40 Do-it-yourself Storage Units To Chase Away Clutter In Your Home

2023 Author: Lynn Laird | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-21 21:10

Do you no longer have enough storage space at home? Create some! Whether on feet or hung on the wall, under the sink or behind the bed, do-it-yourself storage is certainly one of the essential elements of an organized interior. Good for the budget and super easy to achieve, reclaimed storage very quickly becomes a design object in every contemporary home. Clever wall storage, decorative book-shaped storage boxes and baskets, home-made furniture for the living room and dining room or storage jars for the gourmet room … there are many storage ideas for the home available to everyone thanks to our article of the day! So, to your tools!

Original and 100% recycled do-it-yourself storage

Ah, the wooden crate! The star of the reclaimed decoration that all lovers of DIY decoration ideas get hold of it in order to divert it into a superb toy box for the child's room, a large food storage box for your picnic, a rest legs for the living room, an original bedside table for the sleeping area or even a laundry basket for the bathroom. In two steps and three movements, this inexpensive little storage unit can be transformed into whatever you want at will. Eco-friendly, inexpensive and fashionable, it can be folded according to everyone's wishes and can be reused throughout the house!

The Ikea wooden crate - a cheap storage idea with multiple uses

This fall, we recycle everything in the house! So, rather than buying a stool or an ottoman with a cover, we instantly think of the Ikea crate that we turn over and dress very easily with a sheepskin. Mobile seat or original garden furniture, this recycled storage has it all and adapts to all interiors without exception! You can install it everywhere while playing with its size and color for an even more personalized effect. The most daring hang it from the ceiling to create unusual lighting and thus give a chic country touch to the space. Installed vertically, the Ikea wooden crate becomes a charming side table.

DIY storage: Ikea shoe cabinet transformed into a headboard

For limited surfaces, smart storage is essential. Optimizing your bedroom while making it more harmonious is already possible. We therefore opt for clever do-it-yourself storage and practical organization in order to save every precious square meter and save time. Because, if there is one room in your home that still lacks space, it is undoubtedly the bedroom. Under the bed, next to the bed or in the headboard, Ikea shoe cabinets can be used not only to house your boots, but also to build a practical storage unit for all kinds of business. Pajamas, bed linen, books, magazines, cosmetics … this headboard becomes a real space saver and allows you to do without a bedside table.

Fabricate wall storage TV cabinet version

Looking for a DIY range CV idea? The shoe armories come to your rescue again, this time by inviting themselves into the dark living room! And although they were originally built to accommodate your shoes, they offer several uses suitable for small areas … and not only! So, good news for those of you whose order and clever storage around media centers are essential: Ikea's trusty TRONES cabinets put an end to unsightly cables and make a superb piece of furniture for storing CVs and CDs.

Tube shaped PVC shoe rack

Buying a new pair of shoes is easy! Granted, not everyone is lucky enough to have Carrie Bradshaw's huge dressing room. Shoes that you do not wear, cardboard boxes taking up too much space, etc … Fortunately, solutions exist! So, another good DIY storage idea for your small home will be to slip your boots into PVC tubes and hang them on the wall. To create a nicer visual effect, feel free to give them some color! In addition to bringing pep to the room, the different shades will also facilitate your storage.

Makeup storage jar in the bathroom

Flower pots for hanging toilet storage? Yes why not ? Because it is not enough just to have pretty objects! If a room is messy, beautiful furniture will not have a pleasant effect on the whole. And when it comes to bathroom storage, it's even worse. Finding the ideal makeup storage idea is often quite complicated. Overflowing drawers and makeup brushes scattered on the sink … to put an end to this nightmare, nothing like making your makeup storage while giving a second life to forgotten flower pots. Attached with a wire near the mirror in the bathroom, these make a superb DIY makeup storage idea. So, it's up to you to test it!

Do-it-yourself storage jars

Always in the spirit of recycling and cool DIY, we are embarking on this next storage tutorial which consists of transforming a few abandoned glass jars into pretty accessories for the bathroom. Purely decorative and super practical, the kitchen storage pot lends itself to a thousand and one uses. Thanks to just one wooden board and three glass jars with the same number of metal rings, making DIY makeup storage has never been easier. So, avoid the trash can and give glass containers a second chance!

Ikea storage baskets to optimize cabinet space

Although we want them to always stay small, toddlers grow very quickly! This is why children's storage furniture must be able to evolve at the same rate. So, in order to optimize and organize the interior space of the wardrobes, we rely on steel boxes, cases and baskets which will quickly bring order. And even when there is nothing in them, they are still very pretty!

Do-it-yourself storage for the kitchen and bathroom

Who says that the clever kitchen utensils and storage that we use every day have no place in the bathroom? All the baskets, bottles and glass jars, found in the gourmet room, are used not only in the kitchen, but also outside of it! Even the credenza bar and the spice carousel will not be spared and will greatly help you in the organization and storage of the bathroom.

Soap dispenser for hair dryer and straightener storage

Indispensable for impeccable hair, the hair dryer and straightener are often very difficult to store, especially in the bathroom. PVC tubes, for example, are great for storing generally large items. If, however, you don't want your stuff lying around on the sink, take advantage of your soap dispenser to set up your blow dryer and hair straightener. For cables, consider a small wall storage basket.

Storage jars hanging from an original kitchen shelf

If there is one thing that should not be overlooked in the gourmet room, it is storage! Cupboards, drawers and kitchen storage shelves are very necessary for us to store dishes and utensils. And to make the most of the space, you can also opt for a few storage jars hanging from an original kitchen shelf. Useful and decorative, this DIY storage is ideal for storing supplies and leftover food. Just nail the lids under a practical storage cabinet or wooden shelf. Once filled, the glass jars instantly become real decorative objects!

Wall book rack made from a spice shelf

For this next storage tutorial, we leave the kitchen to enter the child's room. However, we do not leave empty-handed! We bring in the metal spice rack that we normally find hanging on the credenza bar. Why ? For storing children's books and manuals, this DIY wall book organizer is a great do-it-yourself library idea. And as a bonus, everything is at a low price!

Garage storage box to store children's balls

Everything in its place and each place has its things! So, so that children's plastic toys and balloons don't hang around in the garage or children's room, we put our money back on the wooden crate. The latter will allow kids to chase away clutter more quickly and to appreciate an open space. With just a drill and an elastic thread, we make a garage storage bin that is as practical as it is decorative!

Do-it-yourself storage to avoid tiring untangling cables

To avoid having to untangle your cables every time you want to listen to music, why not recycle toilet paper rolls instead of throwing them away? A little marker and masking tape and you organize the electrical wires of the whole house in two steps and three movements.

Pencil storage box to energize the kids' office

Although the new cans are made from recyclable metals, why not give them a second life rather than throwing them in the trash. Just clean them and stick labels on them, as shown above. A nice and eco-friendly DIY that is sure to spice up the decor of the child's room, these recycled preserves will tidy up the desk by housing all the brushes and pencils lying around. Your kids will love them!

Recycled and clever storage for garden tools

Gardening is a passion for some and a routine for others. In both cases, proper wall tool storage is essential. So if you are tired of seeing brushes, lawn ballets or rakes, do not delay and arrange a wall storage space in PVC and wood and hang all your garden tools there. It's easy ! The tools you need? PVC pipes and wooden planks.

How to make a bathroom storage for household products?

Full, salty and often not too practical, the cleaning products closet is perhaps the most despised place by housewives! But thanks to this next smart DIY storage, we put an end to the nightmare under the sink. So install a curtain triangle to hang your products. When it comes to storing your brushes and household utensils, a few iron storage boxes or baskets will do just fine. But beware, if the space under the sink is the perfect place to store your household items, it is not necessarily safe for children.

Do-it-yourself storage: wall glasses holder

If you spend three quarters of the day looking for your favorite glasses that you have left on the coffee table, the chair, the bed or sometimes on your head, then this storage idea will please you! Simple and beautiful, the DIY glasses holder by hanging a simple elastic on the wall has everything to appeal to fashionistas with several trendy pairs.

Pool accessories storage in wooden pallet

Having a pool in your home is great, but the stuff lying around it is a lot less. So, to never lose the inflatable games or the water guns, get an old wooden pallet to put everything in! Do not hesitate to add a little color to it by painting or decorating it like the owners of the one above!

Garage storage bin suspended from the ceiling

A little more complicated to make than the other do-it-yourself storage so far, this DIY idea is as smart as it is worth trying. The catch? Build a rail on the ceiling. Once done, all you have to do is stuck in some super practical PVC storage bins for garden tools as well as for little ones' toys.

DIY varnish storage: magnetic board

Do you fall for the beautiful manicure and you have a huge collection of nail polish? But then is there a way to put away your nail polish instantly and without much effort? Thanks to this clever homemade varnish storage, all you have to do is stick magnets on each of your mini bottles before placing them on the magnetic board. A new decorative element that will easily find its place in the home.

Make your own dressing room

The walk-in closet is for everyone and this storage tutorial, made with just a few wooden planks and a ladder as a shelf, will prove it to you. A reclaimed storage idea that will not only save you a few square meters in the bedroom, but will also save you a lot of time early in the morning! To give it a boost, paint the ladder and the wooden planks in a color of your choice. Finally, all you have to do is choose the clothes you want to exhibit there. Note that by installing small shelves, this walk-in closet will allow you to store shoes, bags and other accessories. So let your creativity run wild!

How to make arrangements yourself to store kitchen equipment?

When space in kitchen drawers and cupboards is limited, one starts looking for nifty wall storage ideas to organize the rest of one's utensils, right? Create your own solution in leather, fabric or wood and optimize the gourmet room!

Suitcase on feet as a clever storage room

As you have probably understood, in no time and thanks to your own imagination, you are able to make all kinds of reclaimed and decorative storage. The proof with this pretty bedside table designed entirely from recycled materials. The suitcase and the recovered table legs make a superb aesthetic and practical duo for the bedroom.

Do-it-yourself storage: original and recycled kitchen shelf

That's it ! Have you finally decided to change your old shutters? But what are you going to do with it? Here, the Parisian wooden shutter becomes a pretty do-it-yourself shelf for kitchen accessories. A pot of paint, a few brushstrokes and you're done!

Make a pencil holder with toilet paper roll

DIY tool storage is cool, but DIY with toilet paper rolls is even better. Why ? Well, because when using reclaimed or recycled materials, the results are guaranteed to exceed expectations. No matter what DIY idea you choose, the paper lends itself to many artistic modifications. So, to properly organize all your supplies, make yourself a pencil storage box with toilet paper rolls and several different colored strips. The cardboard rolls will serve as a practical and eco-friendly pencil holder.

Mismatched storage jars for a record budget

Glass jars offer several storage ideas for the home. And while back to school is over, here's how to store all your office supplies in style. Rather than buying brand new pencil jars, collect your glass jars, clean them thoroughly, and give them a lick of paint. If, however, you do not have glass jars, you can always go through the second-hand market closest to you!

DIY desk storage to hang

If, on the other hand, you prefer your austere office and completely devoid of personal belongings, Deavita suggests that you opt again for reclaimed storage by recycling the tin or coffee can that you are throwing away. Your old cake tin will also be fine. A drill, clips, some paint and your new DIY storage is ready to hang!

Home made and personalized jewelry storage

Jewelry storage can usually take any shape and size you want. So, find a simple wooden box and pamper it with a little paint or a few scraps of paper. Practical and full of vitamins, this personalized jewelry box has it all!

What to do with old shoe storage boxes?

Got rid of an old pair of ankle boots, but forgot to throw away the cardboard storage box with lid? No problem ! Like the wooden jewelry box, the shoe box is also customizable! Colorful drawing paper and a little glue will be enough for you to customize and breathe new life into a neglected shoebox.

Make wall storage for the entrance

Another idea for reclaimed storage for the walls? This original coat rack made from recycled hangers. Very easy to recreate at home, it will say a lot about your personality and will be a real eye-catcher in the hallway. The wooden hangers will also make an excellent support for your paintings.

Custom headboard - a clever bedroom storage to consider

Urgently need a small space book storage? Hard to store, books and magazines tend to hang around the bedroom. You don't have a bedside table or is it not very suitable for your reading? Improve the design of your sleeping nook by integrating a headboard with additional storage space.

Decorative and handmade bedroom storage basket

Do you have an artistic soul and you fall for practical and decorative DIY? So, you will undoubtedly fall in love with this lovely handmade laundry basket. Made from a plastic basket and colored rope, this basket will find its place as well in the adult or child bedroom as in the living room.

Bathroom storage basket for toiletries

A few cotton fabrics, a liner and a sewing machine and here you are with a new cosmetic organizer! Soap, makeup remover pads, wipes, body oil … this practical DIY storage will be ideal for all your toiletries intended to end up outside the cupboard in the bathroom.

Do-it-yourself wall shelf

A small space book storage or a super clever hanging cable shelf … it's up to you!

Decorative and trompe l'oeil storage boxes

Easily hide your personal belongings in the home library with these book shaped storage boxes! Smart, decorative and super useful, this DIY storage idea to do it yourself is absolutely lovely and cleverly designed to allow you to hide all your secrets away from prying eyes.

Wall document storage for your envelopes

Doing storage yourself near the office space is always useful! To store papers, envelopes or all kinds of personal documents, wall storage is great, especially for messy people.

DIY wall keychain with Lego bricks

Tired of always losing your keys? Simply hang a few Lego bricks on the wall using double-sided adhesive foam stickers and you have the perfect wall keychain. Your kids will love it!

Do-it-yourself storage: making a fabric toilet paper holder

To revolutionize the decor of the toilet once again, here is a must-try fabric toilet paper holder. Space-saving, original and 100% eco-friendly, these clever little storage spaces will accommodate not only your rolls, but also your magazines and newspapers. So, to your tools!