If you are sick and tired of rummaging through a cluttered sock drawer looking for a pair of socks, then these sock organization ideas are going to change your life!
Organizing your sock drawer might not be at the top of everyone’s to-do list but if you are like me and want to organize every space in your home to make your home as functional as possible, then we cannot forget about the sock drawer, right? But don’t worry, I got you! I’ve compiled some of the best and easiest sock organization ideas and sock storage ideas that are going to help you give your sock drawer the organization it deserves.
With that said, In this post, I have a list of all very easy-to-implement sock organization systems that can work for just about anyone. So if you are looking for ideas for how to organize socks for yourself, your kids, your baby, or even your husband, then these sock organization ideas are going to help you do just that! So let’s get right to it!
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9 Sock Organization Ideas That Really Work
What I love about all these sock organization ideas and sock storage ideas listed below is that all of them can be easily customized to work for anyone. So if you like folding your socks into pairs, rolling them into pairs, or just tossing them into a bin or basket without making pairs, we got something for all of you! And they are all budget-friendly ideas too!
Here are 9 sock organization ideas that are very practical and easy to implement.
1. Organize your socks with fabric bins
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Looking for sock bin ideas? Fabric bin organizers for drawers are a great way to organize your socks inside drawers. The different compartments allow you to organize your socks by type, color, or whatever way you prefer to separate them. This is much better than having all your socks in the large drawer just thrown in there, which makes finding pairs much harder.
2. Organize with dollar store containers
If you are looking for sock organization ideas from dollar stores, then this dollar store sock organization idea might be the one for you! The Dollar Tree and the 99 stores carry these little container organizers. I use them in many places around my home and here is an example of how you can use them to organize socks. This would be especially perfect for baby sock organization, but you can use them for yourself too.
3. Hang a shoe organizer and use it to store your socks
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Do you need ideas for how to store socks without a drawer? Try an over-the-door organizer. These are meant for shoes, but you can use them to organize many things so these are perfect for socks too! Simply roll or fold your socks into pairs and insert one or two pairs per slot.
4. Honeycomb drawer organizers are the best for socks
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Want to know which is the best sock organizer out there? Honeycomb organizers are (in my opinion) the best organizer out there! Although you can use them to organize all kinds of things, I especially love them for organizing socks.
Why do I think it’s the best? Because this organizer just makes keeping your sock drawer organized SO SO easy. All you have to do is roll or fold your socks and insert one pair per slot.
5. Use shoe box containers to organize socks
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When my kids were younger, I used to use these inside their sock drawers. I would use them to separate their socks by type. And even when I didn’t have time to make pairs, I would just make sure to at least put the socks into the correct “type” container. And this would make it super easy to find their socks when I needed them. So I highly recommend this sock organization system for kids especially.
These containers are usually under a dollar at Walmart. And to add to the functionality, you can add a label to identify with ease which socks go where. These label makers from Target or this one from Sam’s Club are my two fave label makers.
{Related Post: 15 Clever Small Laundry Room Organization Ideas That’ll Help You Double Your Laundry Room Storage Space}
6. Insert drawer dividers
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If you want something that will make your drawers look really nice while keeping your socks neat and organized, you have to give drawer dividers a try if you haven’t already! Drawer dividers are such a great option to organize literally any drawer, including your sock drawer. By adding dividers, you are able to create categories within the same drawer.
I actually made my own drawer dividers a while back, so if you are up for a DIY, here is the tutorial on how I made my DIY drawer dividers.
7. Store and Organize Your Socks In Your Closet
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Do you need ideas for how to store socks in a closet? Try storing and organizing your socks with medium size fabric bins. You can assign one bin per type of sock, or color. And you can keep these on your closet shelves. You can even add a hanging label so you can easily see what each bin contains without having to bring it down from the shelves,
8. Use dollar store bins to just toss socks in
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Do you have kids and need a simple sock organization system that they can maintain themselves? Try using these medium-size bins from Dollar Tree. You can label each bin with the type of sock that goes in each one and your kids can just toss their socks in there, And if you want to make it even easier for them (and yourself) buy them socks that are all the same. This way, they don’t have to make them into pairs. You can do one bin for white socks, one bin for black socks, etc.
9. Old shoe boxes are a perfect sock organizer
Looking for sock organizer ideas that you can make from items you likely already have at home?
Do you have a few shoe boxes lying around? Recycle them and use them to organize your socks. And not only is this a way to recycle old shoe boxes, but it’s also a perfect sock organization idea that will cost you zero dollars!
Sock organization ideas: Q&A
What is the best way to organize socks?
There is no one way fits all approach when it comes to organizing. And that holds true when it comes to sock organization. I recommend trying out a sock organization system and seeing how it works out for you. If it doesn’t work out, try a different way or make adjustments until you find what works for you. Repeat this until you end up with a system that not only keeps your socks organized, but that also makes YOUR life easier.
How do you declutter socks?
Here are the steps to declutter socks:
- Pile up all your socks in one place. And make sure they’re all washed when you do this.
- Start by purging socks that have holes, or stains, can’t find the pair, or are stretched out.
- Next, purge any socks you no longer use or like.
- Decide what sock organization system works for you and implement it.
If you repeat steps 1-3 even just twice a year, you’ll be able to keep your sock drawer clutter-free.
Where should I keep my socks?
You want to keep your socks stored where they make sense to you and depending on the space you have available. Some common places people store their socks are the closet, dresser drawers, and laundry room. But as I said, it is best to store your socks where it is most convenient for you, so don’t worry too much about what is the “normal” place to keep your socks.
Should I roll or fold socks?
Well, this is up to you, of course, and what is easier for your lifestyle, but I personally only fold socks. I have found that rolling sock into pairs stretches them out and they don’t last long. Since I started folding our socks into pairs, I have had to replace all our socks less frequently, which is great!
How can I organize socks without a drawer?
If you don’t have a drawer and you are looking for ideas for how to store socks without drawers, here are some products that can help you create storage to store and organize your socks.
Sock storage ideas:
- over the door organizer – you can hang this over any door in your bedroom or laundry room.
- bin – you can keep the basket inside your closet or laundry room.
Do you have more questions? Ask them below!
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