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31 Ways To Maximize Your Home's Storage Without Ever Touching A Toolbox
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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. Let’s find all those missed storage ops before you start decluttering. Promising review: "I bought this product in a two-pack for my T-shirts because I hate folding and putting laundry away, and thought it would be a more convenient way for me to keep my clothes organized, and Wow! When I saw how durable and well-made they were, and how much space they saved, and how easy they were to use, I bought more! They were also a great value for the money, and I was able to just walk into my closet and see all my clothes, so they were all visible as soon as I opened my closet, no more searching through drawers. The next two packs I bought, I even used to hang my hoodies; these things are super durable and sturdy. I highly recommend these little darlings for anyone trying to get organized." —Sissy Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three colors as well as individually and in packs of four). Promising review: "It has doubled my closet space in my apartment where I can’t make any damage in terms of adding another permanent shelf — so this has been a perfect solution. It was easy to assemble and is sturdy. I’ve had it for a couple of weeks now with no issue. Your closet has to be pretty high for this to work or else your shirts above are going to get caught on the hangers below and for my case, some of my shirts are dragging on the floor — just keep this in mind when you’re thinking about purchasing." —Alex Promising review: "Great product for a great price. Very sturdy, but lightweight and small — under my bathroom sink is *very* small, and the metal frame is thin enough that it doesn't take up much space, and of course it allows me to utilize the empty vertical space instead of shoving things all the way to the back wall. I might rearrange the shelves, but it's just held with screws on each end so that's easy enough to do-comes with two supports for two shelves, but you can choose from four heights/positions. 👍🏻 Might need to order a second for under the kitchen sink..." —Jennifer Mowry FYI, it installs like a regular outlet cover. Of course except with the wonderful shelf. Can also be installed so the shelf is below the outlet. Promising review: "I absolutely love this thing! I have much less clutter on my sink thanks to this. If there's anyone not sure if it will fit due to an object, all you need is 1.25 inches of space between the edge of your existing outlet plate and the piece of furniture. I have a GFCI with a standard wall plate." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four colors). Promising review: "The expandable shelves I got doubled the area so usefully in my tiny kitchen cabinets! Love them...and will enjoy them for years to come!" —Diana G-B Get it from Amazon for $15.87 (available in bronze and silver). Promising review: "I will spare you the horrific 'before' picture of the complete nightmare that was my closet floor. Just imagine a dusty mess with shoes thrown all over each other in a sad attempt at giving some appearance of order, and you will have a good idea of why buying this shoe organizer was one of the best ideas I've had this year. The floor now looks so neat and tidy I can't believe my eyes every time I open my closet doors." —Veronica, just an average reader, you know? "I really like these for my sports shoes. Doubles my space, and your shoes can air out! Perfect!" —Lewlu Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $29.99+ (also available in packs of 20 and 40). Yep, you're looking at my shower! I upgraded from a corner tension rod caddy and never want to go back. The mesh pockets drain water so your liner won't get all icky. And they make it easy to tell the difference between the minimalist packaging for your face wash and shave cream when it's way too early in the morning. Read my full review of Maytex Pockets Shower Curtain Liner (#2) to learn more about why I'm in love with an object that can't love me back. Promising review: "I love this shower curtain for my small bathroom. It literally doubled my storage space. I use it facing outwards and with an inner shower curtain, which makes cleaning easier. Really, such a useful product for small bathrooms." —Emk Promising review: "Using this in our pantry to hold our many tumblers! Holds everything perfectly and will be getting another for all our plastic ones at some point!" —Megan Walters Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two sizes and four colors). Homelux Theory is a small biz specializing in home solutions. Promising review: "Very pleased with product quality. Fits perfectly over the linen closet door, which almost doubles the storage. Recommended!" —Cindy Reidland Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in six colors). Promising review: "This shelf doubled my storage space and makes it easy to reach everything without digging through the whole cabinet." —JBird Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in 10 colors). Check out how they work on TikTok! And PS: Wonder Hanger is a small biz! Promising review: "I wish I had taken the time to take a before and after pic because I have so much more room in there now than I did before. I found the cutest tops in there that I had completely forgotten about because my clothes were crammed in the closet so tightly. Most of the time, I felt like I had nothing to wear, LOL, and now, I know exactly what I have, and it's even organized by sleeve length and color. I would definitely buy again and actually plan to buy more for my husband and children to use as well." —Mariko Lamb "I bought one set and loved it so much that I bought another set. My closet looks more organized, and the space is doubled." —deborah butler Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in five colors and packs of 10 or 24). The Roll Keeper is owned by Kelso, Washington's resident crafter, Traci. Traci has been crafting for over 40 years and created her storage design to help organize vinyl, soon realizing that it was the perfect organization solution for much more. Her shop has versions for bottles, wrapping paper, pens, and more. Don't miss checking out this small business! My colleague Mallory Mower owns this and loves it: "Before getting this I was driving myself up the wall with my bad folding habits. I basically shoved all my shirts into the storage drawers under my bed, because I have a teeny tiny closet (the picture above gives you a solid idea of how small it is). This has given me a massive amount of clothing storage I didn't have before. The quality is stellar and Traci is 10/10 the most thoughtful person I've purchased an Etsy product from!" Get it from The Roll Keeper on Etsy for $19.99. Psst — some reviewers also use this for easy access to pill bottles! Promising review: "I am very happy with this purchase. It couldn't have been any easier to install. I am looking forward to being able to gain more space inside my cabinets once I fully get my spices transferred into these (I bought two)." —SA Thompson StoveShelf is a small business and these shelves are built to last a lifetime. Promising review: "This is an excellent buy. The shelf helped me declutter my cabinet, and it is an awesome storage space for my more often used spices. It is sturdy, easily installed, and attractive. I recommend this shelf." —Pamella R. Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (available in three types and three sizes). Promising review: "Absolutely love this! My kid’s stuffed animals are always all over the place since the only other place we had to store them was on their beds. This has saved us from a messy room and given them their beds back. I definitely recommend it! I may order more." —Hayley Get it from Amazon for $28.95 (available in 11 colors). Promising review: "I bought this for my husband. He collects hats and I didn't want all of his hats taking over the bedroom. I spent a lot of time looking for the perfect hat holder and (finally) went with these. I put them up on our bi-fold closet door. They were quick and easy to install. He loves the way all of his hats are in one place and easy to get at. I love that we no longer have hats all over. They make it a win-win!" —WeekendWarrior2017 Promising review: "Such an efficient and easy way to store hats. Whoever came up with this is a genius!" —Melissa Humphrey Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in white or black and individually or as a two-pack). Promising review: "This organizer is so useful! I recently moved and ended up with a much smaller kitchen, so I've been doing everything I can to make sure there's a place for everything and no wasted space. Luckily, I have pretty wide cabinets, so this works out perfectly. I have one holding my cutting boards (four standard plastic boards) and another holding my foil, cling wrap, and parchment paper boxes. The organizer is super easy to assemble and it's completely versatile. Hang it over the cabinet door or attach it to the wall/cabinet door, which means it's great for renters and owners." —Kerry McMaster 3D is a Langhorne, Pennsylvania-based Etsy shop that sells a variety of ingenious 3D-printed items. Get it from McMaster 3D on Etsy for $11+ (available in 12 colors). Promising review: "I have been wanting to get one of these for a while and am so glad I did. It looks great and holds several items, and we have two to go on either side of the middle of the shower. It’s easy to install and also easy to clean once installed. No longer do we have a messy shower full of various washing products on the floor as this stores them all neatly and out of the way. Would definitely recommend this product!" —Kyproulla Loizou Promising review: "This product did exactly what I needed it to. Before all my items were in a drawer and the cords were a pain, but with this metal basket it minimized clutter, keeps things organized and separate, and it also looks nice. It fits two of my blow-dryers, a flat iron, and curling wand. The bars are adjustable, as well (just use the twisties it came with to secure them in place). Worth the buy!" —Alyssa Jewell Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three finishes). Promising review: "Counter space is limited, and I ran out of storage space. This shelving unit is freestanding and holds many items. I am so pleased with it! I can’t imagine not having it! No more cramming everything in only two drawers and no messy counter!" —Shala Ooton Get it from Amazon for $55.99+ (available in eight finishes and three configurations). This comes in a pack of four with two pockets each so everyone can get one! And because they're clear, you'll be able to see what's inside so you can actually use it. Promising review: "I used the product to clear up space that was used for condiment packets, but they also worked out great to hold my mom’s insulin pens so they don’t get lost in the fridge." —GuVal Get four from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in a two- or three-pack). Deco Brothers is a small biz specializing in home products. Made from heavy-gauge steel and can store up to 36 cans of various sizes. Promising review: "These units were easy to assemble. They felt sturdy. I love that they are made of metal and not cheap plastic. I'm considering buying two more, and going side by side and stocking up on canned goods!" —Amazon Customer Check out a TikTok of the yogurt storage rack in action. Storage Theory is a small business that specializes in home and office organizational products. Promising review: "Works great, wish I would have gotten more!! So very handy to have and see how many yogurts we have. Comes with two super-strong 3M adhesive stripes. Highly recommend product!!" —The Adams Family Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in packs of one or two). Elypro is a small business in New York City making clever organization products for the home. Promising review: "I use these to organize my coffee mugs and my glasses in smaller cabinets. They not only look nicer, they save space without tilting when you try to stack mugs without support. I also use these to stack ramekins and that is also better now. These are adjustable to fit different sizes. I highly recommend these organizers!" —Amazon Customer "Doubles my cup space. Really works." —JR Chicago Get a set of six (to organize 12 mugs) from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors). I have VERY narrow kitchen drawers in my NYC one-bedroom apartment kitchen and buying one of these organizers has transformed my cutlery drawer. I'm able to safely reach in and grab whatever I need (like a manual can opener for tuna salad or a mini whisk for a hot chocolate) without having to sift tools around. Promising review: "Great addition to my galley kitchen! I placed by my fridge for easy access while cooking and it has worked seamlessly for my needs! Easily stores spices, plastic bags, and aluminum foil." —Elizabeth B. Get it from Amazon for $43.77+ (available in 3- and 5-tier sizes). Promising review: "Organizing genius !!! The magnet is VERY strong. Also comes with an adhesive that I used to attach a drink packet organizer on the fridge to make my whole drink area perfect." —Jenn Rieger Get the four-capacity model for $24.99 (available in black and white and a three-capacity model)! Promising review: "I love everything about this item. This is my second one. We use one for Lego Duplos and the other I got for our massive Fisher-Price Little People collection. It's expensive but worth every penny! If you have to scoop small toys into a bin daily...do it. It works exactly as it says and makes cleanup of small items a breeze." —R. Stratton Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in four colors). Each hanger holds 10 pairs of leggings. Promising review: "Yes...I have too many clothes. I LOVE my leggings. These saved me soooo much room! Now I have much more space, AND I can see them all easier." —Larry Seymour Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.74+ (available in eight colors and in packs of four, or individually). * Small Ways To Save A Huge Amount Of Space When Organizing Your Home * Organization Products Reviewers Literally Say Are “Magic” Because They Work So Well * Products Parents Swear By For Keeping Their Homes (Mostly) Clean And Organized * Seems Like A Good Time To Reorganize The Kitchen, So Here Are 35 Helpful Things * Products You Need If You Have A Colossal Amount Of Stuff Laying Around * Organization Solutions If You’re Sick Of Being Scared To Open Your Cabinets * Home Products That’ll Help Organize The B-Types You Live With * Pieces Of Storage Furniture That Don’t *Look* Like They’re For Storage Plus, organization solutions from Amazon, The Container Store, Walmart, and Wayfair. BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Elizabeth Lilly is a deputy editorial director with more than a decade of lifestyle journalism spanning a range of subjects under her (tool) belt that includes four and a half years at a home improvement magazine. So she has well-informed opinions on tubing mascara, but can also install a friend’s window AC unit before brunch. 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