16 Stylish Ribbon Storage Ideas to Stay Organized

Store Ribbon in Wicker Baskets

Wicker baskets come in various shapes and sizes and are a sturdy and spacious storage solution for ribbons. They're especially useful for large spools that may not fit in smaller storage vessels, and their woven construction adds a nice decorative element that hides any clutter, doubling as a pretty decorative feature.

Use an Acrylic Organizer

Use an acrylic organizer with separate compartments for small spools of ribbon. Alternately, create themed organizers divided by color or holiday that hold coordinating ribbon, washi tape, gift tags, and other wrapping accessories.

Mount Storage Baskets on the Wall

Utilize vertical wall space and mount storage baskets on the wall to hold ribbons. Wire baskets are a great choice as they are lightweight and sturdy, and can be mounted directly on the wall or on a pegboard if you want more flexibility with placement.

Hang Self-Adhesive Hooks

Use self-adhesive hooks to hold large spools of ribbon or twine. Hang the hooks on a closet door, wall, or side of a shelf to maximize space—it's a nonpermanent hanging solution that's sturdy but doesn't leave behind holes to patch up or unwanted residue.

Go With Labeled Containers

Place ribbons in clear storage containers and add labels so you can quickly identify where different types of ribbons are stored. Sort ribbons by size, color, material, or occasion if you have a large collection, and add the sub-category to your labels.

Hang an Over-the-Door Rack

Maximize storage space and hang an over-the-door rack on a closet door in your craft room to hold your ribbon collection. Stand ribbon spools up vertically one next to the other to make them visible and easily accessible.

Stash Ribbon in Drawers

Organize gift-wrapping supplies in drawers in order to keep everything in one spot. Designate one drawer for ribbons and the rest for gift bags, boxes, pouches, and other supplies such as tape and decorative gift tags.

Use a Lazy Susan

A lazy Susan is a versatile, space-saving solution for countless places in your home, from the pantry to your craft room. A turntable with tall sides provides a spot for ribbons and pre-made bows where you can easily reach them and they're not crushed by a lid.

Hang a Pegboard

Install a pegboard to create ample storage space without any bulky furniture. This is particularly well-suited for a small space or above a desk. If you have a crafting or wrapping table, mount a pegboard above it and hang storage baskets to hold spools of ribbon and other crafting tools and supplies.

Install Ribbon-Specific Storage

If you have a designated gift-wrapping area, consider incorporating built-in ribbon storage. It doesn't have to be expensive or complicated—get a couple of wood dowels and secure them inside open shelves, ensuring they can easily be removed to restock the ribbon.

Display Ribbon on an Inspiration Board

Hang an inspiration board and use it to display paint and fabric swatches, as well as pieces of ribbon if you're working on a project and are putting together a mood board. Use longer push pins to hold small, lightweight spools of ribbon or pin-up pre-made bows to keep them from getting crushed.

Choose Wire Baskets

Corral ribbons in wire baskets to keep spools contained but easy to grab. Colorful craft supplies like ribbons can double as pretty decorative accents, so set the wire baskets on open shelves or inside glass-front cabinets which can serve as display pieces.

For added function, loop ribbon ends through the open construction of the wire baskets, so you can easily pull on them to cut a piece off.

Use Built-Ins

Built-ins in a craft room provide ample different ways to store ribbon, whether it's in baskets on open shelves, sorted in labeled containers in cabinets, or organized in dividers inside drawers.

Bring in a Rolling Cart

Bring in a rolling cart to organize ribbon and additional gift-wrapping supplies. This is an inexpensive way to add extra storage without purchasing furniture that takes up a lot of room, and it allows you to easily move supplies from one room to another as needed.

Stack Ribbon on a Paper Towel Holder

An unlikely kitchen tool—a paper towel holder—is the perfect spot to stack spools of ribbon. It takes up very little square footage on a work surface, is inexpensive, and works best for medium to large-sized spools. Stack ribbon by size, starting with the largest on the bottom.

Use a Decorative Vessel

Instead of a purely functional storage container to hold ribbon, go with a more decorative vessel such as a pretty bowl, a textured basket, or a multi-tiered tray such as this gold wire one. It's a great way to merge function and style in your craft room.