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Sep 01, 2023

Best Budget Storage Boxes, Organizers, and Essentials in 2023

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Storage and organization products can help keep all your clutter contained or shrink the amount of time it takes to find a pair of matching socks. But buying bushels of bins and baskets can get expensive.

We found durable yet affordable options from trusted brands for every room in your home, from utensil holders in the kitchen to shoe storage in the bedroom. Many of these items are versatile enough to work in many rooms.

You also don't necessarily need boxes or bins designed for storage. In a lot of cases, you can use what you have around the house to help get a little more organized.

Copco Basics Non-Skid Pantry Cabinet Lazy Susan, available at Amazon, $8.05

Oxo Lazy Susan White, available at Target and Amazon, from $14.95

Make the most of your cupboard space with a lazy Susan. These turntables give you quick access to everything that usually hides behind other bottles and boxes. Use them in your fridge so you don't lose condiments, too.

Glasslock 14-Piece Assorted Oven Safe Container Set, available at Amazon, $34.99

The top pick in our guide to the best food storage containers, this Glasslock set comes with seven containers in many sizes. None are extremely large, so they're better suited to leftovers than to bulk storage.

Rubbermaid 8-Piece Brilliance Food Storage Container Set, available at Amazon and Target , from $38.16

While not the least expensive set of storage containers we've seen, this Rubbermaid set keeps a good seal and is dishwasher safe. The eight-piece set comes with four canisters that hold between 3.2 and 16 cups.

Command Mini Clear Decorative Hooks (Set of 6), available at Target, $3.99

Command Jumbo Utility Hook, available at Amazon and Home Depot , from $4.91

You can use Command hooks and strips to hang just about anything that's not too heavy. From a place to stow your headphones to helping you quickly access your baking tools, we found a ton of ways to use these handy doodads.

Colour Crate, available at Hay, $9

We love how sturdy and versatile these stackable crates are. They come in a bunch of colors, and you can use them all over the house. Occasionally, the small size will go on sale for $3.50, which is a great bargain.

Read our full review of Hay Crates.

Multi-Purpose Bins, available at The Container Store, from $5.99

These bins from The Container Store come in a ton of sizes, and you can store just about anything from your pantry in them. They also work great in the bathroom and for toy storage.

Joseph Joseph DrawerStore Compact Cutlery Organizer, available at Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond, $11.99

Oxo Expandable Lo n g Tool Drawer Organizer, available at The Container Store and Target, $16.99

Rebrilliant Bledsoe Adjustable Flatware & Kitchen Utensils Drawer Organizer, available at Wayfair, $22.99

Slim and ingenious, the Joseph Joseph cutlery organizer lets you store a lot of flatware in a narrow drawer. For longer storage tools, there's Oxo's expandable option. Rebrilliant's large organizer has room for spatulas and serving spoons, too.

Observatör Clip-on Basket, available at Ikea, $9.99

For sensible storage in what would otherwise be unused space, Insider Reviews deputy editor Lauren Savoie loves these baskets from Ikea.

Uppdatera Spice Rack, available at Ikea, $4

If you're short on pantry space, this rack from Ikea fits in your drawer to give a clever way of storing spices.

mDesign Plastic Kitchen Food Storage Organizer Shelves, available at Amazon and Bed Bath and Beyond , from $15.49

Acrylic Risers, available from The Container Store, $6.99

Instead of picking up each individual can to find the right one, use tiered risers in your shelves to put everything on display.

YouCopia StoreMore Rack Expandable Cookware Organizer, available at Target and Amazon, $39.99

YouCopia's cookware organizer is a convenient way to store pans, cutting boards, and pot lids so everything doesn't end up in a heap at the bottom of a cupboard.

ORG Slimline Velvet Suit Hangers (Set of 50), available at Bed Bath & Beyond, $12.49

These are our favorite clothes hangers overall. They're affordable, clothes don't slip off them, and they're slim, so you should be able to fit all 50 in your closet.

Skubb Storage Case, available at Ikea, $9.99

Instead of serving as a dust bunny playground, the space under your bed can be a good place to put out-of-season clothes and bedding. Ikea's fabric cases are made of recycled polyester and come in a few sizes.

Jiakai Honeycomb Drawer Organizer, available at Amazon, $6.39

Organization expert Kenika Williams of Tidied by K told Insider Reviews these honeycomb organizers are her go-to for clothing drawers. They work well for socks, underwear, ties, and scarves.

Our Tidy Box, available at The Container Store, from $3.99

These versatile boxes come in two sizes and several colors. Great for toy storage, you can also put handbags, shoes, and other closet items in them.

Nordic Storage Baskets, available at The Container Store, from $9.99

These baskets are a nice option for closets because they come in three sizes and have ventilation. Made of post-consumer recycled material, they can be labeled with a dry-erase mark and then wiped off. You can buy them with or without lids.

Small Drop-Front Shoe Box, available at The Container Store, $9.99

Available in three sizes, these boxes are a great option for shoe collections you want to display. The drop front lets you remove and replace your footwear without stacking and restacking.

Read our full review of The Container Store's Drop-Front Shoe Boxes.

Umbra Flex Shower Caddy, available at The Container Store and Amazon , from $18.22

This thoughtfully designed silicone caddy from Umbra holds a decent amount of products, and you can turn your bottles upside down and secure the caps in the bottom shelf's holes.

Stori SimpleSort 6-Piece Stackable Organizer Set, available at Amazon, $14.99

Perfect for makeup tools and cosmetics, these stackable plastic trays come in a set of six, with two of each size.

Spectrum Over-the-Cabinet Grid Basket, available at The Container Store, $15.99

For cabinets that are stacked to the brim, an over-the-door holder is an easy way of adding a bit more organization. Spectrum's steel bin works well for cleaning supplies.

Command Large Caddy, available at Target, $6.79

Able to hold 4 pounds, Command bins are great for adding a bit of extra storage to the back of cupboard doors. Store floss, razors, and other items you use daily.

Oxo Good Grips Large Adjustable Drawer Bin, available at Bed Bath & Beyond, $11.99

This polypropylene bin has movable dividers so you can adjust it to fit your products. It's easy to wipe clean, making it ideal for bathroom drawers.

Oxo Good Grips Expandable Wall Mount Organizer, available at Bed Bath & Beyond and Amazon, $28.99

Expand this wall-mounted organizer between 12 and 20 inches, depending on your space, and use it to hang brooms, mops, and other handled items.

Sterilite Stacking Laundry Basket, available at The Container Store, $16.99

Stackable laundry baskets are great for saving space, and Sterilite's are sturdy and spacious.

Simply Tidy Lexington 3-Tier Rolling Cart, available at Michaels, $5.99

We like tiered rolling cars for office and craft supplies because you can move them from place to place and roll them out of the way when you don't need them.

Like-It Magazine Holder (Set of 2), available at The Container Store, $12.99

We've seen magazine holders used to hold everything from water bottles to potatoes to hair styling tools (just not in the same one). In the office, they're great for holding notebooks or sketchpads.

Weathertight 19-Quart Tote, available at The Container Store, $15.99

These polypropylene bins seal tightly and stack well on top of each other. (They also make for a great under-bed option.) You can find them in a variety of sizes, from 6.5 to 156 quarts.

Rubbermaid Brute Medium 14-Gallon Weatherproof Tote, available at Lowe's, $19.98

For sturdy storage in a space that isn't climate controlled, Rubbermaid's Brute containers close tightly and are made of polyethylene.

Barker Wall-Mounted Coat Rack, available at CB2, $29.95

A coat rack is great for anyone who doesn't have a coat closet or who needs extra hanging space for bags and jackets. CB2's wall-mounted iron rack is nice-looking and sturdy, with each hook able to hold 16 pounds.

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