Another solution for organizing necklaces and other jewelry is found in the Kitchen!
You’ve probably heard me go on and on many times about how the only way that necklaces should be stored is either hanging or laid out flat completely with no bends. This is the best way to make sure that your chains don’t break and that necklaces don’t get knotted. Well, I just had a great tip from someone for a necklace organizer. This is great for people that don’t have access to stores that sell these necklace and jewelry organizers, and it’s also great if you already have one of these around your home!
Remember those swing arm towel racks that your grandma used in the kitchen? Well, they are making a comeback, but with updated styles, using more contemporary materials like brushed steel.
These wall mounted racks make great hangers for necklaces, bracelets and anklets. Here’s why: Each arm moves independently, and since there are either 2 or 3 arms, you can maximize jewelry storage like never before with these. Just think how many chains you can put on three 12” bars. That’s three feet! of necklace hanging storage. And, you can split up the three bars however you want. Maybe one arm for pieces you wear all the frequently, another for bracelets, and another for anklets. The possibilities are endless for using these.
You can also use them to hide your jewelry. Simply use the bottom two arms for hanging jewelry, but put a hand towel or kitchen towel over the top and press all three arms to the wall. A burglar running through your house will never suspect that there is jewelry hiding behind that towel!
If you find that the material is a little too “slippery” for the items you are storing, (most likely with beads and pearls), here’s a tip: Wrap the swing arm in masking tape and allow a little messiness, this will create creases and bumps that your necklaces can settle into!