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14+ Clever Ideas for Backpack Storage and Organization

By Christine in Back to School

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It’s time to start thinking about the new school year, and that means buying supplies, packing lunches, and storing backpacks. Rather than just having those backpacks laying all over the house, I’ve gathered some clever backpack storage ideas you’ll love.

As our kids run through the door to unwind from an exhausting day at school, the backpacks, shoes, and socks love to fly off and land in random spots around the house. Sometimes you can make out a breadcrumb-like trail as they make a beeline to the kitchen for afternoon snacks.

There must be simple solutions to backpack storage and organization out there! As it turns out…there are, and I’m showing you some of my favorite ideas today.

collage of backpacks organized on wall hangars this idea now...

 

Practical Backpack Storage and Organization Ideas

As I searched all around for ideas, I was so inspired by the creative ones I found that I just had to share them with you. Here are more than 10 backpack storage “drop zone” ideas I love and know you will too.

You will find some of these ideas are very basic and extremely functional, while others are a more decorative approach to backpack storage and organization. Even if space is limited, you can find a look and style that blends with your existing home decor and helps you stay organized.

By the way, if you are looking for other helpful tips and tricks to start the school year right, be sure to check out these 35 Back to School Organizing Hacks to Make Your Life Easier!

Family Command Center | Iriemade

Command stations or centers are a great way to keep the whole family organized, so it makes sense to add an area for backpack storage. It will take hardly any time but will go a long way toward keeping you organized.

Now, all those school flyers and notices that come home will finally have a place to go immediately after the kids hang their school bags. You’ll no longer find yourself saying, “Where did that paper go?”

This homework/kids’ command center has a little of everything: a portable homework station, backpack storage area, and framed motivational quotes.

Command Center Collage by Iriemade

Kids’ Command Center | Inspiration Organization

Having multiple kids means more: more backpacks, school papers, lunch boxes, and everything else. Keep everything neat and organized with this kids’ command center idea.

Family Command Center | The Homes I Have Made

This family command center may be compact, but it’s bright, colorful, and perfect for keeping the entire family on track. With a calendar, bulletin board, cubbies, file organizer, and hooks for backpacks and jackets, nothing will fall through the cracks.

Minimalist Concept | Organizing Junkie

This minimalist organization concept takes a plain entryway wall and transforms it into a beautiful area for backpacks, jackets, and paperwork.

Backpack Organization & Storage area with hanging hooks and wire baskets

Make Use of Bins For Backpack Storage | From Overwhelmed to Organized

Here’s a way to make use of supplies you already have in a creative way. Forget about the traditional hooks and use bins to create a perfect (contained) backpack storage area.

Entryway School Organization | Gym Craft Laundry

This simple entryway landing zone has everything you need for an effective backpack (and jackets and shoes) storage area. Plus, I love the clean and bright splashes of color!

Back to School Landing zone with hanging hooks and cubbies

DIY Backpack Hanger | One Mile Home and Style

Love to DIY? Reclaimed wood can be used for SO many things, and it looks amazing every single time. Let your crafty side out by creating your own backpack hangar like this one.

Reclaimed Wood Backpack Hanger that says Be Awesome Today

Repurpose Old Bookshelves | My Creative Days

Give your old bookshelves new life while also using them to make decorative lockers for your home. It’s simple, genius, and adds tons of organizational opportunities (like backpack storage!).

Versatile Storage Cubbies | Elle Cherie

If you love the repurposing idea but don’t want to spend too much time on the project, you can use the bookshelves in this DIY Kids’ Cubbies post. Not only are they easy and affordable to make, but they are perfect for small spaces and fit almost anywhere.

Backpack Storage Nook | The Organised Housewife

Even just a couple of inexpensive bulletin boards and hooks can be enough to do the trick. This backpack center is perfect for the budget-conscious household.

backpack storage command center with bulletin board and calendar on the wall

Backpack Station | A Mom’s Take

Turn a bare wall into a colorful and decorative backpack station. I love the organization of having the child’s initial above their backpack storage hook. No more fighting over whose hook is whose!

DIY Backpack Station with hanging backpacks

DIY Backpack and Homework Center | Dogs Don’t Eat Pizza

This center keeps school papers sorted and backpacks off the ground. I need this so homework and other important papers don’t get lost anymore. Plus, it looks amazing.

The Backpack Wall | Bat Mom

If you want something that’s super stylish while also keeping the clutter to a minimum, try this backpack storage idea. It mixes different elements for a creative storage and organization unit.

The Backpack Wall with chalk paint walls and hooks for backpacks

Chalkboard Backpack Station | I Should Be Mopping

I love this chalkboard idea! Its shabby chic approach to backpack storage is both adorable and effective. Add something like this to your home and you’ll love the flattering comments you get about it.

Final Thoughts About Backpack Storage

There you go! I hope these 14 ideas for backpack storage inspired you with a plan for containing (and organizing) your backpacks this school year.

Given how amazing all these inspirational concepts for backpack storage and organization are, it may be difficult to pick just one. Just remember to do what works for you and your family.

Nothing says that you need to be Pinterest perfect! All that matters is that your space is functional and effective in reducing your clutter and keeping you organized.

Do you have other ideas? Please share your own ideas in the comments because I’d love to see them!

backpacks on wall hooks

More Posts About School Organization:

  • How to Store School Papers and Memories
  • Free Printable School Lunch Planner
  • 35 Back to School Organizing Hacks to Make Your Life Easier

 

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    Filed Under: Back to School, Home, Organizing Tips, Seasonal Tagged With: back to school, round upPublished on August 5, 2020

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    Comments

    1. Sarah says

      August 12, 2016 at 5:33 pm

      omg! i’m in the mjiddle of creating one of these for my home now! you cant have 5 kids and no command center haha
      these are so cute!

      Reply
    2. Angela Ricardo Bethea says

      August 13, 2016 at 1:51 pm

      These are all great ideas! That looks so much better than having the kids just sling their backpacks all over the floor.

      Reply
    3. Audrey says

      August 15, 2016 at 5:22 pm

      These are great ideas for backpack organization!! Hard to believe that we are back to school time already!

      Reply
    4. Brandy says

      August 15, 2016 at 8:10 pm

      These are great ideas, I love the be awesome today one. Totally going to do that in our new place! I am excited about this idea!

      Reply
    5. Ellen Christian says

      August 16, 2016 at 8:58 am

      So many great ideas. it can be a real challenge to stay organized during the school year.

      Reply

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