The Affordable Dollar Tree Solution For Organizing Closets With Deep Shelves

Closets with deep shelves are both a blessing and a curse. They provide optimum storage space, but it's difficult to reach what you need. It's also tough to see items at the back of each shelf, making it easy to lose or forget about things inside. Whether it's folded towels, pantry goods, or a mix of knick-knacks you keep in these cupboards, things never seem to be where they should be. Fortunately, there are some convenient and affordable solutions at your local Dollar Tree.

Discount stores are a great place to save money on baskets and bins to bring order to your cupboard chaos. When dealing with wide cabinets, the answer is a combination of lighting and long plastic containers. These items offer a useful organization method that'll free up storage space in your closet and give you a way to see into the back. Check out three clever and affordable hacks to revamp your deep shelves and how to make this idea your own.

The best way to organize your closet is to give everything an established home. This is tough with deep shelves because things get lost near the back, especially when you're storing small items. A great solution is long storage containers to grab and slide out as needed. The YouTube channel Do It On a Dime chose to go with 16-inch by 11-inch by 7-inch clear plastic bins with clip lock lids from Dollar Tree for $3.00. She also grabbed deep woven organizational baskets for $3.00 at Dollar Tree. Use both to seal items you want to keep dust-free and leave regularly used items easily accessible. Measure your cupboard before buying so you know how many you need. With your bins in hand, it's time to work on the lighting issue.

The deeper the cabinet, the darker it is. The most obvious solution is to add lighting, but rewiring the closet is a big job. Remote-controlled motion sensor lights are the best way to navigate dim shelving. There's no need to push buttons or find a switch as the lights come on automatically when you reach your hand in. These are another great Dollar Tree find for only $5.00, and they mount using adhesive magnets. Not a fan of this monochromatic aesthetic? There are ways to customize this storage hack to your closet type and personal taste by adding stickers, labels, or even painting the baskets.

One of the great things about shopping at Dollar Tree is you don't have to be afraid to ruin anything expensive with a little tweaking. If the bins aren't to your taste, you can change them up with a can of spray paint. TikToker CraftySomethings went with a gold metallic spray on a collection of red plastic buckets they bought, and the result was an instantly upscaled finish. Pick up a can of Rust-Oleum paint from The Home Depot in a variety of colors for $10.48 to try this yourself. You can also embellish your bins with a simple sticker solution.

Chalkboard paint-style labels are the perfect addition to any home storage. They give a DIY look without having to do anything but peel, stick, and write, and your motion-sensor lights ensure you can read everything clearly. Amazon sells a selection of 173 labels, complete with two chalk marker pens, for $7.99. Add more adhesive decorations with decals that fit your home's aesthetic. Michaels carries a 498-piece assortment of floral stickers for $9.99 for a romantic touch to craft or toiletry storage. However you deck out your new deep-shelf containers, your closet will be organized, well-lit, and ready to use.