Top 5 budget-friendly storage solutions for your home

Not sure which products are right for your space? Here are some ideas that work really well and will help you declutter and make your home more functional.

1. Clear bins for grouping similar items:

   Clear bins are a simple but powerful organizing tool. By grouping similar items together, whether it’s toys, cleaning supplies, or seasonal decorations, you can instantly see what you own without digging through piles. They create order, save time, and make it easier for everyone in the household to put things back where they belong.

   
   

   • IKEA Samla boxes are sturdy and come in many sizes; perfect for toys, crafts, and seasonal storage. 

     
     

   • HEMA also offers clear plastic bins with lids, ideal for smaller items.

     

   • Bol.com has a wide variety of transparent containers, with quick delivery. 

   • Action has affordable clear containers, baskets, and drawer dividers; great if you need multiple pieces.

   • Xenos and Zeeman often have baskets and organizers in seasonal collections.

     
     

   To navigate these pages in Dutch and get the results you are looking for, type in the search “opruimset”, “opbergen” or “transparant box”.

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2. Drawer dividers:

   Drawer dividers are one of those small changes that make a big difference when organizing your home. Instead of going through messy drawers, everything has its own little space; whether it’s cutlery, socks, makeup, or office supplies. They help you see what you have at a glance and prevent clutter from building up again.

   For budget-friendly options, you don’t need to spend much:

   • IKEA has simple adjustable dividers that work in most drawers. At home we use those for underwear and socks:

     
     

     

     
     

   • Action, HEMA and Amazon also offer sets perfect for small items.

   • Cutlery trays from IKEA are versatile and can be used for desk supplies, bathroom items, or kids’ art materials.

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Baskets and fabric boxes

3. For this category I could give you so many ideas! But start small, first categorizing items and then evaluating what type of basket or box you need. After, you can go to IKEA, Action or Hema and decide the style and size you need. Some examples of beautiful baskets you can get that are not "just plastic":

   
   

   IKEA offers many types of baskets, like the ones I include here, and the Kallax inserts (fabric or wicker) fit into cube shelves for living room storage.

   

   

   
   

   Action sells beautiful fabric baskets, perfect for toys, or laundry, at an affordable price, and transparent baskets in many sizes. Some examples:

   

   

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4. Hooks & wall storage

   • Over-the-door hooks from HEMA or IKEA are simple solutions for coats and bags. Any type that you like will work!

     

     
     

   • Command hooks (available on Amazon.nl and Bol.com) are removable and rental-friendly.

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5. Labels

Labels make life so much easier! At home, everyone knows exactly where things belong thanks to labeled baskets and containers. Even my little one can find his clothes with the playful IKEA labels:

Handwritten labels work perfectly, but if you want to upgrade, you can always look for:

• HEMA and Action, where they sell label makers and sticker sheets.

• Printable, customizable labels can also be ordered on Amazon.

• IKEA sells label holders with drawings perfect for the kids' clothes.

• Label makers. Personally, I use a NIIMBOT label machine that can make transparent and white stickers.

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These shops cover everything from budget-friendly basics (Action, IKEA, HEMA) to design-forward options (Søstrene Grene, Muji), making it easy to create a system that fits your home and budget.

What other tips for budget-friendly organizing items do you have?