Figuring out the best way to keep paint cans can sometimes be tricky, but if you’re a little creative, you can actually make it a great way to get organized and add some flair. Let’s check out some neat and handy ideas for keeping your paint cans in order and easy to get to.

1. Multi-Level Rack System

Multi-level rack system filled with paint cans of different sizes.
Multi-level rack system filled with paint cans of different sizes.

A multi-level rack system is just the thing for making the most of space that goes up and down. I’ve used it to store cans of all sizes without any trouble.

2. Airy Wall Racks

Airy wall racks showing off paint cans in a simple style.
Airy wall racks showing off paint cans in a simple style.

For a simple look, airy wall racks are a stylish choice. They keep your paint cans off the floor while keeping things looking open and fresh.

3. Flavoring Holder Transformation

A flavoring holder doing double duty as a paint can stand in a home studio.
A flavoring holder doing double duty as a paint can stand in a home studio.

Turning a flavoring holder into a paint can stand is a fun twist. It’s great for small spaces and adds a bit of fun to your storage.

4. Hanging Footwear Rack

A hanging footwear rack used in a new way to hold small paint cans.
A hanging footwear rack used in a new way to hold small paint cans.

A hanging footwear rack isn’t just for shoes! It’s a surprisingly good way to keep small paint cans handy and easy to reach.

5. Giving New Life to Grape Boxes

Old grape boxes stacked and labeled for keeping paint cans.
Old grape boxes stacked and labeled for keeping paint cans.

A bit of that cozy, old-fashioned feel can make all the difference if you use old grape boxes. Line them up and put labels on them for a storage idea that’s kind to the earth and super stylish, working as great as it looks.

6. Revamped Bookshelf

A colorful bookshelf doing double duty as storage for paint cans.
A colorful bookshelf doing double duty as storage for paint cans.

A revamped bookshelf can be a lovely way to hold your paints. Paint it to match what you like and show off your stash with pride.

7. Polyvinyl Pipe Display

Polyvinyl pipes used to keep paint cans in order in a modern art space.
Polyvinyl pipes used to keep paint cans in order in a modern art space.

Cut polyvinyl pipes to the size you need and put them on the wall for a great way to hang things. It’s a modern and smooth way to keep your paint cans.

8. Mobile Tooling Table

A mobile tooling table full of paint cans in a crafting space.
A mobile tooling table full of paint cans in a crafting space.

If you like to keep things moving, a mobile tooling table can really change things. You can easily move your paints around, which is awesome for projects that need you to be flexible.

9. Topside Holding Racks

Topside holding racks with paint cans in a garage.
Topside holding racks with paint cans in a garage.

Use the space up near the ceiling with topside holding racks. They’re just the thing for keeping paint cans you don’t use as often and freeing up space on the floor.

10. See-Through Holding Bins

Clear holding bins filled with all sorts of paint cans on a shelf.
Clear holding bins filled with all sorts of paint cans on a shelf.

Clear holding bins are just the thing for seeing everything at a glance. I’ve found they’re super handy for keeping different kinds of paints in order while also keeping the dust off.

11. In-Wall Cupboard Holding

In-wall cupboard with paint cans neatly stored away.
In-wall cupboard with paint cans neatly stored away.

If you like a neat look, in-wall cupboards are a smooth storage solution. They keep your paint cans out of sight but ready when you need them.

12. Old-Timey Filing Cabinet

Old-timey filing cabinet used for storing paint cans.
Old-timey filing cabinet used for storing paint cans.

An old-timey filing cabinet can also work as a fun and useful way to store paint cans. It’s a fun way to bring some old-school style to your crafting space.

13. Unique Lumber Box

A unique lumber box made for keeping paint cans.
A unique lumber box made for keeping paint cans.

Building a unique lumber box is a great way to make your storage fit just what you need. It’s a simple thing you can do yourself that brings a bit of charm to your work area.

14. Adhesive Metal Strip Mounts

Paint cans held up with adhesive metal strips on a garage wall.
Paint cans held up with adhesive metal strips on a garage wall.

For something really different, try using adhesive metal strips to hold your paint cans. It’s sure to get people talking and keeps everything right where you can reach it.

15. Setting Up Shelves Under the Staircase

Shelves under the staircase provide a clever way to keep paint cans.
Shelves under the staircase provide a clever way to keep paint cans.

If you’re tight on space, think about adding shelves under the stairs. It’s a smart way to use space that would otherwise go to waste, all while keeping your paint cans nicely tucked away.

16. Crafting DIY Wall Fixtures

A custom wall fixture holding paint cans in a garage that's well put together.
A custom wall fixture holding paint cans in a garage that’s well put together.

I’m a big fan of a good do-it-yourself adventure, and putting together wall-mounted fixtures for paint cans is a brilliant way to save some space. You have the freedom to tweak the fixture size to match what you have, which helps open up some room on the floor.