Looking for plastic bag storage ideas that don’t involve stuffing another bag into an already full cupboard? A little hanging holder, an empty tissue box or a labeled dispenser gives those loose bags a place to go.
You can keep things simple or pick something pretty enough to leave out. These ideas include grocery bag holders and food-storage bag organizers, plus a few pantry and laundry setups you could adapt for bags.
Bag storage inspiration for your kitchen and beyond
silver and black dispenser
We’re starting off with this simple silver-and-black bag holder. I love how the narrow front opening lets you see the bags inside without leaving the whole pile on display.
If you prefer something plain over a patterned holder, this is a nice starting point.
a second use for a tissue box
Don’t want to buy another container? No problem!
This turquoise tissue box holds grocery bags, with a bag being pulled through the opening at the top.
Try saving your next empty box for a small stash. There’s no need to hide that cute leaf pattern.
little folded triangles
How cute are these little triangles? The folded bags sit beside a low, paisley-patterned tissue box, with another bag peeking through its opening.
If loose bags take over your drawer, try folding yours into compact packets before putting them away.
a clear hanging tube
If you like seeing exactly what’s inside, this one is for you. Pink and purple bags fill a clear hanging holder with gray trim and a black loop.
The bag sticking out at the bottom shows where to reach. I’d hang a holder like this somewhere with enough space underneath.
upright boxes in a file holder
Here’s a different use for a desk organizer. Long boxes of kitchen wrap and food-storage bags stand upright inside a black mesh file holder rather than lying in a stack.
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Try the same arrangement with your own boxes if they fit. You can keep them in their packaging without piling one on top of another.
a narrow pantry holder
That little gap beside the shelves is worth a look! A tall white holder sits against the pantry wall, with bags visible through its oval openings.
I love that it uses the narrow space beside the food rather than taking up a whole shelf.
mustard cream and tan
These hanging holders may just be my favorites here. The mustard, cream and tan colors are so pretty together, with gathered bottoms and bags peeking out underneath.
Choose one color for your own kitchen, or try separate holders if you want to sort different bag sizes.
a blue floral canister
Who says a bag holder has to look boring? This tall blue canister has a cream floral pattern and a big black label that reads “Bags.”
I especially love the label. Try adding one to your own container so nobody has to open it to find out what’s inside.
baskets on decorative hooks
The little patterned hooks are my favorite part of this setup. These hanging baskets are labeled for dryer sheets and lint, but you can borrow the idea for your bag collection too.
Dedicate a similar basket to folded grocery bags and give it its own label.
storage on the back of a door
If you want more than one kind of bag storage in the same spot, take a look at this door. Slotted bag and wrap organizers sit above a black basket filled with paper shopping bags.
Try keeping food-storage bags up top and flattened paper bags below. Check your door’s clearance before adding organizers.
labeled tubes for bag sizes
This is such a simple way to separate food-storage bags. Brown tubes stand inside a clear container, with handwritten labels for different sizes.
The tubes have different heights too. Try matching each one to the bags you actually use rather than keeping every size together.
bag rolls on a hanger
Don’t want another box on your shelf? This multi-bar hanger holds two rolls, with clear bags hanging down beneath them.
For a similar setup, choose a hanger with accessible bar ends and check that your rolls fit. This idea is for bags on rolls rather than a jumble of shopping bags.
a pullout cleaning cupboard
I love being able to see the contents of this pullout cupboard. Cleaning bottles fill the tray, with a paper towel roll attached near the front.
To adapt this cleaning setup for bag storage, you could reserve a small bin for spare trash bags rather than mixing them among the bottles.
rows of black wall baskets
If you like keeping things off the counter, these rows of black baskets are worth saving. They hold assorted household items rather than a visible stash of grocery bags.
You could borrow the arrangement and put a small bag container inside one basket. I’d keep loose bags contained so they don’t poke through the open sides.
behind a closed cabinet door
Don’t want your bag collection on display? No problem!
This gray cabinet has a simple dark handle, though we can’t see what’s stored behind the closed door.
For your own cupboard, try a small box of folded bags on an inside shelf. A hanging holder inside the door is another option if there’s enough clearance to close it.
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leopard print and a red label
If you want your container to look a little different, this one is for you. The leopard-print canister has a bright red “Plastic Bags” label and a black lid, with a white bag coming through the top.
That bold label is hard to miss! You could use the same color combination on an existing bag dispenser.
a pantry full of baskets
How pretty is this organized pantry? Baskets line the white shelves, with jars, utensils and packaged food arranged between them.
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Borrow the basket idea for your bags rather than copying the whole pantry. Give folded bags one labeled basket of their own instead of tucking them into several different spots.
separate slots for every size
The label fans are going to love this! Freezer, snack and sandwich bags have separate openings, with foil and other kitchen wraps arranged below.
I especially like being able to see the different bags through the slots. Choose an organizer with compartments that match the sizes you keep on hand.
a black rack beside the fridge
That space beside the fridge is worth a look too. This black rack has open shelves and horizontal bars, but no bags are stored in it.
Try placing a suitably sized bag box on a shelf to make it your own bag-storage spot. Check the rack’s mounting instructions before deciding where to use it.
a holder beside the step ladder
Last but definitely not least, we have this white bag holder beside a hanging step ladder. The oval openings show the grocery bags tucked inside, keeping the collection in one visible spot.
If your kitchen cupboards are full, consider a similar holder on a utility-room wall. Leave room to take the ladder down without catching the bags.