10 DIY Storage Ideas to Organize Your Home ASAP

Home organization is seemingly impossible, especially considering most people’s busy lives. However, these storage ideas will help organize some clutter and create a zen and aesthetically pleasing vibe in your home, regardless of how large or small the space is.

1. A Storage Idea for Laundry

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A homemade laundry cart is a perfect storage idea when you have a big family and limited space. Or prefer to keep your darks and lights separate.

Step 1: Cut or get wood from your local hardware store. Measure the space for appropriate measurements. To get a better idea of sizes, check out the original.
Step 2: Stain the wood if desired.
Step 3: Build then attach the top to the base.
Step 4: Add “shelf lips” to help hold the laundry baskets in place.
Step 5: Add back beams for support.
Step 6: Install wheels and a garment hook, for things that don’t go in the dryer.
Note, that while the height of your laundry cart may change based on the number of baskets you’ll use, the measurements provided by Ashman are based on an average-sized laundry basket. Therefore, the height may vary but in most cases, the depth and width should be about the same

2. A Storage Idea for Beauty Tools

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This storage idea is astonishingly easy. All it’ll take is a few command strips and an old file box. Furthermore, this trick can work for storing a book or the remote, a drink, and your phone to eliminate the need for a nightstand.

3. A Storage Idea for Makeup

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If space is an issue, or you have too much makeup to keep organized, this storage idea will help clear up some clutter, and make it easier to see all the colors and tools you’ll need to prepare for the day. Simply, mount a magnetic strip to the wall, attach magnets to plastic containers, and spread them as close or as far as you want. Before you know it, this storage idea will have your bathroom counters cleared off and clutter-free.

4. A Storage Idea for Clutches and Wallets

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This storage idea isn’t only clever. It’s also unspeakably easy. The only thing you’ll need is a rack. You can line up wallets and small purses, creating an organized and fresh closet, even if you’re limited on space.

5. Organizing Bathroom Towels

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This adorable basket storage idea is perfect for homes with limited storage space. Moreover, it’s another idea that requires little effort and few resources. Just find sturdy baskets that meet your aesthetic requirements and drill them to the wall. Then roll and stack towels for a spa-like appearance, that will also improve your home organization skills.

6. Repurpose Coat Racks for Storage

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This cute idea repurposes old coat racks into a storage unit for things like desk supplies. Measure the hooks and use plastic containers that appropriately fit the space, without over-cramming.

7. A Storage Idea for Recycling

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Having multiple trash and recycling bins takes up a lot of space but a d-i-y shelf like this makes it easy to keep your home (and recycling) organized. To accommodate 5 plastic containers, you’ll need “six 2x2s and screws,” explains FamilyHandyman. “The frame fits containers that have a top that measures 14-1/2 in. x 10 in. and are 15 in. tall.”

8. Create More Closet Space

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Although some garments must be hung to avoid wrinkling, adding shelves to closets can help organize some clutter, creating a sense of order among t-shirts, undergarments, or shoes.

9. A Storage Bench

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Meanwhile, shelving like this may help organize the closet if there’s space. However, this decorative bench is ideal for storing numerous things, including books, blankets, or shoes. Additionally, you can buy decorative baskets for each alcove to keep things neatly tucked away and out of site. Moreover, the convenience of having a bench nearby when your family or guests put on their shoes to leave is another reason to love this storage idea.

10. Add a Towel Bar

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The original thought behind this storage design is to create a space for wet towels to dry and is suggested for the laundry room sink. However, a towel rack can be added anywhere, including the garage, if you enjoy tinkering with car or art projects and are always looking for a rag to wipe off afterward.

Sources
“10 Easy DIY Storage Ideas.” Bustle
“17 Home Storage Solutions You’ll Thank Us For Later.” Family Handyman. Elizabeth Flaherty November 30, 2023.
“13 Best DIY Storage Ideas & Solutions That’ll Organize Your Entire Home.” Clutter. Page Smith October 17, 2016.