Clever Above Door Storage Ideas

We’re becoming more and more creative with storage in our homes: there are hidden drawers in the wall, built-in cupboards in the stairs, open shelves in an awkward corner, and many other types of storage units here and there where you wouldn’t even expect them. The space we all forget is a door, a door and its wall – these can be perfect for storing and displaying some things. This dead space is usually neglected, but we have prepared some ideas to inspire you to make the most of it.

A door wall is the perfect place to organize your library, your souvenir collection or even kitchenware and tea sets, which is great for kitchens and dining rooms as well as small bedrooms and entryways. It’s also not necessarily a storage solution that only fits in a small space. You can use it simply because it is a nice way to prevent shelves from taking up a lot of floor space in your room. The beauty of this solution is that you can custom-build open shelves, drawers and cabinets for anything and any size while taking up the minimum amount of space. For example, you can store your shoes and boots on the shelf above the door of your entryway. Or you can organize an entire makeshift closet over the door in a small bedroom. Regardless of whether you install it indoors or outdoors, it still takes up less space than cabinets and shelves that take up real floor space.

a blue wall with a storage unit and open storage compartments that cover the entire wall and extend beyond the door

a blue wall with a storage unit and open storage compartments that cover the entire wall and extend beyond the door

A wide door surrounded by open shelves for storage and display is a stylish idea for a modern space

A wide door surrounded by open shelves for storage and display is a stylish idea for a modern space

A dining room with a door wall occupied by open shelves displaying books, art, and candle holders is a cool idea for saving space

A dining room with a door wall occupied by open shelves displaying books, art, and candle holders is a cool idea for saving space

A door with built-in bookshelves that double as a room divider and provide plenty of storage space for books

A door with built-in bookshelves that double as a room divider and provide plenty of storage space for books

An open closet with door opening, regular shelves and glass shelves with built-in lighting is a cool idea to store and separate the rooms

An open closet with door opening, regular shelves and glass shelves with built-in lighting is a cool idea to store and separate the rooms

A doorway area occupied by open shelves displaying pretty dishes and cookware as well as some cutting boards is a lovely idea for any kitchen or dining room

A doorway area occupied by open shelves displaying pretty dishes and cookware as well as some cutting boards is a lovely idea for any kitchen or dining room

A door with open shelves and shelves above is a clever idea to utilize the unused space

A door with open shelves and shelves above is a clever idea to utilize the unused space

A door surrounded by open shelves for storing and displaying items is a clever solution to save space

A door surrounded by open shelves for storing and displaying items is a clever solution to save space

A door with open shelves to store books and artwork is a very cool idea

A door with open shelves to store books and artwork is a very cool idea

A door surrounded by open shelves for storing books is a great idea for saving space

A door surrounded by open shelves for storing books is a great idea for saving space

A door wall covered with open shelves with lots of books is a cool idea to organize your home library without wasting a lot of space

A door wall covered with open shelves with lots of books is a cool idea to organize your home library without wasting a lot of space

A door wall with elegant cabinets and drawers and open shelves allow you to store a lot of things without cluttering up the bedroom

A door wall with elegant cabinets and drawers and open shelves allow you to store a lot of things without cluttering up the bedroom

A door wall with a niche and open shelves is a cool way to store books and separate the dining and living room more lively

A door wall with a niche and open shelves is a cool way to store books and separate the dining and living room more lively

A door wall with open shelves everywhere is a stylish and cool idea to easily store a lot of necessary and unnecessary things you have

A door wall with open shelves everywhere is a stylish and cool idea to easily store a lot of necessary and unnecessary things you have

A door with a large vintage storage unit with open shelves and drawers is a cool way to store things and separate the kitchen from the dining room

A door with a large vintage storage unit with open shelves and drawers is a cool way to store things and separate the kitchen from the dining room

A door with built-in bookshelves with books and other things is a nice idea for any home. Make use of this unused space

A door with built-in bookshelves with books and other things is a nice idea for any home. Make use of this unused space

A door with built-in open shelves on either side and above the door is a smart idea for storing books rather than putting a boring bookshelf somewhere

A door with built-in open shelves on either side and above the door is a smart idea for storing books rather than putting a boring bookshelf somewhere

A door with built-in shelves is a cool idea for storing books and various decorations, displaying them to their best advantage without sacrificing floor space

A door with built-in shelves is a cool idea for storing books and various decorations, displaying them to their best advantage without sacrificing floor space

A cool idea is a door with built-in storage units, both open and closed, with an open shelf above the door for display

A cool idea is a door with built-in storage units, both open and closed, with an open shelf above the door for display

A door with lots of open bookshelves is a nice idea to organize your books and divide the rooms in a bolder way

A door with lots of open bookshelves is a nice idea to organize your books and divide the rooms in a bolder way

A door with niche bookshelves is a very clever solution to store your books, add a memorable touch to the room and separate the units

A door with niche bookshelves is a very clever solution to store your books, add a memorable touch to the room and separate the units

A door with open bookshelves is a nice idea to store books and add a colorful accent to the room

A door with open bookshelves is a nice idea to store books and add a colorful accent to the room

A door with open shelves and cupboards all around is a cool idea to store lots of things without buying separate storage units here and there

A door with open shelves and cupboards all around is a cool idea to store lots of things without buying separate storage units here and there

A door with open shelves and elegant cabinets right in the door is a cool idea to separate a small bathroom from another room

A door with open shelves and elegant cabinets right in the door is a cool idea to separate a small bathroom from another room

A door with open shelves covering the entire space above is a cool idea to store some things and make use of the unused space

A door with open shelves covering the entire space above is a cool idea to store some things and make use of the unused space

A doorway with open shelves above and around the door is like organizing an entire library around the door without wasting floor space

A doorway with open shelves above and around the door is like organizing an entire library around the door without wasting floor space

A door with open shelves and a ladder to get books out is a nice idea to create a lightweight bookshelf that doesn't take up much space

A door with open shelves and a ladder to get books out is a nice idea to create a lightweight bookshelf that doesn’t take up much space

A large storage space that covers the entire wall and extends over the door is a cool idea for a modern space

A large storage space that covers the entire wall and extends over the door is a cool idea for a modern space

A long shelf over the door is a cool idea to store and display some things while not cluttering up the room

A long shelf over the door is a cool idea to store and display some things while not cluttering up the room

Another idea regarding the door is to incorporate an open shelf right inside it to make more of that space. It works very well with a double height door or an extra long door – making the most of your space. This is both a storage unit and a beautiful display idea. Check out the examples below to get inspired and organize your own space too!

A modern room with a door and open storage shelves used for display and storage

A modern room with a door and open storage shelves used for display and storage

A neutral storage unit with open storage compartments over the door is a cool solution that saves space

A neutral storage unit with open storage compartments over the door is a cool solution that saves space

A shelf with a door in the middle of the room to separate the dining area and living room is a clever idea with plenty of storage space

A shelf with a door in the middle of the room to separate the dining area and living room is a clever idea with plenty of storage space

A simple open shelf over the door with potted plants and succulents is a very cool idea for rocking

A simple open shelf over the door with potted plants and succulents is a very cool idea for rocking

a small bedroom with railing and open storage shelves over the door forming a closet to save space

a small bedroom with railing and open storage shelves over the door forming a closet to save space

A small bookshelf above the door allows you to store a lot of books while not cluttering up the small space

A small bookshelf above the door allows you to store a lot of books while not cluttering up the small space

A small bookshelf above the entrance is a cool idea to store a few books without wasting space at the same time

A small bookshelf above the entrance is a cool idea to store a few books without wasting space at the same time

A small living room with open shelves that take up an entire wall including the door - a clever idea that allows you to store a lot of things here

A small living room with open shelves that take up an entire wall including the door – a clever idea that allows you to store a lot of things here

A small white entryway with an over-the-door shelf for storing boots and shoes is a clever and cool idea to organize a space

A small white entryway with an over-the-door shelf for storing boots and shoes is a clever and cool idea to organize a space

A vintage room with open bookshelves over the door is a nice idea to store books and give the room a cool and chic look

A vintage room with open bookshelves over the door is a nice idea to store books and give the room a cool and chic look

A white entryway with open cubbies and shelves above the doors is a cool idea to add more decor and storage space

A white entryway with open cubbies and shelves above the doors is a cool idea to add more decor and storage space

a white, modern farmhouse kitchen with shaker cabinets and glass cabinets, including those mounted over the door to create even more space

a white, modern farmhouse kitchen with shaker cabinets and glass cabinets, including those mounted over the door to create even more space

A white modern farmhouse storage cabinet with an over the door shelf to create more display space

A white modern farmhouse storage cabinet with an over the door shelf to create more display space

A white Scandinavian entryway with an open shelf above the doors for storing shoes and boots that are not being worn

A white Scandinavian entryway with an open shelf above the doors for storing shoes and boots that are not being worn

A white Scandinavian entryway with long shelves above the doors is great for storing a few things and displaying anything you want

A white Scandinavian entryway with long shelves above the doors is great for storing a few things and displaying anything you want

A white Scandinavian living room with an entire door wall taken up by bookshelves and display shelves to save a lot of space

A white Scandinavian living room with an entire door wall taken up by bookshelves and display shelves to save a lot of space

If you have a lot of books at home, an entire wall taken up with bookshelves, including the space above the door, is a smart solution

If you have a lot of books at home, an entire wall taken up with bookshelves, including the space above the door, is a smart solution

An entire wall taken up by lots of open bookcases on the sides and above the door, with a glass French door is a cool idea to store books and do it in style

An entire wall taken up by lots of open bookcases on the sides and above the door, with a glass French door is a cool idea to store books and do it in style

The entire space around the door is taken up by an open shelf with display items, candle holders, potted plants and various accessories

The entire space around the door is taken up by an open shelf with display items, candle holders, potted plants and various accessories

an arched door with open shelves on either side and some open storage compartments above the door

an arched door with open shelves on either side and some open storage compartments above the door

An open shelf in the door to separate the living room from the rest of the house while displaying some items

An open shelf in the door to separate the living room from the rest of the house while displaying some items

Bookshelves installed around and above the door allow you to store more books and other things and save a lot of space

Bookshelves installed around and above the door allow you to store more books and other things and save a lot of space

Bookshelves that cover a wall next to the door and a space above give you plenty of space for books and help you declutter the room

Bookshelves that cover a wall next to the door and a space above give you plenty of space for books and help you declutter the room

Door bookcases and cabinets are great for storage and save a lot of space

Door bookcases and cabinets are great for storage and save a lot of space

Door shelves with books, art, clocks and other things are a nice idea to store lots of things and display them at their best

Door shelves with books, art, clocks and other things are a nice idea to store lots of things and display them at their best

Doors with open shelves that take up the wall and the space above are a cool idea for storing books and potted plants

Doors with open shelves that take up the wall and the space above are a cool idea for storing books and potted plants

It's amazing to have the cream colored storage units that completely surround the door and provide space for glassware and china

It’s amazing to have the cream colored storage units that completely surround the door and provide space for glassware and china

Open shelves around the door and a long shelf above are used to display vases and books. A cool idea to incorporate a touch of color and store things

Open shelves around the door and a long shelf above are used to display vases and books. A cool idea to incorporate a touch of color and store things

Open shelving surrounding the entryway and displaying books, potted plants, and artwork is a very cool idea to rock

Open shelving surrounding the entryway and displaying books, potted plants, and artwork is a very cool idea to rock

Open shelving around the door to display pretty dishes and tea sets and show off some potted plants is a super cool idea

Open shelving around the door to display pretty dishes and tea sets and show off some potted plants is a super cool idea

Shelves on either side of the door and above are great for storage and display, here they are used as bookcases

Shelves on either side of the door and above are great for storage and display, here they are used as bookcases

Wardrobes that take up an entire door wall are an elegant and cool storage solution for a bedroom and are great for keeping things tidy and saving space

Wardrobes that take up an entire door wall are an elegant and cool storage solution for a bedroom and are great for keeping things tidy and saving space