How to Store Purses: 9 Purse Storage Ideas

Here are some storage options and organization ideas to help you arrange your handbag collection:

1. 1. Add hooks to your closet or entryway. One of the best ways to maximize closet storage is to use vertical space. Hanging purses provides easy access and helps leather handbags retain their shape. Secure wall hooks along the length of your closet door or near your entryway, and hang bags with long straps, such as crossbody or messenger bags, on the hooks. This handbag storage idea helps save space in small closets.
2. 2. Create a DIY purse shelf. Turn a spare bookshelf into a handbag organizer. You can arrange the bookcase inside or outside your closet, depending on where you have extra space. Line up large bags—such as tote bags or backpacks—on the shelves and add dividers to store small accessories. Stuff your bags with inserts, like tissue paper or bubble wrap, to help maintain their shape and store designer bags in their original dust cover to preserve the material and design.
   
3. 3. Maximize space with hanging organizers. Hanging organizers are a storage solution for closets that lack shelf space. Purchase an organizer that hangs over doors or from your closet rod. These organizers hold multiple bags in a slim profile, making them an excellent option for small spaces.
4. 4. Opt for pull-out bins or storage boxes. To create more storage space, add cubby storage bins or boxes to the floor of your closet. Line the storage boxes next to one another and designate one bin for each type of handbag.
5. 5. Repurpose a coat rack. If you lack space in your closet to store handbags, consider turning a coat rack into a purse organizer. Hang your bags on the hooks of the coat rack, arranging similar types of bags on the same hook. Using a coat rack visually displays your purse collection, making it easy to locate different bags.
6. 6. Rotate bags by season. To create more space in your closet, divide your purses by season. Store purses that are out of season in a large storage bag or bin, and keep them in an attic or storage room until you’re ready to switch bags. When storing bags long-term, use a dust bag as an extra protective covering before placing your purse in the storage container.
7. 7. Separate purses with shelf dividers. Try shelf dividers if you have an expansive closet space, such as a walk-in closet. Use clear plastic or acrylic shelf dividers—similar to those used for sweaters—to organize your bags on your closet shelf. Clear acrylic dividers allow you to store your bags upright, helping to retain their shape while also keeping your closet organized.
8. 8. Use hangers. If you have the closet space, you can hang purses with extra hangers or purchase special purse hangers designed to suspend your bags from the handles or straps.
9. 9. Utilize drawers or open trays. Use decorative trays or extra drawer space to store flat bags, such as wristlets and wallets. This is a great way to organize small handbags while also decluttering your storage space. Add dividers to separate your drawers into categories and further organize your collection of small bags.

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