15 Storage and Organization Ideas For Your Home

Storage space is always a problem in my home, not because it’s too small but because we have too many things (hoarding, we’re working on it). Much like us, I’m sure you could do with a few neat and nifty storage ideas that can make use of wasted space around your home. Well, it’s your lucky day because I’ve found 15 phenomenal storage and organization ideas that will transform your home.

I’m not even exaggerating, these ideas will help you sort and arrange stuff in such an unorthodox and creative manner that it can drastically upgrade the appearance of your entire home.

15 Must-Try Storage and Organization Ideas

1. Reuse A Hanging Fruit Basket To Store Bathroom Goodies

via 8footsix

They may be designed for fruit but clearly, smarter people have found ways to turn a fruit basket into the perfect storage solution for kids’ bathroom toys and even bathing essentials. It’s a cheap, effective, and pretty damn smart storage and organization idea.

2. Store Items Above Your Cabinet With Wired/Steel Crates

via abeautifulmess

There’s no reason to waste space when you can pick up a few of these steel crates and store items you rarely use on top of cabinets.

3. Create This Slide Out Spice Drawers

via classyclutter

This is an extraordinary way of using narrow spaces in your home which is why I absolutely had to include it in this list. With some craft woodwork skills, I’m pretty sure you can pull off this slide on a vertical storage shelf!

4. Make This Cute DIY Cable Storage Box

via darkroomanddearly

I know wireless charging is becoming a thing but I still have a ton of USB cables and chargers for my device. There’s no reason to be frustrated regularly for missing cables when you can simply create this cute and handy cable storage box.

5. Install This Epic Dish Drying Cabinet

via dornob

This is the first time I’ve ever come across this idea and my mind has been blown away! I mean, just look at this marvelous piece of carpentry and creative thinking. This is innovation at its best and I can’t wait to throw away my dishcloths!

6. Store Toys And Stuffed Animals In This Over-The-Door Organizer 

via mommodesign

If you’re looking for an organization idea that allows you to easily store and grab kids’ toys and teddies with ease, this would have to be it.

7. Mount Your Measuring Spoons Against Cupboards

via tidymom

Somehow, whenever I decide to bake, measuring spoons always disappear, and then they reappear when I’m not baking.

Maybe it’s the universe playing some kind of sick joke on me but I’ve had enough. I’ll be mounting and hanging my measuring spoons going forward.

8. Organize And Hide Cables With This Hub

via Amazon

Cables are generally unsightly, especially in a lounge or media room which is why this little hub is the perfect way to organize, store, and conceal those cables with no work whatsoever. Just hit the buy button and you’re done. It’s really that easy. Or, make your own, it looks simple enough.

9. Store Your Printer In A Drawer

I can’t wait for the day when printers are no bigger than a hardcover book! But, until then, I suppose a smart way to store it will be in a drawer you aren’t using. I like this idea, it’s a good one!

10. Install This Awesome Slide Out Rack To Store Pans

You may need to pick up a few things from the hardware store but this slide-out rack is a pretty cool storage idea.

There’s no need to pack everything on top of each other and go through painful unpacking every time you need a big or small pan/pot.

11. Store Veggies In Pull Out Draws

via deringhall

This is one of those ideas that makes you question your intelligence because it’s so simple yet brilliant at the same time. Why didn’t I think of this!

12. Convert Magazine Holders Into Vegetable Storage Devices

via mimiscraftyworld

This storage hack is an indication that the print industry is more or less dead but hey, at least we get to use those magazine holders to store vegetables.

13. Create An In-Wall Storage Facility For Toiletries

via Amazon

What I like about homes built with wood is the ability and ease to cut into walls and install awesome storage facilities like this one. You can buy the entire thing online and just fit it yourself. I’m so envious of this right now!

14. DIY Plastic Bag Dispenser In Drawer

via polishedhabitat

Every time someone in my family needs a packet and asks me, I find myself getting hit on the forehead by small containers because we can’t seem to find a proper space to store packets apart from kitchen drawers. This little packet storage idea is something we desperately need and I think you do too.

15. DIY Earrings Holder That Costs Barely Anything

via smartnsnazzy

Last but certainly not least, we have this simplistic and repurposed earrings storage box which anyone can make and you don’t have to spend any money with this storage and organization ideas.

If you’re up for it, reuse smartphone boxes for this DIY. They’re usually good-looking as well!