Use this wasted space to add more storage to any room in your home.
Double Closet Capacity
If you think your closet is already as full as possible, reconsider.
Behind-the-door storage can boost capacity and help keep small items likecrafting supplies organizedand easily accessible.
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Do not drill into hollow-core doors to hang storage.
Instead, opt for over-the-door or self-adhesive solutions.
An over-the-door wire rack with multiple compartments works well for items of various sizes and shapes.
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Here, hardworking behind-the-door storage works for frequently used items, thanks to a behind-the-door wire organizer.
Here, a folded piece of patterned paper with printed-on words loops around the wires in the basket.
It’s secured with a plastic grommet.
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Use Open Storage
Repurposeoffice suppliesas inexpensive organizers for a behind-the-door storage solution.
Attach the caddy to the door using either a very slim screw or adhesive tacks.
This slim-lined adjustable rod has just enough space to secure the main bracket to the door’s top.
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Sturdy hooks help secure baskets and allow for flexibility if the storage needs to change.
This helps you take stock of what you have and ensures those items aren’t lost or forgotten.
To keep supplies separated, attach labels to the baskets, bins, and otherorganizational toolsand sort items accordingly.
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This clever solution makes use of an ordinarytrash canand strips of elastic.
When turned on its side, a simple toilet paper holder works to hold rolls of patterned tape.
A nearby dry-erase board provides a convenient spot for lists, reminders, and to-dos.
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A few extras and an hour or two of installation time can transform the behind-the-door area into awardrobe planningstation.
An over-the-door hook offers a spot for hanging a complete outfit.
Clear stick-on organizers adhere to the back of the door to keep favorite lipsticks and glosses accessible.
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The divided compartments also make them ideal for storingmakeup brushesor barrettes.
Multiple pegs offer plenty of spots forbracelets and necklacesto keep pieces tangle-free.
Place back-of-the-door storage high enough off the floor to keep jewelry from dragging.
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Credit: Jay Wilde/The Wilde Project
Credit: Jay Wilde/The Wilde Project
Credit: Jay Wilde/The Wilde Project
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