10 Best Over-the-Door Organizers to Make Use of That Space

This Elfa organizer is perfect for a linen closet, or wherever you keep miscellaneous household products like cleaning sprays, laundry detergents, sponges, and towels. It comes with one over-the-door rack as well as six mesh baskets that you can customize. Because you can move the baskets around, it’s great for lots of different bulk items. Plus, the baskets are also fairly spacious, and the whole thing is made of durable coated steel.

Perfect for small spaces like dorms or apartments, this canvas over-the-door organizer holds everything from shoes to accessories and everything in-between. Not only will it accommodate up to eight pairs of shoes, but it also has three other compartments for things like belts, hats, or purses. It’s a great option to keep stuffed closets organized, with odds and ends easy to find with its spacious pockets. The neutral, minimalist appearance will also appeal to all sorts of décor styles, too.

A classic organizer with hooks is perfect for all sorts of items like hats, coats, shirts, umbrellas, and purses. This organizer by Umbra has 14 snag-free hooks with an aesthetically appealing powder-coated steel-and-wood design. It would be great for either a living room or a bedroom. Get creative and display necklaces on it, organize scarves, or keep baby toys or pet accessories close by.

Another customizable option, this smart organizer has six extra-wide storage shelves, and you can extend it over 63 inches. The tiered shelves are sturdy enough to handle all sorts of baking supplies, canned goods, heavy jars, and snacks. It’ll help keep everything visible and within reach, not only helping you stay organized but also helping you avoid food waste. You can remove the baskets and move them around depending on your needs.

For the cooking fanatic, this mesh wire rack organizer has six separate shelves. Each can hold up to 72 8-ounce spice jars. However, three of the shelves are slightly larger to accommodate the occasional hot sauces, bulk-sized spices, or even dried goods or oils. The whole organizer is made of rust-proof, powder-coated steel.

Shoe organizers can be a real hit or miss. Sometimes, they can’t fit larger boots or heels, making them less-than-ideal for the average person. However, this organizer from Whitmor checks all the boxes by accommodating all types of shoes. And it fits a whopping 36 pairs, too. It also has a mesh backing that prevents shoes from falling out or scuffing the door. Plus, the sturdy metal and resin frame is quick to install.

Great for coats and jackets, an over-the-door rack with simple hooks is a classic design that’s perfect for bedrooms, offices, or hallway closets. This option from iDesign has five double hooks, so there are actually 10 spots to hang coats without taking up an enormous amount of space (and it’ll be great to maximize smaller closets, too). It’s made of durable steel, and can also accommodate accessories or hats.

This affordable option from SimpleHouseware is actually a two-pack with 15 clear pockets each, so you can store one in the pantry and the other in a laundry room, craft room, or kid’s room. Each pocket is small enough to make quick work of finding things, which means it’s especially great for all of those items that just get buried in various drawers. The organizers are also lightweight, weighing less than 2 pounds each.

Hooks are a necessity for any over-the-door bathroom organizer for things like towels or loofahs. (And this one has five of them.) But the addition of two mesh baskets makes this organizer really stand out. Perfect for small bathrooms, it can be used to store a few extra bottles of skincare, some soaps, or other toiletries. Or, you can go the decorative route and line the baskets with a nice candle or small plants to add a calm ambience to a room. It also has four PVC pads on the back to prevent noise when closing and opening the door.