Tackling organization is one of the most important steps to take when moving into a new apartment, but that can be easier said than done. Many landlords won’t let you drill holes into the wall, which eliminates many traditional storage methods, but luckily, there are other options. Read on below for five great ways to organize your first apartment without drilling holes in the wall.
Adhesive floating shelves
For a sleek and modern way to display books, decorations, or anything else, try picking up some floating shelves that you can hang with adhesive strips. These are super simple to hang and can go just about anywhere, which makes them one of the most versatile storage options for renters.
Hanging caddies
Hanging caddies are a great way to store things that don’t stack well or that you don’t want to display on shelves. These can be hung with adhesive strips as well, and some of them come with adhesives built-in. For extra storage space, try hanging several caddies in a column in your closet or somewhere else out of sight.
There are also hanging caddies and baskets that can hang from the top of a door or the bar in your closet. Try buying a hanging shoe organizer or hanging shelves for your closet if you have more closet space than you need.
Kitchen organization
One of the places in your apartment that likely requires the most organization is the kitchen, and there are multiple hole-free options to help. A hanging adhesive spice organizer is a great way to save on cabinet space, especially if you don’t have a pantry.
Hanging organizers are also a great way to store lids for pots and reusable containers. There are hanging organizers with adhesive strips built in to help them stick to a wall or cabinet, or you can simply use a regular screw-on organizer with adhesive strips.
Shower organizers
The kitchen isn’t the only place in your apartment that needs organization. There’s likely plenty of stuff to organize in your bathrooms as well. Hanging shower organizers are a great way to store all kinds of bathroom products. Try picking up an organizer that hangs from your shower head or one with suction cups on it that sticks to the wall of the shower. A floating shelf in the bathroom is another great way to organize bathroom items.
Cable clips
If you play PC video games or work from home on your computer, odds are one of the messiest parts of your apartment is your computer desk. Thankfully, there are plenty of great solutions for this without drilling holes in the wall as well.
A set of adhesive cable clips will stick to the wall and let you clip multiple cords to it, putting them conveniently out of sight. Not only does this help your apartment look organized, but it’ll also keep your cables from getting twisted and tangled together.
