50 Space-Saving Ideas To Get Your Home Organized

#1 Hang bags vertically

Use vertical space to gets your bags out of the way. They’ll be easier to locate and less damaged.

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#2 Keep your cookie sheets in a storage bin

Keep all of your cookie sheets upright to save space. It also makes them so much easier to look through rather than digging through a pile.

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#3 Use wall space with cans

Get some use out of unused kitchen space. Install bars, hang your cans, and you’ll always have a place to put utensils.

#4 Get the most out of high ceilings

Add high shelves to get use out of high spaces. You can use them to store winter items in the summer or summer items in the winter.

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#5 Spruce up your laundry basket

Take an ordinary laundry basket and make it into a rope basket. It will make the basket more aesthetically pleasing so you can keep it somewhere other than just hidden.

#6 Hang pots and pans out of the way

Save space in your cupboard for more important things. Utilize under-shelf space to hang your pots and pans out of the way while keeping them easily accessible.

#7 Hang heels on the wall

Are your shoes talking up space in the closet? Hang them on the wall instead.

#8 Put toys in bin drawers

Keeps toys out of the way and your space looking tidy by using bin drawers rather than toy boxes. IT will leave you with less clutter and more space.

#9 Use a pants hanger for organizing jewelry

Take up less space by hanging jewelry on an old pants hanger. It’s also great for hiding away jewelry in places where it’s less likely to be found.

#10 Make PVC pipe cable catcher

Never end up with cables everywhere again. This will keep them right where you left them.

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#11 Get extra closet space

…outside of the closet. Add rods under bedroom shelves for an extra place to hang clothes.

#12 Use cable straps in the back of your closet

Who uses the back wall of the closet for storage? We all do now! Cable straps might be the best invention we can think of when it comes to getting extra storage space.

#13 Hang your giftwrap

Rather than cluttering up the black of the closet, hang your gift wrap on the wall. It will take up less space and prevent it from getting damaged.

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#14 Add a shelf above a doorway

This is a space that is almost always left empty. Get the most from it by turning it into storage.

#15 Reuse old bead boxes

Use an old bead box to store your makeup. You’ll never have to dig around to find the right eye shadow again.

#16 Use under your bed for storage

Adding drawers under your bed will use a space that might just collect dust otherwise. It’s also really convenient if you store blankets and sheets there.

#17 Use accessory hangers for clothes

Anything with a strap can easily fit on an accessory hanger. Fill the hanger, and you have already saved an incredible amount of drawer space.

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#18 Create a rolling laundry basket

Add wheels to your laundry basket and life will be that much easier. Now you can easily roll it out of the way or into the laundry room.

#19 Use a plant hanger in the bathroom

Hang one of these behind your bathroom door. You’ll have plenty of space to put your toothbrushes, lotion, hair dryer, and more.

#20 Repurpose a tissue box for bathroom storage

Is your bathroom looking cluttered? Cover an old tissue box with a paper that matches your bathroom décor, and you will instantly have somewhere to tuck away loose items. Ah, the back of the sink is clear once again!

#21 Use a diaper box to organize a closet

Cover an empty diaper box with fabric and now you have somewhere to store clothing, accessories, and anything else you can think of. It’s that easy!

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#22 Add decorative and practical cups to your walls

Add these to your bathroom wall above the sink and your toothbrush and toothpaste will have a home. Who needs to put a cup on the sink? Think vertical space!

#23 Turn a bin into a toy bin

Get out the paint, fabric, glue, and glitter and get creative. You can turn a bland bin into the main attraction and a perfect place for all toys to call home.

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#24 Use bins under the sink

Does beneath your sink look like an accident waiting to happen? Store everything safely and neatly in separate bins.

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#25 Add a peg board to an empty wall

You will gain instant storage space. It can also add a little something extra to an otherwise boring wall.

#26 Install a rod above the kitchen counter

Now, you will have somewhere to hang things out of the way. It also looks incredibly stylish. Bonus!

#27 Make planter frames from old crates

Repurpose old crates and give them a new purpose – keeping your plants safe from harm while making your yard look amazing.

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#28 Use the space under a bench for storage

Never let a good space go to waste! Use the space under an outdoor bench to create somewhere to keep extra garden or barbeque implements.

#29 Create a stacked concrete planter

All you need are concrete blocks, soil, and some seeds. Save space while creating art.

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#30 Use clothespins to store jewelry

Glue or nail a row of clothespins to a board. Now you have somewhere to keep numerous small items organized and out of harm’s way.

#31 Use chicken wire for jewelry storage

Lay chicken wire over a frame, and you will instantly have somewhere to hang jewelry. Only farmers will know your secret.

#32 Get creative with nature

Hang a branch on the wall to create a rustic space for hanging jewelry or other items. All you need to do is find the perfect branch.

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#33 Get more storage from your medicine cabinet

Add hooks inside of your medicine cabinet. Now, you can store small items out of the way without worrying about them getting crumbled or lost on the shelves.

#34 Create an easy earring holder

Add a foam backing and a layer of fabric to a picture frame. You’ll have somewhere easy to display all of your earrings.

#35 Add a cushion to an old crate

Create your own ottoman by adding wood and a cushion to the top to make a seat. Now, you’ll have an extra place to sit plus somewhere to store items.

#36 Use Coffee Mate containers to store food

These are the perfect containers for storing food. The food is easy to see, the top makes it easy to pour, and the containers are definitely easy to find.

#37 Use a tote bag to organize shoes

Add cardboard inserts, and you will never have to deal with a pile of shoes again. Keep them all stored out of the way.

#38 Create a wall organizer with old jeans

Use the pockets of old jeans to create a patchwork organizer. There will be a space for everything you can think of.

#39 Use Legos to hold your keys

This cute DIY is perfect for anyone who still loves Legos. It also makes a nifty way to keep cables where they belong.

#40 Use S hooks in the bathroom

Are you running out of places to put your towels? Add an S hook for an extra place to hang a towel.

#41 Create a slide-out pantry space

Do you have limited space in the kitchen? Try a shelf that slides out. You’ll discover so many more places to store jars and dry food.

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#42 Add an external shelf to your fridge

In a small kitchen, you can find shelf space on the outside of your fridge. Check out this design that latches right on.

#43 Organize your produce

Even fruits and veggies can be organized. Using these labeled bins takes all the guesswork out of what’s for dinner.

#44 Turn a ladder into storage space

Give an old ladder new life by adding some paint and hanging baskets on It to provide somewhere to put all your stuff. You can get some additional storage by adding hooks.

#45 Store your clothes the other way around

When stacking clothes in a drawer, skip the traditional way. By placing them on their “side” you’ll discover extra space and be able to identify the shirt you want hat much faster.

#46 Under-stair storage

Convert your staircase into storage space. That’s a lot of unused space just waiting to store shoes, blankets, games, and absolutely everything else.

#47 Put kitchen appliances on pull-out shelves

If you want more appliances but don’t have any more counter space, don’t despair! Put them on a roll-out shelf and they’ll be there when you need them and tucked away when you don’t.

#48 Chain hangers together

Hook your hangers into a chain and you can lay several flat vertically. That is a ton of closet space being saved!

#49 Use a Spice rack for nail polish

Keep nail polish organized and stop it from getting knocked over. A spice rack is the perfect size to hold the bottles.

#50 Use suction cups

Use suction cups and hair ties to keep bottles off the shower floor and where you can reach them. You’ll never have to search for the shampoo again.