Not Shelves, Not Drawers: The Easy Way To Add Storage To Your Bedroom

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When searching for genius clothing storage solutions for your bedroom, you may have come across the advice of shelving for a vertical storage setup. However, using shelves or even drawers for clothing storage isn't always ideal. Have you ever wanted to grab that perfect pair of jeans from the back of the drawer or the bottom of the pile on the shelf? Digging around for clothing while juggling limited storage space is a disaster waiting to happen. Using a wall-mounted laundry drying rack could be the space-saving remedy you didn't know you needed. Not only is this a great way to maximize your bedroom's vertical storage space, but the wall-mounted rack could dramatically change how you store your clothing for easy access.

Many wall-mounted laundry racks feature a sturdy base with swiveling arms. When not in use, the arms rest flat against the wall. And when you're ready to hang your items, you can swivel the arm out and drape your clothing over it. This storage solution is easy to install, often only needing a couple of nails or screws to hold it in place. The rack could also prevent wrinkles, save space in your closet, and relieve you from piles of laundry around the room. However, it may not be ideal for renters, as drilling into the wall isn't always possible. Furthermore, the weight limit on a wall-mounted rack may not be able to hold heftier garments like thick coats.

While the wall-mounted rack may be intended for drying garments, you could instead hang your clothes in a unique way with this space-saving storage hack. Some folks use the wall-mounted drying rack to hang clothing items that they wish to re-wear but don't want to stash back in drawers or closets. For example, you could save yourself time by hanging jeans to be re-worn later instead of trying to fold or hang them neatly in your wardrobe. Additionally, you can reduce visible clutter or piles of laundry.

The wall-mounted clothing storage device can go by a couple of different names. "Laundry drying rack," "trouser rack," and "wall-mounted towel holder" are a few examples. Price can also vary based on material and quality. For example, Target has a wall-mounted drying rack by Brightroom for $37. On Amazon, you could find a metal wall-mounted towel rack with the swivel arms by JSVER for $21.99. If you prefer racks of solid wood construction or in unique shapes and styles, places like Etsy could be a good place to look. For example, a trouser rack by ProudWoodStore has a walnut option. Though the price is more expensive, starting at $99. Aside from vertical organizers with swivel arms, some wall-mounted racks fold down instead of out.