I need a clever idea for a broom closet?

Kirsten
by Kirsten

My kitchen does not have the wall space for even a little between-the-studs closet so I need an idea of how to hide alway my broom and swifter. My house is a super tiny row house so storage is a real challenge. I’m attaching a photo of my kitchen for reference. The wall oppositr the stove is the stairway and half bath. The end wall is the entry to the living room. It’s a tight squeeze but I love it! The broom/mop issue is the only thing I’m pulling my heart out over. Even my fridge is under the counter fridge drawers so there are no tall spaces to sneak in a slide out. Help!

  7 answers
  • Kay27246977 Kay27246977 on Sep 04, 2018

    Put hooks on the inside of your bathroom door and hook the broom and dustpan in there

  • Do you have a linen closet? You can hang it on the inside of the door. We keep our kitchen broom and dustpan on another floor of our split level. They aren't in the kitchen and not super convenient. But it's only 30 seconds away. Good luck! Hugs, Holly

  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Sep 04, 2018

    Hang them on the wall and then hang a curtain rod above with curtains long enough to cover them completely. Then it will look as if there is a window there. You can even get sneaky and put a small stick up light that is battery operated. When people are there during the day, it will even appear as if there is sunlight.

  • Jane S. Rehder Jane S. Rehder on Sep 04, 2018

    Crazy-I was thinking to create an art piece, cover them up to blend w/the wood pattern, or .. the window/curtain idea is good.

  • 17335038 17335038 on Sep 25, 2018

    OXO Good Grips brand broomstick holders are a very good quality product. They hold the different sized items firmly with rubber, and yet allow them to be easily accessible. Holders are available in single units or in multiple designs.

  • Kirsten Kirsten on Sep 26, 2018

    Thanks guys! I don’t think I was clear. There isn’t a closet (linen or otherwise) and I don’t want the cleaning items exposed, which cuts out hanging them on the door in the half-bath.


    I’m still thinking about it. I may end up building a cleaning closet (only as deep as the tools need so, as flush as possible) just outside my back door. It occurred to me that it doesn’t matter if they’re cold in the winter 🤣) I can just open up the back door and grab them when I need them.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Dec 11, 2020

    Hi there,

    Hang them behind the door on hooks.