I’m always on the lookout for ways to add personality to my home while keeping storage practical. Whether it’s figurines from my parents’ house, art made by my kids, or a thrift-store treasure, I lean into eclectic, curated clutter. So when I came across this storage hack of using a hose holder inside your house on Apartment Therapy, I knew I had to give it a try.
Why a Hose Holder Is a Brilliant Storage Gem
After looking through a few options, I landed on a version with a built-in shelf that felt like the best fit for my space. Because I’m cautious about mounting anything to my walls, I decided to hold off on installing it right away. Instead, I tried out a few “mock-up” uses to see how it might work for storage — and here’s what I discovered.
It can be a blanket and remote holder.
Inspired by the original hack, I first tried using the hose holder as blanket storage. My throw blankets are constantly ending up on the floor (where the dog inevitably sits on them), so finding a way to hang them up helped me cut down on laundry and lint rolling. I also tucked the remotes onto the small shelf underneath. Together, it made a cute little station where blankets and remotes could live when not in use.
It’s a shelf within a shelf.
Next, I tried the hose holder on one of the display shelves in my living room. I love mixing neatly lined-up books with styled spaces for photos and knickknacks, and I thought the holder might help frame some of the decor. Unfortunately, the bar that runs across the top of this style of holder meant I couldn’t fit books or records in it as planned. While I liked the idea of layering it into the shelf styling, I had to go back to the drawing board for this use.
It works as a bathroom caddy.
In the bathroom, the hose holder turned out to be surprisingly useful. Even with the bar across the top, it corralled the everyday items that usually clutter my counter — soap, lotion, and cleaning supplies. If mounted, the holder would also be the perfect size for spare hand towels or toilet paper. I could also see it working well as a caddy for hair tools to keep blow dryers and curling irons organized without tangling in a drawer.
It’s great for plant storage.
The biggest win was using the hose holder for plants. I tested it with my pothos and monstera — both of which love to trail down. I placed a drip pan (which can also be used to corral items around the home) underneath to catch water, but if I mounted the holder I could easily set up a tray below or affix one to the underside of the shelf. This setup was by far my favorite — and once I feel confident about mounting the holder securely enough to support the weight of the plants, I’ll be making it a permanent part of my home.
This post originally appeared on Apartment Therapy. See it there: I Put a Hose Holder Inside My House, and It Was Brilliant