9 alternative decluttering uses for a towel rack

These simple storage ideas really make the most of your humble towel rack

By The Good Housekeeping Web teamPublished: 05 June 2015

Metal, Material property, Circle, Steel, Silver, Aluminium,

Fruit basket

Wood, Wall, Flowerpot, Wicker, Interior design, Houseplant, Home accessories, Rectangle, Hardwood, Basket,

Stuck on to a kitchen island, a hanging bin holds clementines, ready to grab as you run out the door.

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Lid solution

Conquer that pesky pile of awkward lids by steadying them between a wall and a rod.

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Corner command center

Clothes hanger, Wood flooring, Laminate flooring,

Hung at child-height, this entryway solution inhibits floor clutter.

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Tool shed organiser

Wood, Hardwood, Wood stain, Plastic, Teal, Cable, Handle, Household hardware, Wire, Rock-climbing equipment,

Make better use of your shed door by hanging everything from spades to the garden hose.

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Laundry helper

Lid, Food storage containers, Cylinder, Gas, Tin, Household supply, Clothes hanger, Crock, Mason jar, Silver,

Flipped under a cabinet, a towel bar keeps hangers within easy reach for hanging drying clothes coming out of the washer.

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Kitchen hooks

Wood, Room, Interior design, Textile, Hardwood, Flooring, Red, Floor, Home, Interior design,

Fitted with S-hooks, the bar becomes a jack-of-all-trades in the kitchen, holding baskets and cooking tools.

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Wrapping station

Electrical wiring, Electrical supply, Peach, Window covering, Window treatment,

Hang wrapping paper, so you never have to dig through the Christmas patterns to get to the birthday roll.

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Paint collection

Liquid, Bottle, Drink, Shelving, Retail, Collection, Bottle cap, Plastic bottle, Convenience store, Shelf,

With a few towel bars and dowels, this crafter can see (and admire!) every shade she owns at once.

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Craft canisters

Flowerpot, Product, Room, Writing implement, Houseplant, Baby Products, Stationery, Interior design, Pencil, Bed frame,

In a selection of pots, markers, brushes, and even a happy little plant all have a home together.

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