Looking for tool storage ideas inside house that don’t take over every spare corner? A divided drawer, a door rack or a little tabletop organizer gives your everyday tools somewhere to go.
I especially love the ideas that let you see what you have without digging through a box.
You can keep things small or dedicate a whole cabinet to your collection. These pictures include workshop setups and cleaning cupboards too, plus an under-bed clothing drawer whose layout you could adapt for enclosed tool storage.
Tool storage ideas worth trying at home
pegboard on the closet door
We’re starting off strong with this white pegboard on a closet door. I love how the pliers, hammer and drill each have their own spot. Even the blue tape has a hook.
Try a similar arrangement for your most-used tools, with door-rated mounting hardware and enough clearance to close everything.
storage under the stairs
How nice is this use of the space under the stairs? Short shelves hold baskets and bottles while the tallest section leaves room for a vacuum and long-handled cleaning tools.
For a household tool version, you could dedicate one basket to measuring tools and another to small repair supplies.
a tool cart on wheels
If you are looking for a setup with lots of different storage spots, then this one is for you. There are hanging pliers, rows of screwdrivers and wrenches lined up along the bottom.
The side holders are my favorite part. They bring the storage around the edges instead of keeping everything on the front.
divided drawers
Don’t want your tools on display? No problem! Try drawers like these, with small clear compartments for screws and other hardware.
The lower drawers hold larger items, including a staple gun and rows of screwdrivers. I’d keep that same separation rather than mixing tiny fasteners with the bigger tools.
a slim cleaning pullout
I am obsessed with this pullout beside the laundry appliance. The brooms and mops hang below a narrow bottle shelf, all behind a tall grooved front.
This one holds cleaning tools rather than repair tools. Still, it’s lovely inspiration if you’re planning a utility cabinet with a narrow storage section.
swing-out pegboard panels
This cabinet may just be one of my favorites here. I love the swing-out panels with screwdrivers on one side and long saws tucked behind them.
The open shelves beside the panels hold bulkier items. Leave room for those panels to swing if you’re considering a similar cabinet.
hanging tool pockets
If you’re looking for something smaller than a cabinet, go with a hanging pocket organizer like this one. The brown pockets hold slim tools upright with their handles showing.
Choose pocket sizes that suit your collection. I’d keep sharp edges protected rather than letting them press directly against the pockets.
a little truck organizer
How cute is this little truck? Its bed holds scissors, brushes and other small supplies, with a row of tools along the outside.
The drawers underneath give the setup even more storage. Try a truck-shaped caddy on your own desk if you want something a little more playful than a plain tray.
cords above drills
The coiled cords are so satisfying in this setup. Each one hangs separately on the pegboard above a charging shelf, with drills lined up underneath.
If you have a larger collection, borrow the separate zones for cords, batteries and tools. Follow your charger’s ventilation and electrical requirements when planning the charging area.
a strip for screwdrivers
Don’t want to add a whole pegboard? This magnetic-strip arrangement keeps things much smaller.
The screwdrivers hang with their handles down, including a little group of precision tools on the right.
Use a holder rated for your tools and position it away from little hands.
a dresser storage project
This is a different starting point from the finished cabinets above. Several drawers are removed from the dresser, with open box-like sections arranged on top and drills sitting inside one of them.
If you want to adapt an old dresser, plan secure shelving and anchor the finished unit. Those upper sections would need securing before becoming everyday tool storage.
clear bins on open shelves
I love these rows of clear bins with little labels. The picture shows craft supplies and folded items rather than a dedicated tool collection, but the sorting idea is worth borrowing.
For your tools, try separate bins for measuring, hanging pictures and small repairs. Keep heavier items on lower shelves.
a full tool cabinet
If you want to go all out, this cabinet gives you plenty of inspiration. There are screwdriver racks inside the left door, narrow shelves inside the right and a pegboard across the back.
I especially love the lower shelves for tool cases. Not everything has to hang on a hook.
racks inside a utility door
This is another door-storage idea, but it’s a little different from the pegboard above. The backing panel holds separate racks, a small basket and hooks for tape.
The long yellow level fits neatly down one side. Plan around your longest tool first if you want to try a similar layout.
a narrow utility cupboard
How good is this little cupboard beside the kitchen? The vacuum sits inside while long-handled cleaning tools hang on the lower door.
There’s even a paper towel holder on the upper door.
This is cleaning storage, but you could reserve a small upper bin for a basic household repair kit.
a labeled charging station
The labels are my favorite detail here. Separate areas marked for charging and ready batteries make the intended system clear, with drills hanging below.
Try the same labeling idea in your own storage area. Keep charging batteries spaced according to the manufacturer’s guidance rather than copying the stacked arrangement.
a tabletop pegboard caddy
If you’re looking for a compact organizer for your work surface, this one is for you. Upright pegboard panels hold hand tools above a divided tray.
I love that the long screwdriver has a place along the edge. The surrounding compartments leave room for items that don’t belong on hooks.
cubbies and angled bins
This wall setup has a little of everything. Small upper cubbies hold drill bits and bins while larger compartments make room for power tools.
The angled trays are especially nice for seeing what’s inside. For a smaller indoor version, you could borrow just one row of cubbies instead of filling a whole wall.
rows of wrenches and hardware
I love how the wrenches hang in rows above the screwdrivers. Clear boxes of fasteners sit at the ends of the shelves, separate from the hand tools.
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The potted plants on top are a fun extra touch. For an indoor tool rack, I’d use that upper shelf for closed supply boxes instead.
rolling drawers under the bed
Last but definitely not least, we have these rolling under-bed drawers. They contain clothing and bags, not tools, so this is an idea to adapt rather than a tool setup to copy exactly.
For a small household kit, you could place a closed tool case inside a suitably rated drawer. Keep sharp items enclosed and leave paints, solvents and charging batteries out of bedroom storage.