Often, utility closets end up as a chaotic mix of household items. But with the right strategies, they can become incredibly useful and organized spaces. I want to share some innovative and practical ideas to revamp your utility closet, helping you reclaim your space and bring peace back into your home.
Take Pictures
Take pictures of your closet when it’s organized to help keep it that way. I keep a picture to remind everyone where things go and to keep things tidy.
Products that could assist:
- Clear Bins with Lids: Keep things in clear bins. See what’s inside easily.
- Pegboard: Use a pegboard to hold tools.
- Label Maker: Make labels for your bins and shelves.
Hang Hooks and Pockets on the Door
Don’t forget about the back of your closet door; it’s a great place to add storage. I put up hooks and pockets to hold small items like brushes and dusters, so they’re easy to get to but also out of sight.
A few relevant products:
- Hanging Pocket Organizer for Doors: Use your space better with a pocket organizer; keep small things tidy and easy to reach.
- Stick-On Wall Hooks: Put stick-on hooks on doors to hang tools, keeping them handy.
- Changeable Door Hanger: Get organized with a hanger that adjusts, great for holding cleaning stuff on doors.
Label Everything
Labels are a simple but effective way to stay organized. When I label each shelf and bin, I make sure everything has a place, which cuts down on clutter and confusion.
Some ideas to consider:
- Printable Stickers: Print your own labels for bins and shelves. Keep everything where it should be.
- See-Through Storage Bins: Use clear bins to see what’s inside and get to things quickly.
- Chalkboard Stickers: Change your labels easily with chalkboard stickers. Great for changing things around.
Use All Vertical Space with Shelves You Can Move
Think about putting in adjustable shelving so you can change the setup to match what you need to store. When I did this in my closet, I could customize the space for everything from my tall vacuum cleaner to small cleaning sprays.
A few suggestions:
- Adaptable Wall Shelf System: Change your closet with shelves that can move, fitting all kinds of storage needs perfectly.
- Changeable Storage Unit: Make organizing fun with a storage unit that’s easy to change.
- Flexible Shelf Arrangement: Get the most out of your space using a shelf system that can handle big and small items.
Use Magnetic Strips for Metal Tools
Magnetic strips are great for keeping metal tools like scissors in order. I put one above my workbench, so everything stays in place and is easy to grab.
Try these:
- Strong Magnetic Strip: Keep your tools in order with this magnetic strip, easy to reach.
- Magnetic Tool Holder: Keep your metal tools in order with this holder, easy to see.
- Tool Rack That Sticks to the Wall: Use your wall space with this tool rack, keeping tools close by.
Keep It Neat
A neat closet doesn’t just look good, it also makes you want to use it. I find that when the closet is tidy, everyone at home helps keep it that way.
Some handy options:
- Stackable Boxes: Make your closet better with boxes that stack, for a neat look.
- Metal Shelves That Move: Get more storage with shelves that are strong and move, keeping your closet in order.
- Label Maker: Make labels that are easy to read to help everyone keep things in order.
Be Smart with Over-the-Door Storage
Storage that hangs over the door can hold cleaning cloths or small tools. I use mine to keep things I use a lot within reach, which makes chores easier.
Items that may come in handy:
- Pocket Organizer for Doors: Get more space in your closet with a pocket organizer that hangs over the door. Keep things neat.
- Strong Hooks for Doors: Hang hooks on the door to hold tools and keep your space clean.
- Rack for Doors That Changes: Set up your storage with racks that adjust over the door. Great for cleaning supplies.
Use Old Furniture
Using old furniture like bookshelves can give you more storage. I used an old bookshelf to store cleaning supplies, giving it a new life.
Give these a look:
- Shelf Liners: Keep your old furniture clean with liners.
- Baskets with Handles: Add baskets to your shelves for easy use.
- Bins for Storage: Keep your cleaning supplies in bins.
Put Up Hooks for Slim Items
Hooks are just what you need for hanging mops and brooms, so they’re not on the floor and easy to grab. In my closet, this made more room on the floor and the cleaning tools are now easier to reach.
Check if these fit your needs:
- Wall Hooks: Keep your cleaning tools in order. Use these strong hooks to get more space in your closet.
- Tough Garage Hooks: Hang mops and brooms easily. Great for keeping your closet tidy.
- Changeable Hook Hanger: Reach things easier with hooks that move. Keep cleaning tools off the floor.
Choose Clear Bins and Baskets
Clear bins are great because you can see everything inside, which makes organizing easier. I really like how they keep things neat and I can quickly see where everything is.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Clear Bins with Lids: Keep your things visible and in order with stackable bins, perfect for any closet.
- See-Through Baskets: See more and reach things easier; great for keeping small things together and neat.
- Clear Storage Containers: Find your tools fast with these clear boxes, great for organizing all kinds of supplies.
Add Color with Nice Containers
Who says a closet can’t look good? I put in colorful containers to make the space brighter and make organizing more fun.
You might give these a try:
- Colorful Bins: Make your closet brighter with bins that have color, for a space that’s more fun.
- Storage Totes with Many Colors: Change your closet with totes that have many colors to add style fast.
- Boxes That Stack with Color: Get organized with boxes that stack and have bright colors for a closet that looks great.
Have a Place for Seasonal Items
Set aside a spot for things you only use at certain times of the year, so your closet works well all the time. I keep winter clothes up high, and summer things easy to get to when it’s warmer.
Might be a good match:
- Clear Bins with Lids: Keep your seasonal things in clear bins so you can see what’s inside.
- Hooks on the Wall: Use hooks on the wall to hang brooms, mops, and seasonal items.
- Rack Up High: Use the ceiling space to put a rack for things you don’t need right now.
Use Pegboards
Pegboards are a great way to organize tools and small things. I put one in my closet to hang everything from scissors to tape, which freed up space on my shelves.
You might like:
- Pegboard Organizer: Use your wall space with a pegboard to hold tools and more.
- Pegboard Hooks: Hang hooks on your pegboard to keep tools in order.
- Pegboard Bins: Add bins to your pegboard for small items.
Put in a Hidden Charging Station
Putting a hidden charging station in your closet can keep cords and devices out of sight. I like how it keeps my counters clear and charges everything in one place.
A few choices to try:
- USB Hub: Charge many devices at once; keeps your closet neat.
- Box to Hide Cables: Hide cables in style, keeping your closet looking clean.
- Shelf Organizer That Adjusts: Use space going up and store devices while they charge.
Use Every Bit of Space
Think about the high and low spots in your closet. I use the top shelf for things I only need sometimes, and the floor for bigger items I don’t use as much. That way, I’m using every bit of space.
Check these products out:
- Stackable Boxes: Get more space going up with boxes that stack, great for storing things for different times of the year.
- Baskets for High Shelves: Use high shelves with baskets to get to things you don’t need often.
- Containers on Wheels: Keep big things in order with containers on wheels, easy to move when you need them.
Use a Cart That Rolls
A cart with wheels can really help in closets that are deep, letting you pull things out easily. I keep mine stocked with things I use a lot, so they’re always close by.
Useful items to consider:
- Cart with Three Levels: Get more storage with this cart that moves, great for cleaning things.
- Cart That Moves and Adjusts: Reach your things easily with a cart that changes, making your closet better.
- Slim Cart That Rolls: Make the most of small spaces with a cart that’s slim, keeping things close by.
Get Storage That Does Many Things
Pick storage that can hold lots of different things, from cleaning sprays to craft supplies. I like using bins that can change as my storage needs change.
Consider these options:
- Stackable Boxes: Use your space better going up with boxes that stack, for storage that changes with your needs.
- Changeable Shelves: Change your closet with shelves that fit all kinds of items.
- Door Organizer: Use your door space with an organizer for more storage.
