They’re easy to clean and a good way to keep an organizational system in place.

It’s also an easy way to reuse cans instead of throwing them out.

It’s a great way to utilize vertical space and declutter your workspace.

Art supplies organized on white shelves

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Hang a painting apron off the side of the easel, too.

Plastic Containers

Organize an art closet using identical plastic containers like@afreshspacedid.

Each container has a label.

Art supplies in clear plastic bins with labels on them

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It’s easy, practical, versatile, and very affordable.

Plastic Pantry Risers

Plastic pantry risers aren’t just for organizing cans and condiments in your pantry.

Use them for paint supplies such as tubes and bottles of paint like@afreshspacedid here.

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They keep every item visible and even the paints in the back are easy to reach when needed.

Organize the top tier of the cart with frequently used supplies and the bottom tier with replacements and extras.

art supplies in glass canisters and bins on floating shelves

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Washi tape and various art supplies on a peg board

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Art supplies in drawers

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Drawer filled with markers, scissors and other supplies

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Different sized brushes in tin cans

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Art supplies organized in a tray on a table

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Painting supplies

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Pencils and sharpies in a clear container

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Paint bottles organized in an easel

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Closet organized with baskets

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Paint pigment in jars

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Rolling cart filled with art supplies

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Colorful paint bottles

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Art supplies in clear risers and brushes in a mason jar

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Pencils and brushes in mason jars

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Art supplies in glass canisters and baskets

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Built-ins with organized supplies and toys

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Paintbrushes in white flower pots

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Three rolling storage carts filled with art supplies

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Beads in boxes

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Paint tubes organized by color into a rainbow

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Organized craft room with art supplies

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Paintbrushes in a cloth pouch

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Art supplies in a cart

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Crayons in a basket

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Pencils and markers in hanging plastic holders

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Paint brushes in metal crock next to spray paint bottles

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Crayons in ceramic containers

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Craft Room

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Wicker baskets in black shelf cubbies

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Markers, pastels and paints organized in a case

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Paint supplies in a rolling cart

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Art room with various supplies on a big table

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