42 Organization Essentials For Small, Cramped Spaces

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Spring is a time for seasonal cleaning and home organization ideas. In fact, clearing clutter from your home can be a huge help to your mental health. But, if we’re being honest, the thought of tackling messy closets and cluttered pantries can be daunting. That’s why we’re sharing some of the best home organizing hacks to make the most out of your small space.

Whether you’re looking to freshen up a closet with storage organizer bins, add additional storage to your home, or simply looking for some space saving kitchen ideas, we’ve got some cheap organizing ideas for your home (Because who likes to spend more money than they have to?) These are 18 of our favorite genius home organization products on Amazon that you’ve likely never even heard of!

Creative Organization Life Hacks To Make The Most of Your Space


Meal Prep Container Organizer

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Meal Prep Storage

Food Container Lid Organizer

This Amazon kitchen storage organizer is the perfect way to keep meal prep container lids from disappearing into the depths of your cabinets. This cabinet shelf organizer comes in three different sizes with adjustable dividers and BPA-free plastic.


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Knife Organization

Bamboo Drawer Knife Block

Knife block taking up too much space on the countertop? Worried about children getting too close to sharp edges? This knife block lays flat so it tucks away neatly into kitchen drawers for convenient storage.


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Kitchen Sink

Sink Sponge Holder

For those looking for budget organizing ideas, this under $5 sponge holder is a versatile design to allow sponges an easily accessible place to rest while scrubbing dishes. When not in use, this convenient storage caddy allows the sponge to drain, preventing bacteria from growing. This might be one of our favorite easy organizing hacks on this list!


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Lazy Susan Organizer

Acrylic Makeup Organizer

Get rid of those traditional makeup drawers! This acrylic organizer features adjustable layers allow you to customize to fit your needs, from makeup brush holder to space saving bathroom counter organizer. The 360-degree rotating shelf is perfect for skincare, makeup, or as a perfume organizer.


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Paper towel storage

Wall-Mount Paper Towel Holder

This might be one of the best home organizing hacks on Amazon. This wall dispenser frees up drawer space by dispensing all commonly used kitchen wraps with ease. An ideal kitchen gadget for anyone looking to make the best use of their space.


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Spice Rack

Tiered Spice Shelf

Deep cabinets and pantry shelving are no longer cause for despair. This multi-level spice rack is perfect for making sure even the smallest spice jars are visible. Would also be perfect for bathroom and skincare storage!


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Bathroom Rack

Adhesive Bathroom Shower Caddy

An often cramped area of the home, this mobile bathroom organizer involves no drilling, making it a quick and easy way to add storage if you’re looking for bathroom shelf ideas for unused wall space.


Expandable Bamboo Drawer Organizer

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Utensil Organizer

Expandable Bamboo Drawer Organizer

An easy organization product to help declutter silverware, utensils and small items in kitchen drawers. Each drawer divider is customizable and fits in almost all standard drawer sizes.


Self-Adhesive Desk Cable Organizer

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Desk Accessories

Self-Adhesive Desk Cable Organizer

Looking for desk organization ideas for your home office? These cable organizers make wire management easy and clean. Each packs comes with 10 clips in various sizes to use anywhere in your house! Even better, these adhesive office accessories can be discretely added to desk shelves to help hide unsightly cables and desk clutter.


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Clean Bedroom

Bedside Caddy

File this bedside organizer under cool things for your room. This bedroom storage idea hangs easily on your bed frame to store remotes, books, laptops or magazine files. These bedside caddies are easy storage hacks, especially for college students with limited room in their dorm rooms.


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Pantry Containers

Airtight Food Storage Containers

Keep an eye on food levels by organizing your pantry with these airtight and clear food storage containers. Reusable labels make it easy to change up the contents in your kitchen at any time!


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Under The Bathroom Sink

Bathroom Storage Tower

Wasted space underneath a pedestal sink in your bathroom? No more with this wraparound bathroom storage shelf. Two shelves are a creative organization idea for additional storage for skincare products or bathroom essentials.


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Drawer Dividers

Underwear Organizer

No need to use home organizers with these clothes drawer organizers. Each pack is under $20 and comes with dividers to fit most standard bedroom drawers. Easily organize intimates, such as bras, underwear, and socks, to make the most of your bedroom storage.


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Closet Shelves

Closet Shelf Organizer

These shelf dividers are closet organization hacks that help to maximize storage space by dividing long shelves, providing the optimal spot for purses, sweaters, or linens.


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Car Caddy

Back Seat Car Organizer

These car back seat organizers feature multiple pockets to make an easy storage hack for food, toys, drinks, magazines and more. Each seat back organizer can hold up to one 10” iPad, excellent for backseat entertainment.


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Garage Shelving

Wall Mounted Garage Storage Racks

Looking for tool storage ideas? This 44-piece garage storage system has everything you need to organize hand tools and small parts like nuts, screw or washers. This metal pegboard for the garage wall makes a perfect gift for dad!


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Bathroom Cabinet

Hair Styling Station

Out of bathroom cabinet ideas? Make the most of your under the sink bathroom storage with this over the door hair styling rack. Special heat-resistant coils fit up to 3 styling tools conveniently and easily in this bathroom cabinet organizer.


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Pantry Shelves

Kitchen Can Organizer

This stackable can organizer is ideal for small pantries where space is limited. It can fit up to 36 cans to maximize space in tight areas.


Creative Home Organization Products - Coffee Mug Stacker

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Coffee Station

Coffee Mug Organizer

If you have a coffee mug collection that you just can’t bear to part with, these simple organizers allow you to optimize the vertical space in your cabinets, without risking breakage by having to stack cups or glasses on top of each other.


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Over The Stove

Bamboo Oven Shelf

Many of us might already use this space for our most commonly used cooking ingredients, but this oven shelf ensures that everything stays on top of the oven and doesn’t create a messy disaster while you’re cooking.


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Under The Cabinets

Hanging Kitchen Utensils

Why waste space on your countertops with a utensil holder when you could hang them underneath and save room for more important things?


Creative Home Organization Products - Tank Top Hanger

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Limited Hanger Space

Tank Top Hanger

Slim tanks and sports bras don’t take up much space on each hanger, but all of those hangers on your clothing rod? That’s a quick way to run out of room in your closet. Instead, these stackable hangers let you put all of your favorite tops together for ultimate storage optimization.


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Wasted Cabinet Space

Skinny Tall Cabinet

Do you have any awkward, wasted space in your bathroom, laundry room, or kitchen? This tall cabinet solves that problem by giving you added shelf space for cleaning supplies, bathroom necessities, or anything in between.


Creative Home Organization Products - Collapsible Bowls

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Food Storage

Collapsible Bowls

If cabinet space is at a premium in your kitchen, you likely don’t want to waste the space with tons of leftover food containers. These collapsible bowls fold down when not in use to give you even more space to keep those meal prep containers handy.


Creative Home Organization Products - Pull Out Fridge Bins

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Fridge Shelves

Pull Out Shelf Bins

Under shelf storage is another area of underutilized storage in a refrigerator. Don’t use it for just produce, this can be a convenient spot to put snacks, eggs, or cheeses.


Creative Home Organization Products - Shoe Rack Organizer

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Hidden Storage

Shoe Organizer Cabinet

Whether it’s in an entryway or a hall closet, shoe storage can be tricky. Not only does this cabinet look great, but it hides all of your shoes in slender, space-saving drawers.


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Save Drawer Space

Legging Hangers

Have a drawer exclusively reserved for workout clothes? Instead of wasting that space in your dresser, these hangers allow you to hang up to 20 pairs of leggings for true closet organization.


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Sink Saver

Dish Drying Rack

Not all kitchens have a large double sink or ample countertop space. For that reason, this stainless steel dish drying rack rolls up when you don’t need it and can easily be placed underneath in a cabinet or tucked away in a drawer until it’s time to do dishes tomorrow.


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Stackable Storage

Egg Storage Bins

Eggs are a fragile commodity in your fridge and need to be protected so as not to get broken underneath other items. These stackable bins give each egg its own compartment, allowing you to safely store your eggs without worrying about damage.


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Invisible Office

Fold Out Wall Desk

Out of sight, out of mind! With many of us working from home and not having the luxury of a separate office, having a folding desk can be critical to keep your space feeling like a home outside of working hours.


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Roll away Storage

Slim Rolling Cart

Like a slim cabinet, these rolling carts can help you to smartly use the awkward space in your home. Even better, however, is that this storage can roll virtually anywhere you need it.


Creative Home Organization Products - Water Bottle Organizer

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Beverage Storage

Water Bottle Organizer

Reusable water bottles are great for the environment, but not as great for your cabinet space. This stackable water bottle holder has custom shelves to prevent bottles from rolling away, giving you plenty of room to add to your collection.


Creative Home Organization Products - Holiday Ornament Storage

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Holiday Decor

Ornament Storage Box

Lovers of the holidays rejoice! Put away your tissue paper and bulky boxes—this storage box allows you to safely and neatly store your precious ornaments in individual compartments until the next season.


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Unexpected Space

Wall Outlet Shelf

Why not utilize all of the storage space in your home? A great option for dorm rooms, this mini shelf is the perfect place to set your phone while charging or play music from a Bluetooth speaker.


Creative Home Organization Products - Cleaning Tool Organizer

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Cleaning Space

Broom & Tool Organizer

Chances are, the cleaning closet of your home isn’t exactly…well, clean. Instead of haphazardly leaning brooms and mops against the wall, use this wall mount to keep them all securely in one place. Even better, you can use it in your garage for garden tools, too!


Creative Home Organization Products - Hanging Pantry Storage

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Over The Door

Hanging Pantry Storage

If pantry shelf space is at a premium, use the back of your door to hang bottles, condiments, spices, or any items that you reach for frequently.


Creative Home Organization Products - Plastic Bag Container

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Snack Containers

Plastic Bag Organizer

No matter what size plastic bag you are using, you can conveniently condense them into one single container with this organizer. Individually labeled, each compartment lets you quickly grab the size bag you’re looking for with ease.


Creative Home Organization Products - Hanging Purse Organizer

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Accessory Storage

Purse Organizer

Purses and work bags can be bulky items to store in your closet, even if you have a place to hang them. However, this simple organizer uses that forgotten space on the back of the door to keep them organized and protected while not in use.


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Stackable Storage

Pan Holder

Pots and pans are another one of those items that just don’t stack well in your cabinets. But, even worse, stacking pans can cause damage to non-stick coatings or enamel. This storage can be adjusted to let you stack pans and lids vertically or horizontally, all depending on your storage needs.


Creative Home Organization Products - Acrylic Organizers

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Office Supplies

Small Drawer Organizers

Whether you use them for office supplies, such as pens and sticky notes, or in your bathroom for cotton balls and hair ties, this set of acrylic organizers can be completely customized to fit your needs in any size drawer imaginable.


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Under The Bed Storage

Slim Clothing Bags

Unless your bed reaches the floor, there’s storage space being wasted under there! These slim clothing bags have a plastic window that lets you see inside the bag, making it easy to snag that seasonal clothing when you need it.


Creative Home Organization Products - Pull Out Sink Storage

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Under The Sink Storage

Slide Out Shelves

Sure, stackable storage is great, but what about stackable storage that can also slide out? Perfect for your bathroom or underneath your kitchen sink, this convenient shelving unit has pull out drawers to make reaching for your items easier than ever.

Ashley Rollins

Black coffee drinker. Crossword puzzle enthusiast. Anonymous short story writer. Cat whisperer. A lover of thrifted vintage finds, you’ll most often find her lost in an antique shop in a tiny town on the Oregon coast when not cozied up at home in Portland.

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