There are so many different storage options when trying to design your craft room, so here at Bumblebee Craft we put this article together to share our favourite storage solutions. To make it easier for you to get your dream craft room. Plus we share organization hacks we found super useful in our craft rooms.
So let’s jump right into it and get you inspired, and back to crafting in your newly organized crafting room.
First Let’s Take A Look At The Different Storage Options
On Desk Storage
Desk organisers like the one pictured here are brilliant for crafters, it gives you space to keep the items you use most close to hand. Whether you scrapbook, make cards, paint, draw, sew or anything else there are hundreds of uses for good on desk storage.
Storage Boxes
We all know about storage boxes we use them for everything around the house, but clear plastic storage boxes are very useful in a busy craft room as you can find what you need without having to go through all your boxes. Granted they might not look quite as nice as the pretty coloured boxes you can buy but they are very practical.
Storage Drawers
When it comes to storage draws there are many different sizes and options available. The main features to look for are:
- The size of the draws
- The amount of draw space you need
- The furniture style
- Ease of use
- Strong and sturdy
Wall Storage
On the wall storage can be a great option for smaller rooms, above desks or storage draws. Wall storage really allows you to maximise the space you have, some wall storage options look really cool too.
Now we know what the different storage options are let’s jump right in to our top 14 picks.
Our Top 14 Picks
The Jolitech Foldable Rolling Cart
The Jolitech foldable rolling cart is a good storage option for any craft room, its compact size and the fact you can move it around to exactly where you need it got it a spot on this list.
Pros
- Compact Size
- Foldable
- Moveable
Cons
- Can’t hold a lot of weight
- Sways a little when full
IKEA wall pegboard
The IKEA wall pegboards have a multitude of uses as you can store just about anything on them with the loads of attachments available.
Pros
- Loads of attachments available
- Minimalistic design
Cons
- Wall mounted needs holes drilling
Zen Caddy Over Door Storage
It’s easy to overlook the space on the back of the door. This storage is perfect for ribbon and you could even fit small plastic boxes or jars in the pockets.
Pros
- Uses the space on back of door
- Different size pockets
Cons
- Won’t work on thin doors
Sundis 10 Drawer Storage Tower
These clear plastic storage drawers make it easy to find what you’re looking for. and don’t take up much space compared to the amount of storage you get.
Pros
- Clear draws easy to find things
- Multitude of uses
Cons
- Don’t look the prettiest
- Not the strongest
Tebry Set Of 4 Glass Storage Jars
Glass jars can make amazing storage options for your smaller items from buttons to pens, they are very useful.
Pros
- Good for small items
- Lots of uses
Cons
- Glass so could break if dropped
The Quilted Bear Sewing Thread Box
If your craft involves sewing, you will know the struggle of hunting through a box of spools trying to find the right colour for your project. The quilted bear thread box makes organising your thread easy.
Pros
- Easy organisation
- Compact storage
Cons
- Won’t hold spools bigger than 5.5cm
Hartleys White Cube Unit
These cube storage units are everywhere now because they are simple yet very effective storage solutions. Hartleys are good as they offer different sizes to fit any space.
Pros
- Different sizes to fit anywhere
- can be used with storage boxes
Cons
- Heavy fixed units
PUNCIA 7 Tier Paper Organiser
Anybody who uses a lot of paper in there crafts will know how frustrating it can be when you just can’t find what you’re looking for. well worry no more this 7 tier paper organiser keeps you organised.
Pros
- On desk storage
- Easy to put together
Cons
- Really will only look good on a desk
Jodsen Jewelry Organiser
This jewellery organiser can be easily repurposed to store your ribbons, tape or anything else you could hang.
Pros
- Stylish ribbon storage
Cons
- No cons!
Iris Ohyama Wide Storage Chest On Wheels
This storage chest has many nice features including wide clear plastic draws, wheels and a 100kg weight limit.
Pros
- Wide draws
- 100kg weight limit
Cons
- large size
Plush Addict Wall Mounted Ribbon Rack
A wall mounted ribbon rack is the coolest way to store your ribbon, it’s also very practical as you can pull out and cut just what you need.
Pros
- Looks good
- easy access
- Organised storage
Cons
- wall mounted
Hanging Shoe Rack Fabric Storage
Repurpose a hanging shoe rack to store your fabric it looks good, and can be organized to colours or patterns.
Pros
- Easy organisation
- Easy access
Cons
- Hanging storage
Paper Towel Holder (Repurposed)
A repurposed paper towel holder makes brilliant storage for ribbon, fabric or even tissue paper.
Pros
- Can go anywhere in the craft room
Cons
- Self adhesive not very strong
Tonic Studios A4 Die Storage
These clever die storage wallets are very good for storing all your dies. they have built in magnets and plastic wallets.
Pros
- Magnetic wallets
- Clever design
Cons
- You will have to find somewhere to store your wallets full of dies
Our Top Tips To Help You Organise Your Craft Room
- Label your boxes so it’s easy when you’re looking for something.
- Don’t let things pile up. Messy desk messy mind.
- Store your supplies so you can easily see what you have.
- Make sure everything has a home.
- Have a junk draw
We have lots of articles on craft room organization and storage so please feel free to check them out!
Thank you for reading our article on craft room storage solutions. If you have any comments, or want to tell us about any cool organisation hacks you use comment below.
