5 ways to store belts, ties, scarves and accessories

Keep all those fiddly items in your wardrobe stored neatly to keep it clutter free.

Belts, ties and other accessories can be tricky to store, often falling out of the wardrobe and getting tangled up. But if you think outside the box (quite literally) you'll find plenty of simple ways to organise and store these items. Take a look at these five clever storage solutions.

1. Organise your drawers

Dedicate a drawer to these fiddly items and then grab a diamond drawer organiser, which turns one space into multiple compartments to fit rolled-up ties and belts.

2. Hang 'em up

Unlike bags, most belts can be hung from the buckle without any damage so pick up a belt hanger – that's pretty much just a coathanger with lots of extra hooks – as it takes up very little room in the wardrobe. For hats, bags and scarves that you use regularly, an open storage set-up like the one below is ideal. Bags and shoes can be placed on shelves; scarves, hats and even jewellery can be hung on wall hooks; and other bits and bobs can be stashed away in storage baskets.
If you have them room, a station like this in your wardrobe or bedroom will change your life. Photo: Maree Homer

3. Stylish storage baskets

Grab a row of matching storage baskets and use one for belts, ties, and so on, and put on a shelf. Attach a lovely tag to each and label accordingly.

4. Handy hack

Line a shallow drawer with textured kitchen liner, intended to stop items from rolling around each time the drawer is opened, and use for sunglasses, rolled-up belts and ties. Fabric such as velvet or corduroy works well, too.

5. Make a trip to IKEA

IKEA is a mecca for all things storage. From the kitchen to the bedroom, you'll find clever gadgets to keep every room in your home organised inside this Swedish furniture warehouse. For example, IKEA's 'Komplement' multi-use hanger is like a coathanger but with 28 circles attached so ties and scarves can easily be slipped through.