Ditch the Drawer Chaos: 10 DIY Scarf Organizer Ideas to Tangle-Free Joy

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If you’ve amassed a good number of scarves over the years, chances are you’ve wondered how you can organize and store them properly.

Today we’ll give you 10 creative ideas for scarf storage. Some may require you to get crafty, while others are very straightforward.

Of course, whatever method you choose will depend on your lifestyle, your room size, your free time, and your closet needs.

One thing great about these scarf organizing tricks is that most of them won’t require you to shell out too much money.

1. Scarf Fence Organizer

Turn an old scrap of a fence into a scarf organizer. If you don’t have a spare fence to use, you can try an old window rail that has horizontal bars on it.

Don’t forget to clean it first. Now you can see all your lovely scarves on full display.

Turn an old scrap of fence into a scarf organizerFound on Craft Pond via Flickr

2. Clear Plastic Hanging Organizer

If you’re on a budget, grab a behind-the-door clear plastic organizer that’s meant for shoes, and use it for scarf storage instead.

Now you don’t have to rummage through several piles of fabric because you can see them all clearly in one glance.

This makes choosing the right scarf to wear for the day a whole lot easier.

If you're on a budget, grab a behind-the-door clear plastic organizer that's meant for shoes, and use it for scarf storage insteadFound on DaniMiller.com

3. Towel Rail Turned Organizer

If you have a wall at home that’s not being used, occupy it with your scarves. Attach towel rails (yes, the same ones you use in the bathroom) on the wall and start hanging!

If you have a wall at home that's not being used, occupy it with your scarvesFound on Solid Parachute

4. Clear Plastic Cups

Yes, clear plastic cups work great as containers for scarves too. This is perfect if you store your scarves in a drawer. Place a clean paperboard on the surface of your drawer.

Get clear plastic cups that are tall enough to fit inside, and then paste the bottom of each cup on the paperboard. Ta-dah! Easy DIY scarf storage!

Clear plastic cups work great as containers for scarves

This is perfect if you store your scarves in a drawerFound on OrgJunkie

5. Clothes Pins and Tension Rod

This is probably one of the easiest scarf organizing tricks to do. All you need are clothespins (or clamps), a tension rod or a thick metal wire, and you’re all done.

Need we explain how you can pull this off? If you can’t find a tension rod or wire, you can also do this trick on a hanger.

This is probably one of the easiest scarf organizing tricks to doFound on Mia E.F. Pederson

6. DIY Fabric Scarf Holder

This one is easy to do, but only if you have the time and energy to get really crafty. You’ll need some fabric, ribbons, and of course, some sewing skills to create this scarf organizer.

You'll need some fabric, ribbons, and of course, some sewing skills to create this scarf organizerFound on Crafts Zine

7. Ornament or Gift Boxes

The same principle used on those clear plastic cups (#4) also applies to these cylindrical gift boxes. But if you like it a little different, you can try the trick from the second picture below.

Create a "hanging" scarf organizer using the round gift boxes insteadFound on DIYnCrafts

Create a “hanging” scarf organizer using the round gift boxes instead.

ornament box 2Found on DIYNetwork

8. Hanger + Curtain Rings

Honestly, if you don’t have the time, you can easily buy a scarf hanger like this one on Amazon. But if you’re the type who enjoys personalizing everything you own, then this DIY trick is for you.

You simply need a hanger, several curtain shower rings, some cord, and some scrap fabrics to complete this project.

You can easily buy a scarf hanger like this oneFound on Fashion Diva Design (no longer available online)

Loop Scarf / Belt / Tie Organizer Hanger Holder, $9.87 at Amazon

Loop Scarf / Belt / Tie Organizer Hanger Holder

9. The Jar

Oh, the jar. It’s very glamorous, very elegant, and very posh looking. But if you want to make it really useful, turn it into a scarf container.

We agree you may experience some difficulty getting that scarf at the bottom of the pile, but hey, you hit two birds using one stone with this trick — colorful home decor (admit it, it’s quite an eye candy) and scarf storage — which means, it’s definitely worth considering.

It's very glamorous, very elegant, and very posh lookingFound on Beiwork

10. Ruler, Rings, and Hooks

This one’s a shabby chic and clever way to store your scarves and ribbons (if you’re into arts and crafts).

You need a wooden meter stick, several hooks, and wooden shower curtain rings to pull off this project. Will you try this for fun?

This one's a shabby chic and clever way to store your scarves and ribbonsFound on Country Living and Indulgy