A tension rod can be used to tame clutter, keep essentials handy, and so much more.
Theyre inexpensive and take up minimal room whether they are or are not in use.
Tension rods are adjustable, so you’re able to completely customize your space.
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This makes themideal for rentersand anyone looking for a temporary or quick fix.
We’re sharing our best tension rod ideas to help you find new uses for them around your home.
Cover up any household eyesores using a tension rod and curtain cut to size.
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Hide a Hangout Spot
Similarly, you might create privacy for some spaces without needing to install a door.
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Keep Kitchenware Accessible
Small kitchens require some extra creativity when it comes to storage.
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Place one just below the original rod and hang small buckets using S hooks.
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Store Spray Bottles
Avoid cluttered chaosunderneath the sinkbystoring cleaning suppliesspecifically spray bottlesoff the ground.
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Install a tension rod near the top and front of the cabinet and then hook bottle nozzles over it.
Place horizontal tension rods a few inches apart from one another in a wide cabinet.
Then slide the various bakeware into the slots so they stay upright and sorted.
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There are quite a few ways toget innovative with drying racks, but theres one that is the simplest.
Fortunately, theres a way to prevent them from cluttering up the kitchen.
Stick a tension rod near the edges of a deep drawer or towards the back of a cabinet.
Then, slip the lids down into the gap, letting their handles rest on top of the rod.
Just see to it that theyre all matching before you do so.
Hang Indoor Herbs
Herb gardens are great to haveyear-round but you do need a sunny spot to store them.
In this case, hang a tension rod in the window and line up S hooks on it.
Then, hang small potted plants using sturdy twine and lightweight pots.
Style Spaces Short-Term
Seasonal holidays, birthday parties, and other celebratory events are always better with decorations.
But theres no reason to put holes in the walls or scratch windows in the process.
Using a tension rod and helpful S hooks, displayeverything from hatstoscarves to necklacesand handbags.
This will keep out nosy children and pets.
Since tension rods were originally intended to hold fabric, they aren’t able to support too much weight.
The average tension rod can hold up to 22 pounds.
However, there are heavy-duty versions that can hold slightly more weight.
