This post is from guest Blogger Kristina Duke from Blue Sky Engagement. We would love to hear your thoughts – please comment down below.
(maybe not that many!)
I’m sure many of you have seen a couple of these ideas floating around the Internet but I know I have some ideas that will surprise you and change the way you look at over the door shoe pockets.
1.Laundry
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/240309330090721875/
Use for cleaning supplies and those pesky odd socks! (Please note that I do not recommend that you have this many supplies on hand – that is just clutter but the idea is great.)
2. Baby
Perfect for holding baby lotion, powder, wipes, breast pads and baby socks and shoes.
3. Girls room
These pockets are great for Barbies and her accessories. They are also great for any other little toys like Littlest Pet Shop and the like.
Another organiser would work also for all your daughter’s hair accessories.
Here is my daughter’s organiser with a combination of all.
4. Boys Room
The shoe racks work great for action figures, cars and even Lego pieces.
5. Bathroom
http://www.listotic.com/50-brilliant-storage-ideas/33/
As one of the smallest rooms of the house, it demands our attention to storage ideas.
If you would prefer not to have one on the back of the door, you could cut an organiser to size and hang inside the cupboard door. Organise the hair accessories, tooth brushing supplies, makeup, bandaids, clean washcloths and more.
6. Kitchen
Pantries big and small have a habit of losing smaller items into a dark abyss. Bring these items to light by storing them on the door – packet mixes, cookie cutters or other small utensils, snack food packets, herbs and spices and more.
Could also be used to store drink bottles and travel flasks.
http://my-house-my-home.com//?p=15590
7. Study/ Craft room
The study is the place where everything that doesn’t have a home seems to live. We put items here because we need access to them but they never really have a spot.
Try using the shoe rack for storing cords, charging cables, small gaming devices, random hardware items, stationary items, batteries etc.
Shoe racks could also serve as perfect storage for craft supplies – those little packets of glitter or sequin, ribbon/ thread or string, buttons, pipecleaners, stamps, paints, brushes, stickers, scissors, tape, textas, pencils or crayons… the list is endless but at least now its organised.
8. Front entry
As this is the last door you see before you leave for the day, this could be the perfect organisation solution for you to never forget things as you walk out. Keys, phones, diary, dog leads, scarf, sunglasses, sunscreen or bug spray and more could all be stored ready for action.
9. Bedroom
I know I like certain items to be on display and others to be in hidden storage. So try one of these ideas to enhance your storage options available and to suit your style.
A clear shoe rack would be perfect for displaying your accessories – costume jewellery, scarves, belts and even hats at a glance and easily accessible to vamp your outfit.
Maybe you prefer to sort your winter tights, or even your underwear.
http://www.bhg.com/decorating/storage/organization-basics/small-item-storage/#page=6
For the men ties and belts are the perfect items for this inexpensive storage idea.
If you are an avid reader this could be the place to house your paperback books.
10. Garage
Similar to the study, the garage can be a catchall for miscellaneous items. Mount a show organiser to a peg board or on the back of a door to house cords, cables ties, small tools, nails and screws, electrical tape, WD40, spare keys or padlocks etc.
http://waythatiam.blogspot.com.au/2011/07/closet-redo.html
11. Camping
http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2013/05/25-tips-for-making-camping-easier-more-fun.html
Hang one is your camp kitchen area to hold utensils, cloths, bug spray and other needed items. Keep them off the ground and easy to access.
12. Garden
Hang one on a wall undercover to hold your gloves, spade, weeding fork, secateurs, packets of seeds, gardening hat and sunscreen.
You could even use one to create and inexpensive vertical garden – perfect for herbs!
https://www.obaz.com/lookbook/335
13. Car
Cut to size to fit the back of the seat, these make a cheap organisation solution for kid car clutter especially on longer trips. Pack snacks, books, gaming supplies, even comfy socks or eye masks for extended journeys.
14. Christmas
Why not make a custom advent calendar?
http://theinspiredhome.org/advent-calendar-two-ways/
As you can see if you think outside the shoebox (or over the door pockets) you can find many ways to contain, order and control the things in your house from becoming clutter.
Some things just work better when they are stored so they are visible and easy to access.
The key is set limits to the space that hold your things and not exceed those limits. No one said you couldn’t max out your spaces storage potential though!
(Expert tip: For light items the cheaper brands work fine but I highly recommend spending the money on quality when storing heavier items on your door.)
About Kristina Duke
Kristina Duke is the Decluttering Diva! A Professional Organiser servicing the North Shore Sydney suburbs – helping fellow mums to control the clutter in their homes and create organised spaces that make their lives easier to manage.
Check out her website www.declutteringdiva.com.au or “like” the FB for regular hints, tips and inspiration (www.facbook.com/declutteringdivaaustralia)