11 Practical Mason Jar Storage Ideas to Reduce Clutter

How to Store Mason Jars and Avoid Unnecessary Clutter

We love how Mason jars make the ultimate storage receptacles! You can use them for canning jam or storing dry goods, but they also have plenty of uses beyond the kitchen. You can place your arts and crafts supplies in them or toss in all your loose screws, nuts, and bolts. The options are practically endless.

While Mason jars are great storage solutions, it’s not always easy to know where to store the jars themselves. After all, they can take up a lot of room and clutter up your space if you’re not careful. Therefore, to help you find a home for them, we’ve created the ultimate guide on how to store Mason jars. 

Follow along to find out all our favorite DIY Mason jar storage ideas. 

Organize Your Mason Jar Collection

Before checking out our storage solutions for inspiration, assess your Mason jars to ensure they’re in tip-top shape for storage. 

• Check for any cracks or chips 
• Ensure each jar has a matching lid
• Consider purchasing extra lids 
• Clean and dry each jar, ensuring that no dust, dirt, or mold has gathered 

11 Mason Jar Storage Ideas

1. Invest in an Over-the-Door Hanging Rack

An over-the-door hanging rack is one easy-to-implement Mason jar storage idea. We like this idea because it gives you plenty of space to hang your jars and lets you make use of the often-forgotten space behind your cupboard or pantry doors. Simply place the rack over a door and line your jars along the racks. 

2. Make Room in Your Kitchen Cabinet

The good news is that you can easily stack Mason jars on top of each other, so you just need to find a place to stack them. We recommend clearing out some real estate in your kitchen cabinet or pantry to make room for your jars. This is an especially convenient solution if you’re storing food, like jam, seeds, or beans, in your jars, so they’re easily accessible when you need them. 

3. Clear out a Cabinet Drawer

Similar to our previous tip, deep cabinet drawers make excellent storage spaces for your jars as well. For this idea, we suggest clearing out a drawer and labeling the lids so you can easily scan your collection without lifting each jar to see what’s inside. 

4. Mount a Shelf 

Shelves are another handy storage solution for your Mason jars, as you can stack and arrange them in a row. If your jars are filled with food items, mount a shelf in your kitchen; if they’re filled with arts and crafts supplies, install a shelf in your studio or playroom. 

5. Designate Space in a Closet 

Closets are perfect for hiding away items you don’t want on display! Clear out a shelf in your linen closet or space in the back of your guest room closet for storing your jars. This way, you don’t have to worry about the jars cluttering your space.

6. Convert a Wine Bottle Rack 

If you have an unused wine bottle rack, consider converting it into a Mason jar rack! Gently line up the jars and place them on each arm of the rack. This is especially fun if you plan to put your jars on display. 

7. Hang a Track Under Your Cupboard 

When figuring out how to store Mason jars, why not place them under your cupboards? Simply purchase a track that you secure to the bottom of your cupboards and then slide the jars by their lids onto the track. 

Prefer a DIY Mason jar storage idea? Glue the lids to the bottom of your cupboards in a row and screw each jar into its respective secured lid. We like these ideas because they take up hardly any space and keep your jars within arm’s reach while you’re in the kitchen. 

8. Purchase a Tiered Rotating Mason Jar Rack

Believe it or not, you can buy racks designed specifically for storing Mason jars. This unique Mason jar storage idea features multiple tiers for holding your jars, and a rotating center so you can spin it to see all the jars in your collection. Place this rack on the corner of your countertop or tuck it on a shelf for easy access to all your jars. 

9. Stock up on Carboard Boxes with Dividers 

Cardboard boxes with dividers are another solid storage solution for your Mason jars. This handy Mason jar storage idea helps keep your jars organized and consolidated in one convenient location. As we recommended with the drawer ideas, it’s best to label the lids, so it’s easy to determine what’s inside each jar. 

10. Store Them in a Plastic Bin

Plastic bins always make our storage lists! Easy and affordable, plastic bins are the perfect storage solution. Whether you’re storing empty or full jars, gently line them up in your bins, and be sure to place a label on the outside of the bin. With your jars nestled inside, you can easily set this bin wherever is most convenient.

11. Rent a Storage Unit

There’s no need to clutter up your space with Mason jars that you only use once in a blue moon. If you have an extensive collection of jars you don’t use very often, consider storing them in your storage unit. This allows you to declutter your space and access your jars only when you need them, especially if you have empty jars you haven’t yet filled. 

If you decide to place your jars in your storage unit, be sure to put them in a plastic bin or cardboard box so they’re easy to find. 

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