Organization 101: 8 Uses for Tension Rods

These little rods can have a powerful impact on your homes organization if you use them in the right areas. 

The best thing about these, they are adjustable, making them the perfect size for any crevice of your home. 

Here are 8 ways you can use tension rods in your home. 

1. Mini Herb Garden- Whether you live in an apartment or simply have a yard not big enough for a garden, you can use these to plant herbs upward. Attach rods to the window area and hang small planters for a space saving garden. You can even use this idea above a kitchen sink to maximize storage. 
2. Cabinet Storage- If you want to read more about under sink organization, refer back to our September 5th post. A tension rod creates a practical storage solution in cabinets. You can hang cleaning supplies from it or store a paper towel for a quick grab. I use a tension rod under my kitchen cabinet for an easy garbage bag storage. It comes in a roll which I hang from the rod. 
3. Pantry Solution- Perfect when storing cookie and pizza sheets in the pantry. Just attach the rods in between shelves in a vertical position spacing them out to fit the tin sheets. Extra cutting boards and cooking pot lids can also be stored using this system. 
4. Clever Shoe Storage- Great solution for a small closet. It really helps maximize the space. Use the rods in a small area of your closet, attaching them close to the back wall. Place your shoes heel against the wall over the rod and your shoes will hang neatly. 
5. Outdoor Decor-  Use the rods to hang holiday banners on your porch. 4th of July flags, Halloween spiders or paper lantern ghosts. You can also use them for Christmas light display or any hanging holiday outdoor decor. 
6. Crafts Display- For those of you with the crafty gene, tension rods are an amazing storage solution for ribbons, yarn, washi tape, wrapping paper and more. I use tension rods as my budget-friendly backdrop paper storage.
7. Laundry Room- Whether you need extra hanging space or to cover an unattractive laundry sink, this tip will work for you. I don’t know about you but I spend most of my weekends in the laundry room, washing, drying, folding, ironing…you get the picture. I want that space to be welcoming and enjoyable, so I decided to spruce up the ugly laundry sink with a little curtain skirt. I used a tension rod which I attached to the sides of my washer and dryer (since the sink is in the middle) and I picked a simple linen curtain with some added texture to cover the extras under the sink. I placed a few extra rods in little crevices to add storage for extra hangers and any delicate clothing that air dries. 
8. Artwork/ Photo Display- For a custom look, spray paint the rods to the color of your choice and add curtain clips with rings. Hang anywhere you'd like to showcase your kids art work or fun photos. The great thing about this hack is you can easily change out the art as you please. 

Hope this post was helpful and some of these hacks will come in handy. 
Show us how you use tension rods around your home and tag us on Instagram @dennison_dampier. 

I'm thinking a laundry room makeover would be a fun post. Let me know in the comments if you'd like to see that. 

Until next time,
P