Your interior and exterior doors perform daily, but how well are they helping with storage? Did you know there are space-saving and possibly even time-saving options for turning your doors into storage systems? Get ready to discover space you never knew you had with back of door storage.
Keep on Task
Whether you need an extra space for notes in the home office or an area to keep the kids’ sports schedules, think about adding a magnet or bulletin board to the back of your bonus room door, front door, or even inside a kitchen cabinet that everyone uses. It’s a great place to post reminders and relevant information that helps your whole family stay on schedule. Another tip: put your to-do list there so it’ll be in plain view.
Keep Accessorized
No room for a large vanity or stand-alone jewelry chest? Shop for an over-the-door jewelry hanger to keep accessories organized and in one place without sacrificing precious space. This can be a lifesaver for college students or young professionals with limited square feet.
Ties and belts can also find a home via a rack that fits over the door, and popular over-the-door shoe racks can prove useful, although different types may accommodate different shoe styles better, so shop wisely and consider the shoes you own.
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Keep Organized
Don’t forget an unlikely place for extra organization—the wall behind doors, such as in bedrooms. Because interior doors are often left open, it’s not possible to put bulky furniture behind them. But that wall behind your door is a great place to hang a few hooks for jackets, tote bags, bike helmets, and any other things you need within quick reach and out of eyesight.
Magnetized or adhesive shelving can be a smart choice when it comes to storing small items like makeup, medications, or cotton balls in the bathroom. Maximize your cabinets with additional storage shelving and containers that go on the inside of bathroom cabinet doors.
Kitchen organization tips are always in demand. Enhance your culinary productivity with magnetic spice containers that stick inside cabinet doors until you need them.
Shop Smart
Which back of door storage is right for you? Before exploring options, ask yourself which items you use most, and where you need extra space. Maybe office organization is a struggle for you, or perhaps it’s a bonus room that becomes a collect-all for junk. Once you know the size and shapes of what you need to organize, you can shop for shelving and racks.
Where to shop? Go online for a vast range of DIY ideas and online stores specializing in creating order for the home. For a better idea of size and usability, stop by local department stores and specialty shops to see how the storage pieces really function.
Need a Better Door?
If you’re looking into storage options and find that your exterior door needs replacing, we can help. Find door design ideas that speak to your home’s style, and we’ll help you shop for the product that fits your needs.
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