Get Your Home In Order With These 50 DIY Organization Ideas
Updated on March 4, 2022
There are so many fun ways to get your home looking and feeling neat, tidy and ready to conquer every day of the week. From the bathroom drawers to the playroom, part of being successful is confronting the clutter and getting it taking care of. Get your house in order with these 50 DIY organization ideas and taming the chaos.
1. Cork Storage Boxes
Sugar + Cloth made these adorable cork storage boxes that could really come in handy in your home office or even the craft room. Use them to store odds and ends, pencils and pens or anything that you don’t want rollingaround your drawers.
2. Fabric Bin
Go on over to Make It Love It and check out how to make some easy fabric storage bins. These will come in handy literally all over the house!
3. Jewelry Blocks
Here’s a great way to organize your jewelry, that doubles as super styles and wall decor too. Emily Henderson shows us how to make these snazzy jewelry blocks.
4. Recycled Paper Bin
Use some old paper and turn it into a usable, organizational bin! You can find the details for this recycled project over at Design Sponge.
5. Rope Vases
These rope vases can store everything from art supplies to bathroom bits. Check out this project over at Creative in Chicago.
6. Pegboard Letter
Learn how to create a pegboard letter that you can store all your crafting, kitchen or home office goodies on. A Ruffled Life has all the details.
7. Belt Strap Bin
Iron & Twine made this chic, belt strap bin and we love all the possibilities that this piece can bring. Organize the closets, the attic, the craft room and more with this one.
8. Magnetic Desk Accessories
Over at Earnest Home Co., you’ll learn how to make this posh magnetic desk accessory set that will keep all your paper clips out of the drawers and ready-for-use, while adding a pop of style to the desktop.
9. Sofa Organizer
Don’t look the remote control, have your book ready-to-grab and create a spot to keep you water bottle on hand as well. AFG has all the details you need to create this adorable sofa organizer.
10. Instagram File Box
Get all of those fun snapshots developed and then organize them in one of these nifty storage boxes. Harri as all the details and a great way to keep your Instas safe.
11. Mail Organizer
And here’s a way to get the counters and desks organized and cleared off. Check out Noodlehead to learn how to make this charming mail organizer.
12. Painted Trunk
Revamp an older, antique trunk so it fits in with the fun and theme of your home. Then use it to store media, games and more around the living room. (via IC)
13. Dog Food Organization
Even your dog food can be organized a bit better. Check out Real Coake for all the details on making this cute bin for your pup’s breakfast, lunch and dinner.
14. Rake Utensil Holder
Get all of your utensils out of the corners and ready-for-use with this rustic and charming idea. The Gracious Wife has all the details on how to transform your kitchen.
15. Glass Containers
Create some shelving for your glass container and have a chic look to store your for staples or do this same scheme over in the craft room. Inspiration found over at Ella Claire.
16. Key Organizer
A Beautiful Mess created a charming and fun way to store your keys without losing a single ring. Follow the DIY and make one for yourself right at home!
17. Ladder Wardrobe
If you need some extra wardrobe storage, create this snazzy ladder piece. Follow the instructions over at A Pair & A Spare.
18. Magnetic Knife Strip
Get your knifes off the countertops and out of the drawers by creating one of these magnetic knife strips. Again everything is ready-to-use and free from clutter. (via Design Sponge)
19. Cleaning Rod
Martha Stewart has a marvelous idea for cleaning up under the sink and keeping your cleaning supplies organized and tidy. A tension rod comes to save the day!
20. Pipe Shelving Unit
Create an industrial, pipe shelving unit for your kitchen, home office and the like. Learn how to make this over at DIY Show Off.
21. Boddy Pin Case
Grab an old Tic Tac container, give it a bit of paint and use it to store your Bobby pins. Lovely Indeed has the details on this genius project.
22. Scarf Holder
Display your beautiful scarf collection in a way that also makes them easier to find and wear. Sally Ann has the tutorial for this over on the blog!
23. Nail Polish Shelves
A Beautiful Mess has a snazzy way to keep your nail polishes neat and tidy too! These shelves are precious and they’re a great way to keep your bathroom drawers freed from more clutter.
24. Fridge Work Station
Create a work station right on your fridge and keep all of those odds and ends clean and organization. Check out this idea over at BHG.
25. Rolling Book Basket
Here’s a way to keep the book clutter at bay for you or the kiddos! Perfectly fitting for a playroom, Just The Bees Knees has the details.
26. Paint Storage
If you’re a crafter, this project is perfect for you! Mad in Crafts made this hanging paint storage that would really help all those artsy creatives out there.
27. Ikea Mail Rack
Here’s another way to organize the mail that we’re loving and this time it includes some Ikea pieces! Check it out over at Instructables.
28. Makeup Magnet Board
Reduce the clutter at your vanity or in your bathroom drawers by making one of these makeup magnet boards from Laura Thoughts. You’ll never lose your blush again!
29. Garden Pallet Board
Your garden accessories could stand to be organized too! Hop on over to Our Little Acre and find out how to make one of these for your own backyard.
30. Canned Food Storage
Some magazine racks are a great way to keep your canned food from flying around the cupboard, thanks to this pantry organization idea. We got it from PB & J Stories!
31. Caddy Spice Rack
Use an old metal caddy to keep all of your spices ready-for-use and tidy too. BHG has all the details on this idea too.
32. Wooden Bungee Organization
From sunglasses to scarfs to cords, this bungee organization idea is super versatile and Brit + Co has all the instructions you need to make it happen.
33. Laundry Basket Dresser
Make your laundry room a bit tidier with the help of one of these laundry basket dressers. Ana White has the details and we love how much less chaotic the worst chore in the house will be.
34. Embroidery Hoop Hamper
Create your very own hamper with a bit of girlish style with help from Making Nice in the MidWest. All of those dirty clothes will now have a place to go.
35. Hair Tool Cabinet
Keep your hair tools from cluttering the bathroom counters and having their cords get too intertwined. The Idea Room displayed this nifty project.
36. Leather Organizer
Clean up your papers and important bits with one of these leather organizers from Design Sponge. Perfect for the kitchen area or your home office.
37. Herringbone Bulletin Board
Bulletin boards help to organize desk areas quite nicely. Spark & Chemistry has one of our favorite tutorials too – and it’s super stylish.
38. Desk Shelving
Is this workspace not totally inspired and super fashionable? Homey Oh My will walk you through this snazzy desk shelving project.
39. Tupperware Lid Storage
Using office organizers, you can easily keep your plastic canisters from losing their tops. Check out this idea at BHG.
40. Wooden Crate Shelving
The Design Chaser featured this fun shelving system and we became so inspired. This idea is easily DIYed and can be utilized all around the house!
41. Washboard Message Center
Country Living has one of my favorite diy organization ideas on the list! Turn an old washboard into a message center and get those kitchen countertops cleaned off!
42. Toy Crates
Even the little ones’ storage can be revamped in a way that makes the playroom pop! Check out these adorable toy crates from A Bubbly Life!
43. Gift Wrap Station
iHeart Organizing has a great way to tidy up the craft room and get your gift wrapping station ready for action. Follow the tutorial after the jump!
44. Cord Organizer
Don’t be annoyed by all those nasty cords ever again, Our Thrifty Ideas has a genius idea that’s both cute and easy to make at home. Take a peek!
45. Painted Boxes
Something the best way to organize is with some boxes, but that doesn’t necessarily make them stylish. Turn the eye sores into something pretty like these from annika backstrom.
46. Wood Magazine Files
Infarrantly Creative made this rustic and charming magazine files that can be used for so much around the kitchen. From magazines to papers to recipes, everything will be more organized.
47. Bathroom Jars
These bathroom jars are so adorable and charming. Eighteen25 has the easy tutorial and they’ll make your powder room accessories in one place and ready to grab when needed.
48. Printable Labels
Check out these printable labels over at BHG. Label your storage bins, pantry jars and more with these versatile pieces.
49. Washi Tape Organizer
If you’re a big crafter, you’ll want to hop over to iHeart Organizing and learn how to make this rad washi tape organizer. You’ll keep them all neat and tidy, and easily usable too.
50. Geometric Pencil Cups
Over at Tiny Prints Blog you’ll find the tutorial for creating these geometric pencil cups from scratch! Add a modern way to store your writing bits to your home office.