She Used a Fish Bowl for Bedroom Storage, so I Had to Copy Her

I love sunglasses, but they can be tricky to store without damaging the lenses or frames — especially if you have limited space. I’ve honestly never prioritized organizing my shades properly; I’ve either lined them up on the corner of my dresser, or tucked them away in my purse. However, after taking stock of my dwindling dresser space, I realized I needed a better way to store my shades. 

Luckily I just found a clever organizing trick that uses a glass bowl (well, more specifically, a fish bowl), and now I can shop for more sunglasses guilt-free knowing that I have a proper place to put them. 

I looked for a sunglasses organizing solution that was equal parts interesting and functional, but wasn’t having much luck — until I saw this Pinterest post (from this Instagram video from creator Lovisa Elisabeth Hellqvist, @lovisahellqvist) showing a bunch of sunglasses displayed hanging over the edge of a simple glass bowl. 

I didn’t want the top of my dresser to be a scattered abyss of lenses, and I also needed to be able to grab any pair easily, so this was just the type of fun, unique organizing hack I was looking for. I grabbed an under-$10 glass fish bowl, put it on my dresser, and hung my sunglasses along the rim. It took less than a minute to transform this unused spot into a stylish sunglasses station! 

With a little creativity, the fish bowl makes a brilliant organizer. Hanging my sunglasses on it makes them easily accessible, while also giving them a designated home on my dresser. It saves space and adds a playful touch to my bedroom in the process. I no longer worry about knocking them off the dresser when I open a drawer or grab my jewelry. I also appreciate how well this hack works in small spaces — instead of my sunglasses taking up precious dresser surface area or wall space, they now make use of previously untapped vertical space. Plus, I can save even more space by putting rings, watches, and other accessories in the fish bowl, too. 

Another smart place to use a fish bowl as an organizer would be in an entryway. Place it on a table to grab sunglasses on the go while storing your keys, wallet, and other everyday items in one convenient spot. This is especially helpful if you have a small entryway. I recommend this hack to anyone looking for a creative-yet-effective (and budget-friendly!) organizer for small spaces.