15 DIY Home Organization Projects for a Tidy Space
These clever DIY organization projects help declutter your home using affordable, creative solutions you can actually finish.
- Chris Graciano
- 3 min read
Is your area beginning to seem crowded or disorganized? Just for you, we’ve put up a list of simple solutions. You can improve the livability of your house with a few clever tips. These 15 simple projects will immediately organize your area.
1. Pegboard Tool Wall
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Mount a pegboard in your garage or utility space to store tools, cords, and supplies vertically. It’s customizable, easy to rearrange, and keeps everything in view.
2. Hidden Drawer Under Bed
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Install a shallow, wheeled drawer beneath your bed for extra linens, shoes, or seasonal clothes. It slides out effortlessly and uses space you’d otherwise waste.
3. Floating Shelves in the Bathroom
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Add sleek floating shelves above the toilet or near the sink to hold towels, toiletries, or baskets. They look modern and open up cabinet space.
4. Pantry Door Spice Rack
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Attach narrow shelves or racks to the inside of your pantry door to hold spices, oils, and condiments. It clears shelf space and keeps your most-used items at eye level.
5. Magnetic Strip for Knives and Tools
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Mount a magnetic strip on the kitchen wall or workshop to neatly store metal tools or knives. It’s safer, saves counter space, and gives a clean look.
6. DIY Charging Station Drawer
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Convert a drawer into a tech charging station with a few holes for cords and a built-in power strip. Keeps gadgets out of sight while they charge.
7. Rolling Pantry Shelf
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Build a narrow, rolling shelf that fits between your fridge and the wall for cans and dry goods. It tucks away when not in use and adds major storage to tight kitchens.
8. Labeled Bins in the Linen Closet
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Group similar items in labeled plastic or cloth bins — one for sheets, another for towels, and so on. It makes finding what you need way faster.
9. Entryway Command Center
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Install a small wall organizer near your front door with hooks, cubbies, and a chalkboard. It’s the perfect drop zone for keys, mail, and reminders.
10. Over-the-Door Shoe Organizer—Reimagined
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Use a clear over-the-door shoe rack to organize craft supplies, cleaning products, or snacks. Each pocket holds a surprising amount.
11. Under-Sink Pull-Out Drawers
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Upgrade under-the-sink chaos by adding pull-out drawers or sliding bins. Makes awkward spaces functional and easier to clean. Say goodbye to digging through half-used cleaners and mystery bottles.
12. Crate Wall Cubes
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Mount wooden crates on the wall in a pattern to create rustic, open-faced storage. Great for books, toys, or bathroom essentials.
13. Closet Tension Rod Divider
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Use tension rods in closets to create dividers for scarves, handbags, or shoes. It’s cheap, takes minutes, and instantly organizes hanging clutter.
14. Labelled Mason Jar System
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Sort office supplies, small tools, or pantry items into mason jars with chalk labels. It’s neat, visual, and keeps everything in place. You’ll know exactly where every paperclip lives.
15. Fold-Down Desk Organizer
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Build a small wall-mounted desk that folds down when needed and hides clutter when not in use. It’s ideal for tight corners or multipurpose rooms.