We asked and you shouted from the rooftops: what are the best storage ideas for small spaces?
Here at Post Wanted, we write a hefty assortment of shopping guides and reviews that list the best products worth your hard-earned cash. One of the most practical purchases for your space (and your mental health, let’s be real) are functional storage ideas.
Whether you live in a one-bedroom apartment in the core of a bustling city or you bought a house with a pantry that’s really smaller than the one on your Pinterest board, this guide is for you.
I thrive on organization, which is why I couldn’t type this guide fast enough. Each of these picks are exact organizers are alternatives that I swear by for each room of the house. As a recent homeowner, I’ve been in a serious relationship with Amazon Prime, shopping for the best home products (across the board), best garage storage ideas, laundry storage ideas and more to spruce up my three-bedroom townhouse in the suburbs.
Ahead, find all of the home storage solutions that are best to sprinkle into your space, whatever the square footage you’re working with is. With a range of price points to suit your budget and an assortment of Amazon’s hidden gems, your Amazon cart will catapult your home into well-organized bliss.
When it comes to organizing your shoes, a two-tier rack is the best solution, especially for small spaces. The Dranixly 2-Tier Bamboo Shoe Rack is a well-made option that more than 1,000 shoppers purchased in the past month, allowing you to store your favorite sneakers and most comfortable heels without fail.
Dimensions: 13.78″ (D) x 12.48″ (W) x 2.64″ (H) | Color options: Mocha, Black, Natural
To store all of your little one’s toys, the KAKAMAY Woven Basket is an excellent, soft-shelled solution that has the capacity to store plenty of items large and small. It fits perfectly in a closet or playroom and makes finding the toys themselves as easy as possible.
Dimensions: 20″ (L) x 20″ (W) x 13″ (H) | Color options: 12
There’s a bedroom bench just like this one on my wishlist — and for a good reason. Its space-saving design is also a storage solution with an open-top ottoman design and a rack to store shoes, books and other belongings. It would look great in front of your bedroom window but is also versatile for any other room in your house.
Dimensions: 18″ (L) x 44.75″ (W) x 18″ (H) | Color options: 6
Let’s be real — tank tops and sports bras take up plenty of space in your drawer. That’s why the ZEDODIE 2-Pack Tank Top Hangers is the next best thing for your closet that won’t break the bank and ensures they’re all in one place. #Score.
Dimensions: 20″ (W) x 12″ (H) | Color options: Silver, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Under-bed storage is a necessity for many small places, and the Bamboo Under-Bed Storage Containers (2-Pack) is a duo that will neatly store underneath your mattress and is durably made to ensure nothing slips out. Impressively, it fits plenty of clothes, whether you need more space for clothing or want to organize by season.
Dimensions: 16.5″ (D) x 23.6″ (W) x 7.6″ (H) | Color options: Natural, Black, Walnut
You don’t always think of storing LEGOs, but the Harazaqa Plastic Storage Organizer for LEGOs is the definition of a lifesaver. Its compartmentalized design allows you to store pieces by color, step and more. Plus, the building area at its top is especially nifty and practical once you’re building your LEGOs.
Dimensions: 12.8″ (L) x 12″ (W) x 9.06″ (H) | Color options: Clear
If you have a pool but not enough space, consider the East Oak Outdoor Storage Box that’s less than $50 and stores up to 31 gallons of pool equipment, toys and other accessories. It’s also waterproof, suitable for indoor or outdoor use and is UV-resistant to avoid fading over time. More than 1,000 shoppers purchased it in the past month, too, thanks to its versatility.
Dimensions: 22.8” (L) x 17.1” (W) x 20.86″ (H) | Color options: Gray, Black, Brown
One of the first things I purchased for my home were storage organizers for nuts, bolts and screws, just like this three-pack from Craftsman. Whether you’re building furniture or stocking up on supplies to store in your garage, these compartments are budget-friendly and are great for placing in your workbench or garage cabinets.
Dimensions: 11.5″ (L) x 2.5″ (W) x 8.5″ (H) | Color options: Clear
If you’re looking for a convenient, space-saving spot to store your bikes, the monTEK Swivel Bike Wall Mount is your less-than-$100 solution on Amazon. No more bumping into clunky bikes in the garage. This organizer holds up to 66 pounds, is simple to install and swivels to store your bikes flush against the wall.
Dimensions: 7.4″ (D) x 8.2″ (W) x 23.5″ (H) | Color options: Black
One of my living room’s most-cherished possessions is the part-storage, part-decor solution similar to the FUIN Wooden Blanket Ladder. It’s neutral, allows your favorite blankets to be better-organized and not on the floor and can fit up to four medium-sized blankets comfortably.
Dimensions: 2.17″ (D) x 17″ (W) x 57″ (H) | Color options: 7
“This slim cart is honestly such a great solution for the small space (where nothing else fits) between my bath vanity and the wall,” Erica Radol, Page Six commerce writer/reporter, shared. “It rolls smoothly and holds a surprising amount of toiletries, skin and hair care, but would also work well in the kitchen or a workspace. It has a streamlined design that’s decor-friendly, too.”
Additionally, it’s a top choice for your makeup bags, hair tools and other lotions and potions. Name it your beauty cart (wink wink).
Dimensions: 4.72″ (D) x 14.96″ (W) x 25.98″ (H) | Color options: White, Black
For your shed, store your tools and other equipment neatly with the budget-friendly All-Metal Wall Mount Tool Organizer. It has a large hanging capacity and is deal for various tools like your shovel, rakes, bikes, broom and mop.
Dimensions: 68-inch system | Color options: White, Black
Meet an item on my wedding registry: the Joseph Joseph Folding Tabletop Ironing Board with Iron Holder. My laundry machines are housed in a closet near my kitchen, so space-saving designs are critical. That’s why this one caught my eye — it mounts onto the wall or door, has a spot for your iron and, when you want to use it, can be positioned right on your table.
Dimensions: 17.91″ (L) x 6.1″ (W) x 13.39″ (H) | Color options: Gray/Yellow, Black/Blue
The hype is real. The Amazon Basics Slim Velvet Hangers (30-Pack) is a tried-and-true Amazon best-seller, clad with more than 205,000 rave reviews and more than 9,000 purchases in the past month. They truly allow you to store more tops and other clothing pieces because of their nearly flush design when placed next to each other. Plus, you can’t beat the price point.
Dimensions: 9.06″ (W) x 0.24″ (H) | Color options: 7
Sometimes, you have more necklaces and bracelets than you can count. Luckily, the BAGSMART Travel Jewelry Organizer saves space if you can’t fit a full-blown jewelry organizer and folds neatly into place for sweet closet storage. Its myriad of pockets allows you to organize your bits and baubles, too.
Dimensions: 5.51″ (L) x 6.10″ (W) x 0.98″ (H) | Color options: 9
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