DIY Craft Room Organization Ideas
/Crafting can get pretty messy. Organise your craft space with these DIY craft room organisation ideas.
From washi tape holders to pegboards and hanging wall organisers, there are plenty of DIY options that won’t break the bank.
Whether you’ve got a couple of shelves, a whole room or even just a drawer in a cupboard these storage ideas are perfect for maximizing your space.
DIY Craft Room Storage Ideas.
Let’s talk about craft storage solutions. Have you ever felt like your craft supplies are taking over your home? Trust me, you’re not alone. Making things can get messy!
It doesn’t take much before you go from a handful of supplies to a cluttered mess especially if you’ve only got a small space available. So organizing your supplies whether you’ve got a couple of shelves in a cupboard, a desk in the spare room or if you’re lucky enough a whole room is essential.
When you’re a crafter it’s fun to think outside the box and come up with clever DIYs to keep your craft supplies organised. Whether you’re coming up with your own system from scratch or upcycling already existing furniture you can find inspiration all around you.
35 Creative Craft Room Organisers.
Today I’ve got thirty-five DIY storage ideas to help you declutter and organise your creative space no matter its size. Not only are they unique and something you can make yourself but they can also be less expensive and less wasteful than store-bought alternatives.
I’ve separated them into four main categories, we’ve got shelves, drawers and cupboards, walls and finally desks. Need a place to store your scrapbook paper? Make a cool tower shelving unit using a clever Ikea hack? Looking to organise a drawer? Try making some simple paper box drawer dividers.
Check out some of the best craft room ideas below.
Shelves and Baskets.
When organising your craft room one of the first things you can do is start by adding shelving and baskets. You not only create eye-catching storage solutions but also maximise your space but adding extra storage to the empty walls.
Tall clear jars look fantastic filled with your supplies complete with fun lettering. Add baskets and painted wooden paint crates to create a colourful display. The perfect craft room solution.
DIY Paint Storage Shelves
Make use of small space with some custom skinny shelving built in behind doors.
DIY Basket Shelving
Attach wire baskets to the wall for clever fabric storage.
Mini Crate and Jar Makeover
Add a pop of colour to your space by painting mini wooden crates in a rainbow of colors and creating custom labeled clear storage jars.
Clever Storage
Store fabric wrapped around comic book board for a cute and functional space.
Wide-mouth Plastic Jars For Kid Proof Storage
Create an eye-catching display with clear jars on open shelving.
Dip Dyed Rainbow Baskets
Store loose supplies in baskets you can custom dye to match your room.
Mason Jars and Baskets
Store loose supplies in crayons and pom poms in clear jars for easy to find craft storage.
Drawers and Cupboards.
Don’t have a craft room? No problem. When you’re working with a small space there’s still plenty you can do with creative craft storage.
Transform an empty closet into a handy craft cupboard by giving it a stylish makeover or tucking everything away in a chest of drawers. You’ll be amazed at how much you can store in an old cabinet when properly organised.
Make sure to check out the clever paper storage tower. If like me, you do a lot of paper crafting and scrapbooking this DIY craft paper storage idea is a life-saver.
Craft Supply Storage Dresser
Not much space? Check out this clever chest of drawers makeover.
Custom Cupboard
Design your own ideal storage solution with a custom built wardrobe.
Craft Closet Makeover
Add extra storage with a rolling trolley and smart storage on the back of the door.
DIY Drawer Dividers
No more messy junk drawers with these cardboard drawer organisers.
DIY Paper Storage Tower
Use this ingenious Ikea hack to make your own free-standing storage for scrapbook paper.
Hidden Sewing Station Cupboard
Short on space? How about a fold down sewing station that you tuck away at night?
Walls and Pegboards.
Another way to add extra storage is by making use of unused wall space by hanging pegboards and wall organisers. There are plenty of easy DIY organisation ideas here that you can put together quickly.
You can attach hooks, rods and baskets as well as make your own DIY fabric pocket organiser for a fully customised space.
DIY Colour Wheel Pegboard
Great for displaying your colourful office supplies.
DIY Hanging Wall Organiser
This hanging wall organizer is the perfect way to keep important items handy, but still tucked away. AND it costs less than $20 to make!
Easy Washi Tape Storage
Not only is it completely functional in organising washi tape but it also doubles as wall art!
DIY Wall Organiser
This wall organizer is perfect for an entry hall, a craft room, or a kid’s bedroom. It has a storage strip and different pocket sizes that are perfect to store all your items.
DIY Paint Tube Organizer
A Fun And Functional DIY Paint Tube Organizer That Looks Great Too!
DIY Wall Pocket Organisers
Don’t throw away your old plastic bottles. Turn them into these chic pocket organisers instead.
DIY Rainbow Pegboard
Keep everything in it’s place with some pegboard wall storage.
Desk Storage And Organisation.
Desks can easily get cluttered with pens, pencils, paintbrushes and tapes. The key to staying organised is having a place for everything so you can keep your creative space clean and junk free.
By using one of these handy DIY desk tidy solutions you can organise your craft room and keep it clear of clutter.
Sewing & Cutting Table DIY
Want to take your sewing or craft studio to the next level? Time to make a custom DIY cutting table!
DIY 5 Minute Craft Organiser
All you need to make these easy organiser is some paper towel cardboard tubes and a basket.
DIY Vinyl Labels With Cricut
You won’t want to hide your craft boxes away with these stylish labels.
DIY Printer Stand & Cricut Machines
Looking for an easy DIY printer stand idea? Save space with a stacked printer and Cricut stand you can make yourself.
DIY Floral Doodle Pen Cup
Glass vases are great for pencils, paintbrushes and random bits that clutter your desk.
DIY Washi Tape Storage & Printable Template
Never lose your washi tape again with this handy washi tape holder.
Geometric Cork Containers
Can be used for keeping pens, paper clips, and paint brushes tidy. You can hang these on the wall or keep them on your desk.
DIY Rolling Cricut Craft Cart
Make a mobile craft to fit all you storage needs.
DIY Pencil Roll-up Pencil Case
A rollup organizer that can store tons of pens and pencils without taking up too much space.
DIY Washi Tape Stand
This DIY washi tape holder is beyond easy to make and can be customised to fit just about any collection.
DIY Small Storage Pots
Give some plain plastic pots a makeover to store small craft supplies like confetti and sequins.
Craft Supplies Cubby Organiser
Store your paints in this cute desk top cubby.
Palm Springs Inspired Desk Tidy
The cutest way to organise your pens and pencils.
DIY Log-Slice Pencil Spinner
Make a statement with this spinning pencil holder. They’ll be no more rummaging in drawers!
DIY Washi Tape Holder
Whether you’re going back to school or just organizing your work space, this DIY Washi tape holder will keep your desk clutter-free so you can get down to business!
