Uses for Tension Rods

When we built our new home, we saved a lot of money by using tension rods to organize and customize. Here are 14 different ways to use tensions rods in your home.
Save money on custom drawers by using tension rods to create separators.
Use a tension rod to hold lids and pot holders.
Use a tension rod to hang bottles under your sink.
Use a tension rod (or shower rod, whatever works in your space) to create a book nook or secret hideaway for the kids.
Use a tension rod to hang curtains in a deep sill.
Use a tension rod as a portable drying rack.
Use a tension rod or cafe rod (whatever works in your home) to keep track of keys and sunglasses.
Jen | de Jong Dream House
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  • Tan443711 Tan443711 on Jan 24, 2016
    I have a question about hanging the cleaning supplies. It seems like they would be too heavy?
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  • Sidney Rippy McLaughlin Sidney Rippy McLaughlin on Jan 31, 2021

    I tried putting one on a tile surface with Command hooks to hold coffee cups. The hooks won’t stick over a grout line. My backsplash tiles are small, so no way to keep it up.

  • Kori Oconnell Kori Oconnell on May 03, 2022

    I love the idea for the pot lids-Thank you!

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