Make Space for Creativity — the BCO Way
A craft room should inspire you, not overwhelm you. But even the most dedicated makers fall into a few common traps that lead to cluttered counters, overflowing drawers, and “I know it’s here somewhere…” moments.
The good news? With a few smart shifts—and the right storage furniture—you can transform your space into a calm, creative haven that works beautifully for the way you craft.
Let’s break down the three most common mistakes crafters make (and exactly how to fix them).
Mistake #1: Deep, Overstuffed Drawers That Hide Everything
Deep drawers seem great… until they become a black hole of half-finished projects, lost embellishments, and supplies you forgot you owned.
Why it happens:
Most drawers are built too deep and too tall, making it easy to stack items, lose track of what’s inside, and end up digging for what you need.
The Fix:
Choose shallow, purpose-built drawers with customizable heights. This eliminates the “pile-up” problem and lets you create drawers that are exactly the right height for your supplies—paper, thread, beads, dies, fabric scraps, projects in progress, and more.
BCO Pro Tip: Best Craft Organizer Cabinets eliminate deep-drawer chaos entirely. You can customize your Cabinet with three different drawer height options, so you get perfectly sized spaces that keep everything visible and accessible at a glance.
Mistake #2: Storing by Category Instead of Workflow
Organizing by type—paper here, stamps over there, tools across the room—sounds logical. But it can actually interrupt your creative flow if it scatters essential supplies too far apart.
Why it happens:
We’re taught to group similar things together, but crafting isn’t linear. Most projects require a mix of categories.
The Fix:
Organize by how you craft, not just what you have.
Create zones based on your process:
- A die cutting zone with dies, plates, embossing folders, and tools all together
- A sewing zone with thread, bobbins, notions, and fabric swatches close at hand
- A mixed media zone with paints, brushes, mediums, and stencils within arm’s reach
When your workflow is supported, you’ll craft faster, cleaner, and with less frustration.
BCO Pro Tip: BCO Cabinets & the Craft Island let you create whole zones by combining drawer setups, shelves, and desktop solutions that keep each creative “area” contained and intuitive.
Mistake #3: Using Vertical Space Poorly (or Not at All)
Walls, corners, and tall spaces often go unused—leaving counters crowded and workspaces cramped.
Why it happens:
Most big box storage isn’t built for vertical efficiency. It’s either too bulky, too shallow, or not customizable enough.
The Fix:
Think upward, not outward.
Choose furniture that maximizes vertical storage without taking over your room. When height is used wisely, your floor plan feels open and uncluttered, giving you more room to move, spread out projects, or even bring in a friend to craft with you.
BCO Pro Tip: BCO’s Stamp Case Tower and the new Desk Storage Tower are designed to take advantage of vertical space—even in tight rooms. The Desk Storage Tower is especially great for basement ledges or compact craft rooms where the only spare space is up. The Stamp Case Tower maximizes your space from the floor up!
Craft Smarter. Create Happier.
Fixing these three common mistakes will instantly make your craft room easier to use and much more enjoyable. And when your space is designed with purpose, creativity comes more naturally—it feels less like work and more like play.
Whether you’re organizing paper, fabric, beads, projects, or mixed media supplies, Best Craft Organizer helps you create a craft space that finally works the way you always wished it would: Visible. Accessible. Beautifully organized.