Plastic Storage Boxes - Our Pick of the Best
Looking for storage solutions? From sturdy and stackable to quirky and colourful, we’ve picked a selection of the best plastic storage boxes
Storage, can you ever have enough? Not when there are so many clever and quirky styles to suit your ever-changing storage needs. Add clothing boxes to a wardrobe, the perfect new home for woolly jumpers or choose a pretty pink storage unit decorated with hearts to help keep a child’s bedroom tidy. Organise the loft or garage with large stackable boxes or opt for colourful designs for a home office or playroom – anywhere it’s likely to be out on show. Plastic storage need not be boring, see our selection of the best buys
1. Foldable Jumper Storage Box
Specifications
Ideal for storing pullovers and sweaters. Line them up on a shelf, stack them in the bottom of your wardrobe or put them under the bed. Made of opaque plastic, secured with metal poppers.
Foldable Jumper Storage Box, £9, The Holding Company
2. Kupol Pull-out Storage
Specifications
This handy storage box comes with castors making it easy to move. Ideal for use as under bed storage.
Kupol Pull-out Storage, £23, Ikea
3. Strata Supa Nova Box
Specifications
Reasons to avoid
This large Supa Nova box provides ample storage space, with an easy access lid. The zesty lime shade is sure to add a splash of cheerful colour to any home. Can hold 10 litres.
Strata Supa Nova Box, £4, Homebase
4. Copenhagen Frost Perspex Storage Box
Specifications
A perspex storage box in a cool, Scandi shade bringing warmth and texture to clean, minimal style. Natural meets modern, adding new depth and a contemporary lightness to the home.
Copenhagen Frost Perspex Storage Box, £15, John Lewis
5. The Ultimate Box
Specifications
Due to the rubber seal this design is weatherproof so can be used outside in a shed, garage or in the loft without damp getting in. Great for storing garden cushions and toys, they are superb for looking after books, sleeping bags, walking clothing and more.
The Ultimate Box, £22, Lakeland
6. Lego Storage Brick
Specifications
Designed to look just like an oversized LEGO brick, this fun storage box is stackable, so if you have more than one, you can have even more fun stacking them up. Add a touch of retro to the office or tidy up miscellaneous bits around the house.
Lego Storage Brick, £23, I Want One of Those
7. Plastic Stackable Storage
Specifications
These hinge top plastic box can be easily stacked. Great for separating your recycling, they can also be used for storage around your home or in the garage.
Plastic Stackable Storage, £12, John Lewis
8. Form Plastic Storage Box
Specifications
This storage box is not only great for storing and protecting your goods, it's colourful graphic pattern will brighten up your home office or wardrobe no end.
Form Plastic Storage Box, £8, B&Q
9. 3 Drawer Pink Storage Tower
Specifications
This 3 drawer storage tower is perfect for a pink themed bedroom. The unit comes with a pink hearts design and there's plenty of space to stash all the kids' toys and games.
3 Drawer Pink Storage Tower, £12, Wilko
10. Really Useful Crate
Specifications
Durable and strong clear storage crate with locking lid to protect items inside. Lid allows stacking of boxes to maximise space. Plastic.
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Tamara was Ideal Home's Digital Editor before joining the Woman & Home team in 2022. She has spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes & Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she's honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. Tamara is always ahead of the curve when it comes to interiors trends – and is great at seeking out designer dupes on the high street.
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