Are you struggling to find storage space in your home? Vertical space for more storage is often overlooked and underestimated, yet it holds incredible potential for maximizing your storage options!

Today I have 21 ways to use vertical space for more storage.

Here are some amazing ideas using shelving, shoe organizers, S Hooks, pegboards, ropes, and even Styrofoam to maximize vertical space.

1. Use Foldable Hangers to Create More Space in Your Closet

These innovative foldable hangers are a game changer when it comes to using vertical space in your closet.

The metal hangers allow you to hang clothing in a cascading style, up to six pieces on one hanger, using up a fraction of the space.

They are sturdy and non-slip, and you can arrange your clothes to be instantly accessible and visible.

2. Hang a Basket for Your Veggies

Don’t waste valuable shelf space to store veggies.

Use natural jute twine like this to hang up a stylish wire basket. You’ll free up your shelf and create a charming rustic farmhouse vibe in your kitchen.

3. Hang Bottle Racks on The Wall

Are your wine bottles taking up all your cabinet space? Here’s a great idea to make use of vertical wall space.

Stylish metal bottle holders like these can be mounted on an unused wall. They look super sophisticated and beautifully showcase your reserve of rare vintages.

4. Create a Vertical Earring Holder out of Styrofoam

Earrings are notoriously difficult to store, but you don’t need to spend a fortune on a fancy jewelry holder.

Cut a rectangular piece of Styrofoam to fit on a wall. Cover it with a pretty fabric of your choice and hang up your earrings.

You have a snazzy accessory boutique in your bedroom!

5. Use a Shoe Organizer to Store Utensils

Have you ever considered how much valuable storage space is wasted behind a door?

An over the door shoe organizer like this is ideal for your utensils. It has 24 pockets to free up shelf and closet space. And, best of all, you can see where everything is at a glance.

6. Attach Hooks to Your Closet to Store Hats

I don’t know about you, but I just can’t seem to keep hats and caps organized. They always end up tumbling onto the floor whenever the kids grab one.

Here’s a genius way to use vertical space and sort out troublesome hats. Attach command hooks to the inside of your closet and you have a stylish, well organized hat gallery.

7. Hang the Pans on the Wall

Another smart way to use vertical space in your kitchen is to hang up your pans.

Pans don’t need to be hidden away in cabinets. They make a great wall display, giving your kitchen a charming country vibe.

If your decorative wall hanger isn’t quite suited for holding pans, S hooks like these will instantly turn it into a practical and stylish storage space.

8. Use a Hanging Organizer to Store Shoes Vertically

My next vertical space saver is for sole collectors. Storing shoes vertically like this vertical storage idea gives you loads more space to ..well … buy more shoes!

I love this organizer because my shoes don’t get scuffed around on the floor. I can easily see every pair I own and I can even coordinate them by color and style.

9. Hang Plant Pots on Hooks

I know that plants creep up walls, but have you ever seen pot plants creeping up a wall? Well, here it is!

Plant lovers will be delighted to use vertical wall space to make their home into a tropical paradise. Use S hooks on your window frames or slats to hold the pots.

10. Hang a Folding Clothesline on The Door

Finding space to hang clothes to dry is a real challenge in tiny homes, bachelor pads, and city apartments.

And even if you’re fortunate enough to have a spacious home, what do you do when the rain rolls in?

Here’s a great way to use vertical space – hang a folding clothesline on the door, dry your clothes, and then pack the clothesline away.

11. Use a Pegboard to Organize Kitchen Utensils

If you have a small kitchen and need more space, check out your walls! These overlooked spaces can be transformed into super useful storage areas.

A stylish pegboard like this holds all types of kitchen utensils and comes with adjustable shelves, hooks, and containers.

This is a smart way to keep your shelves and drawers uncluttered and have all your cooking essentials within easy reach.

12. Hang the Document Holder on the Side of Your Desk

For me, desks are magnets for paper and clutter! I never seem to have enough space to work.

By mounting your document holder on the side of your desk, you clear up valuable surface space and keep your papers neatly organized and easily accessible.

If your desk isn’t suitable for a hook, a stylish clamp-on paper organizer like this offers a practical and chic alternative.

13. Hang a Wooden Crate Above the Washing to Organized Detergents

Once again, walls come to the rescue – this time in a small laundry room or pantry where space for storing detergents is limited.

A rustic wooden crate gives a cozy farmhouse-inspired vibe and offers storage space for soaps, laundry tablets, stain removers, gloves, and cleaning brushes.

14. Use a Shower Hook to Hang Belts on the Closet Door

Belts are like snakes, they always seem to slither off hangers and coil up in the most inconvenient places! Tame your belts with a double shower hook like this.

Install it inside your closet door to make the most of your space to display and keep your belts easily accessible, ready to add that perfect finishing touch to your OOTD.

15. Use Stackable Garbage Cans

When you get into the spirit of using vertical spaces, even your garbage can be stacked! Why not?

This innovative homeowner stacks garbage bins inside the cabinet, creating a multi-level system for easy sorting of recyclables, compost, and trash.

16. Hang a Dishcloth Holder on the Kitchen Cabinet

No space to mount a dishcloth holder on a wall? Your cabinet doors offer a solution!

A handy over cabinet towel bar rack like this requires no nails or screws to install. It simply slips over the top of the cabinet door and can be re-positioned as you wish.

Check out these other tricks to use vertical space.

17. Install Shelves Above Your Door

Look up for storage inspiration! If you’re pressed for space, the wall above your doors is probably wasted.

Embark on a family DIY project to build shelving to hold linen, books, seasonal clothing, toys, and games. Store your stuff in attractive baskets to enhance the decor theme of the room.

18. Use the Towel Heater to Hang Towels

A towel heater isn’t always in use, so why not turn it into a versatile storage spot?

Hanging your towels over the heater when it’s not drying will free up wall space for other uses.

19. Hang Shelves Above Your Desk

Do you find yourself staring at a blank wall when you take a break from your laptop screen?

Floating shelves like these offer a great opportunity to organize your office and jazz up your wall to look attractive.

Use them to store books, files,and electronic devices. Don’t forget to include some lovely pot plants and sentimental ornaments.

20. Clear the Desk to Organize Items on Shelves

Clearing the desk is the first step to reclaiming your workspace and creating a more organized environment.

A budget-friendly wall mounted shelf makes great use of vertical space to hold papers, books, files, stationery, and devices.

21. Install a Tall Bookcase

The word ‘tall’ says it all! Just think how much storage space you will have when you install a tall bookcase like this against an unused wall.

Tall bookcases fit in any room in the house and are perfect for so much more than just books! Use them for toys, kitchen essentials, clothing, seasonal items, indoor pot plants, craft supplies, or even to display cherished photo frames and collectibles.