Space is a luxury and finding a spot for all your “essentials” can be difficult at the best of times. It’s time to stretch your organising muscles and make the most of what you’ve got.
This is how you can use hanging storage in your home to beat the clutter for good…
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1. Store Awkward Kitchen Accessories
Kitchen utensils and tools are rarely uniform in size and shape, which usually leaves drawers and cupboards in a mess. Hanging a bar with hooks keeps pot lids, pans, and other hangable items well within reach.
2. Utilise The Back of The Door
Colourful pouches or tote bags hung on the back of a bedroom (or bathroom) door, or on a wall are as much a decorative statement piece as they are a helpful place to stash little bits and bobs.
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3. Clear the Floor
Tidying up is so easy when you can just toss items into open crates and boxes. These shelves and pallet boxes have a simple design that suits a child’s bedroom and keeps the floor clear of little pieces that could go missing.
4. Aim High
Make the most of overhead storage space in the garage and hang sturdy racks for boxes or crates. This is perfect for storing seasonal items you don’t need that often, such as Christmas decorations, gardening tools, or power tools.
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5. Clear The Counters
Need a little more space on your kitchen counter? Hang cups and other accessories from hooks to create more space in your cupboards or on your worktops. This little coffee nook is a great use of a corner that would otherwise go to waste.
6. Make The Most of Blank Walls
A blank wall allows for endless storage possibilities. Whether you add a hook, a wire basket, or a shelf, an empty wall is the perfect place to add some vertical storage. These wooden planks with hooks create a fabulous place to hang bags and jackets in a bedroom.
If you’re particularly short on space, shelves above the toilet create a place for keeping spare toilet rolls, towels and other bathroom necessities.
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Compiled by Food and Decor Editor, Claire Badenhorst
