The Hanging Storage Idea That'll Change The Way You Organize Bags And Accessories

When it comes to handbags, do you subscribe to the philosophy of "less is more" or "the more, the merrier"? Regardless of what team you're playing for, keeping your handbag collection neat, organized, and easily accessible can prove to be a challenge, especially if you're dealing with limited closet space — and a whole lot of handbags.

Creating a bag storage and display system helps ensure that your bags maintain their shapes and forms, while keeping them protected from dust and moisture. While it's easier for walk-in wardrobe owners to spread their bags out across entire shelves, people with smaller closets and constrained spaces may have to rely on a bit of craftiness and imagination. There have been some fantastic suggestions for storing and displaying bags, from DIYing the perfect handbag organizer out of Dollar Tree items or building handbag storage for your closet with materials from a hardware store. Adding to the list is Instagrammer @chinchilla.vintage, who found a clever way to transform the two recessed wall areas in her apartment into a bag display and storage space with the help of several bag hangers and adjustable tension rods.

Bag hangers are different from regular hangers, with their shorter, sculpted shapes that mimic the curve of a shoulder. Unlike regular bag hooks, bag hangers support a bag's strap without any creasing or damage. Being wider and longer than bag hooks, they also maintain a bag's body shape by preventing any unnecessary slouching. 

If you have space in your existing closet, simply hang each bag on a bag hanger and organize them accordingly. Otherwise, tighten a tension rod in your closet or between any two walls around your home to create a dedicated space to hang your bags. Affordable and easy to install, tension rods save you the trouble of drilling holes into your existing walls. You can purchase the Fjädrande curtain rods from IKEA ($6.99), or consider expandable rods. Make sure to check the weight limit of your tension rod — you don't want your bag collection toppling over. Use several tension rods to create multiple levels according to your bag collection and your closet's layout. If you have a precious handbag and hesitate leaving it out in the open, store it in a dustbag and use its drawstring cords to hang your bag on the hanger.