5 Unexpected Home Organizers I Always Buy at TJ Maxx

Organizing can be time-consuming, especially if you don't have the right storage containers for your items. Plastic boxes with snap-on lids are useful in the garage, but it's nice to have something more stylish in the living room. Cube storage is great for some organization projects, but sometimes you need more options. It often feels impossible to find an organizer that is just right for your needs

As an avid organizer with many hobbies and interests, I've been through too many bins, boxes, and organizers to count. I considered DIYing a few containers to suit my specific needs before I discovered the unique and sometimes unexpected organizer options at TJ Maxx.

From living room furniture to vanity containers, here's everything I found at TJ Maxx that helped solve my unique organizing conundrums.

1. Storage Ottomans

The living room can get cluttered quickly, so an ottoman is a great way to discreetly organize blankets, pillows, toys, or other items strewn around the room. TJ Maxx consistently offers unique, colorful storage ottomans that add visual interest to your living room decor while providing functionality. They also have minimalistic options if you're looking to keep your design simple.

2. Uniquely Shaped Organizers

Typically, along the back wall of the store, and often on sale, is the shelf of clear plastic organizers for every category of clutter. I've found flat rectangular organizers with built-in compartments that fit all my makeup products on my countertop, as well as small, shelf-like containers with drawers of different sizes. I fit headbands in the larger bottom drawers, and hair clips and small makeup palettes in the shorter top drawers. TJ Maxx also stocks round organizers that spin, which are great for makeup brushes or desktop utensils.

3. Side Tables

Side tables can be a sneaky way to add more storage to your bedroom or living room (or even bathroom!). In the home decor section, there are plenty of options to meet your storage needs. Most side tables are basic, with a flat top and perhaps a small drawer. However, some I find are borderline ingenious. Once in a while, TJ Maxx will have spinning side tables that store dozens of books on a single small shelf, or have more than a few drawers that run all the way down to the floor to optimize storage. These helpful furniture pieces make your "clutter" feel part of the decor while providing a functional top for lamps, drinks, books, and more.

4. Baskets

Sometimes all you need to organize a space is a classic basket. Like everything else they offer, TJ Maxx doesn't offer just a single style option. I've seen ones made of wicker, straw, plastic, wire, canvas, and more. The basket size options can accommodate everything from thick blankets to produce in the kitchen. If you're looking for multiple baskets to store your items, there are also racks that hold multiple to save floor space.

5. Jewelry Organizers

No matter what you need to store your jewelry, you can probably find it in the bedroom decor section. For showing off jewelry, there are bracelet trees, ring dishes with creative designs, and classic jewelry stands. I've also found jewelry boxes that are practical without sacrificing looks, making them a stylish addition to my vanity. However, they often don't carry travel-sized jewelry cases, so you might need to go elsewhere if you need one.