14 Creative And Novel Ways To Use Hooks For All Of Your Organization Needs

If you've already maxed out all the storage in your cabinets, drawers, and dressers, it may be time to start searching for alternative options. One of the best ways to create additional storage space is to implement an organization system using S-hooks. Those nifty, curvy shaped hooks are fantastic because they come in all different shapes and materials, hook on easily to bars, closet rods, and other items, and are also very inexpensive. While S-hook organization hacks like hanging all of your tools or pots and pans may be the first thing that comes to your mind, in reality, there are so many ways you can organize your home with S-hooks.

The beauty of using S-hooks for organization is that they can often be hung onto a preexisting item. For example, they can slip easily onto towel bars, racks in your closet, and even on a trellis or fence in your yard, so you can make the most of vertical space in your home. If you don't already have an ideal place in your house to hang S-hooks from for these organization hacks, don't worry. You can easily install a mounted rail with hooks, like this Dseap Kitchen Utensil Holder Hanger. Alternatively, you could use a towel bar or even a closet rod as a base for your S-hooks and transform it into your new hanging organization system.

While they're a ton of fun for the kiddos, toys with hundreds of tiny different pieces like Legos can be challenging to organize and store. Fortunately, you can create more toy storage in the closet using extra long S-hooks, buckets with handles, and a broom handle. Simply run the broomstick through the bucket handles, hang it all from an existing closet shelf using S-hooks, and then fill them up with toys. To prevent the buckets from sliding off the ends of the handle, you can add a stopper or pole end cap to the edges.

If you're struggling to find a toilet paper storage solution that's both convenient and aesthetically pleasing, consider building your own out of S-hooks and a wicker or wire basket. For this DIY to work, all you need to do is fill up a small basket with extra toilet paper rolls, and hang it from an unused towel bar or storage rack in your bathroom. This way, you can have fun selecting a basket that matches the rest of your bathroom, or even upcycle an old storage basket you're no longer using into convenient toilet paper storage.

When people come through the front door of their home, oftentimes the first thing they want to do is set down anything they've carried inside. Without proper entryway storage in place, items like house keys, purses, and sunglasses may get thrown haphazardly onto a side table. At best this looks disorganized, and at worst, you may end up misplacing important items. To solve this issue, hang a bar or mini wire frame on the wall near your front door, and use S-hooks to hang your essentials from it.

A disorganized laundry room can quickly turn into a total nightmare, and crouching down to the floor to sort through piles of dirty clothes can be both inefficient and uncomfortable. One way to make your life easier is to keep your laundry in better reach with a hanging hamper setup. If you have a storage rack above your washer and dryer, you can take S-hooks and hang lightweight laundry hampers underneath the rack. For laundry rooms that don't have a storage rack, you can also try hanging the baskets from a tension rod.

Finding storage for oddly shaped items like belts can be challenging. For starters, are you supposed to roll them or store them flat? Both can take up more storage space than you may be willing to sacrifice. One solution for storing your belts is to use S-hooks. All you need to do is slip the metal loop of the belt buckle through an S-hook, hang it on the rod in your closet, and you'll be good to go. This should also help preserve your high quality leather belts as it will keep them from getting creased.

Similar to belts, hats are another item that can be difficult to find storage for. If they have a firm shape, you can't easily stack them or fold them flat. In lieu of leaving all of your hats on top of your dresser, you can instead hang them with S-hooks. If you have a taller closet, you can dedicate a storage rod or rack to hang your hats from. If not, you can also use S-hooks to build a stylish hat wall in your room to store and display your hats.

In addition to being useful for storing hats and belts, S-hooks are also great for organizing your scarves. If you live in a colder climate where scarves are an essential, you may be looking for a good way to store them when you come in the door. A stylish and simple way to do this is to install a rod or shelf near your entryway, hang S-hooks onto it, and drape your scarves from the hooks. Alternatively, you can hang the S-hooks from your closet rod and store the scarves there while they're not in use.

While a toolbox is one good way to keep your tools organized, depending on the type and amount of tools you have, this may not be an option for you. It's all too easy for miscellaneous tools to be strewn all over the place if you don't have a good organization system. One easy way to organize your tools is to use S-hooks. Simply slot the hooks onto any existing storage racks you have and hang your tools from there, or install a pegboard or bar to hang your tools from using S-hooks.

Rather than leaving all your beautiful blankets strewn haphazardly on your furniture or stuffed unceremoniously into a basket, consider organizing them with a DIY blanket rack. For this simple blanket storage DIY you'll just need to slip a few S-hooks over a bar on your wall. Opt for a more industrial look by hanging them on a metal towel rack, or curate an earthy aesthetic by hanging them from a mounted wooden plank. In addition to being easy to organize, this rack will allow you to show off all your stylish blankets, even while you're not using them.

While many herb gardens are grown in planter beds or boxes, you can also create an adorable hanging herb garden out of a ladder, S-hooks, and pots. Mount the ladder to a wall or fence, and then use the S-hooks to hang the pots with herbs. If the pots don't have existing holes you can use to hang them from, you can also drill a small hole into them for the S-hook to fit through. Then, you can get ready to enjoy both your delicious fresh herbs and the views of the adorable garden itself.

When stored improperly, necklaces and bracelets can pile up into a tangled disaster. One easy way to avoid that frustrating fiasco is to utilize S-hooks to organize your jewelry. Simply install a small bar above your dresser or somewhere on your wall, and then use the hooks to hang all your rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Not only will this prevent knotted chains, but this jewelry storage hack can conveniently double as elegant home decor by putting your collection on display.

If your bathroom has minimal storage cabinets, it can be difficult to keep all of your brushes, personal products and hot tools organized. One way to keep your bathroom from becoming cluttered while simultaneously keeping everything within reach is to install or use a bar near the shower or sink on the wall, and use S-hooks to hang your personal items from it. This is a cheap way to essentially create a wall mounted shower caddy, and you can even install one for each member of the family. 

Jean storage can be tricky. They're bulky enough to take up too much drawer space in your dresser, but are also a little awkward to hang in the closet on traditional hangers. The solution? Use S-hooks to hang your jeans! These hooks slip perfectly into the loops on your jeans, and then hook easily onto the rod in your closet. Since the hooks are so small, they should take up less space than traditional hangers, so you can enjoy maximized storage and the convenience of jeans hanging rather than being buried in a dresser drawer.

While cleaning supplies like brooms and mops are essential for keeping your home tidy, they can be cumbersome to store. An easy way to keep them neatly tucked out of the way is to store them with S-hooks. For brooms and mops with longer handles, you can hang them with an S-hook in a taller closet. For mini dust pans, you can use the hooks to hang them under the sink by either attaching a rod to hang them from, or simply hook them over the back of the cabinet.