The Best Organizers And Storage Systems That You Can Hang On Doors
When you’re simply out of storage space there’s not much you can do which doesn’t involve big changes and renovations. Thinking out of the box however can really help. Cabinets, shelves and drawers are not the only options you have when it comes to storage and organization.
Door hanging storage for example can be a real game changer. These organizers are usually designed to take up little space, to be versatile and easy to install. Below you can find our selection of the best models out there.
FAQ
Why do I need storage on my door?
Basically, the surface of the door can be exploited to help save some floor space by using a variety of door organizers that are mounted on the door to offer you additional space to store stuff. They are usually mounted on bathroom, kitchen, pantry or bedroom doors and, depending on the type of organizer in question, can be used to store a variety of different materials. Some kitchen cabinet organizers can also be mounted on doors, but there are some models made especially for a regular door.
What are the most durable materials to look for?
In general, all materials used to make door organizers should be durable as long as you follow the manufacturer’s instructions and mount them carefully, but also respect the maximum weight capacity and don’t overburden them. However, organizers made from steel are typically longer lasting because the material is more durable by default.
Will it damage my door?
Generally speaking, if you use products that are compatible with your door, you shouldn’t damage the door. However, it is not impossible, especially with door organizers suitable for cabinets. If the doors of the cabinet are thin and the screws are too long, they could go right through. Also, make sure that the upper side of the door cabinet/frame isn’t damaged when you close said door if you choose an organizer with a hanging system.
Best Door Organizers For Cabinets
Tier Cabinet Door Organizer
If you want to make the best out of the available space your door has to offer, organizers like this one from ClosetMaid are something worth looking into. It’s made from steel and comes with 8 separate shelves, each of them having a maximum weight capacity of 8 pounds. The shelves are made from heavy gauge wire and it takes about 15 minutes to screw everything in place and have this attached to your door. It’s the kind or organizer that goes perfect in a pantry or a bathroom, as it can hold cosmetic products, jars of honey or strawberry jam, or even cans of food.
Pros:
- 80 pounds weight capacity.
- 2 size options.
- Easy to put together.
Cons:
- Rack rattles against door when you open it.
Chrome Kitchen Cabinet Door Organizer
Cabinet organizers like this one over here are also a good option if you’re looking to take advantage of all the free space you’ve got and want to put that surface of the doors to good use. This organizer measures 9.45” H x 13.39” W x 3.54” D and it can fit pretty much anything that one could fit in a cabinet organizer, such as cosmetic products, brushes, and the likes. It’s made from metal and has a shiny chrome finish that would fit really well in a bathroom, especially if the other hardware inside the room is also made with a chrome finish.
Pros:
- Lightweight and durable.
- Can match chrome bathroom hardware.
- Thin profile, without a bulky appearance.
Cons:
- Thin products can fall through.
Canipe Lid Rack Cabinet Door Organizer
If you’re looking for a kitchen cabinet organizer that’s perfect for lids, then this is one of the best products out there. It measures 17.5” H x 11” W x 4” D overall and it’s made from quality metal, with a simple white finish. The design was made specifically for those of you that want to organize lids of all kinds, featuring 5 pockets that could also be used for some other thin objects as well, like maybe board cutters or something that couldn’t fall through the large gaps.
Pros:
- Designed specifically for lids.
- Made from rust-resistant vinyl-coated steel.
- Thin and compact design.
Cons:
- Not very versatile for storing other objects.
Recycling Bag Cabinet Door Organizer
With a perfect design for storing all sorts of empty shopping bags, this is a cabinet door organizer that could serve other purposes. It works really well for rags and bags because of the open slot that allows you to pull flexible textiles and other such materials through it. It comes with padded brackets to protect your cabinets against scratches, and it measures 15.25” H x 8.25” W x 4.25” D overall so it should fit in a variety of different cabinets. It’s made from quality steel and has a weight capacity of 5 pounds.
Pros:
- Ideal for bags.
- Fits in most cabinets.
- Padded brackets to prevent scratches.
Cons:
- Works only with textiles and bags.
Eilerman Cabinet Door Organizer
Coming in strong at 9.6” H x 11.2” W x 5.2” D, here is another cabinet door organizer that could easily be placed on regular doors throughout the house because it’s versatile enough to hold more than just kitchen items. It can be hung over the door and has a sturdy metal construction with a beautiful chrome finish. Granted, it doesn’t have the depth to fit large items, but it can work really well with some kitchen and bathroom knick-knacks.
Pros:
- Made from quality metal.
- Works for doors and cabinets.
- Can fit multiple types of items.
Cons:
- Isn’t very rust-resistant.
Storage Cabinet Door Organizer
It’s made from a combination of wood and with metal bars, and probably has the most beautiful and elegant construction of all the organizers we’ve seen so far (unless you’re a huge fan of metal constructions, in which case it might not be the best option for you). This makes it more suitable for those that still want to maintain an elegant room look if they choose to place this organizer on a regular door.
Pros:
- Elegant construction.
- 3 size options.
- Very versatile in terms of where you can place it.
Cons:
- More expensive than the others.
Best Door Organizers For Pantries
Over Door-Wall Mount 4 Clear Window Pocket Organizer
For such a simple-looking thing this hanging door organizer actually adds a lot of storage space. It’s something that you can add to areas such as a small bathroom, a bedroom or even a workspace. This organizer has four large storage pockets with see-through front sections so you can easily look at the contents whenever you need to take something out. You can hang this on any standard door with no additional hardware required. The dimensions are 36 1/4″ H x 13″ W x 3.5″ D.
Large clear window see through what are stored inside
View DealCrystal Clear Over The Door Hanging Pantry Organizer
Door hanging organizers can also be added to the inside of cabinets or pantries and this design is really cool because it includes clear pockets that easily and clearly let you see what’s stored inside each one without needing to do anything else. The dimensions of this thing are 52” in height and 18” in width. You could possibly fit more than one on a door if there’s enough space.
Hangs on standard door rod, no hardware needed
View DealAdjustable 8-Tier Wall and Door Rack
For pantries, we recommend door organizers that are more rigid and can hold more weight. That’s important considering you can use these compartments to store things like cans, jars, bottles and so on. This is actually an organizer than you can also install on a wall in case your pantry doors are not suited for such an accessory. The baskets can be repositioned allowing you to adjust the format based on the types of items that you’re planning to store.
Store and organize items of various sizes; Reposition adjustable baskets to accommodate tall and short items
View DealDouble Basket Door Mount Cabinet Organizer
Smaller organizers are great for your typical bathroom cabinets and other similar furniture. This one has only two tiers but even so it’s a nice addition to most cabinets. The two separate baskets are 3.5” high (the top one) and respectively 1.5” high (the bottom one). In total, the organizer measures 8.15” H x 10.24” W x 3.94” D. It’s sturdy and resilient being made of metal and easy to install using mounting screws.
Over The Door Shoe Organizer
Sometimes you just need lots of pockets so you can organize all your things in a way that makes sense. Luckily, over the door organizers with pockets are very common. They’re really good for storing and organizing shoes, bathroom toiletries, cleaning supplies, crafting items and basically anything else that fits in these compartments. The dimensions of this hanging door accessory are 56 1/2″L x 22 1/3″W and each pocket is 5 2/5” wide and 7 4.5” high. It’s flexible and can easily be folded and stored.
24 roomy clear see through mesh pockets organizes up to 12 pairs of shoes
View DealShoe Rack Over the Door
This is another pocket organizer and, as mentioned before, it’s really great for storing shoes. Each individual shoe fits inside one of these pockets which means in total you can store and organize 12 pairs of shoes. Of course, this isn’t the only way to use it. Versatility is always an important characteristic for hanging door organizers and storage accessories. To install this one, simply fit the included metal hooks over the door.
Wire Over The Door Ironing Caddy
This is a hanging door storage solution specifically designed for the laundry room. It allows you to store the ironing board and other supplies behind the door, out of sight but easily accessible whenever you need them. This system measures 4.1” x 5.6” x 19.6”. It’s easy to install and works with most types of ironing boards. It can also hold most types of irons. It’s a really simple and practical storage solution for a space that’s typically small and focused on functionality.
Stores your ironing board and laundry items behind the door to maximize your laundry room space
View DealGift Wrap Organizer for Doors
This particular door organizer is perfect for storing wrapping paper and other crafting supplies. It has two extra deep pockets on the sides which are ideal for wrapping paper rolls but can of course also hold other things such as umbrellas for example. The other storage pockets are even more versatile and can be filled with different items. We really like the idea of creating a simple and practical gift wrapping station using this hanging door organizer. It can hold all of your supplies and you can easily access it. If you don’t want it to be on full display there’s also the option of placing this organizer onside a closet or a cabinet. It measures 23.25” x 46.75”.
Over-the-door wrapping paper storage solution keeps gift wrap perfectly sorted and protected
View DealOver The Door Closet Rod
This right here is a fairly different type of organizer which as before can be attached to a door for easy access and space efficiency. What’s special in this case is the design and the fact that this is meant to serve as a clothing rack. You could put it in your bedroom and use it as a mini station for organizing the clothes that you’re planning to wear the next day or you can keep it in the laundry room and use it to organize freshly ironed clothes. In any case, this can potentially be a super useful addition to your home. Its dimensions are 18.8″L x 12″W x 10″H and it can hold up to 33 pounds.
Build with heavy duty steel with classic black coating sturdy metal construction holds up to 20 pounds.
View DealOver Cabinet Door Organizer
This is a little something that you can hang on the inside of your kitchen cabinet door as a way to add more storage room but also to create a really practical organizing system for cutting boards and lids. You can position the door hooks in the desired spot and then tighten them to make sure the organizer doesn’t move around. You get two different pairs of hooks so you can position it at the perfect height.
It's designed to hold cutting boards inside a sturdy metal wire pocket, keeping it out of sight and always handy.
View Deal12-Pocket Over The Door Hanging
Pocket door organizers are generally great for storing shoes but they don’t always look the best. Most are best kept hidden which doesn’t really make them a good fit for entryways. That’s not the case here. This hanging organizers has a modern and stylish look which you won’t mind seeing every time you come home. It’s made of heavy-duty polyester canvas, it’s easy to clean and very versatile. You can use it to hang and store shoes but also accessories such as scarves, gloves, sunglasses, keys, etc. You can place them inside the angled pockets and easily grab them when needed. The pockets fold flat when not in use which is yet another cool little detail.
Measures 16.93W x 6.69D x 28.74H inches; 12 pockets hold shoes, gloves, scarves, belts and other accessories
View Deal4 Pocket Over The Door Wall Mount
This over the door organizer is very similar to the very first one on our list with one main difference: this one doesn’t have see-through pockets. Instead the design in this case is simpler which gives the organizer a clean look. Because this is such a compact accessory and only measures 36″ H x 13″ W x 3.5″ you could actually hang two side by side on the same door or potentially attach to the inside of a cabinet.
It can also be hanged on a wall using screws instead of hangers.
View Deal6-Tier Basket Over-The-Door Organizer
There are six tiers in total on this over the door storage system which makes it a very practical addition to all sorts of spaces but most notably kitchens and pantries. Having an additional storage and organizing system can come in very handy for things like canned goods, spice jars, bottles, cleaning supplies and other items. The storage baskets are made of plastic and come in three different colors: green, orange and red. The overall dimensions of the entire system are 57” high, 19.25” wide, and 6.25” deep.
Over-the-door hooks for residential and commercial doors Included
View DealMetal Over Shower Door Towel Rack
There’s also an organizer that you can hang on the bathroom door and which can hold towels, robes and various accessories. It has a simple and versatile design which would fit in most interiors. It includes 3 towel bars and 2 hooks. To install it simply hang it over your bathroom door. You can also hang it over shower stall doors if that suits your bathroom best. The dimensions of this organizer are Measures 6.5″ x 16.8″ x 24″ high.
Conclusion
When you’re choosing a door organizer, you don’t necessarily have to limit yourself to those made specifically for large doors. You can also choose cabinet organizers and stack multiple of them on the door of your choice. You have the option to choose between materials such as plastic, wood, or metal, with the latter being the most resistant one of all. Keep in mind to always check the dimensions of the organizer so that it can fit the items that you want it to fit.