Where to buy storage containers from so you can finally organize your home

All boxed in

A collage of storage container boxes
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Let’s be real: It can be super difficult to organize smaller items that clutter up your home. You need them around, but in their current state, they end up making the whole place look messy. Luckily, the solution is simple. Yes — please welcome the best organizers and storage containers to the stage.

I’ve seen these all over my TikTok FYP. Whether people are storing makeup, dog food, or snacks, the whole app has fallen in love with using stylish storage containers all around their homes. They’re portable, don't ruin your aesthetic, and wrangle important odds and ends. Want to keep your home looking tidy? I’ve rounded up a bunch of places that sell storage containers, including options that shoppers love.

Your apartment is gonna look so put together once you’ve got everything contained… 

6 places to buy storage containers from

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Whether you're looking for food boxes, clothing storage, or stationery dividers, these online stores have storage containers aplenty.

1. Amazon

It really does feel like you can get everything on Amazon, and storage containers are included in that. It’s easy to shop a range of prices and search by the kind of storage container you want too. Oh, and the fact you can get everything the next day with a Prime account is a major perk. 

2. Wayfair

Wayfair is one of my fave places to look for interior pieces that are affordable and stylish, as it always has a ton of amazing options. It also has a fab range of basic items that you just need to have in your home, like storage containers. The mixture of different sizes, and colors are on point, as are the budget-friendly prices.

3. Walmart

The great thing about Walmart is that you can shop containers online, in person, and even order them to the store. BTW, Walmart is a great place to grab a few home decor items, too. It has a history of collabing with big celebs and brands such as Drew Barrymore. So basically, don’t sleep on it when it comes to decorating and organizing your home.

4. The Container Store

Okay, clue is in the name here, people. Storage containers are literally the aim of the game at The Container Store, which has specialty storage containers for all areas of the house, including the kitchen, laundry room, work space, and bathroom. The Home Edit and Marie Kondo — aka the queens of organization — have vouched for it, and even have their own ranges.  

5. Bed Bath & Beyond

When Bed Bath & Beyond said beyond, it really did mean it. Yes, all of your rooms will look so much fresher with different boxes that can contain all your different items. For those of you who love a trusted brand, it stocks a range of iconic storage container choices from the likes of Tupperware, mDesign, and Sterilite.

6. Target

Want to bag your storage container while bagging your groceries? At Target, you can do that in person or online. I love its Brightroom and Room Essentials ranges for storage containers. The latter line is also worth looking into if you've recently moved into a dorm or if you’ve landed in your first apartment and need household basics. 

Eve Smallman
Content Editor

Hi there! I’m the former content editor at Real Homes and I'm now a freelance journalist.. I've been a lifestyle journalist for over five years, previously working as an editor across regional magazines. Before this, I graduated from Nottingham Trent University a degree in journalism, along with an NCTJ gold diploma. For Real Homes, I specialized in interior design, trends and finding the best viral buys.