
46 Organization Finds That'll Work Overtime So You Don't Have To
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1. A bedside shelf that'll give you a place to put your water, phone, or book, no nightstand necessary. It clamps right onto your bed frame, making it perfect for dorms, bunk beds, or any small bedroom where square footage is precious.
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Promising review: "Best invention ever! This shelf is amazing for the college dorm room. It fits on any bed and is super sturdy. It fits a charger, book, retainers, and anything someone would need at night. What is great is that it takes up so little space! Worth the money!" — Carrie Fromm
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in black or white and three sizes).
2. A set of fruit and vegetable containers for folks who love efficiency and a well-organized fridge. They're colanders and food storage and are airtight, which will prolong the life of whatever you're storing.
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Check out this TikTok by Selina to see them in use.
Promising review: "I love this set. I've been trying to eat breakfast more and saw them all over TikTok! These make it so much easier to clean the produce and keep it crisp! Will be getting another set!" — Jane Doe
Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in white, gray, or green; be sure to clip the 10% off coupon when applicable).
3. A set of heavy-duty cord wraps that'll effortlessly tame your extension cords and other unwieldy cables, keeping them neatly coiled and ready to use.
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Promising review: "I was sick of my cords and compressor hose hanging off of and on top of my table saw. I saw these on Amazon and have (or had) some available wall space in my workshop. What a great solution!" — LrngToFly
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $16.99 (available in other sizes and quantities).
4. A motivational daily planner to keep at your desk to take your organizational and planning skills from 'meh' to 'wow.' It'll be like having a little cheerleader by your side, rooting for you to conquer your to-do list.
Each planner comes with 50 tear-off sheets the size of a standard piece of paper.
Bliss Collections is a family-owned, Wisconsin-based business established in 2012 that specializes in stationery, planners and pads, and drinkware.
Promising review:"These daily planning sheets keep this mama on TRACK! I started out printing daily planning and schedule sheets from a free download on my computer. Then I realized why not just buy some already printed so I save my ink at home. I found these and love how the day, schedule, tasks, and health habits are organized. I've already reordered once and will continue to use these." — Shannon Hoglund
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five sizes and various styles).
5. A wall-mounted, fog-resistant shower mirror that has three different light settings, adjustable brightness, a little shelf to hold and hooks your razors, and a squeegee just in case it does fog up.
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ToiletTree is a small business that specializes in bathroom products for home use.
To keep it fogless, add hot water to the reservoir behind the mirror before you shower. This comes with a squeegee and a little shelf, and even rotates so you can get your best angle!
Promising review:"Far and away the best fogless mirror I've used. No wiping on 'fog preventing solutions," just fill it up with hot water while you're showering, squeeze the fog away and it works perfectly every time. Love the razor storage, too. Just the absolute best." — Jonathan Fox
Get it from Amazon for $34.95.
6. A heavy-duty shelving unit with a weight capacity of 350 pounds per shelf, so you'll finally have one singular place to hold all of your bulky items like small appliances or toolboxes. This is a great get if you have a garage.
Promising review:"Super easy to assemble. Took me maybe 10 minutes, and I never put things together lol. Sturdy enough. Definitely put heavy stuff on the bottom. Adjust shelves as needed. Wheels don't move when locked. Great organization for garage." — Jennifer English
Get it from Amazon for $55.99+ (available in two sizes and black or chrome).
7. A slim storage cart that'll fit into those super narrow spaces between your fridge or stove and your countertop. Waste no space!
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Promising review:"I have a very small kitchen. This little cart gives me a handy place to keep kitchen items and gives me back much-needed counter space. I like the wheels so I can easily move it out of the way." — Diane Goble
Get it from Amazon for $48.98+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
8. A pack of portable board game organizers, because your collection of board games shouldn't feel like a chaotic, high-stakes round of Tetris. These stackable bins keep your board games, card decks, and loose pieces neatly contained, and don't take up nearly as much space as the bulky boxes tabletop games come in. Bonus: The handles make it easy to grab and go for game night elsewhere.
Promising review: "These have been such a huge space saver in our game closet. We put our games in these and got rid of the tattered and broken cardboard boxes. They close tight so when we grab a game everything doesn't fall out. Our kids can quickly see the pieces and read the label to grab a game to play out of the closet. We love these!" — Tawny
Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in two widths).
9. Some shower shelves that'll stick right onto your wall, no drilling required. If you have a lot of bathing products, keep them organized (and stop cluttering your tub's edges) with these. Each shelf can hold up to 30 pounds!
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The set comes with two shower shelves, six hanging hooks, and two razor holders.
Promising review: " Easy to attach to the shower wall, looks great, no problems. This was a great purchase, and I found out about the product on TikTok." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in black or silver).
10. A drawer organizer if you let out a scream every time you open that one drawer in your bathroom. The set comes with eight interlocking pieces, so you can configure the layout in a way that works for you.
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Promising review:" Wow my bathroom drawers are ELEVATED now. They look clean as hell, and I can actually find stuff. Easy to snap together and organize how you'd like. Definitely buying a second set for my kitchen drawers!" — Toni Bish
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
11. A compact utensil organizer that smartly stacks cutlery instead of placing it side by side. If your kitchen feels cramped or has very little drawer space, use this to store all your silverware without taking up much real estate.
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My colleague Mallory Mower has this and LOVES it: I use this in my kitchen! I have to admit...it hasn't exaaactly helped with organization. What it *has* done is created a neat and orderly spot for my utensils...opening up a ton of extra drawer space for my unruly stash of pens, bouillon cubes, drink flavor packets, and the like. Long story short — I recommend this for tidy and messy folks alike!
Promising review:"We were short on storage and drawer space, and this worked perfectly for our tiny drawer!" — Angela McMichael
Get it from Amazon for $7.49.
12. An underwear and sock divider insert, because you deserve to open a drawer and actually see what your options are. Gone will be the days of opening your drawers to grab some socks or undies, only to find a giant pile of indiscernible fabrics.
Promising review:"I got this organizer for my daughter's drawers. I was so tired of putting her clothes away and barely closing the drawer because she had so much stuff packed into it. These organizers fit in her drawers perfectly. They came ready to go. All I had to do was zip the bottom to make it stable and put it in the drawer. I used one in her underwear drawer and the drawer looks so wonderful and organized. The compartments are a good size. I was able to get two pairs of underwear into most of the compartments. This is a sturdy organizer and a well-made product." — Kari and Kevin
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in two sizes and five colors).
13. A corner tool rack that'll hold everything from rakes and mops to hammers and brooms, all in the corner of your garage. And because it holds everything upright and separated, there's no risk of an entangled mess.
Promising review:"This tool tower is lightweight, movable, and extremely easy to put together. Six pieces, three minutes, no tools required. Though it is light, it is sturdy and stable. I have just as many tools kept in the rack as the marketing picture on Amazon, and have no issues with entanglement or anything falling over. These tools had previously taken about 10 feet of my garage wall to store. It is much more convenient to have them all consolidated into a much smaller space." — TL
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
14. A freestanding water bottle holder for your cabinet so your vast assortment of water bottles finally gets organized.
Some folks also use this for wine bottles!
Promising review: " I got this after being influenced by others on TikTok and am so glad that I did. These worked great to organize and store all my tumblers. It even fit my 30-ounce cups, although they don't sit all the way down into the opening it still stores them. I could use one more of these in this cabinet to store the rest of my coozies and cups. I love the color, and these are made from thick, sturdy material that won't warp or break over time. So happy with this purchase!" — Heather
Get it from Amazon for $47.99.
15. A cord organizer to camouflage all the wires you have shoved into that one corner near the television. Especially since so many of us are doing some form of hybrid work from home thing, it's more important than ever to keep your electronics situation tidy.
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DMoose is a small business in Wyoming selling cable management boxes.
Promising review:"I had a mess of cables on the table next to my bed, and if you pulled one too much, the chargers would fall. This keeps everything in place. It is very LARGE, I didn't expect it to be that big, but it holds a full-size surge protector, and I'm able to plug in everything in there! It's very helpful!" — Patrick Pflaumer
Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in four colors).
16. A set of translucent shelf bins so that everything in your fridge has a place and is easily findable. You won't believe how much easier it will be to prepare food when everything in your fridge is organized using these.
The set includes: two wide drawers, two narrow drawers, one can dispenser drawer, and one egg drawer.
Promising review:"It's nice to be able to find things in the refrigerator and be able to pull out the whole tray container to see what's in the back of the fridge. I don't know if this happens to you, but I find my way to the back every so often, and come to find out a jar in the back expired a year ago. Now I can see everything and use it." — BookBroke
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $36.99 (available in other pack sizes).
17. A 25-piece set of clear storage bins in a variety of sizes to keep everything in your drawers organized. The set comes with four different sizes, so you can Tetris your way into making them fit perfectly.
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Promising review: "Super helpful in the office! These are super cool. They are very sturdy and modular, so you can configure them however you want. Great for caddies or drawers. Everything fits nicely!!!!" — Luscious NicoBella
Get it from Amazon for $16.14+ (available in four colors).
18. Some special shelves that'll literally make it look like your books are floating on the wall. This is the coolest way you show off your favorites, hands down. Plus, think of all the shelf space you'll save.
From BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd: "I love my floating bookshelves because they save a lot of space, and since I colorized them, they look like fun decor in my room. It definitely helps me get excited about reading more since they're so cute and visible. The shelves were also super easy to hang and, as you can see, they're very sturdy."
Promising review:"These are so much fun! We ordered the small size, which fits standard hardback books (approximately five to seven hardbacks in my experience). They're a great way to add some extra storage to our very small home, and we've placed them in our hallway so people ask us about them all the time. I'd highly recommend!" — LaBuenaVidaMere
Get it from Amazon for $14.29+ (available in small or large and in sets of three).
19. An under-cabinet wineglass holder to show off all the stemware you've invested in. Glassware either takes up way too much space in your cabinet, or it's on display collecting dust. Thanks to this holder, neither will happen.
Promising review:"I really like this wine rack! I needed a nice, space-saving solution for wineglasses that are too tall to go in my glass cabinet, and this rack fits the bill. It was simple to install and looks great. Good buy!" — Cycle Mom
Get it from Amazon for $17.91+ (available in two sizes, four colors, and packs of two).
20. A divided organizer because you deserve to grab what you need without digging through a mess. Whether you're organizing a shelf, storage bin, or dresser, this insert keeps your socks, undies, and ties in neat, easy-to-see sections.
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Promising review:"I think this is the most useful thing I have ever purchased from Amazon. This comes in handy when you have small closet. I am using it to put all my socks, then I tried underwear and they fit, these will fit boxers as well if you fold them properly and keep it organized. Ordering one more set to keep my T-shirts." — AB
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two sizes and five colors).
21. A wall-mounted storage rack for organizing everything from tools and sports equipment to hoses and landscaping supplies in your garage. Keep your floor clean and accessible by hanging up the essentials instead of having them pile up in corners.
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Promising review: "We just put this up last week in our garage and already love how it looks and how it functions. We love how you can customize the different hook arrangements to easily to fit your needs. Everything is included inside the box with meaty screws to hold up the bracket. We liked it so much we decided to get another set to extend it even more." — Ian Petersen
Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in five lengths).
22. A do-it-all toothbrush holder and dispenser that'll keep all your teeth cleaning essentials organized and within reach. It really goes the extra mile — the toothpaste squeeze makes sure every last drop gets pushed out of the tube, and there are ventilation holes where the cups go so they dry properly. And you'll save so much countertop space because this mounts directly to the wall.
This game changer includes a toothpaste dispenser (which means less product waste), four cups and holders, and a place to store up to five toothbrushes.
Promising review:"I love this item! I saw it originally on TikTok and thought it would be perfect for our bathroom! We have one bathroom upstairs and five people who use it. This cleared up so much counter space for us! There are ventilation holes where the cups go to help make sure they dry properly. The toothpaste dispenser has really been working to get every last drop out of the tube. Would definitely recommend for a family or kids bathroom. There is also a little storage compartment behind the toothpaste that is great for extra brushes, cotton swabs, or flossers." — Sariyah J
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four colors).
23. A super slim rolling egg dispenser to fit into that sliver of space in your fridge where nothing else will. This genius product stacks one row on top of the other, so it holds a dozen (and maybe a few more, depending on egg size) eggs but takes up 50% less space. Each time you take out an egg, the row slowly rolls forward.
YouCopia is a woman-owned small business that specializes in home storage solutions.
Promising review: " Here it is! The best egg container on Amazon! How can I say that? Easy! Engineering! The slight tilt angle on the bottom of the container that the egg drawer sits on forces eggs to lightly roll forward, keeping all your eggs in the front, and never in the back, where you don't need them. It's super easy to use, so easy to clean, comes apart and can hold a full can organizer on top without issue, so no issues with sturdiness. It can easily hold 14 large eggs. Easily one of my favorite purchases." — Karingen
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
24. A set of clear, airtight Oxo food storage containers, because seeing is believing when it comes to what's in your pantry. These transparent wonders keep your food fresh and your shelves organized, allowing you to easily spot what you need while making sure everything from grains to snacks stay in pristine, ready-to-eat condition.
Push down the button on the top to activate the airtight seal. To open, just push down again for the button to pop up. The lid also comes apart for easier cleaning.
Promising review:"Love the Oxo pop-top canisters! They seal well and open easily with a press to the pop-top. I have arthritis in my hands and these are fabulous and so easy to open, yet so secure when the lid is popped close. Also has a useful knob on the bottom of the lid so you can stick an Oxo scoop inside the container to the lid rather than down in whatever you are storing in the container." — Lori A. Fregin
Get a 10-piece set from Amazon for $96.97 (also available in a 20-piece set).
25. A pack of nonslip velvet hangers to give your closet a more cohesive look and free up some space. These are super slim and take up way less space than traditional plastic or wooden hangers, so you'll be able to hang more garments and make your closet look more tidy at the same time. Truly a miracle!
This hangers helped me free up so much space in my closet! I was using bulky wooden hangers before, and while I liked the uniform look, they took up way too much space. I love these velvet ones because they're also really aesthetically pleasing but take up 75% less space than a traditional wooden hanger, so my closet looks like it has less clothes in it but it's actually holding significantly more than before. I'm going to slowly replace all my hangers in every closet with these, they're that amazing.
Promising review:"These hangers are amazing. They take up minimal space, are sturdy, and, best of all, the clothes don't fall down from them so it keeps everything looking neat. I have replaced all of the hangers in my closet with these hangers, and I couldn't be happier. I am pretty sure I now have double the amount of space. I love this product and would buy it again." — Vida Maars
Get a pack of 30 from Amazon for $16.29+ (available in nine colors and in a 30-, 50-, or 100-pack).
26. An adjustable multi-level spice shelf if you have the cabinet space for spice storage and want to make sure you utilize every square inch of it. You can use this to create rows of storage that smartly stack on top of one another, and they wrap around the sides and back of the cabinet so you can use the middle space for whatever else you need to store.
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Promising review:"I finally got tired of searching for the right spices in my cupboard and began searching for a solution. My spices are in a 16"-wide upper cabinet next to my stove. I love a particular brand of spice and will buy containers and refill bags to refill the bottle. My cabinet was overflowing. With this I was able to fit all my spices on the racks along with things in the middle and on the bottom. I relocated the bags that are not used but to fill the containers when empty to the shelf above so the majority of my bottles are visible! It was easy to put together and adjust the size. I love the finished organization!" — Lisa
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two styles).
27. A sturdy Command spray bottle mount so your cleaning supplies can stop taking up valuable cabinet floor space and instead use wall space. Oh, and each mount can hold up to 2.5 pounds!
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And like regular Command products, they won't peel off paint once they're removed.
Promising review:"Where have these been my whole life?! I initially saw these on a video about home organizing and had to have them. So happy I bought them! They save room on the shelves under my sink and prevent clutter. Now the bottles I use most are available at my fingertips." — Katie
Get two from Amazon for $9.39.
28. Some stackable clear drawers to give even the most mundane household items a chic look. And because the Lucite is so thick, reviewers say it doesn't get foggy or yellow with age.
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Promising review: "I seriously love these stackable drawers! I have them in my fridge and now use them under my kitchen cabinet for better organization, and to utilize more wasted upper space. Highly recommend! Can be used for literally anything." — Bri
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in three sizes).
29. A pans storage system that'll stack your pans and lids in a way that makes each one accessible without moving the others. Because it totally sucks when you need that one pan, but it's all the way at the bottom of the pan pile (aka the Leaning Tower of Pans).
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Since they won't be touching, this will also prevent one pan from scratching the other, which is crucial if your pans have any type of coating.
Promising review:"This rack is perfect. I put my largest skillet on the bottom and my smallest at the top. I did not secure the rack with the screws that came with it, so I can easily move it if I rearrange my pots and pans area. Even without securing it to the cabinet, it works perfectly and doesn't shift when I remove a pan. I also appreciate the color: Others I have seen are shiny silver, which I did not want. I will be buying another one of these for our cabin. I have already recommended this rack to friends." — CustomerO
Get it from Amazon for $17.97 (available in white, silver, or bronze).
30. A spices drawer organizer if you have a lot of spice jars rolling around in a drawer. It comes in a 10-foot roll that you can cut to size, and the roll provides enough length to organize 30+ full-size spice bottles.
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YouCopia is a woman-owned small business that specializes in home storage solutions.
Promising review:"This is one of my favorite things I've ever purchased from Amazon! The fact that they are so customizable allows you to cut them for any drawer size! I think this will be my go-to gift for all of my friends who love cooking as much as I do! Freeing up cabinet space and having something that can easily be rinsed off in the sink makes this a for-sure buy!" — momonono
Get a 10-ft roll from Amazon for $16.39 (available in gray or sandstone).
31. Or set of magnetic spice jar dispensers if you have a lot of spices but not a lot of countertop or drawer space. These show what spice are in the jar through a clear window in the front. They'll stick to any surface that's magnetic, like fridges and stoves.
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Promising review:"Finally!!! We searched for a long time for spice jars that would hold a nice amount of spices. These are perfect! With a pour or sprinkle option, window to see the spice level, strong magnet, and space-saving square shape! We planned to just put our 'popular' spices in them but we love them so much we are buying another set so we can have all our spices organized!!" — JT
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in sets of three, 12, or 24).
32. An under-cabinet drawer with a shelf on top to finally bring order to the chaos under your sink. Instead of playing hide-and-seek with your sprays, scrubs, and sponges, you can just slide this bb out and grab what you need.
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Promising review:"These are nice pieces that helped me organize underneath my bathroom sink! They fit perfectly! After organizing everything, I was so surprised I had so much more room that I grabbed more items out of the linen closet to fill it up. I still have a lot of room left. I bought these based on the high ratings, and they hold true. (This is Brad's wife.)" — Brad J. Leahy
Get it on Amazon for $25.87+ (also available in bronze).
33. A hanging organizer tray if you always seem to misplace your smallish accessories like sunglasses, clutches, and wallets. It hangs right under a shelf, so not only will your accessories have their own home, but it'll be in a space that would otherwise be unused.
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Promising review:"I got this to use to store my wallets, wristlets, and other small leather goods in their dust bags so that I can see them since I had been keeping them in boxes. and if I don't SEE things, I don't USE things. This installed super easy, it just slips over the wire shelving in the closet and it's deep enough to where it doesn't tilt or anything. I can fit three Coach wristlets in one 'slot' without their dust bags, two with their dust bags. This is also good for flip-flops if you wanted to use it for that." — Michelle A
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
34. Some suction cup knobs to stick to your bathroom walls if you want an easy way to store bathing tools and towels. This is a must-have if you're short on space. Each hook is waterproof and can hold up to 15 pounds.
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Check it out in Julianna Christensen's TikTok video.
Promising review: "Pleasantly surprised at the ease of use and durability of these! Once in place they truly look like professional pieces in your shower! A thousand times better than traditional Command hooks!" — Kindle Customer
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in five metal finishes and in four-packs).
35. A set of Shoe Slotz to give your huge shoe collection a home without taking up a lot of space. Because of its clever design — it stacks one shoe on top of another — you'll save so much space *and* have a way more organized collection.
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This product SAVED MY SHOES! I had an awkward set of built-in shelves in my closet, and it was the only place I wanted to put my shoes. As you can see from the before pic (above), it was a big mess; my shoes were piled on top of each other and getting really dirty. Traditional shoe caddies or boxes didn't really work because there wasn't much horizontal space, so I tried the Shoe Slotz. It fixed the problem perfectly! Because the design smartly stacks one shoe on top of the other, you save 50% of the space you'd normally use to store your shoes.
Promising review:"Confession time. I am a bit of a shoe fiend. These little shoe slots have allowed me to fit way more shoes in my closet shelving (yay!) AND having them organized like this keeps my shoes much nicer — since they aren't all scraping against each other. It also helps me remember which shoes I have — since they are all visible. :) The little heel stoppers pop out every so often when I am getting shoes, which is sort of annoying, but still a 5-star purchase." — MoniqueRamsey
Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $39.99 (also available in a pack of 20 and 40).
36. An over-the-door shoe organizer if you have no floor or shelf space for shoe storage but have at least one door that this can hang from. It can hold up to 12 pairs!
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Folks use these to store everything and anything: car cleaning products, water bottles, stuffed animals, yarn, and more!
Promising review:"This was the perfect addition to help finish off my new bedroom and closet setup! All my sneakers, heels, and flats fit in the holes perfectly and make my floor a bunch neater. I would recommend for the amazing price offered!" — Sharon
Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in seven colors and with or without larger pockets).
37. Or this 24-pocket hanging shoe organizer made specifically for shoes up to a men's size 16, because some folks just have bigger feet.
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Roomganize is a small business that sells home organization and storage items.
Promising review:"It actually fits my size 13 shoes! Not a fan of the color but when something this useful comes along for me, who cares? I mean, it is behind the closet door. I recommend this for anyone who has large feet and is looking for an over-the-door shoe organizer." — C. Curate
Get it from Amazon for $32.95.
38. This clear and gold pen and pencil organizer to store your pens somewhere stylish. It comes with three compartments so you can separate your writing supplies by color or type.
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Promising review: "I use this on my work desk and have all my pens accessible right in front of me. I love the space and it holds A LOT of pens too. I RECOMMEND IT for anyone who loves pens and highlighters like me!!" — MeliDx3
Get it from Amazon for $12.59+ (available in three sizes and four colors).
39. A six-tier plant stand if you're short on space but not on houseplants. It fits up to six 7-inch pots and is wholly made of bamboo. Bamboo is an excellent material for a plant stand because it's way more water-resistant than wood.
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Check out Anya Plant's TikTok to see the plant stand in action.
Promising review: " This is a must-have and beautiful plant stand to fit in any room corner. It's lightweight and very easy to assemble. I placed it in the corner of my family room. It looks stylish and blends in with the room. This is my favorite corner of the house, it makes me feel calm and relaxed every time I go here." — Jessie L
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
40. A set of tiered shelves to give equal attention to everything in your pantry, from spices to oils and vinegars. Each stand has three shelves and is 2.75" deep, perfect for organizing spices, soup or vegetable cans, sauces, and more.
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Promising review:"I added this item to my shopping list several weeks ago and I'm so glad I finally committed to buying it. As a vegetarian, I've found that I have to add double the spice just to get a real kick in the dishes I prepare. Not to mention, making sure that I have all the spices that I'm going to need while being quarantining/social distancing. With that said, my spice cabinet was atrocious before I got these racks. And I am so happy to finally be able to grab my spices without knocking over the other ones and making even more of a mess. I didn't know something so small and plain could bring me so much joy. Buy it now! You will not be disappointed." — Arie M.
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
41. A sleek magnetic stove shelf that'll convert that awkward space on top of your stove into a little ledge. It's perfect for holding everyday cooking items like spices and olive oil, or all those random spices you'll need to make Mom's world-famous chili.
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StoveShelf is a US-based small business that specializes in stove shelves for various sizes of stoves.
Check out a Tiktok of the StoveShelf in action.
Promising review:"This was such an awesome buy! I don't like things on my counter and it was very important for me to have these items at arms reach! I LOVE THIS STOVE SHELF! I'm glad I saw it on TikTok!" — Yesenia
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in three finishes and three sizes).
42. A pack of two transparent dividers so you can get the most out of the shelving in your closet. Sweaters, pants, T-shirts, and other foldable items can be sorted into specific areas instead of being piled into drawers.
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Promising review: " These dividers have changed my life! I put them on the top shelf of my clothes closet and divide sections into the type of clothes I want. One section has blue jeans, another section has black pants, another section has lightweight summer pants, and I can see everything just looking up at the shelf. My closet is no longer a mess, and the top shelf above the hanging clothes is no longer the place where I just throw things and can't keep track of them. I never knew what was up there, but now I do! As I said, I just bought a second set of them for my second closet." — Elizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in clear, black, or white and in packs of two, four, six, or eight).
43. A honeycomb divider if your sock stash is truly out of control. This tiny but mighty divider will create 18 pockets, though reviewers say bigger drawers can accommodate two sets — so 36 pockets.
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The set snaps together with maximum dimensions of 13.25 inches x14.38 inches, but you can snap two (or more!) packs together if you want to fill more drawer space!
Promising review:"Okay, admittedly, I am a bit of an organization freak. I purchased two of these organizers (yes, you do need two PER drawer) to organize my underwear drawer. The gratification I got from being able to see exactly what I had, neatly organized, easy to find... Wow. I definitely recommend this product. And the actual dividers are well made and super easy to assemble." — Brigette
Get it from Amazon for $9.54+ (available in two colors and in multipacks).
44. A customizable leather cable and charger rollup organizer, because no one likes a tangled mess of cords. Whether you're on the road or at home, this organizer will come in real handy when you need yet another USB cable.
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Mister Crafter is a small business making custom leather goods and personalized engraved items.
Promising review: "I get compliments on my leather cord organizer all the time at work. I do home visits with my job and this case makes it so easy to quickly find what I need on the go. It's a great design and fits nicely in my travel bag and tote purse. It's great quality. I'm looking forward to getting a lot of use out it." — Marci
Get it from Mister Crafter on Etsy for $39.80+ (available in brown or black leather in medium or large sizes; custom engraving available).
45. A headphone holder that'll attach to the side of your desk if you want ample space to work but a designated home for your headphones.
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Promising reviews:"This is worth more than its cost. The mount actually comes with an extra sticky pad, so if you choose to remove/move the mount to somewhere else, you can do it at your own leisure. The quality of the material doesn't feel too cheap, and it's quite sturdy. We've bumped into it a couple of times, but it hasn't broken or anything. The mount is extremely versatile in its flexibility and possible mounting options." — Forest Nguyen
" I work from home and use a headset every day for work. This has been one of the best things I've bought for my desk! It was so easy to install! I love being able to hang my headset up when I'm not using it, and it's under my desk and out of the way!" — Adam W.
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in white or black).
46. And a gaming controller stand so everyone in your house (including you) stops leaving gaming controllers on the couch, floor, or in random drawers. It has three adjustable tiers that swivel, so you can neatly perch all your gear — controllers, headphones, handheld consoles — like tiny trophies on display.
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This small but mighty stand has made my life so much easier, and I'm not being dramatic. I have two little kids, including one especially grabby toddler, and we run everything through a PlayStation: TV, movies, streaming, gaming — you name it. So the controllers are in constant use and used to be constantly missing. My kids loved to grab them, press every button, or stash them in mystery locations. It was chaos. Sometimes we'd hide them ourselves to keep them out of reach, then forget where we put them. This stand solved all of it. Now the controllers have a dedicated home, the kids can't reach them, and bonus: it actually looks really good. I'm a huge fan.
Get it from Amazon for $23.58+ (available in white or black).
Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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