The Affordable Storage Bins I Use to Organize Our Home
Our house is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, roughly 1,400-square-foot home with an additional 200 square feet in our sunroom. It felt like so much space when it was just the two of us, but as we’ve added more family members—and more stuff—it’s started to feel a lot smaller. Now that every bedroom is being used for its intended purpose (no more office/guest room giving us an extra closet), storage space is definitely more limited.
When I was younger, I never believed in spending money on bins just to put other things in. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized how important it is for everything to have its own place—and how much storage bins and organizational tools help make that possible. While I’ve moved past that old mindset, I’m still not interested in spending $$$ on bins. I focus on functional, affordable options that get the job done.
Before both babies arrived, my nesting instincts kicked in—organizing, purging, and figuring out how to better optimize our space. These are the storage solutions I’ve purchased and continue to use throughout our home.
Most of these bins are budget-friendly, easy to find, and versatile enough to use in multiple rooms.
YIHONG Clear Organizer Bins (Set of 6)
11.2” L x 7.5” W x 6” H
I’ve purchased these three times, and Amazon frequently runs limited-time deals on them. They’re one of my most-used bins.
Where we use them:
Hallway linen closet (sunscreen, travel toiletries, pain relief, sick meds, dental items)
Pantry
Bottom of our pull-out freezer (breakfast items, gluten-free bread, miscellaneous Toddler food, frozen rice)
15 ¼” L x 11” W x 11” H (6-gallon)
These are great for bulkier items and spaces where you want everything contained but still visible. Don’t forget the lids!
Where we use them:
Garage pantry (baking supplies)
Coat closet shelf (hats)
Linen closet (crafts, pictures, beach towels, travel packing cubes)
Brightroom Open Front Storage Bin
12” L x 12” W x 8” H
The open front makes these easy to grab from higher shelves.
Where we use them:
Above our garage pantry (overflow pasta boxes, SPAM, canned chicken, broths)
Laundry shelf (stain removers, wrinkle release, dryer supplies)
Brightroom Medium Multipurpose Storage Bin
13” L x 5.5” W x 9.75” H
Vertical storage is key with these.
Where we use them:
Top freezer in our garage (divided by chicken products, potato products, miscellaneous toddler food, pizzas)
Pantry drawer (granola, crackers, chips)
15.2" L x 8.2" W x 4.9" H
Designed specifically for freezer organization.
Where we use it:
Top shelf of our pull-out freezer (frozen fruit and veggies)
Brightroom Medium Narrow Fridge & Pantry Organizer Bin
14.5” L x 7” W x 4” H
These are freezer-safe and great for keeping categories separated.
Where we use them:
Bottom shelf of the top freezer in our garage (meats and desserts)
Brightroom Medium Narrow Fridge & Pantry Organizer Bin
14.5” L x 5.5” W x 4” H
Also freezer-safe and slightly narrower.
Where we use them:
Our toddler’s designated drawer (bottles and snacks)
In the fridge for yogurts
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