During a recent Home Depot haul with my hubby, I stumbled upon some small command hooks while I was looking for storage bins … ya know, to get organized!
I had never used them before, but I wanted to try my hand at vertical organization in a VERY cluttered storage closet.
The moment I hung one of these bad boys on the wall I was HOOKED – no pun intended!
There are just soooo many ways to use these magical little hooks to organize everything in your home and yard! If you’re a renter or have limited space, you’ll appreciate these command hook hacks even more.
With a clean and organized house, I am one happy mama!
You will be too after trying some of these tips.
BRILLIANT WAYS TO GET ORGANIZED WITH SMALL COMMAND HOOKS
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HANG COOKING UTENSILS INSIDE THE CABINET.
I absolutely hated digging through my utensil drawer to find the spatula that I needed for cooking.
Now everything is hanging inside the cabinet on a small command hook. Visible and easy to grab. The little command hooks that hold up to half a pound work fine for light spatulas.
HANG BACKPACKS BEHIND THE DOOR.
It’s much easier to teach kids to put their stuff away when it has a designated spot. My kids love coming home and hanging their backpacks on their own little hooks.
Good training, and it keeps the clutter up off the floor too!
HANG HELMETS AND GEAR IN THE CLOSET
We have the kid’s helmets and pads hanging on small command hooks in the cleaning closet. Perfect space saver!
ORGANIZE HEADPHONES AND CHARGER CORDS
My husband drove me crazy losing and looking for his headphones and charger cords the first few years of our marriage.
Just put them in the same place everyday dude!
When he did start putting them in the same place every day, they were left there in a tangled ball.
Got some small command hooks handy?
#problemsolved
HIDE CURLING IRONS AND STRAIGHTENERS UNDER THE SINK
If you have limited storage space and a small bathroom (like I do), this command hook hack will be a lifesaver.
You can use small command hooks under the bathroom sink to hang your blow dryer, curling irons, and straightening irons.
NEVER LOSE ANOTHER HAIR TIE
I have a ‘hair supply’ storage bin in my closet. And right next to the bin, I have a small command hook where I hang my hair ties.
I haven’t lost a single hair tie since the day I hung this thing! Broken a few with this thick hair of mine, but haven’t lost one…
USE VERTICAL CUPBOARD SPACE TO ORGANIZE SUNSCREENS + LOTIONS
We live in California and we have a ton of sunscreen, aloes, bug repellents, etc.
It’s stuff that we definitely NEED but don’t use every day.
So, I bought some little storage bins from the dollars store and hung them on small command hooks in the hallway cupboard. Then I filled those bins with all of our sun care supplies.
Out of sight and organized!
HANG CLEANING SUPPLIES
If you have small kids at home, you can hang your cleaning spray bottles up out of reach. Or, if you have child safety locks, you can hang them in the cabinet under the sink.
Super simple way to use command hooks for cleaning supply organization!
HANG BEACH TOWELS IN THE BACK YARD
If you have a pool at home, this is a great hack.
Use small command hooks to hang dry towels from the beach or pool! You can also hang up little bins to fill with yard toys.
ORGANIZE PLAY KITCHEN GEAR AND TOYS
We have big plastic tubs for the outdoor kid toys. But a lot of the toys get buried and forgotten about. So, we use small command hooks inside the large plastic bin to keep the toys at different visible levels.
Definitely keeps the kids engaged for longer periods of time!
STORE GROCERY BAGS UNDER THE SINK
If you’ve ever had an overwhelming supply of grocery store bags cluttering up the entire storage area under your kitchen sink, you’re not alone.
Fold bags neatly, tuck them into a little dollar store bin like this one, and then hang them up on a small command hook.
Easy breezy!
STICK A COMMAND HOOK TO THE FRIDGE
Use a command hook to hang goggles on your fridge. Next time you need to cut onions, pop them on so you can skip the tears!
– Tip from Crissy Carroll of SnackinginSneakers.com
A PLACE TO HANG YOUR HAT
Use command hooks to hang hats and bags for practicality and décor – Perfect for small spaces!
– Tip from Caroline of Caroline Olesky
HANG POCKET ORGANIZERS BEHIND THE CLOSET DOOR
You can use small command hooks to hang pocket organizers at your kid’s height.
The pockets can be used to store clothing, toys, or stuffed animals.
No more damage to the door frame with those annoying metal hooks that are always included, and every pocket is within easy reach for your children.
– Tip from Jillian of Free and Unfettered
HANG CURTAINS
You can use decorative command hooks to hang curtains. Perfect for people that rent and can’t make holes in the walls.
– Tip from Andrea of Hungarican Journey
ORGANIZE THOSE BABY BIBS
Use a command hook on the back of a high -hair to store bibs out of site. This also makes it super easy and convenient to grab a clean one every time baby eats.
– Awesome mom hack from Katie of Ready Set Mama
NEVER LOSE YOUR SUNGLASSES AGAIN
Use a small command hook to hang a pouch near the door for easy access to keys or sunglasses!
– Tip from Conny of Colorful Designer
STORE YOUR UMBRELLAS
Save space and never forget where you stashed your umbrellas again. Use command hooks to hang umbrellas upside down on the wall.
– Tip from Paige of P.P.S. Interiors Blog
ORGANIZE THE DRESS-UP ACCESSORIES
Command hooks are perfect for making a DIY jewelry holder in your little girl’s dress-up wardrobe. A great way to hang organize accessories and keep them out of the way.
– Awesome tip from Erin of The DIY Nuts, get the full tutorial here!
MAKE YOUR OWN TABLET HOLDER
Awesome mom hack here!
Did you know you can use command hooks to make your own tablet holder.
Two upside-down hooks on the top, two right side up hooks on the bottom. Just slide the tablet in and out either side!
This could easily work for storing phone/electronics at your charging station too.
Tip from Joscelyn of The Midday Latte
STORE SCHOOL LUNCHBOXES OUT OF SIGHT
Use small command hooks inside the kitchen pantry to hang lunchboxes, keeps the clutter off my kitchen counter.
– Tip from Gina of Home at Cedar Springs.
SPRUCE UP YOUR LIVING ROOM DÉCOR
Use command hooks over the fireplace to hang floral garlands in the Springtime.
If you love decorating, you can switch out your garland for different seasons and holidays.
– Tip from Megan of Unexpected Road
MAKE A RAZOR HOLDER FOR THE SHOWER
Use two command hooks in the shower to create a razor holder. You can either tilt them on a slight angle or stick them side by side. Use your razor blade as a guide for how much space to leave between each hook.
– Tip from Lis of The Modern Girl’s Guide to Endo
USE COMMAND HOOKS FOR THE BEST LAUNDRY HACK EVER
No space between the washer and dryer to slide in a collapsible laundry basket?
Hang it up! Better yet, hide it with a curtain!
– Awesome tip from Jadyn of Mental Mommy
DECORATE THE FRONT DOOR
Use a small command hook on the front door to put a decorative wreath or welcome sign!
– Tip from Michelle from Moms, Munchkins, and Muscles
STORE THE ESSENTIALS OF THE SEASON
Command hooks on the back of the doors are perfect for hanging seasonal items. Jackets in the fall/winter and hats in the spring/summer!
– Cassie from Cassie Findley
ORGANIZE AND STORE THE LITTLE THINGS
You can use small command hooks to hold pacifiers, tea/table spoons, or measuring cups. Makes it easy to store them inside the kitchen cabinet and out of sight.
– Tip from Lisa of Your Mom Village
HANG THOSE GARDEN SUPPLIES
Command hooks are great for hanging gardening supplies (i.e gloves, watering can, pots, shovels, etc.) in an outdoor shed. You can also use them to hang indoor plants in your home or office.
– Tip from Morgan Chica Confident
HANG DRY BATHROOM TOWELS
Put some sturdy command hooks in the bathroom for your kid’s towels so they can hang them back up to dry.
No more wet gross towels on the bathroom floor!
– Tip from Ameila of Mama Bear Reviews
BONUS TIP!
Instead of a traditional hook, command Velcro strips are great for moms who are trying to make their child’s room darker to help with sleep.
Even with blackout curtains, light somehow finds a way to peek through!
If you attach one command Velcro strip to the wall, and one to the curtain with a thin strip of duct tape underneath (to make sure it keeps sticking to the fabric), you can still open/close the curtains as needed but also keep the room DARK for naps and early mornings!
– Love this tip from Samantha of Sunset Sleep Consulting
GETTING LIFE ORGANIZED WITH SMALL COMMAND HOOKS
These powerful little pieces of 3M wizardry will have you hooked the very first time you try them!
Store things vertically if you live in a small space. Organize the pantry or the closets. Or use colorful hooks to spruce up your storage décor.
The possibilities are endless!
RELATED READS:
How to Organize if You Live in a Small Space with Kids
A Busy Guide’s Mom to Cleaning House Quickly
GREAT tips! I LOVE command hooks! This is a really comprehensive list!
Command hooks are everything! Now I’m looking for new ways to use them haha!