You don’t have to be an expert carpenter in order to find fun and simple ways to store your items at home. In fact, with a little planning and foresight, anyone can create the easy DIY home storage ideas mentioned in this article. Some take less work than others, but all of them will help you keep a more organized and enjoyable living space!

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Drawer Dividers

Sure, you can buy fancy premade ones online or at the shop, but you can easily make your own drawer dividers with a few supplies and some recycled cardboard. Simply trim pieces to the depth of your drawer, add your shelf liner or fabric, and you’ll be able to easily find socks, ties, underwear, and all your other small bits and bobs.

Hat Storage

If you own more than a few hats, you know just how hard it is to find a place to store them. Yes, you can fold or squeeze them into plastic boxes or clumsily stack them on a shelf, but a better idea is to hang them on a corner wall or a nook that’s out of the way.

You can use removable adhesive strips and clothespins to “hang” your hats or go for towel hooks (like these simple ones from Amazon), heck – even nails. Whichever route you choose, your hats will be attractively displayed and you’ll have added a fun new bit of wall decor to your bedroom.

Purse/Clutch Holder

It’s pretty easy to find a letter sorting desk accessory or a wire lid rack for the kitchen and repurpose them to sort and store your purses and/or clutches. Instead of having to root through your closet to find the perfect evening bag, all your purses will be neatly organized.

Blanket Ladder

This is an easy DIY project to tackle and not only does it give all of your blankets a place to hang, it also adds a nice decor element to your living room. All you need is a few different cuts of wood and a few power tools.

Here is a helpful tutorial on how to build one yourself. If woodworking isn’t your thing, ask a friend or a family member if they’re up for it!

Accessories Organizer

A simple corkboard can be transformed into a wonderful place to sort and store accessories like belts, scarves, caps, and hair bands. Use push pins to hang items like ties or scarves. Add small wire baskets to the corkboard to store smaller items like hair bands and pins. Best of all, you can easily reorganize your board to suit your needs.

Door Pocker Organizer

Have you seen hangers with built-in pockets that rest behind the driver’s seat of a car before? Using the same concept, it’s easy to make your own pocket organizer for the inside of bathroom cabinets, pantries, and closets. These pocket organizers are great for storing cleaning supplies or to relieve overcrowded shelves.

With some basic sewing skills, you can easily make a pocket organizer to the dimensions of any door. But if you aren’t good with a needle, you can still buy a pre-made pocket organizer and trim it to fit onto the back of a smaller door.

Towels in a Basket

Whether you fold or roll up clean towels, storing them takes up a lot of space in your bathroom. Instead of trying to cram more towels into a small cabinet or under the vanity, find some lovely woven baskets and attach them to the wall.

With the bottom of the basket firmly secured to the wall, you’ll have an attractive way to both display clean towels as well as having a better place to store them.

Crate Shelving

This is an even easier storage option if you don’t feel like building something. Look for a few plain wooden crates and find a stain that matches the look you want. After a few coats, you’ll have some rustic cubbies that are already made and can be stacked any way you want. They’re great for books and decor items in the living room and will make a big difference in how your space looks. You’ll also be able to clear unnecessary clutter off the coffee table and put it inside one of these stackable shelves.

Storage Cubbies

Storage cubbies can be used in different rooms for various purposes and they’re a great way to keep clutter from building up in high-traffic areas. This is also something you can easily make yourself if you or your partner is feeling handy and has the right tools.

You can put one next to your entryway for shoes and backpacks, line the walls in your kids’ room with cubbies for putting away all their toys, or even add one near the back door in the living room for pet supplies. 

Under Furniture Rollers

If you don’t feel like splurging for fancy storage boxes to use under a bed or other furniture, it’s pretty easy to make your own rolling storage containers. Best of all, when you make them yourself, they’ll maximize every spare centimetre of space.

Pantry Baskets

Many homeowners find themselves rooting around on dark, overcrowded shelves or through items on the floor of their pantry. A great way to get your pantry more organized is to use baskets. You can create folding ones or find a matching basket set to store all of your kitchen items. This is a great way to group all your spices and your grains together, for example, so you can easily grab what you need when you need it.

With a little bit of creativity and effort, you can add some simple storage solutions to help cut down on clutter. When your home looks and feels organized, you’ll feel encouraged to keep it clean and tidy and can enjoy the time you spend in each room.

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Originally published Sep 24, 2017; updated Oct 14, 2022

Author: Sereena S.

Mom of two, wife to one, and a dog lover. Although cats can be okay too, but only sometimes...