6 clever storage solutions for corralling summer clothing this fall and winter

Made for both moving and general storage, these sturdy bags each have generous dimensions (29″ x 13″ x 14″), so you’ll be able to store tons of clothes and linens. Since they’re made from woven polypropylene, they should last you years. 

“I got these to store extra clothes in the off-season because our closets aren’t big enough to hold all of our summer and winter clothes at the same time,” one five-star reviewer wrote. “These work perfectly! They hold a ton and are easy to stack!”

I love these because they’re made of breathable cotton twill and heavy-duty clear PEVA, so your clothes won’t have that musty smell when you take them out for the first time next spring or summer. These bags allow air circulation and prevent odors while preserving the quality of the clothes’ natural fibers. I use mine for storing high-quality fabrics and woven pieces like lightweight sweaters and thin blankets. 

“I have six or so of these and they’ve held up really well,” one shopper wrote. “The zippers are good quality and the plastic is nice and thick. And they hold more than you might think. I recommend using a size smaller than you think you need.”

This soft-yet-sturdy storage bag is a bit more rustic than the rest since it’s made of lightweight, recycled natural burlap. The true magic is in its size and included label, which makes it easy to stay organized without actually seeing what’s inside. It’s pretty deep, and large enough to fit summer linens and clothes in the same bin. The interior is lined, so your clothes won’t snag. If the large (18″ x 24″ x 15″) is a bit too much space for you, it also comes in medium and small.

“They’re durable and don’t feel cheap,” an impressed reviewer wrote. “Makes everything look a whole lot cleaner and more organized. Definitely worth the price!”

If you’re looking for lots of space, this may just be your best bet. These extra-large fabric storage bins have a 100-liter capacity, so you’ll be able to fit tons of clothes, denim and even thicker items like blankets and not have them spilling out the top. There’s enough room in there for a lot of stuff — trust me. Each bin has double zippers and a metal frame, so it will maintain its shape over time. They’re made of cotton and linen so they’ll keep your things smelling fresh after you take them out of that dark corner next year.

“[I] like the clear window so I can see what is inside,” one five-star reviewer wrote. “[I] put extra blankets in one, extra comforters in another and seasonal throw pillows in the third one. Much better than what I was using because items will not get dusty like they did in open bins.”

This trio has been my tried-and-true storage pick for over three years and each bin still looks brand new. If you’re anything like me, the space under your bed is too valuable to go underutilized, so why not get the most out of it and use it as a way to neatly store (and hide) warm-weather clothing?

You get three bins in this set, and each has two buckles on the sides to keep dust and grime from getting inside. Before getting these, I used some similar ones from Target, but the lids were flimsy and bent easily, causing them to lose their shape over time. These have taken plenty of abuse — just make sure you don’t overstuff the bins so they’ll last.

“These containers fit nicely under the bed and don’t stick out,” one impressed reviewer wrote. “They are also very sturdy.”

This super-spacious storage bin is just the right size for stowing away bulky items that never seem to fit anywhere else — even holiday trees. And its included wheels make it easy to take from room to room without straining your back and arms. It has latches on both sides of the lid, so nothing is getting in unless you unlock it and remove the cover yourself. The thick polypropylene is extremely forgiving, making this one of the best options if your storage bins always end up taking a bit of a beating.

“I have three of these under my bed: out-of-season clothes, linen and comforter for the sofa bed, and old clothes I can’t manage to part with yet,” wrote a reviewer. “Rolling them out makes them so easy to get to.”