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15 Smart Purse Storage Ideas That Will Transform Your Closet

Goodbye closet clutter!

By Brittney Morgan and Angela Belt
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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.

  • Hanging Purse Organizer

    Best Hanging

    Zober Hanging Purse Organizer

    $16 at Amazon
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  • Hanging Closet Organizer Tray

    Best Organizer

    mDesign Hanging Closet Organizer Tray

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  • Estique Over-The-Door Organizer

    Best Hidden Storage

    Umbra Estique Over-The-Door Organizer

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  • Entryway Storage Bench

    Most Versatile

    Honey Can Do Entryway Storage Bench

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  • Clear Acrylic Purse Organizer

    Best Invisible Storage

    LUGUNU Clear Acrylic Purse Organizer

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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.

Best Hanging

Zober Hanging Purse Organizer

Hanging Purse Organizer
Best Hanging

Zober Hanging Purse Organizer

$16 at Amazon
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Pros
  • Available in multiple colors
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Not ideal for large collections

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.

Best Organizer

mDesign Hanging Closet Organizer Tray

Hanging Closet Organizer Tray
Best Organizer

mDesign Hanging Closet Organizer Tray

Credit: Amazon
Pros
  • Available in multiple sizes
  • No hardware needed
Cons
  • Not ideal for large purses

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.

Best Hidden Storage

Umbra Estique Over-The-Door Organizer

Amazon’s Choice
Estique Over-The-Door Organizer
Best Hidden Storage

Umbra Estique Over-The-Door Organizer

Now 18% Off
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Pros
  • Available in multiple colors
  • Disappears behind the door
Cons
  • Damages leather straps

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.

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Most Versatile

Honey Can Do Entryway Storage Bench

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Entryway Storage Bench
Most Versatile

Honey Can Do Entryway Storage Bench

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Pros
  • Works in small spaces
Cons
  • Requires assembly

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.

Best Invisible Storage

LUGUNU Clear Acrylic Purse Organizer

Clear Acrylic Purse Organizer
Best Invisible Storage

LUGUNU Clear Acrylic Purse Organizer

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Pros
  • Affordable
  • Disappears once full
Cons
  • Holds only four purses

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.

Most Heavy-Duty

Dotted Line Acrylic Slot Hanging Organizer

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Acrylic Slot Hanging Organizer
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Dotted Line Acrylic Slot Hanging Organizer

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Pros
  • Durable
  • Moth-proof
Cons
  • Expensive

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

Chrome Metal Tote Hangers, Set of 6
Best for Larger Bags

Container Store Chrome Metal Tote Hangers, Set of 6

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Pros
  • Accommodates most bags
Cons
  • Hook may fall off rod

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.

Best Space-Saver

ZEDODIER Purse Hanger Organizer for Closet

Amazon’s Choice
Purse Hanger Organizer for Closet
Best Space-Saver

ZEDODIER Purse Hanger Organizer for Closet

Now 31% Off
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Pros
  • Accommodates up to six purses
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Not ideal for larger purses

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

White Elfa Utility Mesh Closet Door & Wall Rack
Best Door Rack

Container Store White Elfa Utility Mesh Closet Door & Wall Rack

Credit: The Container Store
Pros
  • Includes removable baskets
Cons
  • Expensive

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.

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Best for Bags and Shoes

ClosetMaid Cube Stackable Storage Organizer

Amazon’s Choice
Cube Stackable Storage Organizer
Best for Bags and Shoes

ClosetMaid Cube Stackable Storage Organizer

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Pros
  • Available in multiple finishes
Cons
  • Requires assembly

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.

Most Affordable

FYY Hanging Closet Organizer

Hanging Closet Organizer
Most Affordable

FYY Hanging Closet Organizer

Credit: Amazon
Pros
  • Fits larger bags
Cons
  • Shelf walls prone to collapsing

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.

Best Protection

FADOTY Dust Bags for Handbag Storage Organizer

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Dust Bags for Handbag Storage Organizer
Best Protection

FADOTY Dust Bags for Handbag Storage Organizer

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Pros
  • Protects purses
  • Comes with straps to hang
  • Available in multiple sizez
Cons
  • Take up a lot of space

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

Amazon’s Choice
Clear Plastic Handbag Storage Organizer for Closet
Best Stackable

starogegc Clear Plastic Handbag Storage Organizer for Closet

Now 31% Off
Credit: Amazon

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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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Brittney Morgan
Market Editor, House Beautiful

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. 

Lettermark

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.

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