The 10 Best Storage Cubes

You can quickly organize your shelves with this Simple Houseware 6-Pack (appx. $17), which are made with sturdy cloth and heavy cardboard inserts on four sides and the bottom of each. They're available in an array of both neutral and vibrant colors.

The Whitmor Wire (appx. $24) are stackable and interlocking units that come in a set of four or six. They're great for kid's rooms, as there's no fabric to keep clean, and they even come in a fun multicolored option for playfully decorated rooms.

The Household Essentials Decorative Set (appx. $21) gives you two cubes with matching fitted lids to protect your items from dust or nosy pets. Their polished-chrome grommets and wide choice of vivid colors will fit in with any interior design.

For storage solutions in the main living area of the home where form is just as important as function, the Creative Scents Faux Leather (about $18) offers an instant upgrade to any room's decor. The quilted stitching and metal grommets are attractive accents.

You can create a closet without lifting a hammer with the Langria Modular (about $90). This truly customizable system even comes with two rods for hangers. It won't hold a lot of weight per cube, but it's perfect for clothing and lighter craft supplies, like yarn.

If you don't need to customize or modify the layout of your cubes, the Better Homes & Gardens Modern (appx. $96) offers eight fixed cubbies in an attractive unit. It comes in a variety of wood finishes, and can be used vertically or horizontally.

While the finished product looks like a fixed piece of furniture, the Foremost Modular Open (around $64) can be put together in endless combinations. You can create floor-to-ceiling shelving, stack them to create pedestals for a desk, or simply use one by itself.

The Wone Nice Ottoman (about $26) looks like a piece of furniture, but the padded lid comes off to give you a bit of extra storage space. While it's advertised as being able to support 300 pounds, it can become misshapen, or even break, if regularly used as seating.

The C&A Home DIY (appx. $25) are a functional choice for areas that see a lot mess, such as a mudroom or child's bedroom. They are a good size for shoes and books, and can be configured in a myriad of ways. Each unit holds up to a ten-pound load with ease.

The Maid MAX Bins (appx. $14) come in a neutral beige color with brown trim. These have four sewn-in corner straps that allow them to remain securely stacked, with a bonus lid for the top to keep dust out, though most users are disappointed that they don't come with 3 lids.