Roundup: 10 Fantastic DIY Storage Boxes, Baskets And Containers

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Store-bought boxes and bins can be prohibitively expensive if you’re trying to get organized on a budget, but that’s no excuse – there are plenty of DIY storage container projects that won’t break the bank (and they’re pretty, too!). Here are ten of my favorites.   

1. Make a set of colorful drawer organizers using this tutorial. [Photo: I Heart Organizing]

2. Crochet a couple of these beautiful storage baskets using leftover bits of yarn. Here’s the free pattern. [Photo: 1 Dog Woof] 

3. Here’s another gorgeous basket tutorial. [Photo: Ceci-Bean]

4. Rolling storage containers are super versatile… find out how to make these here. [Photo: Woman’s Day] 

5. This reversible fabric box could be used in the nursery – or the office, or the living room, and the list goes on. [Photo: Haberdashery Fun]

6. Turn an old crate into a vintage style rolling storage bin using this tutorial. [Photo: Liz Marie Blog]

7. Tin cans could be upcycled to create one of these fun utensil organizers. [Photo: HGTV]  

8. Coffee containers can be reused too… read more about these DIY kitchen storage containers here. [Photo: Our Daily Ideas]

9. Make this nautical box out of an empty kitty litter container (you could apply the same technique to another type of box, too). Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: The Kim Six Fix]

10. These boxes look high end – but they’re dirt cheap to make! Check out the directions here. [Photo: Hometalk]