Genius Water Bottle Storage Hacks To Organize And Declutter Your Cabinets

Hydration is essential, and the collection of water bottles in most people's homes is a testament to the fact that we're finally taking it seriously. But all of those water bottles come with an added complication: storing them conveniently and in an organized fashion. If your kitchen looks like most people's, your water bottles are scattered willy-nilly throughout the cabinets wherever you can find room. Or, they're cluttering up countertop or shelf space and likely getting knocked over every time you reach for something.

With a few DIY ideas and some inexpensive supplies, you can get your water bottle collection under control. You'll be able to keep your cabinets organized, find the water bottle you're looking for (along with its lid and straw if it has one!), and free up valuable space for other kitchen and pantry essentials. Whether you only have a few to keep organized or seem to pick up water bottles out of nowhere, there is probably a DIY idea here that will work perfectly for you. Find out how you can use everyday items such as baskets, shoe organizers, and wine racks for water bottle storage and how to make the most of your space by storing everything efficiently.

There are two main annoyances when storing water bottles in a cabinet or on a shelf. The first is that if you have more than a couple, it's hard to see everything at a glance. The second is that it can be annoying digging to the back of the cabinet to find the one you're looking for. This water bottle storage hack removes those issues. All you need is a magazine holder, available at most retailers (like these from Dollar Tree). Just stand the magazine holder on its side, stack your water bottles inside, and place it in your cabinet.

This is another innovative way to get water bottle storage in your kitchen cabinets. Inexpensive wire shelves are the heroes here. All you need to do is buy one that fits the space, turn it upside down, and stack your water bottles between the legs. Not only does this keep the bottles in place, but it makes it easy to grab the one you want without having to move other things around. You can find these shelves at Dollar Tree or any store that sells cabinet organizers.

Most homes probably have a countertop wine rack floating around. If not, they're common at resale shops. Since the racks are specifically designed to hold bottles, they're perfect for organizing your water bottles. Simply locate your trusty wine rack, find a convenient spot for it, and slip your water bottles into the holes. Not only does this put something that may have been gathering dust in your basement to use, but since they were usually made to sit on a countertop, these wine racks are often designed to look nice as well as provide storage.

This easy DIY requires a bit of construction. However, it's mostly gluing and connecting a simple U-shape together, so it only requires basic tools, and it's very customizable! The great thing here is that you can make as many of these as you need, and because you're the one measuring and assembling them, you can make them any size you want. So, if you have a mix of really large cups and smaller water bottles, you can make a shelf to fit them perfectly to get the most out of your cabinet space.

If you have a door in your kitchen, consider buying an over-the-door organizer typically designed for storing shoes. All you need to do is find a hanging shoe holder, hang it over a convenient door, and then slide your water bottles into each of the pockets. You can even use one of them to hold items like extra straws. If you have really large water bottles, look for a shoe organizer that has pockets deesigned for storing boots (like this one from Amazon). This way, you can store water bottles of any size with ease.

Storing water bottles in a drawer is a great way to make them convenient for everyone in the family to reach. But having them rattling around mixed up in a drawer can be messy. This idea requires some simple construction skills. With glue and thin strips of wood (like these from Home Depot), you can measure and make drawer dividers the exact size you need. You can have larger areas for the bottles and section off smaller areas to hold straws and lids.

If you're going to be storing your water bottles in a kitchen cabinet, you can keep the lids stored in a small plastic bin or basket near the bottles. It's a good idea to store water bottles (especially those you don't use often) with the lids off. This prevents them from having a stagnant odor when you want to use them again. By storing the lids in a plastic bin nearby, you can always find the correct lid for your bottle without having to hunt through every drawer in your kitchen to find it.

Rolling utility carts are all the rage lately for keeping all sorts of things organized. They're great for organizing crafting supplies, bathroom items, and even as impromptu bar carts. You can also use one of these carts, such as the RASKOG from IKEA, to store your water bottles. This is a great solution if you have a walk-in pantry or other area of your kitchen where you can roll a cart away to keep everything looking neat. This hack is also a great option because everyone can reach it to get whichever bottle they need or help put it away.

You can find inexpensive plastic storage baskets at most retailers, and they're an excellent option for storing water bottles. They're not the most aesthetically pleasing option so that this idea might work best for enclosed spaces. If you have a closet or pantry or even an empty corner of your kitchen, one of these baskets can be an easy, convenient way to store your bottles within easy reach. If you have a deep corner cabinet where things often get lost, placing a basket inside will make that spot useful again, and everyone will always know where to find their water bottle.

Collapsible fabric bins are an excellent option for creating space for water bottle storage because they're generally inexpensive, and you can find fabric options that complement the other decor in your kitchen or pantry. They're also a common option if you're a fan of the IKEA BILLY bookcases since many of these bins (but not all! Check the measurements!) are made to fit in the BILLY. The fun part of this storage option is finding fabric bins that will look great in your kitchen or pantry.

Shoe racks, whether plastic, wood, or metal, are easy to find just about anywhere. These are usually constructed to fit into a closet; some are even adjustable in size, which is convenient. They're also made in various sizes, from multi-tiered racks to simple two-level ones to fit into any space and for any size shoe collection. This convenience also works for water bottles! If you already have a rack around your house and are not using it, repurpose it in a cabinet, closet, or pantry to store your water bottles.

This DIY storage solution for water bottles is convenient, inexpensive, easy, and takes advantage of what's usually wasted space in your kitchen cabinets. You can find under-shelf baskets at most retailers (including this one from Amazon), and they're easy to install. Just slide them onto any shelf in your kitchen cabinets, and you have an easy, convenient way to store your water bottles. If you have a large collection, you might need a few of them. One caveat: really large water bottles won't fit in these baskets, so you'll still need to find a solution for any of those.

Sometimes, a cabinet shelf is your only option for storing water bottles. As mentioned earlier, the most annoying thing about that is having to move them around to see what you have and bottles getting forgotten at the back of the cabinet. There's also the nearly inevitable chaos of knocking bottles over when trying to reach the ones behind them. The lazy Susan is ideal for this situation. All you have to do is find one that fits in your cabinet, set your water bottles on it, and enjoy easily finding whichever one you want by spinning the turntable.