The Unexpected (and Super Smart) Ways to Use a Magazine Holder In Your Kitchen
The best part of finding the perfect organization method in your home? Thinking outside of the box. Sometimes, literally! Some storage gems are naturally multi-use — like mail holders and lazy Susan wedges — while others just take a little bit of ingenuity. And the next organizer you’ll want to use all over your space is a magazine holder.
Of course, magazines, papers, and files are probably top of mind when it comes to what to store in this office storage staple, but it’s useful for so much more — especially in the kitchen. Take inspiration from this viral video and use it to store taller goods like parchment paper and aluminum foil, to store produce like potatoes or apples, organize cans in your pantry or drawer, or tip it on its side to store water bottles for easy access.
MyGift Metal Wire Magazine Holder, Set of 2
Amazon
$32.99
Whether you use it to store small cutting boards, large utensils, or your favorite cookbooks, this mesh metal magazine file folder is a good option. The rustic brown patina gives a stylish look to your fridge or pantry, and the chicken wire mesh allows the contents to breathe (plus, you can see what’s inside). The cherry on top? There’s a space you can label with the included chalk! If you’re looking for a different style, plastic or metal file folders work just as well.
If you want to take your organizing to the next level, try this ingenious trick that creates storage space out of thin air. Simply attach a few Command adhesive strips to the side of the organizer and mount it to the inside of a cabinet or pantry door. You’ve instantly taken an unused space and turned it into hidden, easy-access storage.
But, of course, that’s not all. Use the file folder in your bathroom to store sprays or toiletries, in the bedroom for books and reading glasses, or in the TV room for remotes and coffee table books. With a little bit of creativity, the humble magazine holder becomes a use-everywhere storage gem in a snap.
Buy: Metal Wire Magazine Holder Set of 2, $32.99
This article originally published on Apartment Therapy. See it there: Why You Should Always Have a Magazine Holder in Your Fridge (It’s Brilliant!)
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