Who knew ladders could have so many purposes outside being… well, a ladder. This home owner found a creative way to turn it into a unique wall piece which doubles as both a feature and storage.

Most people store their baking trays and other flat cooking ware in a drawer. But the reality is that it quickly gets cluttered in there, and every time you open or close that drawer they’re sliding around and creating a racket. But by storing them vertically it solves all the problems!

This one isn’t a quick or easy DIY fix. But if you really want to make the most of some wall space, especially unusual spaces like this wall under the stairs, you can install storage bins. These are so unique and extremely functional. What more could you ask for?

Okay so not only is this practical, but it also has a winning name – the fruit hammock. Not to be confused with the ‘banana hammock’ of course. This quick and cute kitchen design helps avoid the need for an entire bowl taking up counter space. Your fruit can simply hang out of the way!

Have you ever heard someone say “I don’t have enough mugs”? Nah, I didn’t think so. Me neither. They quickly take up a lot of cupboard space, so to get the most out of your shelving, you can install one of these handy mug hanging units.

Jewellery is notoriously hard to store. Necklaces are dangly earrings easily get tangled and lost to the depths of a jewellery box. But by hanging earrings on mesh, they stay separated and on display so you can easily pick out the best accent for your outfit.

So this hack won’t guarantee you’ll never step on a lego block again… though whoever comes up with that will be a goddess. But this home hack will definitely keep the majority of the pieces off the floor, and help your kids start some healthy organizing habits.

“I got sick of all the plastic to throw the spoons in this compartment and the forks in this one organizers….so built my own flatware storage!”

This one looks so aesthetically pleasing. It requires a little more care than just chucking your cutlery in a drawer, but looks beautiful. You’ll also notice immediately if any of your silverware is missing!

I will be the first to admit the area under my sink is a disaster zone. There’s never enough space to fit everything so it all kind of gets chucked under there for future me to deal with. But this person came up with a clever hack. By adding some simple baskets and hooks to the doors, everything can be given it’s own compartment!

What’s great about this one is that it keeps your shoes organized but also puts them on display. You can see both the back and front of each pair without having to remove them from the shelf or open up every stacked shoebox. Pretty genius, really. You can also use the same storage unit to store small purses if you’re a shoe and bag addict.

This unique under-the-bed storage unit doubles as little steps to help her dog get up on the bed. If that’s not the cutest thing you hear all day… I don’t know.

If you’re short on counter space and don’t want to sacrifice it to an entire knife block, you can still hide the knife block away while keeping the knives secure and in place. Having them sliding around all loosey goosey in a drawer makes them hard to find and pick the one you’re looking for.

A toolbox can quickly become a disaster zone. And even if you know you have the specific tool you’re looking for, you might not be able to find it. So this simple wall mount is an awesome solution to make everything easy to find.

Studies have shown every household has approximately 1.3 billion cables they’re not using. (I made that up, but it feels true.) These handy little plastic containers are a great way to keep them all organized so you’re not sifting through a drawer pulling out tangled cords and wondering what they’re used for.

“Arrow ice cub tray fits MAC lipsticks perfectly – major storage hack!”

I want to know what prompted this woman to try and put her lipstick into an ice cube tray, but it works so I won’t question it. The best part about storing your lipsticks upside down is being able to see the color name on the bottom!

This stunning home hack keeps firewood close by and acts as a design feature instead of a pile of logs in a basket like most of us have. I would build a fire every day if this was in my living room! So cozy.

Not all bathrooms have been blessed with lots of counter space and storage drawers. So for anyone short on space, you can make a quick fix by organizing your make up in small plastic storage boxes. I love what they did here with the labels for make up that works for the day vs the night.

I am obsessed with these colorful storage lockers! Who would think they could be such a nice addition to a home? Not me. But especially when painted like these ones, the pop of color and layers of storage just can’t be compared.

This turns utensils into a decorative wall design, and keeps them convenient when cooking. For this example, it turned an otherwise boring plain white wall into an interesting feature. Very creative!

I only recommend this one if you live in an area where earthquakes aren’t a regular occurrence. But otherwise, this is an awesome space-saving idea that allows you to sleep among all your favorite stories.

“Kim Bobin & Ko Kyungeun have come up with a Red Dot Design Award winning solution to this problem – window blinds that fold out into a drying rack, conveniently located near the best source of natural wind and light to speed things along.”

There are about ten amazing benefits to this. No more struggling to set up a drying rack you can literally pull this one out of thin air.

This is so useful for anyone who’s recently had to change their office arrangements and work from home. You don’t need an entire room dedicated to office space. This clever pegboard can be installed onto the wall and create an office space virtually anywhere. All you need is a desk and a chair!

This genius hack helps you find your most frequently used metal bathroom items like scissors and tweezers. Small things like this can get lost so easily, but with some magnetic wall clips, you can stick them to the back of the door and voila – they’re easily available.

“Got a new bike and had to find space in the living room for it. Solution: Mounting it on the wall. It surely is an eye catcher and attracts all the attention it deserves ;).”

Bike storage is next to impossible in small apartments. If there’s two people sharing the living space? Forget about it. But if you want to show it off and keep it out of the way, this wall mount achieves both of those things at once.

“My dad, using every square inch of our small garage for his workshop, has a bunch of old jam jars with their lids screwed onto the ceiling for storage.”

This is next level. Now I want to know what other crazy clever things he’s built down there. We’ve all seen or used jam jars as storage before but… I’ve never thought to hang one from the ceiling!

“Magnetic spice containers were a great investment.”

I am obsessed with these. They look cute, are easy to access, and you can see exactly what you’re looking for. No more spinning the spice rack in circles, or pulling them all out from the pantry. This also saves on so much space – really a win-win-win!

Tiny kitchens make it hard to decide on storage. But this clever use for file folders allows you to keep produce on the counter without taking up too much space. They basically stack everything vertically! Great for onions, garlic, apples, or whatever else you eat frequently.

This clever DIY organization enthusiast created the ultimate spice rack. They doubled down on storage both on shelves but also behind the door, and keeps measuring cups in the same space. Which seems logical doesn’t it?!

There is no law which says you have to keep your mugs in a cabinet or on a shelf. Seriously, storing them in a drawer like this is legal in every state. This is a good way to separate your cups and mugs if you’re low on cabinet space.

“I have zero space in any other room for a desk. Prior to relocating it, it use to be in the dining room. But that room is also tiny that my desk was also the dining table. Now I have space to get an actual dining table again!”

Slow clap for this person. It’s so easy to see the underside of a staircase as a place for clutter and storage, but this person broke the mold and turned it into a highly useful area of the home. Inspiring!

The storage solution of our dreams. No more lids sliding all over the drawer and haphazardly fitting on some pots and not others. No. They belong in neat little rows behind the door like this.

Keep your staple kitchen wraps like aluminium and parchment paper under the sink but in a purpose-made hanging basket. This makes it easy to store them out of the way but keep them easily accessible.

Can we call this a ‘thrunk bed”? This is one cool way to save on room space… now there’s so much room for activities! The boys look pretty excited about their unique sleeping arrangements, too.

By placing laundry hampers between the washing and drying units it makes it so much easier to separate the clothes. And keeps floor space open and not cluttered by tons of hampers.

These office organizers are the perfect solution for all your crafting bits and bobs. It keeps the madness under control and everything accessible nearby.

How nice is it when you go to the nail salon and all the polishes are on the wall? This is exactly the same but for your inner artist. It also might inspire you to do more painting when you see them staring back at you like this.

This genius invention is not found in most homes, but it should be! It’s the ultimate solution for small spaces where drawer space is invaluable.

“I love this piece! Its so cool and I still get loads of compliments on it. I think it would be cool to get different old doors and turn them into shelves like this. think of all the cool door designs! So many possibilities.”

The garage has to be the first place to go awry when you’re busy and organization has to take a back seat. But by setting yourself up for success with labelled storage bins, it will go a long way to keeping the space organized.

“Many wardrobes come with empty space above them: I used it!”

This definitely just double the storage space here. My mind = blown.

This works so well because of the clear labelling on top of each and every shaker. Even the bread box is labelled, so you can see this homeowner really loves their label maker! They’re putting it to good use.

This is great for those with a small pantry and not enough space for all their goods. You can double down on storage space with one simple installation.

For whatever reason, we have all decided as a society that our jeans belong in dresser drawers. But they’re so chunky and fill up that space so quickly! Hanging them allows you to fit way more pairs of pants and see them in their entirety instead of just a snap shot when folded up in a drawer.

Music equipment takes up a lot of space. But this clever multi-layered guitar stand has fit seven guitars in the same area that would normally fit two. And they look so nice displayed this way!

This clever folding technique neatly separates all your loose plastic bags. They look like little samosas! Much nicer than the giant bag full of… other bags… that we all have.

This kind of clothing storage and labelling helps kids develop good habits. It also helps young ones dress themselves in the morning! Such an easy change to make and it will cause a big difference.

Imagine being able to have your plates, bowls, glasses, cutlery and all other kitchenware in one place. This is a beautiful thing, and an impressive use of space.

Wall dividers like this are so useful for helping to break up open spaces into more defined areas. Using this opportunity to store more of your things makes it a double win. The only thing to consider is that you can’t put too many things on the divider, or it will quickly make the space look cluttered. This is the perfect example of a good balance.

This small cabinet easily hangs on the back of a door, functions as a nearly full-length mirror, and stores every style of jewellery you could imagine. What can’t it do?!

By installing just a small wall mount, the ironing board moves out of the way and the iron has a clear home nearby. This could not be a simpler solution!

For those who are outdoorsy but also love a good organization session. Look at this master piece. Everything separated by activity, easily visible, and neatly tucked into backpacks or hung on hooks. Getting here would be a big job, but it would be life changing when done!

I love this clever way to store spices, condiments, and more importantly, wine, in the kitchen. The old door does so much more for the design of the room than a plain silver fridge wall would. And doubles as more storage. Brilliant.

We all know someone with way too many hats. But a couple of regular closet hangers can make all the difference when storing them. This person has hung nearly 30 hats on just 3 hangers and because they’re layered vertically they don’t take up any extra space.

“Some days, it’s the little things that make all the difference. This is in our laundry area, a pass through entry space from our garage. Canvas bag holds all the vacuum attachments until I find a better solution.”

Having a neat laundry/cleaning room makes it so much easier and more enjoyable to get chores done.

“I stopped drinking alcohol and started drinking tea. Here is my organized tea drawer (was previously crammed into a basket).”

This makes me want to go out and buy 5 more kinds of tea just to fill out those cute little drawers! What a good idea.