14 Genius Ways To Repurpose A Magnetic Knife Strip Around The House

Are you looking to take advantage of all of the room in your kitchen and create extra counter space? A magnetic knife strip can be a valuable addition to your kitchen storage. Typically used in professional kitchens, these simple holders are mounted on the wall and act as a convenient spot to attach all of your most-used cutting implements. However, while there are quite a few advantages, they do come with some risks. When used improperly, magnetic knife blocks can cause your blades to dull or bend out of shape, and of course, there's the obvious hazard of keeping sharp blades out in the open. If you've decided it's time to retire this storage method in favor of something more concealed, however, hang on to the magnetic strip to repurpose elsewhere in your space.

Magnetic knife blocks have to be fairly powerful to hold up blades without worrying about them falling or slipping, so they can be reused in plenty of different ways around the house. Whether you're looking to upgrade your tool storage or free up some space on your vanity, you can use the strong sticking power of a knife strip to your advantage. In many cases, you don't even have to make any major modifications — just mount the strip, add on your items, and enjoy your new storage space.

Magnetic knife strips are great for holding onto your kitchen tools, but they can also serve a similar purpose out in the garage. Because the strip is already magnetized, most metal objects will stick right on without you having to make any modifications. Use your knife strip above your workspace to hold on to screwdrivers, hammers, and even tiny drill bits to keep them accessible and out of the way. If you want to store items that aren't made of metal, you can also glue on a piece of metal so they'll stick.

Making the most of a small kitchen is all about capitalizing on the space you have available. While this can, of course, mean your countertops and drawers, it also includes oft-forgotten areas like the underside of your cabinets. If you're not getting enough use out of your magnetic knife rack, consider securing it underneath your cabinets and turning it into a spice rack. You'll have to place your spices in metal jars, but once you're done, you'll be able to easily attach them to the rack and free up some precious countertop or cabinet space.

If you're looking for a way to keep your makeup products visible and within reach, especially if you're working with limited storage, consider taking advantage of your vertical space. A magnetic knife holder installed on your wall or on the side of the vanity can act as a convenient landing spot for your most-used products. Makeup brushes with metal handles and products in metal packaging can be secured directly to the rack, but you might have to glue some metal pieces onto the backs of products with plastic packaging to make them stick.

If you find that your cabinets have devolved into a mess of random boxes of tea, try opting for a more streamlined storage method. Mount a magnetic knife holder on your wall, then place your tea bags in metal canisters like these Clear Top Metal Hinged Boxes from Amazon. The windows on the top will allow you to easily see the contents so you can pick out exactly what you're looking for. If your tea already comes in a metal tin, you're in luck — you can just stick it straight onto the knife rack.

Sewing supplies are often small and incredibly easy to lose, but with the help of a magnetic knife strip, you can ensure they stay exactly where you want them. Mount the strip on the wall next to your sewing machine, then stick on any small metallic items you want to store and keep accessible. This is great for holding on to pins and needles, but it can also act as a convenient landing point for thimbles, threaders, fabric scissors, and even metal bobbins. You could even attach metal hooks and use them as storage spots for thread.

Magnetic knife strips can help you keep track of your sewing supplies, but they can serve a similar purpose for your other crafting tools as well. Leatherworking, woodworking, and carving tools can easily snap onto a magnetic strip. Because of this, magnetic knife holders can make for a fantastic addition to your craft room, regardless of the specific craft you gravitate towards. If there are any additional items you want to store that aren't metal, there's also always the option of hanging them from metal hooks or attaching a small metal piece to the back.

No matter how hard you try to keep them in one spot, remotes have a tendency to disappear. To help prevent this problem, install a magnetic knife rack next to your television. From here, you can choose one of two options: either attach a small metal basket to the rack to hold on to your remotes or glue a small metal piece to the back of the remote so it will latch on. If you choose the latter, just make sure you don't accidentally block your access to the battery compartment.

Hidden and creative storage is one of the best ways to add space to your bathroom, and this task becomes even easier when you enlist the help of a magnetic strip. Attach your old magnetic knife holder to your wall or on the inside of your cabinet, then use it as a spot to store tools like nail scissors, metal files, and hair clippers. This hack can help you free up valuable counter space, but it also sits much more flush than a wall-mounted shelf, so it's perfect for those awkward, narrow spaces.

Scissors, whether you're planning to use them for a crafting project or to open a package, always disappear right when you need them. To keep them from floating around the house and living in various drawers, try mounting them on your wall with the help of a magnetic knife rack. The blades should easily latch on and stay put, even if you're trying to store a pair of heavier shears or fabric scissors. Once your scissors have a convenient and visible place to go, they should be much easier to find when needed.

Magnetic knife racks were obviously designed with knives in mind, but that doesn't mean that they're the only kitchen tool they're compatible with. Pretty much any other kitchen utensil that's relatively lightweight and made of metal can be mounted on the strip as well. This is a great option if your knife rack is already mounted on the wall in the kitchen and you'd rather not move it. Just store your knives in a block or a drawer and fill their spots with other frequently used tools like whisks, measuring spoons, peelers, and tongs.

The handles of most paint brushes are made of wood or plastic, but if you look a little closer, you'll notice that the crimp that holds the bristles together is typically made of metal. Because of this, paint brushes can be attached to a magnetic knife rack for storage. This is convenient as it keeps them off your surfaces and out of the way. It can also double as a spot to dry your brushes without worrying about pooling water or misshapen bristles.

If you have kids in the house, you know how annoying it is to step over tiny toys littering the floors. With this simple toy storage idea, however, you can solve that problem once and for all. Older toy cars that have a metal base can be attached directly to a magnetic knife holder as storage, but if your cars were manufactured recently, they likely have a plastic bottom. In this case, paint on a few layers of Rust-Oleum Magnetic Primer ($41 on Amazon) or glue on a small metal piece.

To create an easy landing spot that allows you to see exactly what clips you have available to hold together files or mark your pages, mount a magnetic knife holder to your desk or office wall. The strong magnet will easily latch onto any metal clips that you attach to it, from large binder clips to tiny paper clips. If you try this, however, just make sure you test it out first. If the magnet on the knife holder is too strong, you could accidentally bend or damage your clips when removing them.

Decorating a space with personal photos and art is a great way to make your house feel like a home, but if you don't want to damage what you're hanging or prefer to frequently swap out decorations, framing them or hanging them with a tack isn't the best option. Instead, consider making a magnetic photo gallery out of a knife holder. Mount it to your wall wherever you want to display your decorations, then stick them to the holder using more magnets or other items made out of magnetized metal.