Get Organized: 25 Totally Clever Storage Tips & Tricks
I think it was Tina Fey who said that what places like the Container Store are really selling is hope. I completely agree — the promise of a more organized life is so optimistic and uplifting. To that end, I’ve scoured the web for 25 fresh storage tips and tricks that are easy to execute and promise a dose of satisfaction and a sense of peace in your home. Check out these 25 totally unique storage tips and tricks and let us know if any storage tidbits have changed your life for the better …
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Cutlery Trays for Jewelry
Hanging cutlery trays from the wall makes a unique way to keep jewelry organized.
Check it out here. -
Boxes on the Wall
Paint boxes in bright colors and hang them from the wall for a fresh way to organize books and knick knacks.
Originally spotted here. -
Knife Strips for Toy Cars
Magnetic knife holder strips are a perfect way to organize toy cars.
Check it out at OhDeeDoh. -
Hangers as Chip Clips
Use the pants clips from store hangers to keep chips fresh and organized. Genius!
Check it out on Craftster. -
Hamper for Stuffed Animals
Use a wire laundry hamper to crate stuffed animals, then the kids can pick the one they want from the sides. This is my kid's room and we love this solution!
Check it out at Prudent Baby. -
Tin Cans for Office Supplies
Paint tin cans and hang them sideways to store office supplies above a desk.
Check it out at BHG. -
Pants Hanger for Ribbon
Use a pants hanger to store ribbon – fantastic idea for holiday gift wrapping!
Check it out at creating keepsakes blog. -
Frames for Hair Clips
Update an old picture frame with paint, fabric, and ribbon and use it turn hair clips into wall art.
Learn how at Prudent Baby. -
Wine Rack for Yarn Storage
Use a wine rack to store yarn. Beautiful and creative!
Check it out at Prudent Baby. -
Wall Into Curtained Closet
Turn a corner into a closet with curtains to hide the area.
Learn how at Prudent Baby. -
Shoe Boxes for Cookie Supplies
Use plastic shoe boxes to store cookie cutters and cake decorating supplies.
Read about Zen and the Art of Cookie Cutter Maintenance. -
Forks for Notes
Repurposed forks make a totally fun way to store notes on the fridge.
Check it out this idea and more here. -
Crates for Toys
Love these personalized crates for storing toys or recycling. These are for sale in the UK but I can see some DIY versions being made here at home.
Check them out here. -
Hooks for Keys
Never lose your keys again when you make a key holder.
Learn how at Prudent Baby. -
Ottomans for Linens
Make a simple ottoman out of inexpensive rugs, then use it to store linens.
Get the DIY at Prudent Baby. -
Binders for Recipes
Get all those scribbled and printed recipes organized with a simple binder.
Learn about the system and get the free downloads here. -
Frames for Jackets
Turn frames into lovely wall hangers for the back of a door.
Learn how at Ish & Chi. -
Paints Cans for Storage
Turn paint cans into beautiful storage containers.
Learn how at BHG. -
Bins on the Ceiling
Turn the garage ceiling into usable storage space. Genius!
Check it out at the family handyman. -
Tin Cans for Art Supplies
Take cleaned up food cans and create art supply storage for the kids.
Check it out at HGTV. -
Chicken Wire for Papers
Use chicken wire and a frame to create a totally unique way to display all those important papers.
Check it out at lemonademakinmama. -
Drawers Instead of Baseboards
Create storage space where your baseboards used to be. I LOVE this idea so much it hurts.
Learn how to build under-cabinet drawers at The Family Handyman. -
Drawers Under Beds
Turn old drawers into under bed storage by adding wheels. Clever and cute!
Learn how at BHG. -
Spice Tins as Storage
Turn vintage spice tins into mini-storage for your refrigerator.
Learn how at Martha Stweart. -
Mason Jars for Bath Supplies
Use pipe clamps and mason jars to create wall storage for the bathroom or any room.
Check out this idea and a bunch of other ways to use mason jars for storage at Ready Made.
Jaime Morrison Curtis is author of the bestselling book Prudent Advice: Lessons for My Baby Daughter (A Life List for Every Woman) and founding co-editor at Prudent Baby, the premier DIY destination for crafty moms seeking ways to make their lives even more stylish and beautiful.
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Thank you for all the great ideas, It makes me want to organize every little thing in my house! I love all the pretty colors used too!
Love these ideas!
if you put yarn in your wine rack, where do you store all your wine? lol…
love these ideas!! I am going to implement some soon!!
Great ideas! I love the tin can art supply storage. I could probably figure it out by myself but the HGTV link seems to be dead
It brings me to the picture but once I click on the ‘click here for project details’ link it is nowhere to be found.
Hi I was just wondering where you can locate those awesome pant hangers for the ribbon rolls. Love the wonderful idea!!!!!!!!!
Love the ribbon hanger organizer. Can you tell me where you found the pants hanger you used? thanks.
I bought a pants hanger like that from Bed Bath and Beyond. Bring your coup!
Where can I find a wire hamper to put the stuffed animals? Love this idea. Having a hard time finding something similar.
Awesome ideas! I already use a couple of them: I use mason jars in the bathrooms to hold cottonballs and qtips and such; and I use magnetic knife strips in the garage to hold my paint brushes, and in the office to keep various supplies. But I am so gonna use that rail system for plastic bins…that is genious! Love the cutlery trays for jewelry, and the pants hanger for ribbon.
The car organizer/knife magnet is a great idea, except most hot wheels are all plastic now. Dang!
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Thank you so much for this post!! It is just what I needed to organize my craft room.
Why ruin a perfectly good hanger to use it for chips? Just use a binder clip.
looking for the directions for the chicken wire frames.