This Household Item Can Organize Any Room in Your Home — And You Probably Already Own It

You likely already have plenty of hooks around your home: some might be made from metal or brass, some might be removable and made from plastic, and others might be magnetic. But how can you make use of all these different types of hooks to ensure that your home appears extra organized?

The pros have plenty of suggestions. We spoke with cleaning and design experts to share the many ways you can use hook to your advantage in any room of the house. Below, you’ll find eight different ideas for the bathroom, playroom, powder room, and beyond.

Hang Magnetic Hooks on the Fridge

Hooks don’t need to be permanent to make an impact in your home—even removable, magnetic options can work wonders.

Adriana Aziz, operations manager at MaidForYou in Sydney, Australia, says that she frequently sees such hooks applied to refrigerators, washing machines, and dryers, where they come in handy keeping a wide range of small household goods within reach.

“I’ve seen them used to hang lint rollers, kitchen gadgets, measuring cups, microwave covers, and oven mitts,” she says.

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Hang Hooks Behind a Door

Making use of hooks behind the door is particularly useful in a cleaning closet, where you will need to store long, thin items such as brooms and mops.

“I like this because cleaning closets are usually more functional if you use the back of the door, as you do with a fridge,” says Steve Evans, owner of Memphis Maids in Memphis, Tennessee.

Hang Hooks Inside the Shower

Nearly all bathrooms feature hooks for towels outside of the shower, but have you ever considered adding one to the inside? Ashley Macuga of Collected Interiors loves taking this approach in her projects, as it results in “easy access for drying off without the goosebump-inducing cool breeze run most of us are used to,” she says.

Of course, you will need to ensure that you place the hook somewhere it won’t get sprayed on for a seamless setup.

Hang Hooks in a Cleaning Cabinet

If you don’t have a full-on cleaning closet in your home, consider adding a few hooks to a cabinet instead and placing your cleaning supplies there.

“Most cleaning tools have a hole for hanging already; if It’s too small, you can use a small piece of rope to tie around the hole,” Evans says.

Hang Hooks on the Kitchen Backsplash

Rather than keeping your kitchen backsplash plain and simple, go ahead and install a utility bar and hooks over top of the tile, Macuga suggests.

“Perfect for your grandma’s antique ladle and even a kitchen tea towel, these hooks are a great way to maximize the utility of the space in between countertops and upper kitchen cabinets or shelves,” she says.

Best of all, you can pick whatever color, shape, or style best complements your kitchen aesthetic—there’s no need to sacrifice style along the way.

Hang Hooks in the Entryway

Even if your home doesn’t feature a mudroom, you can replicate one by hanging larger hooks in the entryway, where they will keep daily essentials such as bags and jackets off the floor.

“To keep a space feeling more clean and modern, try installing the hook at waist height to keep the visual clutter to a minimum,” Macuga says.

Assign a hook for each family member by selecting several different colors, if you wish.

Hang a Hook in the Powder Room

To give your guests a top-notch experience when they come to visit your home, try this hack from Bethany Adams of Bethany Adams Interiors.

“I always like to place a hook in a powder room to hold a visitor’s purse,” she says. “The back of the door or next to the sink are good options for placement.”

Hang Hooks in the Playroom

Playing make believe will become a total breeze with the addition of some hooks.

“Hooks are an easier solution for hanging dress-up clothes than hangers,” Adams says.

Hanging hooks lower to the ground will allow kids to access—and hang up—these items on their own, too.