Monday, June 27, 2011

Finding Storage in Wasted Spaces

I wish I could take credit for this one. I saw a picture while surfing the Internet once, where someone used a tension rod under their sink for this same purpose. I decided to use a closet rod set-up to be more sturdy.


My laundry room is VERY small. But it's an out-of-the-way space and I love using every square inch for storage.


Behind the door...when space is limited, might as well start stacking UP.
We used the same closet-rod-idea in my daughter's room to store all her purses.

These are shower curtain hooks and key rings on a metal rod.

I've been scarce around Blogland lately. Notice some special orders I've been working on, below. At least I haven't been sitting around eating Bon-Bons!! :-D
I'm linking up to:

Show and Tell Saturdays

Tatertots and Jello
Fingerprints on the Fridge

18 comments:

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Those are some great ideas - thanks for sharing them. Judging from the pretty creations you turn out, I somehow get the feeling you do not sit around eating bon bons. :D I am so hoping to get enough of the "stuff" out of here, so that I don't have to keep looking for extra storage space - will see how it goes.
Have a great week.

Scrap for Joy said...

I'm sure you don't have many idle moments girl! I love the idea for the spray bottles...have to check if I have enough clearance to do that. So handy! Your bluebirds are really handsome...are they going to a 4th of July party?
xoxo
Joyce

vivian said...

love that idea with the rod and the cleaning suppplies.. Im going to be thinking about where I can implement that myself!
thanks for sharing.
I think a lot of bloggers are slowing down a bit due to good weather and kids home for summer vacation. its been fairly quiet out here!
miss ya though
vivian

Lorraine said...

Fabulous ideas! I will use this idea in the future for sure!

Carrie @ Cottage Cozy said...

...love the tension rod idea...thanks!

Liz said...

I like that idea! I just might put it to use soon.

Mimi Sue said...

You make the most adorable things ML! I've been kind of MIA too what with all the hoopla with a preemie grandgirl and summer visits with the sweetpeas. Great ideas for storage. I need to do that with my large collection of purses. Mimi

Mimi said...

HI!!!
What GREAT IDEAS!!That is why I love blogging so much!!I lean new handy tricks all the time!!My laundry room is quite small too, so I just may hang me a rod like that too!!!
I love those head bands, I need to Show Daughter!!!
Have a great week
I am pulling out my sewing (my neighbors actually) machine to make some 4th of July banners--bunting(never 2 Late)
hugs,
jamie

GrandmaBev said...

Great organizing and using your space. Looks like you've been busy.

Unknown said...

I really enjoy seeing others ideas on storage and organizing. We all need all the help we can get keep track of all our household goodies!
You take all the time you need to come and visit me...no pressure cooker allowed in my house!
Smile!
Jackie sends smiles...

People Who Know Me Would Say: said...

I'm in love with the tension rod for the spray bottles idea!

Hey, BEAUTIFUL headbands!!!!!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

These are some great ideas and would be good for our condo! I am always trying to find space to stash something! lol I love your sweet birds! And are those headbands? Very cute! I'm anxious to get some craft project started here...probably crochet! ♥

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Always appreciate organizing ideas! Sweet birdies!
Happy 4th Weekend!
Warmly,
deb

Busy Bee Suz said...

Thank you for sharing...love all your organizing techniques....the drip catcher idea is BRILLIANT!!!

Molly Anne said...

Total genius. Also I'm so impressed with how much stuff you are able to fit! And I thought I was the queen of cramming 12 pounds of stuff in a 5 pound sack, so to speak. ;)

Cute (!!) creations. Oh...should I not be sitting around eating bon bons! Rats!

Cheryl said...

lol.. you've got a lot of great ideas on storing things in small places! I go for the "hoarder" look myself--- things everywhere lol

Anonymous said...

These are all wonderful organizing ideas! I especially like the drip cup...I get so annoyed have to wipe up laundry soap...now I have the perfect solution! The headbands look cute!

The Autocrat: Haley said...

Great ideas!!! Lovin' the purses hanging at the top of the closet.