25 Target Items To Organize Your Home
A wire basket that can hold your go-to pantry staples so you can simply pull them down and have a go-to seasoning station. Or, you can store all your fruits and citrus in these in the fridge and be cute like that.
Promising review: 'Looks awesome in my pantry! A little pricey but good quality. They also have bottom bars so you can stack if you want to!' —Target reviewerPrice: $20
A posh and neutral cleaning caddy to channel your inner beige-fluencer. With its wooden handle grip and brushed steel body, this rust-resistant caddy will see you through many a cleaning sesh and has capacity for days!
Promising review: "I love how cute this looks! It also fits quite a bit of cleaning material. I love that it's not plastic, so it's very sturdy." —Bells47Price: $15.89
A rolling fridge caddy for those of us with free-floating condiments that have concealed one too many rotting produce bags. With built-in wheels and adjustable dividers, a fridge cleanout won't be nearly as dreaded as it used to be.
Promising review: "I purchased this fridge organizer to replace a Lazy Susan I was using to store my condiments. The moveable dividers made this a better choice. It has wheels to move the shelf in and out of the fridge. Great investment!" —Deb OPrice: $19.99
A storage bench, which is just as beautiful as it is practical. If you're tired of blankets piling up in bedside chairs — not to mention messing up your freshly made bed by sitting on it to put your shoes on — solve both problems and give your room the dash of cozy elegance it deserves.
Promising review: "Was pleasantly surprised with this piece since there were not a ton of reviews. Looks perfect in my space, and the quality seems good. Fabric is really soft and luxurious." –Katie MPrice: $128.99+ (originally $389.99; available in six colors)
A three-tier wire drawer organizer to stow away anything and everything that can fit into a larger bathroom cabinet. Think hair brushes, bath bombs, Epsom salts — you name it! The easy sliding drawers won't rust over time, and you'll keep your a.m. routine shorter and much sweeter when you're not digging around crowded drawers.
Promising review: "The drawers pull out so smoothly, and the shelf stays put on my desk perfectly!" —MeganPrice: $35 (available in five finishes)
A gorgeous file storage box if you'd rather tuck away your storage in something that could pass for a decorative basket instead of a larger filing cabinet. With a sumptuous woven exterior and a deeply sleek look, you'll be printing things out just to have something to store in it.
Promising review: 'I was looking everywhere for a system that could hold coupons and mail that still looked nice being out in my house. Most of what I found was either really geared toward an office setting or was mesh metal. I am so glad I could find this. It sits right in my entry way and hides all my coupons or mail that I don't want sitting out for my guests to see. It doesn't come with hanging file folders, but I bought a box of those to pair with this and they fit great. I'm planning on keeping restaurant menus, schedules, whatever I want filed away but still at the ready so I don't have to dig it out of my office. The lid comes off all the way, so if you are using this often that may be annoying for some people. It is fine for my purposes.' —Jay Price: $28
A mirror entryway organizer to help you get out the door without the 7+ trips it takes to get keys, wallet, cell phone, and sneak a quick 'fit check in before you head to work. With its sleek, wall-mounted design and integrated shelf and hooks, you'll be out the door in a flash and wondering where all your clutter went.
Promising review: "This is perfect in my entryway! I love that we can put our keys and whatever else we don't want to forget on the way out the door. Perfect size." —Shields112Price: $60
A pair of zipper storage cubes if you're in the mood for some serious clutter-busting. These fabric storage cubes are perfect for stashing spare sheets or off-season clothing, and their see-through zipper windows make sure you won't have to dig through every single bin to find that one thing you were looking for.
Promising review: "Wonderful storage solution! This is exactly what I've been looking for. The fabric is nice and thick, and they're well-made (love the window to see inside). The small size is perfect for storing my winter clothing. Some have mentioned that the interior metal frame slides, but if they're full, they don't slide. Very affordable since you're getting a pair for the price you pay. I will definitely buy more for other family members." —KTpaPrice: $25+ for two (available in three sizes)
A freestanding wardrobe rack for folks who love their clothes so much they can't bear to have them out of sight! Or, you know, if there's no closet in your apartment. 😜 This chic brushed metal and wood grain option offers both style and substance with secure hardware and ample space. Feel free to accessorize the spare shelves with some greenery!
Promising review: "Great product. This product is perfect for a small walk-in closet; clothing and accessories are visible at arm's reach. The installation is fairly easy and should take no more than a couple of hours. I recommend this product as it is a far less expensive solution than spending in the high hundreds for a custom closet install." —JohnSDSFPrice: $130
A super cute utility cart because with it, you can upgrade even the drabbest office into an administrative palace! This elegant storage solution boasts smooth casters, plenty of storage, and frankly, it's BEE-AUTIFUL!
Promising review: "Love these utility metal carts. They're multifunctional and hold quite a lot of things as well." —CPrice: $40 (available in three colors)
A monitor stand with a drawer for when both your workspace and your neck muscles are begging for an upgrade. This sleek bamboo and steel riser not only puts you in a better posture to work for extended periods, but it also helps tidy up your work desk to keep things clutter free and focus friendly.
Promising review: "Helps with desk clutter. This came exactly as pictured and worked well to quell the desk clutter I had. It is a little pricier than some of the other options out there, but it looks the best and isn't see-through. I put my charging cables inside to hide the cables when not in use, so I wanted something to fully hide them. There is a half circle in the front and a full circle cutout in the back, so you can easily route a cable in/out. My first one of these actually had a crack in the drawer, but Target was quick to offer an exchange." —GypsyPrice: $30
A birch-framed cork board since between notes, receipts, or any other kind of paper trail your work requires, it's nice to have a space to pin it and forget it. This classic cork board boasts a nice birch frame and is perfect for all your office needs or moodboarding.
Promising review: "Was perfect for my long overdue (since 2008) project of displaying my mom's exquisite '70s- '80s Belgian Bobbin Lace corner samples, her hand-drawn patterns, and hand-pricked pin cards." —CDLgalPrice: $9.29
A rustic bathroom etagere that can hold all those vibe-y hand towels, candles, and little planters your dream bathroom longs to be adorned with. With sturdy construction and adjustable feet (for all the Virgos already mentally leveling each shelf), this posh addition makes itself at home in any bathroom — be it shiplap walls or subway tiled.
Promising review: "Is just like the picture. Easy to put together by one person with little experience. Sturdy" —Snow angelPrice: $74.99 (originally $209.99)
A jewelry organizer so you can accessorize in real-time without having to go through your entire jewelry collection each time. Also, it's great for being a quick catch-all after a long night out and a quick makeup removal before bed.
Promising review: "Great size and style. Holds a surprising amount of necklaces, 10-12 of each. Fits in my closet for overflow necklaces and bracelets. Would work well on a bathroom counter or on top of a dresser too." —SDmama34Price: $20
A few bathroom drawer organizers to take your over-stuffed drawers from bleh to bliss. 🧘✨ Cleaning STARTS with organizing, after all, and with all kinds of sizes, shapes, and capacities to choose from, you can origami any drawer into order with these convenient little trays.
Promising review: "I love these bins. I have many sizes. They are modular, so they stack using other sizes, too. I also like that they are plain and simple, and the plastic is thick and not flimsy. Great in the bathroom, kitchen, closet, wherever." —MMDPrice: $2+ (available in three sizes and two colors)
A cable management box so your limited home office space isn't letting tangled cords live in it rent-free — not on my watch. Great for desks, media consoles, or anywhere where several electronics are in play. With five outlets, a surge protector, and no-show wire cutouts, what are you waiting for?
Promising review: 'I absolutely love having outlets and cord organization all in the same place. This works perfectly under my desk to plug in all my electronics and it looks way better than having cords dangling everywhere.' —serena9Price: $30.99 (also available in black)
A bamboo storage cabinet for the ones who really need to add some storage to the bathroom. This cute little number mixes a heck of a lot of shelf space with a large open storage cabinet with a slatted door that's perfect for stacking TP or any other bathroom items you don't always want to stare at.
Promising review: "This is so nice and sturdy!! And so simple to put together! And beautiful!!! I want to buy one for every room!" —RoachPrice: $88.99 (originally $229.99)
A rust-resistant, matte-black shower caddy because...rust? Can't say we're big fans of it in the restroom. Keep it uninvited to the party and free the ledge of your tub from any more accumulating product bottles with this chic and secure caddy.
Promising review: "Love it! I've had mine for over a year, and it has not rusted at all and holds everything I need it to. I really love that it has the holes to be able to flip my products upside down for easy access — literally no need to even pick them up." —KaylPrice: $18 (available in three colors)
A hinged bamboo organizer for those of us who need countertop storage in our storage. This handy bit of bathroom decor looks terrific and helps maximize storage for beauty products.
Promising review: "Super cute and great for helping make the most out of small spaces." —AcardonaPrice: $25
A woven wastebasket because every bathroom needs a little trash bin, so why not make it this gorgeous little number instead of the standard can? Featuring a lovely textured pattern and an all-important lid (bathroom refuse is rarely beautiful), this basket will brighten up any WC it finds itself in.
Promising review: "This wastebasket with a cover looks fabulous in our small white bathroom as it is just the right size with a top, which I really wanted to cover up the view of the wastebasket contents." —Cleaning productsPrice: $25
An office organizer set since all offices need a dose of stylish organization — whether you're in the corner office or the living room table. Frankly... you might need even more panache at the living room table since everyone will see it. 👀
This desk set includes a desk organizer, pen case, note holder, business card tray, and clip holder.Promising review: "My office looks perfect with all my new rose [gold] accessories! Love them!" —Kc17Price: $23.72 (originally $36.99)
A wall rack if your MasterChef kitchen setup doesn't have a MasterChef amount of built-in storage. If keeping all your cooking tools in a drawer is simply a nonstarter, this sturdy hook holder presents a chic storage option so you can show off your vintage measuring cups.
Just make sure to mount the rack on studs (or at least use wall anchors) if you plan to hang heavy pots and pans — drywall alone will not be up to the task.Promising review: "I've been wanting one for years and had even looked into making one, but can't beat the price of these! I used shorter screws as I was attaching them under the cabinets and had no issues! Love the vintage cottagecore vibes." —AmanisPrice: $24.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors)
A paper towel holder because there's nothing sadder than a free-floating roll of Bounty that took a spill right to the bottom of the roll. 😧 Keep your precious paper towels up and away from any sullying with this easy-to-install under-cabinet holder. This thing has a built-in tension spring that allows for easy tearing, and will save you so much counter-space, it's wild.
Promising review: 'Love this! I chose to hang it under my cabinets, and it was very easy. Nice quick release to change towels. Looks great in my kitchen and bonus putting my other one in the laundry room. Awesome product!' —PretzPrice: $29.99
A wooden spice rack with three tiers if you feel like your spices (the VIPs of the kitchen, I might) deserve stadium seating. If you have several go-tos you don't want to have to rummage for, this rack will keep them close. It's also like a little cheering section — (announcer voice) ooh the sear is cinched and the cinnamon goes wild!!!
Promising review: 'I bought this for my little pantry makeover and it is perfect! It fits about 18 of my spices, which is all I need. Love that it expands too!' —Target reviewerPrice: $20
A bamboo drawer organizer when your silverware is currently in a 24/7 mosh pit in one of your drawers. With five different compartments, light breezy bamboo finish, and the fact that it's not a naked drawer with silverware clanking around in it, it's a winner!
Promising review: 'I was looking for a compartment for my silverware and this one fits perfectly in my cabinet!! I'm so happy I bought it. The quality is amazing and it adds a nice flare to my kitchen. Would definitely recommend it.' —ValeriaPrice: $14
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