18 Creative Storage Ideas You Can Do Yourself

 

It's truly amazing how much 'stuff' we accumulate during our lifetimes. Finding places to put it all can be a daunting task. If you're a hoarder, or if you live in a cramped apartment, a small house or even a large one, perhaps all you need is some clever ideas of how to create extra storage space. From ways to hang your shoes, to neat and practical door hanging storage, there's something here for everyone. Check out these clever storage tricks and create more space in your home.

 

Use an old VHS case to create both a picture frame, and a semi-hidden storage space.

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welke

 

Build extra hanging space for your room. 

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splitthelark

 

Upcycle old cans and tins to create storage for pens and pencils.

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bhg

 

An awesome wall storage hanger.

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remodelaholic

 

Hang items like scarves on the inside of doors to create a little more room in your closet.

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waysidesacraments.blogspot

 

Find a little extra storage space under and around your bath.

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coolthings

 

Create a book holder out of a simple wire hanger.

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superziper

 

Mason jars are great for creating a little extra storage space.

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bhg

 

Check out this wall storage made from old, painted crates.

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decorhacks

 

Easy DIY shoe storage created from clothes hangers and pegs.

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organizesemfrescuras

 

 

Cheap and easy DIY Christmas ornament storage.

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craptastic.blogspot

 

Space saving tie rack.

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instructables

 

Make use of an old trunk in which you can store out of season clothing. It can also double as a bench in small spaces.

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designsponge

 

DIY food storage shelf.

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ana-white

 

Use mounted rails to store plastic wrap and tinfoil.

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askannamoseley

 

Jewelry storage solution.

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marcusdesigninc

 

Organized and stylish brush storage.

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heltenkelt

 

Hang wire baskets on the wall.

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thedecorfix