Reuse This Closet Essential For Simple Board Game Storage

Maintaining an organized home is important, but some items simply do not have a designated storage location. This leads to things like cluttered junk drawers and overflowing closets. Unopened mail, spare batteries or light bulbs, and unusual decor are just a few of the items that contribute to this kind of clutter. Board games are also among the items that often do not have a neat, designated storage space in a home. Unfortunately, organizers designed specifically for storing board games are hard to come by. As a result, you might choose to keep them on a TV stand or a closet shelf. 

If you're sick of staring at a pile of messy board games, consider using a hanging closet organizer to store them neatly and out of sight. Placing the games in one of these organizers will prevent them from interfering with your living room or bedroom decor. A messy pile of board games can easily take away from the visual appeal of a space. Notably, this organization method will also help you locate the exact board game you are looking for without having to pick through a stack so it's a win-win. Don't be afraid to use hanging closet organizers for more than just shoe storage or accessories.

To use a hanging closet organizer to store your board games, you first need to select one that has square-shaped sections. IKEA's SKUBB organizer, with six compartments, would be a good fit. It is also priced at $11.99, so it is one of the more affordable options. Once you have a hanging closet organizer that your board games will easily fit into, place it in your closet according to the instructions. Next, slide the games into each slot.

You can either add one board game to each slot or stack multiple. If you have a large collection of board games, you will likely need to place multiple games in each slot. Luckily, the square-shaped sections in hanging organizers are typically large enough to hold more than one game at a time. Once you are finished, you can simply close your closet door so that the board games are stored out of sight until you are ready to use them.

If you don't have enough board games to fill up your hanging closet organizer, fill in the remaining sections with other household items that don't have a designated storage space. Small electronics like remote controls, gaming systems, and books would all easily fit into the organizer's slots. You could also use it to store excess sheets or blankets. Those with small apartments and limited bathroom storage can even use a hanging closet organizer for bath towels, toilet paper, and anything else they don't have room for elsewhere. 

Rather than placing the organizer in a bedroom closet, it might be more appropriate to store it in a hallway closet in this case if it is closer to your bathroom. If you do choose to store the item in a hallway closet, keep in mind that you can also use it to maximize storage space for things like winter coats or cleaning supplies.