Organize And Declutter All Your Handbags With A Bookshelf Storage Solution

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There is no such thing as having too many bags. In fact, it's almost vital to have a bag for every occasion. Small bags, casual bags, dressy bags, and large bags — it's great to have a variety in your closet to choose from. What can make it not so great, however, is a lack of space in your wardrobe to store a growing collection. Without adequate areas to properly organize and display purses, you may find your beautiful accessories haphazardly strewn across the floor and on shelves, which could ultimately ruin the integrity and longevity of your beloved bags. Thankfully, there is a way to organize and declutter all the handbags in your closet with a bookshelf storage solution.

This simple storage idea is a clever organization tip to help you shop your own closet and make it easier to match your handbags and accessories with your outfit of the day. All you'll need is a bookshelf with adjustable shelves and some wall hooks, like these JINSHUNFA Adhesive Wall Hooks. You can also purchase string lights or self-adhesive LED lights to illuminate your new purse station for an elevated look. If you're running on a tight budget, reuse an old bookshelf for closet storage to manage your purses and other accessories. Keep in mind that bookshelves can be rather large, so measure the space to ensure you have room to navigate around it. Consider making room in a closet, foyer, or bedroom for your new handbag storage and organization solution.

Assemble your shelf if you bought a new one for purse storage. Decide on how you want to store and organize your purses by testing different layouts. If you're allocating shelves based on the size of your bags, make sure the shelf height can accommodate for that. If you plan on hanging your handbags by their handles, ensure you have sufficient space for your purses to hang without damaging the straps or the bag. Once the shelves are at their desired heights, stick your adhesive wall hooks onto the underside of the shelf above, placing as many as you need for the space.

After the hooks are secured, you may consider add-ons like a backlight for your handbag hideout. Install LED lights or string lights to the shelving for an eye-catching display. If you prefer to have your handbags standing upright instead of hanging from a hook, fill them with paper to maintain their shape, and then store and organize them with a set of dividers, like ROUFA Clear Acrylic Shelf Dividers, on the shelves. You can also drop in a few Dollar Tree kitchen essentials to declutter the handbags in your closet. Your bookshelf purse storage doesn't have to be limited to only the shelves, either. If you have extra adhesive hooks, stick them onto the outside of the shelf, creating a place to hang longer or convertible purse straps and other accessories like belts. Add baskets to the shelves or to the top of the unit to house wallets and bag decor items, like scarves or decorative plush keychains.