Keeping the space under your sink tidy is harder than it may seem—especially if you’re not equipped with the right tools. That’s why we started a search for the best under-sink organizer. Luckily, we came up with way more than just one. In fact, we discovered 17 that do way more than keep your cleaning products, skincare, and hair tools organized.
Even though the space under your sink is small compared to other storage areas—think closets, pantries, and under-the-bed—it can get messy fast. After all, how much time do you waste looking for the cap to the dry shampoo bottle or an extra sponge? Once you install one of these nifty finds, your only regret will be that you didn’t get it sooner.
First things first, though: It’s important to find rust-resistant pieces in case of any leaks. You may also want to consider multi-functional storage with pull-out drawers and smart solutions that take up minimal space. So if you’ve had enough of your unorganized under-sink space, now is as good a time as any to make a change. The best part? All of these products are easy to install, assemble, and use.
From two-tiered shelves that pull out to stackable acrylic drawers, there are a lot of worthy options to choose from. Whether you’re shopping for your bathroom, kitchen, or mudroom, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got all the goods.
First up is a versatile, under-the-sink organizer that can be used for anything. The configurations are endless thanks to multiple sizes and the stacking feature. These drawers are perfect for smaller items like cosmetics, tweezers, and bobby pins that often go missing under the sink.
Available in two sizes, this double-tiered under-sink organizer is complete with two hanging cups and eight side hooks. This miniature storage unit is a great opportunity to get creative with your organizational skills.
If you want to get a little fancy with your under-sink organizer, prepare to meet your match. For starters, this double drawer has a weight capacity of 88 pounds. We'd say this is the perfect solution to a large cookware collection.
This simple caddy is about as straightforward as it gets. Plus, it's shaped like a little car, and what's cuter than that? The wheels make it easy to access everyday cleaning products that will tuck neatly into the three compartments. There's also a pocket for sponges or steel wool.
These two-tier gliding organizers may look complicated to assemble, but they take only a few minutes to put together. In fact, there are only two components: the steel rods and the plastic shelves, which are available in both black and white. You may even be tempted to snag two!
A slide-out system like this one allows you have easier access to what's hiding in the back of your sink—and with tiered shelves, there's room for all your stuff.
A hanging storage basket is an excellent place to store all the stuff you use often. Just make sure your cabinets are one-inch thick or the hooks won't hang over the cabinet door.
Hair tools and products can become cumbersome in a bathroom cabinet. Instead, dedicate the space behind your cabinet door to a hair tool organizer like this one that has a shelf for products too.
These smaller floating shelves slide out for easy access to all of your under-the-counter needs. Instead of screws, you'll install heavy-duty adhesive to hang the shelving.
This drawer organizer comes in multiple widths, so it can fit even the narrowest of cabinets. And the different drawer sizes mean there's room for every type of product you need to store.
Shelf risers can help you take advantage of unused vertical space, and all you have to do is put them inside your cabinet and stack items on top and underneath—no hardware required.
How do I maximize the space under the sink?
"When I did my kitchen renovation, I added pull-out shelves everywhere," Albie Knows founder Alberthe Buabeng tells us. "It’s a better use of space, and you maximize your square footage."
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Is it okay to store things under the sink?
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Yes, you want to look for under the sink organizers that are rust-resistant in case any leaks arise. These organizers should also have an easy-to-use pull-out functionality like a slider or spin for easy access.
Why trust House Beautiful?
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The House Beautiful shopping team is a big fan of organizers that keep all of our stuff in one place. For the area that tends to get the most disorganized the fastest, we found the best products to get it and keep it clean.
Brittney Morgan is a noted land mermaid and a Virgo with a penchant for crafts, red lipstick, and buying way too many throw pillows. Her work has also been published at Apartment Therapy, NYLON, HuffPost, Hello Giggles, Elite Daily, and more.
Angela Belt is the contributing Assistant Shopping Editor at House Beautiful. She's also an interior designer and is the host of her own podcast, The Mood Board. When it comes to design, she's an esteemed expert with some of her work also appearing in HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, The Washington Post, and more.