11 Dollar Tree Essentials You Need For A Perfectly Organized Basement

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If there's one space in the house that can quickly feel messy and out of control, it's the basement. This area of the house tends to be a magnet for random items that don't have a home. It can also be challenging to utilize the space well if you have multiple needs for it, such as a laundry room, home gym, playroom, and other functions. So, whether you're looking for creative ways to use your unfinished basement or simply want to feel less stressed by all the stuff, organizing your basement is a must. Baskets, bins, and storage cubes can transform the area from a messy dungeon to a cozy bonus space you can't wait to use. 

If your home organization budget is tight, skip pricey options at specialty stores and head to Dollar Tree. You'll find aesthetic pieces like clear bins and colorful baskets to give your basement a clean, organized look. When it feels calm and inviting, you may find yourself using it more, opening up an entire new room in your home. 

If you have a washing machine and a dryer in your basement, grab a few clear lazy Susans to organize your laundry supplies. Placing the Storage Essentials Clear Acrylic Rotating Kitchen Turntable on or near your washing machine gives your detergent and fabric softener an accessible home. This may even contain messy leaks and spills, too. For more brilliant ways to repurpose a lazy susan, consider investing in some extras to tame your overflowing basement supplies, such as spray paint cans, extra pantry staples, or craft supplies.

If you have a small basement, you'll need to get creative with storage solutions that don't take up much space. Try mounting small baskets to the wall to hold extra cleaning supplies, pantry staples, or office needs. Gather the items you'd like to store in your basement, and group like items together. Then, dedicate a basket to each category. This keeps your space looking tidy while making it easy to find what you need. Consider Colorful Cut-Out Daisy Patterned Plastic Baskets for small tools, clearing products, or gardening supplies. If you have small kids, place the baskets lower on the wall to make clean-up time easier. 

There are countless smart ways to use Dollar Tree storage bins to organize your home. These canvas storage cubes are simple and inexpensive while holding all the random stuff that ends up in your basement. The only problem is that they often start to sag and lose their crisp look. To help them hold their shape, place Square Dry-Erase Plastic Locker Bins with Handles inside each Closet Essential Collapsible Storage Container. This helps keep your storage cubes keep their shape while holding things like small tools, toys, or cleaning supplies.

Cabinet door organizers are slim, hanging units perfect for cleaning supplies like stain removers and spray bottles. So, make the best use of vertical space on your basement walls or cabinets with hanging storage solutions, such as this Cleaning Tool Organizer. This keeps your bottles of cleaning solution upright to prevent messy, goopy spills. This cleaning tool organizer could also be a smart way to store small tools by adding a few of Rivexy's Small S Hooks.

For folks with a finished basement, creating an additional play space for kids can free up precious space in bedrooms and other living areas. If you have a Barbie fan, invest in a hanging shoe organizer to store one doll in each pouch, along with all of the accessories. To save space, try this hack with a Closet Essentials Hanging Travel Bag. It provides a vertical storage option without a footprint, ideal for basements that serve several purposes. Or turn your basement into a family-friendly paradise for older kids by filling the hanging travel bag with individual snacks like chips and granola bars.

If you have a finished basement with a living area, leave a White Stacking Plastic Laundry Basket next to the couch with extra throw blankets and pillows. For those with a home gym in the basement, try placing a basket next to the treadmill for hand weights and water bottles. An extra laundry basket is also the perfect place to toss any items that don't belong in the basement. Once it's full, take a few minutes to carry it around, and put the items away around your house. 

Need basement furniture that won't break the bank? Turn the simple Stackable Deep Storage Bins on their sides to create a shelving unit. Decide on the vibe you'd like your basement to embody, and choose items to display. For a reading nook, add books and magazines. For a kids' playroom, display Lego sets and other small toys. This simple DIY basement storage solution frees up precious space and prevents clutter from ending up all over the floor. 

Is there anything a simple plastic bin can't do? The Dollar Tree's Essentials Plastic Fridge Storage Bins are a versatile storage solution, especially for unfinished basements. Place one near your laundry area to hold detergent, dryer sheets, and stain removers. If you keep cleaning supplies in your basement, prevent spills by stocking every bottle in the bins. Try placing several of them on simple shelving to organize small seasonal decorations, extra paper products, or overflowing pantry supplies. 

Laundry nets are a convenient way to separate your dirty clothes, but don't stop there. If you have young kids who love plushies, wrangle them in white nets to keep them from taking over the entire basement. While a stuffed animal net hammock can cost $10 at Target, the Essentials Mesh Laundry Bag provides a similar storage solution at just $1.25. Invest in a few of them to hold large, soft toys, extra bedding, or beach towels. Older kids can store their gear for their sports and activities in a mesh bag in the basement to keep it from ending up all over the house.

Clear cutlery holders can do so much more than separate your forks and spoons. They are the ultimate storage solution for small items that often end up in the basement. Line them up on a shelf in the basement to hold wrapping supplies like scissors, tape, and wrapping paper. Or store frequently used tools that you don't want to keep in the garage. The Home Collection 3 Sectioned Clear Plastic Vanity Organizer looks like a stylish desk accessory from an office supply store, but costs just $1.50. 

Large plastic tubs, like these Flexible White and Blue Plastic Storage Tubs with Handles, are the key to organizing a basement storage area. Take advantage of extra space in your basement to store home items you don't use often. If you love to buy in bulk, store your back stock in neatly organized tubs. Place paper products in one and extra snacks in another. If you have a basement playroom or workout area, these tubs are roomy enough to store items like stuffed animals and medicine balls.