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Is your utility closet a dark, unattractive, cluttered space that you prefer to stay away from?
Read on for my ideas and you will be!
It is so stylish.
The homeowner has chosen an off-white 9-cube storage organizer to keep everything neatly packed away.
Baskets
Source: @alifemoreorganized
Large plastic baskets are ideal for organizing a utility closet.
These large plastic basketshave a trendy woven design and can be washed when they start looking grubby.
I like to use canvas bags to create organized hanging compartments.
I can then grab the bag I need and everything is at my fingertips.
Hanging wire wall baskets like theseare easy to install and dont cost a fortune.
I like the open wire design because I can instantly see what is inside the basket.
Cabinets
Source: @amy.darley
The next brilliant utility closet organizing idea is cabinets!
Cabinets transform your closet into a well-ordered space where everything has a place.
Choose cabinets with both closed compartments and open shelves, giving you the choice to hide or display items.
Check out IKEA for versatile options, or head to your local dollar store for a cost-effective buy.
Label your bins to make your space even more organized.
Get organized withlarge plastic bins like theseand label your bins usingvinyl self-adhesive alphabet letters like these.
I always struggle to find labels that match my needs.
Floating Shelves
Take a look at how much extra space this smart homeowner has created by installing floating shelves!
Every wall of the small utility closet can now be used for storing and organizing.
Mount your floating shelves wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling to maximize every inch of wall space.
Create the look using thesecolorful peel and stick wall papers I found on Amazon.
A broom organizer like thisis not expensive and can easily be installed behind the door.
Then, you simply clip in your brooms, mops, brushes, dust pans, and rags.
This is something that I didnt think of!
Use this prime real estate to stack and pack!
This idea inspired me to upgrade and reorganize my space.
Choose woven wicker baskets as a storage solution instead of plastic.
I love how this designer uses both rectangular, round, tall, and short wicker baskets.
They always look neat, tidy, and stylish.
Do it yourself, or get a professional to install built-in storage cabinets in your utility closet.
They maximize every inch of space and keep your clutter organized and easy to find.
(Mine looks like a disaster site).
I found somecool fabric baskets on Amazonthat I am going to unashamedly use to copy this idea!
I am referring specifically to utility closet items like brooms, mops, dust pans, and brushes.
Vertical Space Shelving
Source: @thelivingcollective.co
Utility closets are by nature small and cramped.
But, if you look upwards, what do you see?
loads of unused space in the air!
Simple use S Hooks!
S Hooks are amazingly versatile, must-have items for your utility closet.
No need to drill hooks into the wall where they are stuck forever.
Just loop them over the rail and adjust the space between them as you require.
Door Organizer
Source: @cstanleyroot
Say goodbye to clutter with a simple solution door organizers.
I like these clear, low containers because I can see exactly what is inside each one.
