I get it – the back of a door is a convenient spot for storage. But in my opinion, most over-the-door organizers are quite unattractive. The metal frames, plastic pockets, and the overall prioritization of function over form make these home organization ideas so undesirable.
But on a recent Pinterest scroll, I was pleasantly surprised to find an over-the-door organizer that was actually cute. It was made of fabric, featured a charming gingham pattern, and each pocket had ample room for storage. I clicked the link to find out more and was brought to the product page, which read: 'Over-The-Door Organizer –Essential for Nursery & Toddler Rooms'. Could it be that the children's section has been hiding the most stylish vertical storage all along?
I got digging, and as it turns out, my assumption was right. The children's sections of my favorite home brands have some of the best storage ideas, including stylish over-the-door organizers that aren't metal or plastic, but are made of fabric and feature charming designs. Who would've thought?
Here's the over-the-door storage unit that sparked my curiosity about what lies in the children's section of home decor stores. This organizer features four large pockets for storage, but its attractive gingham-print fabric is what really caught my eye – it's such a stark contrast from the ugly metal or plastic versions. And it's pretty practical too. Its pockets are spacious, and it is sold with two hooks to conveniently hang over the door.
As someone who lives in a small home, I need to make use of every space-saving idea I come by – and any storage solution that keeps clutter off of my floors is a good one. But it certainly helps when those storage solutions look good, and these ones definitely do.
So below, find six more over-the-door organizers that might be meant for children, but can be used anywhere in your home and for any purpose. And here's a quick PSA to these home decor brands: the children aren't the ones spending the money. Make the cute over-the-door organizers for us adults, please and thank you!
I just love the natural design of this over-the-door organizer – it's significantly more appealing than the harsh metal alternatives. It's made of three woven baskets that measure 7" in height and 14" in width. Overall, this over-door storage measures 44.5" long. Despite its branding as 'nursery storage', it would look lovely on the back of a bedroom door for books, headphones, or other miscellaneous necessities.
Looking for some over-the-door storage to match the bohemian style of your room? Try this model. Each pocket features a tassel trim that matches the boho look. Aside from its aesthetic appeal, this over-the-door organizer is very practical. Each pocket features a laminate fabric lining that makes it durable and sturdy so that no sagging occurs. This model is sold with two metal hooks that can fit over the door frame to neatly hang the display.
This set of two over-the-door organizers could serve as the perfect way to bring color and pattern into any room. Each organizer is finished in a soft blue, and each pocket features a polka-dot motif (so on-trend) or a stripe pattern. Plus, the set is made from durable canvas that ensures a sturdy display. It's sold with matching blue-painted hooks that can hang over most door frames.
This over-the-door organizer was hiding in West Elm's children's section. It features such a whimsical design that could add character to any room. I immediately envisioned it as a bathroom door accessory – use its pockets to hold hair tools (once cooled, of course), extra bottles of shampoo and conditioner, or any miscellaneous bathroom necessities. It's bound to add some color, style, and much needed organization to the space.
The macrame detailing on each of the pockets of this over-the-door organizer is such a unique touch. This design is bound to bring an added bit of texture to any room. Not only does this over-the-door organizer feature five pockets with sturdy bottoms, but it also has two pockets at the top. And to avoid any sagging, this organizer comes with an adhesive backing to mount each corner directly to the door.
I love the two-toned color of each basket in this over-the-door organizer. Aside from its looks, it's a practical design, too. Each basket is large in size and while shown here as a singular unit, it can detach into three separate baskets. While you can certainly use it to hold stuffed animals in a child's playroom, it can also benefit a bathroom, closet, bedroom, or even a pantry. This organizer is bound to look good while holding your belongings.
Now we know: we can't underestimate the children's sections of home decor stores. They might be hiding some of the best decor finds, just like these stylish over-the-door organizers.
