Not Baskets, Not Bins: Amazon Has A Solution To Add Hanging Storage To Any Room

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When you run out of storage, there are usually one or two ways to go about it. You can use the basket method, or get some bins that you can shove under the bed or in the closet. But if you'd like to switch it up, why not try over-the-door storage solutions instead? There's a simple Amazon find that can help, and you can add it to any room: the Lifewit Over the Door Organizer. Priced at $11.99, it is designed to go over nearly any door.

This storage solution for small spaces comes in one pack and has five sections. It measures about 52 inches tall and 15 inches wide, with several pockets inside to store items. For hanging, there are two hooks that snap onto the top of a door. In total, it can hold 40 pounds, which you can distribute across the organizer. There is a slanted space at the bottom that's perfect for shoes, and three equal 6-inch-tall sections with a thin strap of fabric meant to hold back the contents. On top, there is a smaller shelf that's just about 3 inches tall, where you can put shorter items like purses. There are also side pockets, perfect for belts, bottles of lotion, hairbrushes, and other thin or long items.

You can use this organizer in a bedroom, nursery room, or bathroom by attaching it to the back of a door. Or use it to easily organize your closet without getting rid of a thing by placing it on the side of the door so that it's concealed when closed. However, make sure that there's at least some clearance inside so that you can still close the closet without any issues. 

One thing that you should check before ordering this organizer is whether or not it will be compatible with your door. The metal hooks on top are designed to work on a variety of door widths ranging from 1.4 to 1.8 inches. If your door is wider, the hooks won't snap in place, and if it's thinner, the organizer might fall down. Another thing to check is whether there's a bit of space above the door to fit the metal hooks. If the door already feels tight in the frame, adding even a thin metal hook could cause it to jam. If you're not sure and want to try it out, you can always take a bit of sandpaper and work on the door to create some space. You don't need much, so this shouldn't be noticeable. 

While this organizer has 4.5 stars out of five from nearly 2,500 reviews, some comments have good insight. For example, one reviewer did state that the organizer didn't hold up heavy weight, though it's not clear whether they respected the 40-pound weight limit. Ideally, try to use the organizer for lightweight pieces and avoid making common storage mistakes and placing anything too heavy on it, like books, bags of flour, or electronics. 

Plus, it's also best not to store any fragile items in there, since opening and closing the door too quickly might cause things to fall off and break. For example, bed sheets, towels, diapers, plushy toys, snacks, bottles of shampoo, or rolls of toilet paper should all be fine. But avoid using it for things like a glass bottle, mirror, candle, or anything that could break if it fell over.