Housekeeping Storage & Organization 19 Wall Storage Ideas So There's Room for Everything You Need Increase your home's storage capacity by optimizing space with these clever hacks. By Caitlin Sole Caitlin Sole Caitlin Sole is the senior home editor at BHG. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of interior design expertise. She has vast experience with digital media, including SEO, photo shoot production, video production, eCommerce content, print collaboration, and custom sales content. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on December 13, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Amplify your home's storage capacity by optimizing wall space. Check out these wall storage ideas —from capacious cabinets to inventive constructions—that stow copious amounts of all kinds of stuff. We have solutions for every room in your home and every kind of object that needs a home. If you're handy at DIY projects, you can build some, but if you prefer to buy what you need, we have suggestions for that, too. 18 Creative Storage Ideas for Small Spaces to Get Organized 01 of 19 Show and Stow Pots Look to storage shops and hardware store aisles for wall storage ideas like specialty racks, grid systems, organizers, hooks, and shelves. A trio of tactically spaced pot-rack bars allowed these homeowners to store (and showcase!) their copper pots close to their stove. 8 Ways to Organize Pots and Pans When Your Cabinet Space Is Limited 02 of 19 Chef's Access Thanks to a strategically inset cabinet and a tiled niche behind the range, seasonings and oils stay within reach of the chef. Cabinets with shallow shelves ideally suit spice jars and oil bottles because you can easily see and reach each container without moving or knocking over other things sharing the same shelf. 03 of 19 Multiple Size Storage A wall storage idea with different-sized cabinets, drawers, and garages lets you put every single thing in its own easily accessed place. This design helps cabinet interiors remain uncluttered and drawer contents stay orderly, allowing you to store more kitchen tools and pantry staples in more organized ways. 14 Appliance Garage Ideas to Declutter Your Countertops 04 of 19 Kitchen Office Space With some planning, you can easily create cabinet configurations for wall storage ideas to create an office niche. Tall pantry cabinets topped with smaller cabinets neatly frame out a nook that converts to a workplace with the addition of a desktop and a pegboard-clad wall that contributes more storage options. 05 of 19 Vintage Wall Storage Idea A modern idea rendered in vintage forms and a painted finish, these open shelves bring plenty of storage and charming silhouettes to an underused kitchen wall. The shelves keep everyday dishes and glasses right where you need them; the upper shelf holds good-looking, but rarely used, serving pieces that take up valuable cabinet space. 06 of 19 Cabinet to Open Shelves Conversion Give your kitchen an airy look by replacing bulky cabinets with open shelves. 07 of 19 Small Shelving Solution A pair of small shelves is a wall storage idea that can make a difference in how a room operates. These shelves bring cookbooks out of hiding, freeing cabinet space for storing kitchen essentials. Now displayed within easy sight of the chef, they're referenced more often, so new recipes are prepared, and flavor experiences are broadened. 08 of 19 Vertical Wall Storage Idea Opt for custom-designed shelves that run from ceiling to floor for a wall storage idea that includes space for display. Keep in mind the size of the things you want to store when determining shelf width and shelf spacing. Also, if you have kids and pets, consider anchoring tall shelving units and bookcases to wall studs to ensure they don't topple. 09 of 19 Purposeful Cabinetry Finely detailed custom cabinets frame a window seat from floor to ceiling to create plentiful storage in this living space. The cabinets also house a TV on a motorized arm that draws it back into the cabinet, stashing it away when it isn't in use. 10 of 19 Rolling Office Storage Use a rolling console as the center of this hardworking office space. 11 of 19 Creative Supplies Storage Wall-mounted rollers topped with a shelf stow painting paraphernalia and dispense blank canvases awaiting creative minds. Labeled industrial baskets hold each artist's materials; a worktable with shelves and cubbies offers extra storage and a flat surface for coloring outside the lines. 12 of 19 Easy Access for Kids Hung within kids' reach, painted white crates ensure that tykes can readily access and return the crates' contents. Neatness doesn't count; books slip in easily without stacking or shelving. Remember to screw crates and shelves into studs to ensure storage units stay securely attached to the wall. How to Use a Stud Finder 13 of 19 Clever Art Display Mount multi-level art exhibits to energize private and public spaces. Install plate rails, picture ledges, and shelves with a lip or groove (to hold artwork in place) and stock them with kids' creations, flea-market canvases, seasonal images, and family photos. 14 of 19 Bathroom Wall Storage Solutions This wall storage idea expands utility in guest and kids' bathrooms, pool house dressing areas, and much-used powder rooms. Built-in stalls provide shelves for storing towels and toiletries, hooks for hanging clothes, and small bench seats. The benches create cubbies below, which are meant to keep kicked-off flip-flops and tennies out of traffic paths. 15 of 19 Well-Planned Storage Needs When building or remodeling, put storage considerations on your wish list. You'll save money by installing or building storage units during construction rather than adding them later. Opt for wall storage ideas like shelves or niches above bathroom sinks, near bathtub fittings, and on shower walls to keep personal care items out of the way but available when needed. 7 Common Remodeling Mistakes Homeowners Should Avoid 16 of 19 Smart Bathroom Storage A commode's wall storage ideas are often overlooked. But that underutilized wall, even in the smallest lavatory, accommodates an array of cabinetry styles, shelving units, and towel holders. This design takes the notion up more than a few notches; the framework acts as a linen closet of sorts, offering abundant storage atop long shelves and inside deep drawers. 17 of 19 Vanity Wall Storage Idea A pair of strategically placed bookcases and a connecting desktop becomes a dressing area along a blank wall. The out-facing bookcase houses a mirror, cleaning supplies, a laundry hamper, and extra toiletries. On the other side of the vanity station, a bookcase holds beauty products and items used daily; pretty bins conceal supplies, such as toilet paper, cotton balls, and facial tissue boxes. 18 of 19 Useful Entryway Storage An entryway can do more than welcome guests; it can operate as a command center for families of all sizes. In this wall storage idea, the hallway accommodates hooks for storing backpacks and shoe racks for stashing shoes and boots. A wall-mounted secretary-style desk provides slots for sorting bills, cubbies for phones and phone books, and acts as a standing desktop for a laptop computer. 9 Entryway Storage Ideas for a Clutter-Free Home 19 of 19 Wall Beverage Zone Buy, build, or repurpose furniture pieces that bring fun forms and finely tuned functions mounted to walls throughout your home. This kicky-colored sideboard doubles as a wine cabinet, cocktail-making station, and a storage spot for party goods. A stemware rack mounted to the bottom magnifies the piece's purpose. Storage Tips for Your Home 35 Walk-In Pantry Ideas That Maximize Storage 16 Clever Storage Solutions That Work with Open Floor Plans Book Storage Ideas for All Your Favorite Literature 26 Creative Ideas to Turn Flea Market Finds into Simple DIY Storage 24 Laundry Room Storage Ideas to Freshen Up Your Space Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit