How to turn a door into a storage system

Over time, many different things accumulate in a house or city apartment. Some of them have served their purpose and must be disposed of, others are just a little tired and it’s a shame to throw them away, others are used constantly or almost daily. In such situation conventional storage systems (cabinets, desk drawers, etc.) no longer provide enough space to place things. Ordinary interior and furniture doors can help out. If you have some imagination, they can be turned into quite convenient additional storage systems.

ATTENTION! A door can not only delimit two adjacent rooms or hide the contents of a closet, but also serve to place some small items, accessories, tools and even wardrobe items.

Interior doors

The very first thing you should pay attention to when creating a new storage system is interior doors.

At first glance it may seem incredible, but they can well serve as a basis for storage. And if the case is set up correctly Placing things on the door will not affect the interior design. Moreover, this approach will make the room tidier than it was when things were scattered chaotically around the room.

Using inexpensive hardware store-bought or home-made accessories, any door can be used to conveniently store a variety of items with easy access.

What you will need

Most often used different kinds of hooks, which are sold in every home improvement store. They can be fixed anywhere on the door surface.

Will come in handy hangers, holders, chains. Popular special organizers factory made.

If necessary, you can make various accessories yourself. An owner familiar with carpentry will do it without much difficulty. required size shelves and drawers, including retractable ones. The range of useful homemade products depends only on the imagination of the master and his skills.

What can be stored

IMPORTANT! When creating an original storage system, it is worth taking into account the features and functional purpose of the room in which storage is organized.

In the kitchen

It would be strange to see, for example, objects and accessories for sleeping in the kitchen. But fixed in special holders lids, cutting boards, jars with bulk products on narrow shelves would be quite appropriate here.

In the bedroom

Things of a completely different nature are well perceived here:

• robe;
• ties;
• decorative pillows;
• sleep accessories;
• accessories for simple repair of clothes and linen;
• lamp and so on.

A standard door is approximately 80-90 centimeters wide. It is clear that leaving this area unused would be unwise. In addition, a beautiful tie placed on the bedroom door will decorate the room and make it more comfortable and homely. Just don’t place unpresentable things in plain sight - they will disfigure the bedroom.

Children's

The entrance to the nursery can be used in more different ways. Placed here toys, school supplies, books and DVDs (almost a complete replacement of the bookcase), souvenirs, decorative plates and much more. All these items may well become elements of interior design.

Storage room, hallway

Entrance to the pantry is a great place for storage cleaning tools and accessories, cans, containers with chemicals.

And on the door leading from the hallway, it is logical to place key holders and other important little things.

IMPORTANT! Don't overload the doors by trying to fit as much on them as possible. Remember that an open system requires order and accuracy.

Furniture facades

The possibility of using the inside of the facades of wall cabinets and cabinet furniture to create an additional storage system attracts attention. There are any number of ways to use lockers in such non-standard ways.

It is advisable to allocate a separate cabinet for storing household supplies and household chemicals. A on its door it is appropriate to place a mop, brush and other necessary little things - from the inside, of course.

A car enthusiast can place car care products on the inside facade of a utility cabinet, and an avid fisherman can place his gear.

ADVICE! The inside of kitchen doors is an ideal place to place narrow shelves and wall drawers.

Convenient to store here spices, bottles of olive oil, sauces, seasonings. To do this, you can use convenient organizers. Pot lids, measuring spoons and other little things will also be conveniently placed on the inside of the kitchen cabinet door.

Furniture fronts and interior doors in any room can easily be transformed into convenient storage systems. You just need to give free rein to your imagination and show a creative approach to business.