Cardboard boxes, plastic totes, and large vinyl bags are great for organizing your basement, but they’re awkward to put in plain sight. Luckily, there are plenty of storage boxes these days that won’t get in the way.
Over the years, I’ve found a lot of useful storage solutions on Amazon, including these adorable Lego bins for my son’s building blocks and this handy organizer for his best school work. The best part is that there are plenty of storage bins that won’t clash with your decor. Amazon has some great storage boxes, with sets starting at under $30.
While the vast majority of aesthetically pleasing storage options only come in neutral colors like the classic “millennial gray,” this set of boxes has a nice color combination that makes it unique. You get a box with a lid in four pastel colors: orange, green, beige, and gray. At just over a foot on each side and 7 inches tall, these neat little boxes fit perfectly in most shelving units, linen closets, and entertainment centers. Amazon shoppers say they even fit nicely on cube-shaped shelves, like the extremely versatile IKEA Kallax shelves. Amazon reviews are full of photos showing how cute they look when assembled. “These are perfect for storing small items and keeping the space from getting cluttered,” wrote one shopper. “The storage space provided was much larger than what I saw online.”
When you browse rolling storage products, you either see bulky metal cabinets or flimsy plastic bins. Practical storage has its place, but I was happy to find this set of stackable storage containers that clearly have a thoughtful look. They’re currently the best-selling storage container on Amazon, with over 1,700 five-star reviews.
The front window has a ribbed texture, making it nice and clear so you can see the contents of the box at a glance. The doors can be locked closed with visible magnetic latches, giving the storage compartment a more sophisticated look. Each storage container takes just a few seconds to assemble, and measures just over 15 x 11 x 8 inches. You can purchase a set of three or four in different sizes, and wheels are optional. Use them for extra storage for pantry items, laundry supplies, bathroom essentials, toys, office supplies, or anything else you need to keep close at hand.
Under-bed storage boxes are one of the smartest ways to store things. They help you squeeze a bunch of stuff you don’t usually use, like seasonal clothes or extra bedding, into space that would otherwise go to waste. These are some of the few good-looking under-bed storage boxes I’ve seen that don’t have the clear plastic look of valances.
Each of these two sets of trash cans measures 31.5 inches long, 15.7 inches wide, and just 6 inches high. Handles on three sides make it easy to slide the bed in and out at any angle. A card slot lets you label the bin for easy sorting. Another clever design is that the lid can be opened completely or from both ends like a clamshell, so you don’t have to pull it all the way out to access the bin every time.
We’ve rounded up some more practical storage solutions on Amazon, which you can check out below. The kit includes a set of premium bins with hinged lids for about half the price.