While Command hooks are popular among renters and students who want to decorate without sacrificing their security deposit, there are so many other situations where they can come in handy! In fact, you can use removable hooks to organize, decorate, and generally spruce up every room in your home!
In today’s blog post, I’ll be sharing over a dozen ways you can use Command hooks to get organized. From the kitchen to the bathroom and beyond, these tips will show you just how versatile and useful these adhesive marvels can really be!
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See another genius home decor hack using Command strips in the video at the end of the post.
13 Brilliant Ways to Organize Everything with Command Hooks
1. Simple Scooping
Attach a small hook to the side of your food storage containers that store dry goods like flour, sugar, oats, etc. Hang a small measuring spoon or cup on the hook so it’s always handy for scooping and measuring.
For instance, you can hang the scoop you use to measure your coffee in the morning right on the side of your coffee container. You won’t ever have to go searching for it again!
2. Prepared to Party
Place a series of small hooks along the top of a door or window frame, and use them to hang banners or bunting on special occasions. Leave the hooks up all year round to make it quick and easy to decorate for any occasion!
3. Hidden Cables
Hate seeing the tangled mess of cables behind your living room or office furniture? Attach hooks to the backside of the legs of your furniture to use as guides for the cables of your electronics.
Guiding the cables along the legs of your furniture will keep them hidden from view, and give your furniture a cleaner, more organized look.
4. Toothbrush Hanger
Hang a hook on its side to create a simple hanger for your toothbrush in the bathroom. Attach it to the inside of your medicine cabinet for easy access.
5. Belt Storage
Hang a large hook in your closet or on the inside of your closet door to hang your belts on. The hook will keep your belts organized and out of the way, yet easily accessible when you’re picking out an outfit.
6. Kitchen Wrap
Free up valuable drawer space in your kitchen by hanging rolls of plastic wrap, tin foil, and other wraps inside of your pantry or cupboard door. Attach two small hooks on their side facing inward to secure the ends of each roll.
7. Wreath Hanger
Make a wreath hanger by attaching a large hook upside-down on the inside of your front door. Once the hook is secure, loop your wreath’s ribbon around it and drape it over the front of the door.
Not only is this a convenient way to hang a wreath, it also eliminates scraping and scratching from bulky metal wreath hangers.
8. Charging Cradle
Use a couple of small hooks to create a cradle next to your preferred charging outlet to hold your phone. This will keep your phone up off the floor or countertop so no one will accidentally crush it while it’s charging!
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9. Keeper of Keys
Hang a hook (or several!) near your front door to hang up your car and house keys. With designated hooks, you’ll never have to scramble to find your keys!
10. Glove Storage
Attach a small hook under your sink and hang a binder clip from it. Use the binder clip to hang up your rubber gloves after using them for cleaning or while doing the dishes.
Hanging your gloves will not only keep them handy but will also make sure they dry out between uses so you don’t run into mold or mildew problems.
11. Instant Art Gallery
You can also use hook and binder clip pairings to create a customizable “art gallery” to display your kids’ artwork! The binder clips make it quick and easy to change out the artwork to feature their latest creations.
12. Sink Saver
Attach a hook next to your kitchen sink. Use it as a safe place to hang your ring, bracelet, or watch while you wash dishes.
13. Shower Caddy System
If it feels like there’s just not enough space in the shower for everyone’s stuff, Command hooks can help! Hang a few large hooks in the bathroom and use them to hang a separate shower caddy for each person who uses that bathroom.
Everyone can bring their own caddy of supplies into the shower with them, then hang it up again when they’re done!
Do you have some clever uses for Command Hooks?
VIDEO: Command Strips Decor Hack
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Some of these are so simple, I don’t know how I never thought of them. Definitely have some redecorating to do now :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thats great suggestion for my new house. by nailing it will make my wall damamge. Great Post.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I put a small one on the front of my sewing machine and hang a wee pair of embroidery scissors from it…very handy for snipping threads!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I once had trouble getting one to stick when I hung a Christmas garland from it. It turned out the angle of pull was in the same neighborhood as what would be used to remove the hook. When we changed the posituon so the weight pulled more directly instead of obliquely it held fine.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Make sure the area is clean and SUPER dry before applying the hook. Once you stick the hook to the wall, let it sit for an hour or two before hanging things on the hook. :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Wall has to have a smooth surface, as well. I put some hooks in my bathroom and room and they wouldn’t stick. I couldn’t figure out why. I searched for smooth surfaces and voilà, they stuck, NO PROBLEM.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Command strips don’t stick well if there is any texture on the wall…try using the ones made for outdoor use.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Instead of a binder clip, they do make one that is a plastic clip which works like a paper clip. I used four of them, in black, to hang a small wall quilt. It’s been up for two years no problems, and they look great with the black in the quilt, and the black curtain rod.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have used them for everything. I started in my linen closet. Hung extension cords, put curls in a plastic bag then hung them. Hung my c- cap supplies in bag. Hung anything in a clear plastic bag, then hung on hooks. After that kids room toys, crayons, coloring books, etc,, sorted out and hung inside closet.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Took a plastic shoe rack hung that up put shoe’s in it. Then took plastic bag shoe rack and took barbies dolls and put them in each spot for dolls. No more mess. I could go on forever. I should have stock in them. Must have 10 uses in each room. Thank you sincerely, PCT
What kind of bags did you use in your linen closet and for the kids toys?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.These are great ideas! Thanks. I def. want to try the “cord bundler” hooks. One trick I tried is to use hooks for “nails-free” hanging of baskets (I used a cheap white wire basket) inside the cabinet door for holding Tupperware lids. I am the queen of Tupperware storage! Also, I put a 3M hook on the back of the high chair to hold bibs.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.That is a great idea!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Here to say the post about. Hanging wreath s is great and if you don’t use ribbon you can use fishing line , you don’t even see the line.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Fishing line is a great idea too! Thank you for posting it.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I absolutely love Command hooks and strips, couldn’t live without them, but I never would’ve thought of some of these uses. Great post! Thank you for sharing :-) Sue ~ The World of Suzy Homemaker
Please log in or create a free account to comment.For years I use the velcro strips to attach a phone to my bathroom tiles near the tub, close enough to the floor in case I ever fall and need to reach it.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Great ideas. One way we use them wasn’t mentioned. My mom wanted something to use for the bathroom door. I suggested the command hooks to her. They are great for hanging clothes you plan to wear again or for hanging your pjs while bathing or showering.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I hung a command hook on my old cabinet which is in my craft room to hang some metal rings. Before hanging I let it overnight. I was so excited when it seemed to be sticking pretty well so I hung the metal rings – one hour later the whole thing came crashing down!! The room is not hot as a matter of fact it is in the basement so it is kept cool. I tried it again with the same result. I had hung another one on the side of the cabinet and hung washi tape – with the same result. It completely unsticks so I am wondering if I am doing something wrong ….could it be too old??? any suggestions?? I do like the idea of keeping a measuring cup hooked to flour but then I wonder if it would unstick from the flour?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thanks for all the great ideas again. I almost always find the gems you give us worth keeping.
For Craftygrandma56, I had the same results last Christmas. I think it is the tape part that needs to be replaced. I bought a pack of replacement tape parts and this year I am a happy hanger. I think the originals which came in the package last year were already dried out so to speak. I got mine at Drugmart in Ohio and did not see them anywhere else so perhaps Amazon might have them. Hope this helps.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.You may want to be sure that the surface is totally clean. Also, look at the card in which the command hooks are displayed, and check how much weight it can hold.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.your surface has to be cleaned with alcohol first, and be completely smooth. If you missed any step it won’t stick. The hooks are also rated as to how much weight they can hold, so it is possible that could be an issue. the only other thing, I can think of that might be a problem is if the surface you are sticking it too is super slick. hope you have better luck next time
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Maybe There Is Humidity Or Dampness In Basement Which Is Making Hooks Fall off…try using Commands made for outdoor use.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.another AWESOME post…………………….It seems I always glean something wonderful from your posts and also from the comments………………..like the sunglasses tip, after reading it, I thought what about doing the same thing in your car. My car has two places to hold sunglasses, but some cars don’t………………..or the plastic, foil wrap, what about hanging them on the side of your fridge………………or instead of a pants hanger to hang kid’s artwork use a clipboard…………………….THE USES FOR COMMAND HOOKS ARE ENDLESS…………………
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use Command Cord Binder hooks in my closet to hang totes and handbags. I secured them to the outside of built in shelving with E3600, and they are secure even with loaded tote bags. I use clear ones to hand necklaces on a closet wall.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use these a lot! One thing you didn’t mention, that I do, is to hang my hair dryer on one. I also have my curling iron on one. Over the tub, I have one to hang my back scrubber and my bath puff. They drip in the tub, not on the floor. I hang my Christmas stockings up with these too. I guess you’d say I use them all over the house. To me, these are the best things since indoor plumbing.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love these ideas!! I love having my mixer on the counter but the cord drives me crazy! I will be installing a cord bundler on it tonight!! Thanks for the awesome idea!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use them to display my vintage aprons and crocheted potholders in my kitchen, and I have one by my back door to hold my dog’s leash.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.going from homeowner toa renter, i use the command hooks for my blow dryer and curling iron to free up counter space in the bathroom. i also ue them on the back of mycloset door to hang necklaces.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.You are a genius! I never thought of most of those and I’m excited to try them.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Wow, I am looking at command hooks in an entirely different way. I want some!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have used Command Hooks for quite a while and am pleased to read of the many other uses you show to make it easier to store wanted items, especially while living in the limited space of a condo.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hang rubber gloves upside down, they’ll dry faster. Mine happens to be over an AC/heat vent, even better.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.What a good idea. Never thought of doing that.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use them in the shower to hold poufs and other things. I use heavy duty ones to hang wet swim suits. They have so many uses and my husband is thrilled I don’t put tons of nails in the wall.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Oh my goodness! I had no idea I was stuck in a rut with how I use my space(s). I am well organized but, some things are almost on top of each other and of course, often overlooked.
An extra thank you today, Jillee!
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