If you are faced with a disorganized house that extends from the garage to the pantry, the bedroom, the mudroom, and the bathroom, don’t stress! These ways to organize house on a low budget will help!
You do not need to drain your wallet to get organized.
Today, I have 27 ways to organize your house on a low budget, that will quickly help you tidy, clean, and sort every room in your home, and have fun while doing it.
Let’s get started!
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Command attention with command hooks! These little wonders are your go-to helpers for organizing your house on a low budget.
Use command hooks like these inside kitchen cabinets to hold measuring spoons and cups, clipboards for grocery lists, small cutting boards, whisks and sieves, and other small items that are light and hangable.
Check out these other amazing command hook hacks!
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This resourceful homeowner uses plastic storage containers to organize her pet food and essentials.
She has cleverly labeled them to sort out dog and cat treats, canned foods, medicine, and animal first aid products, making it easy to find everything at a glance.
PS – Plastic storage containers are not only for pets! They are also perfect for keeping your food cans, packets, boxes, canisters, and bottles organized.
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Drawer organizers turn a chaotic drawer into a dream drawer in minutes. But, you don’t need to spend a fortune on fancy drawer organizers.
Head off to the dollar store and find some budget-friendly options. Arrange the dividers to suit your needs by creating custom compartments for all your essentials.
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Walls didn’t shout ‘storage space’ at me until I discovered pegboards! Look at how perfect they are for a sewing room or a craft room.
Pegboards from the dollar store can be mounted on a wall and used to hold anything that can hang. You can even paint them to match your decor theme.
And, if it can’t hang – here is another smart idea – mesh pencil holders like these have holes that can be hooked. Now, you can hang cotton reels, sewing needles, scissors, paintbrushes, pens, pencils, and markers.
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Do you dread a day in your messy home office at a desk cluttered with pens, pencils, markers, highlighters, and other stationery?
Why not make your own low budget desk organizer that will look as if you bought it at a fancy designer store?
You need a few tin cans, decorative scrap paper, a glue gun, and everyday household craft tools. Follow this easy tutorial and organize your desk in style.
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Do you find that pots and pans have a way of refusing to be stacked? Until I discovered this innovative DIY pot and pan organizer, I was forever picking them up off the floor.
If the family enjoys a woodwork challenge, grab some sheets of plywood, nails, wood glue, woodwork tools, and follow the steps to create a versatile organizer, designed to be inserted into a cabinet.
I love this idea because it is movable and you don’t have to drill into your existing cabinets.
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Plastic storage tubs are life-changing when deciding to organize a kid’s room on a low budget.
They can hold toys, games, puzzles, action figures, books, comics, arts and crafts supplies, electronic devices, Lego, and even clothes.
I find that plastic containers with lids like these work so well. The kids can take them out and carry them easily without spilling the contents all over the floor.
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Another room in my home that refuses to stay organized is the pantry.
Meredith from Cake and Confetti has some really great ideas and I was sold on her labeled pantry boxes.
Buy dollar store boxes and label them with clip on labels like these. Now sort your pantry contents into pasta, snacks, chips, canned goods, cereals, spices, baking supplies, and beverages.
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Here is another great way to organize your drawers. Make your own drawer dividers by repurposing shoe boxes, cereal boxes, or even electronic boxes.
Use decorative paper that you have at home or buy some stunning scrapbook paper from Amazon and follow the easy tutorial. Your drawers will look amazing with everything neatly in its own compartment, making it easy to find what you need at a glance.
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How often have you tripped over shoes in the entryway, the mudroom, the kid’s room, or the living room? Too many times for me to count!
Kati from Houseful of Handmade has a fabulous tutorial on how to make a DIY shoe organizer tray. Try out your woodwork skills and organize your shoes on a low budget.
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Turning your bathroom into a luxurious home spa is something you can do on a low budget. These cute Dollar Tree glass storage jars are great for holding cotton balls, bath salts, scrunchies, Q-Tips, soaps, and makeup.
Spray paint the lids to match your décor theme and add decorative labels that take your fancy. This is one of the best ways to organize for cheap!
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Get hubby off the couch and into the workshop! This fun project will keep him busy and you will gain a fabulous closet at a fraction of the cost of buying one.
The stylish DIY closet is made from inexpensive wood using basic tools. Carrie from Lovely Etc provides a full list of materials and detailed instructions.
Check out these great Dollar store organizing ideas next!
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If you have a small bathroom lacking in closet space, this genius DIY bathroom storage ladder will provide space and add interest to a dull wall. Grab your woodwork tools and follow the easy steps.
Buy a set of lovely plush striped towels like these. Hang larger towels over the rungs. Use wire baskets to hold smaller rolled-up towels, bath products, and decorative plants.
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Versatile wooden crates will transform a bathroom on a low budget.
This innovative homemaker uses wooden crates to provide shelving for towels, brushes, soaps, shower accessories, soaps, and other essentials.
Mount the crates asymmetrically for a mod look that adds depth and interest to your space.
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Don’t spend money upgrading your mudroom. This cheap way to organize teaches you how to build a stylish and functional DIY mudroom bench.
Use it as a seat when pulling on or taking off your walking boots! The smaller shelves are great for shoes and the drawers will hold school gear, sporting gear, and seasonal items.
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The much-loved IKEA Kallax Cubby Storage System comes to the rescue again with this fab idea for organizing an entryway on a low budget.
Once your IKEA Kallax Cubby units are installed, add cube fabric baskets like these, decorative boxes, plastic trays, and slim acrylic file boxes like this to fill the cubbies and neatly store all your stuff.
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Under the bed storage is a fantastic idea, but it can come with a hefty price tag.
Here is a budget-friendly DIY under bed shoe storage organizer that you can make at home.
What I LUV about this design –
– Rolling wheels
– Removable dividers
– Clear plexiglass lid so you can see what is inside
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A trendy way to organize a bathroom on a low budget is to use woven baskets like these. They add a warm, charming ambiance and provide loads of storage space.
This savvy designer has categorized her bathroom necessities – body, hair, teeth, bath, toilet paper, and towels. She also adds labels so everyone knows exactly where things belong.
You’ll also want to see these other bathroom storage ideas!
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Bedside tables can be expensive and often lack the versatility needed for all your bedtime essentials.
This innovative home designer uses an IKEA Råskog trolley cart as the perfect bedside table. With three tiers, it can hold your reading lamp, medications, alarm clock, plush Chenille throw blankets like these, your latest thriller, cosmetics, and a decorative vase of flowers.
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I love this low-budget, cottage-style idea to store fresh produce.
Use mesh bags to hang up your produce and create an eye-catching display. You also save counter space, keep produce fresh for longer, and remind the family to grab something fresh to eat on the way out.
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Say goodbye to tangled necklaces, lost bracelets, and mismatched earrings with this fab DIY jewelry holder.
Using a wood panel, some pretty fabric, spray paint, and wood rods, you can make a low budget jewelry holder that is functional and looks super attractive on a wall.
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If you love wrapping up in loads of warm scarves when the weather gets cold, you need this scarf hanger closet organizer!
Sort out all your scarves by installing a low budget hanger made from a wooden towel bar on wall anchors.
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Spin your way to an organized home with Lazy Susans.
These fun spinning containers can hold everything from baking supplies to bathroom necessities, spices, pot and pan lids, sewing accessories, under the sink cleaning supplies, and small appliances.
Get yours at the dollar store or take a look at these cost-effective Lazy Susans from Amazon.
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Does your car stand outside because your garage is totally cluttered?
Don’t spend a fortune on storage systems.
Large cohesive garage storage bins will hold everything from tools to gardening supplies, sports equipment, seasonal decorations, camping gear, and miscellaneous household items.
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I don’t know about you, but the space under my sink is always disorganized chaos! This easy hack instantly creates a neat and efficient way to hang cleaning products and free up valuable shelf space.
Tension rods like these are adjustable to fit a variety of closets and they require no drilling to install.
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Don’t get envious looking at those magazine images of stylish bathrooms. You can create your own stunning space on a budget with this clever organizing trick.
These fabulous DIY floating shelves are easy to build using plywood and wood stain.
Create as many tiers as you need to fill your space. Then enhance the look with pretty wallpaper, matching storage bins, and loads of plush towels.
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My last way to organize your house on a low budget takes us into the laundry. Yes … here we go … do you see piles of unwashed clothes all over the floor?
Yellow Brick Home comes to the rescue with this cool idea of hanging large canvas bags on wall hooks. They are used for sorting whites, colors, and reusable rags, microfibre cloths, and mops.
When washing day comes along, simply unhook a bag and dump the sorted contents into the washing machine.
