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15+ DIY storage ideas & organization hacks for small spaces

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15+ diy storage ideas and organization hacks for small spaces

This year, many people have been staying inside their homes – waiting for the craziness in the world to end! And while at home, it is very easy to look around and realize that some things need to be organized.

Clutter can drive you crazy! So learning some simple and easy ways to organize your home is great – you can organize your kid's playroom, the kitchen, sinks, bathroom, and more with these 15+ DIY storage and organization hacks for small spaces.

There are a ton of easy-to-make DIY projects in this list, as well as, hacks that you would have never thought of! This way, you can control the clutter and breathe a little easier inside your home.

#1 Kids Toys Organization Hacks

Let's start off with the worst of the worst...the playroom! Kids are messy! They can turn a room upside down and get toys EVERYWHERE.

I go over some easy organization hacks to get your kid's toys in order – these simple hacks will make your life a bit easier πŸ˜‰

Learn how to organize the playroom here.

mom organization hacks

#2 DIY Montessori Toy Shelf

Even if you don't practice Montessori methods with your little ones, you're still going to love this shelf. I use this to keep my daughter's toys in order – and it is perfect to teach them to clean up after they play! It's very easy to make and looks great in any room!

Learn how to make this here.

I also teach you how to organize this shelf for your baby or toddler here!

montessori organization shelf

#3 Easy DIY Closet Toy Storage Hack

If you start cleaning and organizing the playroom, you'll start to notice that the closet might start becoming a mess as you put toys away! That is why I show you how to store toys away effectively and easily!

Learn this toy storage hack here.

Or watch me organize this room here!

toy storage hack

#4 DIY Ball Storage Rack

This next one is perfect for your sport-loving kids! This easy-to-make ball storage rack is a perfect addition to your playroom or can be made for the garage.

It can also be used to store those never-ending plush toys and stuffed animals your little ones love!

Learn to make this here.

diy ball storage rack

#5  Bath Toy Organization Hack

This next hack is brilliant! Lynette, from Cleverly Simple, really is clever with her bath toy organization hack. She uses a tension rod and dollar store baskets to create the perfect solution for your kid's bath toys!

Learn this hack here.

bath toy organization hack

#6 Tension Rod Sink Organization

This next hack is by Shawna, from Hometalk, who teaches you another way to use a tension rod to keep things organized! You simply add it under your sink to hang bottles and create space for other things.

Learn this hack here.

tension rod sink organization

#7 DIY Wooden Produce Storage Rack

You've learned how to organize your bathroom and kitchen sink – but another kitchen organization hack is this beautiful wooden produce storage rack!

I show you how to make this produce rack – and it only costs $10 to make! You can find similar produce racks on sale for $89! You can save money, organize your kitchen, and add a beautiful piece of furniture as a touch of decor with this DIY project.

Plus...you can paint or decorate this any way that you'd like!

Learn to make this here.

Or watch me make this here!

diy wooden produce storage rack

#8 DIY Coffee Mug Holder

This next hack is the perfect solution for your coffee mug collection! You can't ever stack coffee mugs because of their handles – so they can really take up room in your cupboard. This DIY organization project is taught by Amy, from Pennywise Cook.

She shows you how to make this simple and cute project to organize your kitchen

Learn to make it here.

diy mug holder

#9 Easy Cereal Box Drawer Dividers 

Another awesome hack are these drawer dividers by Jen at IHeart Organizing. She shows you how to transform cereal boxes into adorable drawer dividers to keep your drawers organized!

You can get creative with this project – and use these dividers for drawers in every room of your house πŸ™‚

Learn to make these here.

easy cereal box drawer dividers

#10 Arts and Crafts Organization Hack

This is another awesome Hack from Jen at IHeart Organizing. She shows you how to use a pegboard to organize your arts and crafts room.

This can be useful to organize your kid's homeschool supplies as well!

Learn to make this here.

crafts room organization hack

#11 Framed Jewelry Organizer

Arts and crafts aren't the only things that need organizing. What about jewelry? Jewelry can become a mess if you don't store it away properly! Have you ever had to untangle a set of necklaces that got all tied up?

You won't have to worry about that happening again with this adorable framed jewelry organizer by Marty from Marty's Musings. She shows you how to turn jewelry organization into home decor!

Learn to make this here.

diy framed jewelry organizer

#12 Smart Closet Organization Hacks

Everyone has that closet that gets everything thrown into it! And when you start organizing the rest of your home, it'll be tempting to throw even more things into that closet.

But I show you how to organize your closet to make it manageable with some simple tips and tricks.

Learn this hack here.

Or watch me organize this closet here!

small closet organization tips

#13 Easy DIY Wooden Shelf Dividers

One of the things I recommend to organize a closet are these wooden shelf dividers. These are super easy to make and will help you organize small spaces very well.

They help you be able to stack things higher in your closet without having to worry about them tipping over – an awesome hack for anyone wanting to organize their home.

Learn to make them here.

diy wooden shelf dividers

#14 Vertical DIY Entryway Organizer Shelf

Another way to keep your home organized is by making an entryway organizer shelf! This will keep you from losing your keys or wallet – while also decorating your home.

I show you how to make this simple project.

Learn to make this here.

I also show you how to make a horizontal version here!

entryway organizer

#15 DIY Garage Ceiling Sliding Storage

We've made it to one of my favorite rooms in the house – the garage! This is where I do all my DIY magic!

And garage storage can be a real problem! That is why Family Handyman teaches you this garage sliding ceiling storage hack!

Learn this hack here!

garage sliding ceiling storage

#16 Easy DIY Garage Shelves

This last organization hack is great for garage storage. I show you how to make simple garage shelves for super cheap! These shelves literally cost $40 in lumber – it doesn't get any better than that!

I use them to store Christmas decor and other seasonal items while not in use. Get rid of that garage clutter with these shelves!

learn to make them here. 

Or watch me make them here!

diy garage shelves

You Can DIY Your Home Organization

Well, there you have it! You have a bunch of easy DIY projects to declutter your home and get it organized.

You don't have to live in a messy home! Now you know fun ways to store away items and get things in order. Plus, your kiddos can learn to clean after themselves – after you organize their playroom and show them where things go!

Happy organizing!

WE THOUGHT YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

Ultimate Tool Bench with Roll Away Cart, another organization project for your garage!

diy tool bench

How to Attach Pegboard to a Cinder Block, great for tool organization!

how to attach pegboard to cinder block

Train for Toys, great for toy organization!
diy toy train

What do you think about all these organizations and storage hacks? Which one of these was your favorite? Leave me a comment below, don’t be a stranger, and remember that I'm here to help you along the way with any and all of your DIY needs! πŸ˜€

Follow me on Instagram @ifonlyapril. I try to post in stories my progress and behind the scenes for all my projects.

xoxo,

April

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  1. Ralph Wididi

    January 18, 2021 at 1:44 am

    LOvely tips! Thanks for sharing and I'll be sharing this as well to my wife.

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    • April

      January 18, 2021 at 6:23 am

      That’s great! I’m glad you found it helpful

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