet left wall.
Pic 1711 - The bedroom closet left wall with ceiling
Sean W commented on your question, I have a bedroom closet that was "shortened" when the previous owner put a shower in an adjoining bathoroom.The doorway is so thin I have to hold my breath and go in sideways.I need to hang clothes like in a real closet, but it would not be wide enough to reach the clothes in the back of the closset. What can I Do? Dimenwions 21" wide x 52" deep..
"If anyone...Yamini has the design experience necessary to make you space work. More of a lay out and photos can help to determine what will work/."
Yamini, see attached pictures...
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Hudson Designs commented on your question, I have a bedroom closet that was "shortened" when the previous owner put a shower in an adjoining bathoroom.The doorway is so thin I have to hold my breath and go in sideways.I need to hang clothes like in a real closet, but it would not be wide enough to reach the clothes in the back of the closset. What can I Do? Dimenwions 21" wide x 52" deep..
"It's the 21" that's killed the space as you say. James has a good idea but it's still not much of a closet. You can't have a shelf 0n the side it's to narrow. You can't expand that back wall? If you must really have it there. Or what about adding a closet? What do the other walls of your room back up to?"
Hudson Designs, Yeah 21" is cramped but it's the 13.5" door width that's making me stay on a diet. Expanding the back wall is not an option, because a bedroom is on the other side. I have a bookshelf and hanger thingy in the bedroom that helps but I want to usilize some space in the small bedroom closet to hang more clothes.
JamesA
"Remove the door and take out enough of the front wall for bi-fold doors. Installing these door will allow you access to your clothes and the depth of the closet and the door width will no longer be an issue. At 21 inch deep closet will now be sufficient. I don't know what other options you have other than remove winter clothes on the larger hanger or get a wardrobe cabinet."
James A, this is a wonderful solution. I can do that, but still need space to hang clothes.
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Sean W commented on your question, I have a bedroom closet that was "shortened" when the previous owner put a shower in an adjoining bathoroom.The doorway is so thin I have to hold my breath and go in sideways.I need to hang clothes like in a real closet, but it would not be wide enough to reach the clothes in the back of the closset. What can I Do? Dimenwions 21" wide x 52" deep..
"Hi MA! What rooms or closets do you have behind or around this closet you are describing?"
Sean W, Behind this room is another bedroom, on the left side is the hallway and the right side is the shower that was installed taking the space away from the closet. Expanding in any direction would not be feasible.