30 Creative DIY Storage Ideas

Published Sep 26, 2019 By Diane

Feeling the need to organize but don’t even know where to start? My problem seems to always be not ever having enough places to put things, at least not in an organized way! Organizers can be so pricey in stores, too, and I hate to spend money on them when I can almost always make something better. Love DIY organizing ideas? Then you have to check out these creative, crafty ways to update your decor and organize your house at the same time. From jewelry, to kids toys to knick knacks and odds and ends, these handmade organizing ideas will have you on your way to creating order out of chaos in no time. Perfect for bedroom, bathroom, hall and entry, children’s rooms and for just about anywhere, these easy to follow step by step tutorials show you exactly how to make some amazing things.

30 Creative DIY Storage Ideas

1. DIY Storage Ladder

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Don’t pay the high price when you can totally make this DIY Storage Ladder yourself by following this easy step by step tutorial by Clean and Scentsible. This simple DIY version came in at around $30. If you wanted more storage baskets, it would obviously cost a little more, but still way cheaper than the $530 inspiration! This is a great idea and it looks really good. I wouldn’t have come up with the idea of using a ladder for storage, but it opens up a world of possibilities.

2. DIY Rolling Storage Crate

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Transform a wooden crate by adding some paint, rolling casters, and hardware to create a DIY Rolling Storage Crate! Make organizing simple and beautiful with this easy and simple DIY tutorial from Teal and Lime. What a great solution to declutter and get organized. And it’s made from affordable crates, what could be better than that?

3. Storage Ottoman DIY

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I have been dreaming about a nice ottoman that would have the perfect amount of storage. Make your own DIY upholstered storage ottoman. The step by step tutorial and plans show you how to build an ottoman with basic tools and how to cover an ottoman in fabric. I love the storage capacity on this DIY build and the fact that it’s on casters make it extra special.

4. DIY Crate Cabinet with Sliding Drawers

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This DIY tutorial will show you how to build a quick and easy yet strong and beautiful DIY Crate Cabinet with Sliding Drawers. You can utilize this drawer a million ways, the possibilities are endless. My son loves those storage crates–aside from being practical, he just likes the look of them. He uses three of them stacked on one another as bookshelves in his room. I think he would really like this piece and making it would be a great woodworking project for him.

5. DIY Shoe Storage Bench

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These crates corral and contain all the shoes, hats, gloves and mudroom accessories plus the bench provides a generous spot to sit while putting on those shoes. The shoe storage bench fits just inside our back-door mudroom area. You could adjust these plans for a shorter bench, maybe your space will accommodate just two or three crates and that would be perfect.

6. Hidden Key Storage

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Do you always lose your keys? To be quite honest, I used to lose my keys all the time because I didn’t have a proper place for them to live. I’ve seen all types of systems, but I think I like the hanging system the best. Keys in a bowl tend to get tangled up with other stuff, which makes them easy targets to get lost in a junk pile. With this organization system from Planq-studio, the keys are cleverly hidden at the back of an artwork. You won’t see it in plain sight especially when the front entry is the first impression of the home.

7. Wonderful DIY Storage Tote from Cardboard

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Transform plain cardboard boxes into elegant and useful storage bins. Great for organizing the closet or fill it with party favors! They are perfect for stashing all sorts of supplies, tools, and odds and ends. I’m totally going to make some of those boxes. All the more reasons to keep those diaper boxes. I just love thrifty crafts!

8. DIY Antique Window Bathroom Cabinet

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Add much needed storage to a typical empty space in a bathroom with this DIY Antique Window Bathroom Cabinet from Craftsman Drive. This DIY window cabinet is a super easy build and it creates additional storage for your bathroom, something that you can never have enough of. I really love the outcome – it’s rustic and well-made. What an inspiring post!

9. Wood Caddy with Rope Handles for the Bathroom

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Is your bathroom countertop looking like an embarrassing mess? Well, then this storage solution is for you. This Wood Caddy with Rope Handles for the Bathroom is super fabulous and looks like something I could totally do! Love the addition of the rope handles and I’m a big fan of nautical themes. You can even stencil the front to really customize it.

10. DIY Mason Storage Jars

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So, I started looking around the web for more ways to use mason jars in the bathroom, and I collected a virtual treasure trove of DIY ideas! I particularly like this DIY Mason Storage Jars from Haute and Healthy Living. These DIY mason storage jars are an attractive way to organize items like Q-tips, cotton balls, and bath salts. Plus, they’re simple and affordable to make! Perfect for the bathroom or bedroom!