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Nov 02, 2023

40 Ways To Save A Huge Amount Of Space When Organizing

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but

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If you want to organize *and* save space, these little things will make a big impact.

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Promising review: "When I saw this thing on Food52, I just had to buy it. This thing is great. It's not huge, but it does the trick. It got all those pesky bottles sitting on my counter out of the way, has a place for the paper towels, and hooks for hanging. The magnets are VERY substantial. My kitchen is more like a niche in a wall, so there's very little of anything. This is well-made, and I do recommend it." —Janet C.

Get it from Amazon or Food52 for $52.

Promising review: "I love this. It's perfect for my small kitchen. I hate having stuff on the counters since my kitchen is so small. I used it vertically instead of horizontally. Works perfectly, and it is sturdy." —Laura Caballero

Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

Gneiss Spice is a small biz that specializes in plastic-free, airtight magnetic jars that help keep spices organized and fresh.

Promising review (for the spice jars): "I am in love with my magnetic spice jars! I recently moved to a small apartment and don't have the counter or wall space to store spices or a spice rack, so magnetic jars it was! I love how these have a decorative feel while providing a secure way to store the spices. Unlike other magnetic spice jars, I feel that these add an extra flair to displaying your assorted spices." —rae.m.wri

Get a 12-pack of small jars from Amazon for $70 (also available as a 24-pack, and in large sizes) and get the magnetic board from Amazon for $19.99.

This magnetic bar comes with mounting hardware and instructions to hang it up, and it is also compatible with Velcro or any kind of mounting tape.

Promising review: "I want to order another one!!! I wish I had thought to purchase one of these sooner. The magnet is strong and holds plenty of my everyday knives. I decided to put it on the side of my fridge, and it holds perfectly when you remove the back and stick directly on. I didn't need anything extra to hold it in place either. Now, I have more counter space." —RayJoni07

Get it from Amazon for $15.49 (available in six sizes).

macraYAYmacrame is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based shop that makes a variety of cool macrame accessories.

Promising review: "Super quality, shipping was very quick. The piece is such a space saver and looks absolutely adorable. Functional and cute!" —Megan Johnson

Get it from macraYAYmacrame on Etsy for $33.

It'll also give you easy access to your cutting boards, sheet pans, and food wrap without having to dig through the depths of your messy drawers.

Promising review: "This organizer is so useful! I recently moved and ended up with a much smaller kitchen, so I've been doing everything I can to make sure there's a place for everything and no wasted space. Luckily, I have pretty wide cabinets, so this works out perfectly. I have one holding my cutting boards (four standard plastic boards) and another holding my foil, cling wrap, and parchment paper boxes. The organizer is super easy to assemble, and it's completely versatile. Hang it over the cabinet door or attach it to the wall/cabinet door, which means it's great for renters and owners." —Kerry

Get it from Amazon for $16.97+ (also available as a pack of two).

Promising review: "This product did exactly what I needed it to. Before all my items were in a drawer, and the cords were a pain, but this metal basket minimized clutter, kept things organized and separate, and it also looks nice. It fits two of my blow dryers, a flat iron, and a curling wand. The bars are adjustable as well (just use the twisties it came with to secure them in place, but the basket fits perfectly to my cabinet). Worth the buy. :)" —Alyssa Jewell

Get it from Amazon for $20.49 (available in six colors)

Promising review: "These come with their hangers and will add considerable storage. I put one on the inside of our pantry door and the second on the back of the door going from laundry room to garage. I initially was interested in getting one for the pantry, but the second was a nice bonus, and it makes a great place to hold cleaning supplies. Well-made, excellent price." —Kimberlee

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.87.

This one will keep up to 48 pieces neatly arranged! And now, any time a guest says they need a fork, you won't have to jump up and say, "I'll get it!" while sprinting to your drawers to protect them from the horror.

Promising review: "I thought this would be handy and help with space management in a small apartment. It turned out to be absolutely perfect. It keeps the silverware clean and stores a lot in a very small space. I love it. I got two because I inherited my grandmother's silverware, so there are two types of forks and two types of spoons, and I wanted things separate and organized. Two organizers fit side-by-side in a standard apartment drawer. After getting these, I picked up the knife organizer, and it's just as handy and useful." —Jerimi

Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

Storage Theory is a small business based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that specializes in unique and innovative solutions that'll make your life easier.

Promising review: "I got this to hold greek yogurts and Just Crack an Egg cups, and it works perfectly for that! It's a great way to utilize extra space that's normally just vacant. I love that I could support a small, local business, too!" —Gabrielle Sherman

Get it from Storage Theory on Etsy for $12.99+ (also available in packs of two or three).

Promising review: "This set of organizers was exactly what I needed to organize my refrigerator. I was tired of reaching around items to get items from the back. All my condiments and containers fit in these. I am now able to slide the container forward to get to what I need. This really saved me from the clutter in my fridge. I am able to see what I actually have so food gets used and not spoiled. Thank you for selling this as a set. Great value as opposed to trying to buy pieces individually." —Judith King-Freels

Get the set of six (including an egg drawer) from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in five colors and two quantities).

Promising review: "This space saver K-Cup is wonderful! It is attractive and keeps my counter clutter-free. It is lightweight but very sturdy. I would highly recommend this for anyone wanting to gain valuable counter space." —christine h

Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

Fused Line is a Seattle-based small business that specializes in KitchenAid and coffee accessories.

Promising review: "Such a nifty, lovely space-saving attachment! Got this for my sister, and she loves the aesthetic and how easy and practical it is to use." —GoldenTckt

Get it from Fused Line on Etsy for $11 (available in three colors and as a screw-on or adhesive mount).

Just slide it on your shelf — the installation's that simple!

Promising review: "These are excellent quality, sturdy, and well-made. I appreciate that when slid in place, the front of the basket lines up flush with the edge of the shelf (some lesser brands protrude a bit beyond the shelf, making it impossible to close the cupboard properly). Look no further — these are the best deal you'll find." —peggydf

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $32.99 (also available in black and in larger sets).

Promising review: "Life-changing! No more tripping on brooms or items in our storage closet. No more cluttered look! These hold tightly to the handles of the brooms and mops even with multiple daily uses. I love the extra pegs to hang dusting cloths on so everything is right there in one spot." —Kacy Mount

Get it from Amazon for $14.97+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "This rack is perfect. I put my largest skillet on the bottom and smallest at the top. I did not secure the rack with the screws that came with it, so I can easily move it if I rearrange my pots and pans area. Even without securing it to the cabinet, it works perfectly and doesn't shift when I remove a pan. I also appreciate the color: Others I have seen are shiny silver, which I did not want. I will be buying another one of these for our cabin. I have already recommended this rack to friends." —CustomerO

Get it from Amazon for $16.87+ (available in three colors).

YouCopia is a woman-owned small biz that makes ingenious home and kitchen storage solutions.

Promising review (for the lid organizer): "I love, love, love this storage container. Sounds silly, but it changed my life. No longer do I have to play storage container Jenga! No more stuff falling out of the cabinet every time I open the cupboard. Now, I can stack my lids in the organizer, and my storage containers fit nicely on the shelf — I have a lot of storage containers. I would definitely buy this again and again. Great product!" —Laura

Get the lid organizer for $16.99+ (available in five sizes), the bakeware rack for $19.99, and the lid rack for $19.99 from Amazon.

The lids snap together so everything is contained and organized.

Promising review: "I love these because the large ones are large, and there is a wide range of sizes, but they don't take up very much room in storage. The color-coded lids and containers are awesome. I loved mine so much, I ordered a second set for myself and a set for my daughter. I do wish the lids were a bit tighter, but for my purposes, they are perfect." —Sydney A. Graham

Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $32.01.

Promising review: "We've been using this for a while now. Our bathroom layout is too narrow for a traditional hamper, but we wanted something near the shower. This can definitely hold a full load of laundry. The design makes it so it doesn't bulge out so much. It keeps its lay flat design. The zipper is borderline genius. We put a laundry basket underneath and unzip to transfer the laundry. Nothing ever gets stuck since the zipper is the full length of the bottom. Even with a large load of laundry, the zipper is easy to slide. It has not pinched or got caught on any of our clothes. Helpful." —Leah Batchelor

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "This hanger saves my doors! No more stickers and glue to my door, and they are made of aluminum. It's a nice finish, and the material is strong to hold heavy or dual jackets. I like it; it's even better than Walmart stuff." —Catherine

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).

EWart Woods is a small business based in Latvia that creates handmade organization and storage solutions that blend into your home decor.

Promising review: "Really simple but effective. Would recommend for small bathrooms in need of storage. Like a piece of art. Thanks again!" —Noelle

Get it from EWart Woods on Etsy for $104.74 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "Before I bought these zipper bags, my closet was full. I had no room to move anything around. After these bags, I not only have more room, I was able to move all of my things from out of the hallway closet and into my bedroom!! I combined two closets in one where I thought I had no room. Wow. You can easily have three pillows per bag, and I fit one extra-thick queen-size comforter into one bag. All things that didn't even fit in my closet beforehand. Now, I have room for more!!" —Danny DeVito

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in four colors).

You can use these for so much more than clothing! Think craft supplies, extra toiletries, shoes...basically whatever you have too much of.

Promising review: "These storage bags are fantastic. I live in a small apartment where storage space is at a premium. I use these to store my Costco toilet paper and paper towels so I don't need to make as many trips to the store. It keeps them in pristine condition and out of sight. The handles make them easy to pull in and out, and they fold up nicely when not in use. I'm thinking about getting two more since four will fit under my queen bed." —Kimberly Dorn

Get it from Amazon for $13.97+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "Just what I needed! Perfect visual organization and actually saves room. The cluttered haphazard box I had them stored in and could not see meant I only wore the same couple all the time. I will definitely order more as I have more hats!" —Anne Rhodes

Get it from Amazon for $7.29+ (available in seven colors and packs of one, two, three, or four).

Both large bags and smaller clutches will fit in this, and eight total (four on each side)!

Promising review: "These are amazing!!! If you use many purses for different occasions, then you need this. They fit large purses and smaller purses. It's so fantastic!!! I can't say enough about the perfect design and how they sit perfectly in each slot. I got the gray color thinking it might show less dust. You can hang it anywhere you can want. I highly recommend it!! I hope you love as much as I do! 😁" —Christine

Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "These hangers are amazing. They take up minimal space, are sturdy, and, best of all, the clothes don't fall down from them so it keeps everything looking neat. I have replaced all of the hangers in my closet with these hangers, and I couldn't be happier. I am pretty sure I now have double the amount of space. I love this product and would buy it again." —Vida Maars

Get a pack of 30 from Amazon for $17.78 (available in 12 colors, four different multi-pack sizes, and three hanger styles).

Promising review: "These Wonder hangers are WONDERful. My closet space has doubled, at least. I have ordered them for every closet in my home. I also recommended them to friends and family. I love them." —Nancy J

Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four-pack sizes and three colors).

This six-piece stackable set gets you two 3"x3" bins, two 6"x3" bins, and two 9"x3" bins. And you can use them everywhere, from your work drawer to the bathroom, kitchen, or bedroom vanity.

Promising review: I was really impressed with this product. So much that I am ordering another set. I can't believe the difference it made in my bathroom drawers. I'm gonna try it now for my office desk." —Ynafit

Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

The Roll Keeper is a Washington-based small biz established in 2018 that specializes in crafting and closet organization.

Each organizer holds 20 T-shirts (10 on each side), although some reviewers use it for leggings and gym clothes, too!

Promising review: "I had seen this suggested for closet organization for so long, and I finally decided to try it. WOW. The amount of space that's been freed up in my dresser is amazing. Plus, I can finally see all those shirts I don't wear but can't get rid of for sentimental reasons. It's a genius product!" —Charlotte

Get it from The Roll Keeper on Etsy for $17.99 or from Amazon for $23.99.

Promising review: "I love these cup organizers. I have a small cabinet above where my coffeepot is, and these have made it a pleasure to open that cabinet. All cups are organized and easy to get to. They stay right where they should be. No more stacking them inside one another and them falling over when I opened the cabinet. I also use these for some bowls in my dish set. Works great. I just order a couple more, and I am going to use them for my china cabinet. I wondered when I first bought them because the price was a little high. Worth every penny and more. I cannot say enough good about these." —ChefGirl

Get a set of six (to organize 12 mugs) from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors).

This shelf is completely magnetic, so this is a great renter-friendly option to avoid using nails and drilling!

StoveShelf is a US-based small business that specializes in stove shelves for various sizes of stoves.

Promising review: "The shelf installed in a snap. It has two sturdy magnets that hold it securely onto the slightly rounded back of my stove. I felt comfortable setting a full jar of honey on it, and I haven't seen it move at all as I have been cooking. I have limited space in the kitchen, so I’m really happy to have an additional place to set things I need frequently. It doesn't look like an add-on; it looks like part of the stove. I’m really happy with it!" —Sylvia J.

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three sizes and six colors).

Each shelf holds up to 15 pounds, and reviewers recommend putting your largest, heaviest books at the bottom of each shelf for more support.

Promising review: "These are so much fun! We ordered the small size, which fits standard hardback books (approximately five to seven hardbacks in my experience). They're a great way to add some extra storage to our very small home, and we've placed them in our hallway so people ask us about them all the time. I'd highly recommend!" —LaBuenaVidaMere

Get a set of three large shelves from Amazon for $40 (also available in a smaller size and sold individually).

Promising review: "As a professional organizer, I always try to find new ways to organize a pantry. These work well for eliminating boxes and saving space. Plus, they stack on each other, which helps with the unused space left on most shelves." —Becca Bennett

Get the 15-piece set from Amazon for $29.99+.

BedShelfie is a POC-owned small business that focuses on space-saving minimalist nightstands.

Promising review: "I love this thing! I made myself a loft bed to save space, but then, I didn't have anywhere to put the things that would normally be on a bedside table. This is an awesome, easy to use, super sturdy solution. And it even looks nice! I highly recommend it." —Meghan Jimenez

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in six styles) or from BedShelfie on Etsy for $44.99 (available in more styles here).

Promising review: "Every household with kids should have this thing, actually EVERY HOUSEHOLD, REGARDLESS! No more finding toothpaste everywhere but down the sink drain, no more throwing half a tube away because of lost caps; insert your favorite brand in the dispenser, and voila! Simply press your brush against the lever and a perfectly portioned dollop every time. When it's time to rinse, grab one of the four cups that are hidden in the top and bottom of this little masterpiece. Rinse your brush, open the storage compartment, hang brush, and shut lid! Bristles are covered and protected from the wide array of germs that like to inhabit bathrooms." —Jen

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three colors).

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Promising review: "The most ideal organizer for your bathroom shower! No clutter and spacious enough pockets; no brainer, get it if you like everything to be visible and organized." —Daniela

Get it from Amazon for $20.14 (also available in gray).

Promising review: "Absolutely love these! I have bought them three times already on Amazon. I have been trying to organize my kitchen utensils. I have minimal counter space and ceramic tile walls behind my counter. I am unable to risk drilling into the tile or to the underside of my cabinets. These sticky hooks are perfect!! They adhere to the tile AND to the wood laminate of my upper cabinets. They also are great on the painted wall and the bumpy side of my refrigerator. I started using these around March of 2020, and I have not had a single one fall down. I have various sizes of kitchen utensils and items hanging from them." —Tigerakp

Get a 16-pack from Amazon for $11.23.

Promising review: "This is hands-down one of the best makeup and organization-related purchases I have ever made. I bought this about two years ago, and it is still in perfect condition. I cleaned it today so I thought I would show y'all what can fit in there (pictured above). I use a shot glass for my eyeshadow brushes because it's easier to grab them. They fit in there, too, though, as well as the palette. I actually just ordered another one of these, with the three larger bottom drawers and am eagerly awaiting it!" —Cody D

Get a four-drawer organizer from Amazon for $18.75+ (also available in pink and with seven drawers).

Promising review: "This little product is such a cute addition to your office, room, studio, etc. I like the simplicity, and it looks so clean; it really adds some organization to my desk. I also really like the fact that you can detach the bottom portion and use it separately, so it's very versatile." —Brenda Gonzalez

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in five colors).

Promising review: "I needed some type of easy storage option to keep my space decluttered when working. I chose this one because it came with two drawers. One is big enough for my tablet and papers, and a small tray section in the front for easy-to-reach smaller things. The other drawer is for pens, highlighters, etc. (I keep a stapler in it, too.) It slides out fully and then DOWN so you have a 'cup'-style action. It's easy to get what you need without digging. These drawers were the perfect size and tone, the included mounting tape is SUPER STRONG (and you get twice as much as you need to install them), and even with a heavy stapler and when it's chockfull of some heavy things, the drawers have stayed attached and slide out smooth with no issues. Great purchase for the value." —Chris

Get it from Amazon for $31.99+.

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