This $25 Amazon Gem Instantly Doubled My Closet Storage (I Wish I’d Bought It Sooner!)

As soon as all of my boxes were loaded into my new apartment, I doubted I was going to find a place for everything to go — namely, all of my clothes. For reference, my bedroom alone in my old place was about the size of my new studio overall. It’s been a tricky transition, to say the least. In my old apartment, I didn’t have to worry about making the most of every square inch. Now I have to be extremely strategic when it comes to furniture and organizers.

The first task I set out to accomplish was transforming my tiny closet. Before, I simply stacked my clothes on the overhead shelf, but I knew I couldn’t get away with that this time around. I needed to maximize the tiny shelf from front to back and all the way up to the ceiling. After searching on Amazon, I landed on a $25 set of clothes storage bins that have over 30,000 five-star reviews. Here’s why it’s earned a perfect rating from me, too.

The value of this set is hard to beat. Each bag is impressively spacious, measuring 23″ x 16″ x 13″. The interior has a 90-liter capacity, and it’s encased by fabric that’s sturdy and flexible. There are handles on either side that are made of two layers of fabric and double its load-bearing capacity. Your clothes (or linens) will remain secure, thanks to the two-way zipper closures, and they’ll remain in good condition due to the material, which promotes ventilation and keeps out dust. Plus, there’s a clear window on the front so you won’t forget what’s where. When it’s time to swap your out-of-season clothes, it’ll go seamlessly.

I can’t believe I went without clothes storage bins for as long as I did, even in my larger apartment. My stacked sweaters would always topple over like an avalanche, and then I’d have to spend time refolding them all and straightening them up. These bins save me the headache, keeping my winter pieces safe and stable all summer long. When I first started filling them up, I was shocked at just how much each bin could hold. The walls, unlike many other options on the market, are flexible, so you can squeeze in even more items than you might think. If you have one left over like I did, you might be able to slide one under your bed, too!

Plus, the lack of rigidity allowed me to shove the bags through the narrow opening between the bottom of my closet’s shelf and the top of the door frame — it would’ve been impossible otherwise. The wall also juts into the space above the shelf weirdly, so I was able to compress the bag enough to fit underneath it. The handles also eased the maneuvering process tremendously. Even when filled to the brim with 10 or so sweaters, I could shuffle them from the floor to the shelf with minimal struggle. I can assuredly say that you’ll get your money’s worth and then some, so don’t wait to add this set to your cart with fall right around the corner!

Buy: Budding Joy Clothes Storage Bins, $24.99