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Finding closet and cabinet space for storage may be challenging in old houses, particularly in the kitchen. Here’s a roundup of 9 ingenious products for tackling clutter.
Garment Rolling Closet
Home Keiko Fabric Storage Bench
Delta Cycle 4 Bike Rack
Amazon Basics Kitchen Storage Microwawe Rack Cart
Sometimes no style is the best style, as when an affordable kitchen workhorse does its job without drawing attention. This rack cart on caster wheels has adjustable shelves and a 175-pound capacity -- perfect for holding the microwave oven and more. Wood and alloy steel; 15L x 21W x 36.7H inches; 4 chrome hooks included. Wonderful for small spaces, pantries, and when maneuverability is important.
Amazon Basics Adjustable Double Hanging Rod Garment Rolling Closet
Older houses often don’t have enough closets -- but may have a dry basement or attic. A basic garment rock stores out-of-season or seldom-worn clothes. This double-rod model in black alloy steel is a great value. Includes wire shelf, locking rubber caster wheels for movability; 14D x 36WE x 72H.
Pan Organizer Heavy Duty 60 LBS Capacity
Store pans, lids, cutting boards, dishes, griddles, etc. Lay it on its back as a divider or stack pans vertically.
Amazon Basics Wire Storage Baskets Set of 3
At home in a 19th-century farmhouse or a French kitchen! Wire storage baskets with natural wood handles store towels or linens, clothing accessories, bed and bath items, books, and wrapped food (not suitable for fresh food). The three stack inside each other.
4 Bike Rack for Garage & Home by Delta Cycle
Ideal in the garage but space-efficient in a foyer, too, this rack holds up to four bicycles vertically. No permanent attachment (drilling) into wall. Easily moved. Holds men’s, women’s, and kids’ bikes.
Christopher Knight Home Keiko Fabric Armed Storage Bench Dark Grey
In a small house or one with limited storage, furniture should do double duty. This attractive bench with rolled arms works in traditional and contemporary settings. And it opens to store clothing, pillows or quilts, and so on. Deep button tufting is handsome. The piece is 50 in. wide outside measure.
Over the Door Pantry Organizer 1 Easylife 6-Tier
Older houses often have more doors than closets, so put them to work. This heavy-duty hanging organizer is a pantry n itself (or hang it on the pantry door for even more capacity). Top hooks and bottom suction cups secure the powder-coated metal (not plastic) rack. Store food staples, cleaning supplies, office stuff, etc.
WORKPRO Bucket Tool Organizer with 51 Pockets
Would you believe, 51 pockets? Carry tools, sure, but also store them away in this tool organizer that slips into a 3.5 - 5 gallon bucket. Water-resistant polyester; with tape-measure clip and tape loop. (Tools excluded.)
Sauder North Avenue Storage Bench
With a no-nonsense look that makes it versatile in any mudroom, covered porch, or kitchen corner, this piece is a bench offering hidden storage and a bottom shelf. Flip-up seat panel reveals storage space with one divider. Metal frame with oak and engineered wood. The lid-stay makes it safe.
