Handbags tend to be some of the most costly items in our closets, so keeping them in pristine condition comes with the territory. Luckily, we came across a few purse storage ideas that will keep our prized collections safe, organized, and looking sharp so that we can enjoy them for years to come. Even if you carefully arrange them on the top shelf of your closet, all if takes is one wrong move and they can all come tumbling down. What's worse: The top shelf may not be long enough to house all of your purses, so you pile them atop one another and the bottom row gets smushed.
Don't worry; there's no need to spend thousands on a custom build or rethink signing a lease on a home with a little closet. Here, we're sharing a few of the most useful purse storage ideas that will transform your space. From acrylic dividers to door-mounted hooks, there is a purse-specific solution for just about any closet—no matter how small.
Regardless of whether or not your collection comprises one-of-a-kind vintage designer purses or flea market finds that hardly cost you a thing, keeping your handbags clean and in good condition is paramount. If you're feeling inspired to spark some serious joy in the handbag department, keep scrolling. We've got the goods to get and keep you and your purses organized in no time.
Ideal for anyone with a smaller collection, this hanging purse organizer protects your bags from the elements (of your closet) with individual pouches. Not only does it organize, but it prevents any unwanted wear and tear.
For your smaller purses, an organizer tray with separators will quickly become your saving grace. Plus, the separators keep your bags standing upright so you can see them all at once.
Hang your bags with chain or fabric straps (as opposed to leather) on this sleek over-the-door organizer, which takes up so little space that you can still open the door all the way thought banging the organizer into the wall. Word to the wise: Leather straps may crease or damage on hooks, so you may want to avoid hanging them.
If you have enough space in your entryway for extra storage, consider a do-it-all bench that features designated areas for shoes, hats, coats, and purses. It's like a coatrack you can sit on.
Stow away or show off a few of your favorite purses in these acrylic organizers with space for up to four bags. Since it's clear, you won't even see it once you set it up. That's the magic of acrylic.
Some closets have more drawers and others more shelves. If yours falls into the latter category, opt for an acrylic (read: durable) organizer with slots that make it easy to slide your purses in and out. Did we mention that they're moth-proof?
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Best for Larger Bags
Container Store Chrome Metal Tote Hangers, Set of 6
Best for Larger Bags
Container Store Chrome Metal Tote Hangers, Set of 6
If you have extra space on your clothing rack, throw a few of these hooks on there for your larger purses. This way, you can see them all at once (and what they look like against a few of your go-to outfits). Just be sure to take everything out of your bag before you place it on the hook because the weight of the bag may stretch the straps.
We know that some closets have to make do with barely any space, which is why we're sharing the six-hook purse hanger. It may not be the most advanced on the list, but it will get the job done and save space. You may want to stick to smaller bags for this one, though.
Best Door Rack
Container Store White Elfa Utility Mesh Closet Door & Wall Rack
Best Door Rack
Container Store White Elfa Utility Mesh Closet Door & Wall Rack
We love a multi-purpose piece like this utility rack. Get creative with the various compartments or use all of them for your purses, with the smaller ones in the top bins and the larger ones in the bottom.
Whether you use all 15 cubbies for purses or designate a few for shoes, you'll surely never misplace anything with this enormous organizer. Our suggestion? Mount it to the wall, so you don't have to crouch down on the floor when deciding which bag to wear each day.
If you are a fan of totes, top-handle purses, and bucket bags, you'll need storage big enough to fit them without crushing their structured shapes. This one from FYY may only fit three bags, but you can always opt for a few more. After all, they're less than $20.
When you buy a new purse, it often arrives in a dust bag to protect it from, well, dust. Give your new find the same VIP treatment and store it in its own personal dust bag that you can hang from just about anywhere.
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Best Stackable
starogegc Clear Plastic Handbag Storage Organizer for Closet
Best Stackable
starogegc Clear Plastic Handbag Storage Organizer for Closet
If you're a bit paranoid about your beloved bags getting dirty, keep them clean in airtight stackable cubes. It's no coincidence that 82% of users rewarded these nifty boxes five stars.
What is the proper way to store hangbags?
Handbags require proper storage to keep them looking new and clean. That said, each type of handbag requires a different form of storage. Structured bags, for instance, should sit on a shelf, whereas bags on a chain or long strap can hang from a hook.
How do you organize your purses with little space?
Keeping your purses organized with little space may seem impossible, but trust us; there are quite a few storage solutions that are small space-specific.
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Why trust us?
We may not be professional organizers like Marie Kondo or the women behind The Home Edit, but the House Beautiful shopping editors pride themselves on keeping their wares tidy, so any products we're sharing are trustworthy.
Brittney Morgan is a noted land mermaid and a Virgo with a penchant for crafts, red lipstick, and buying way too many throw pillows. Her work has also been published at Apartment Therapy, NYLON, HuffPost, Hello Giggles, Elite Daily, and more.
Angela Belt is the contributing Assistant Shopping Editor at House Beautiful. She's also an interior designer and is the host of her own podcast, The Mood Board. When it comes to design, she's an esteemed expert with some of her work also appearing in HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, The Washington Post, and more.