Affordable Bedroom Storage Hacks Using A Paper Towel Holder

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Whether you've decided to upgrade the way you store paper towels or have updated your kitchen's color scheme, chances are you've found yourself with an extra paper towel holder on your hands. They may have the name of a one-trick pony, but both freestanding and hanging racks are useful for way more than just holding paper towels. For example, if you need to make better use of your bedroom or closet space, paper towel holders are great for organizing all manner of clothing and accessories.

As you might imagine from the name, a paper towel holder is well suited for holding anything that can be hooked over its dowel or wire rod, like hats, ties, jewelry, and more. Streamlining your bedroom storage with towel racks is a cheap and straightforward process. At most, you may need a drill and hardware to securely install the towel holders to a wall or shelf, but the racks can be used as storage without any extra effort.

Structured hats need to be stored properly if they're to last a long time, which means keeping them somewhere they won't get crushed or wrinkled. Luckily, a standing paper towel holder doesn't need any adjustments to be transformed into a handy hat stand. Simply keep a paper towel holder or two in the closet or on the wardrobe so you can quickly pick out or put away your hats. Since many paper towel holders are made of wood or metal, it shouldn't be difficult to match it with the rest of your decor. But if you want to give your new hat stand a different look, give it a quick coat of material-appropriate paint.

A paper towel holder can also help keep a belt collection organized. Standing holders are good for storing fabric belts since you can roll and stack them up vertically. On the other hand, it's better to hang up leather belts rather than roll them, so use a hanging or drawer-mounted paper towel holder to store leather belts horizontally. Another benefit of displaying your various accessories like this is that it allows you to see everything you own, so certain items aren't forgotten in the back of your closet. Keep in mind that mounted towel racks can only bear so much weight, so you may need to secure the base to the wall.

A horizontal paper towel holder is an affordable solution to a surprising number of accessory storage situations. Aside from belts, you can also use one to arrange scarves or ties. Paper towel holders with a simple dowel work just fine as a rod to hang up pieces of neckwear, but it's even better if you can use a double-pronged holder like this adjustable hanging towel rack from Amazon. That way, you can thread your scarves or ties through the prongs to keep them extra secure.

Basically, any dangling bits of attire you have can be stored on a horizontal paper towel holder, including jewelry. Necklaces, bracelets, and watches can all be easily stowed on a hanging towel rack, and depending on its size, you may even be able to slide rings or hook bracelets over the holder. If you're worried about the paper towel holder scratching your jewelry, wrap the dowel with a scrap of fabric and secure it with twine, rubber bands, or whatever you have on hand (or, make your own reusable paper towel to create a cover). You can also use this idea to give your new jewelry rack a pop of color!

Anyone with a closet full of extra clothing hangers can testify to how much space they take up. Whether wire or plastic, loose hangers can jumble up together and be difficult to keep organized, which is where paper towel holders come in. This hack takes a bit more effort than only putting up a towel rack, but it will be worth it to instantly neaten up your coat hanger pile. Along with two paper towel holders, you'll also need a length of wood a bit larger than a coat hanger, and some hardware to attach the base of the towel racks to the wooden plank. The idea is to turn the towel holders into two pegs to slot unused coat hangers over. You can keep the contraption on the floor, or, depending on how much space you have, mount it to the wall.

Paper towel holders are undoubtedly versatile for organization. They're also versatile in placement, which means the storage solutions are practically endless. Hook a towel rack over the mirror to keep your everyday accessories, or attach one to your bed frame to keep your pajamas. Once you've discovered all the ways these gadgets can help keep the bedroom tidy, check out these hacks for using paper towel holders in the bathroom.