AREYZIN Plastic Storage Baskets Bins With Lid Organizing Container Lidded Knit Storage Organizer Bins for Shelves Drawers Desktop Closet Playroom Classroom Office, 6 Pack

A tidy-up workhorse for small spaces

My home runs on small parts: batteries, cables, travel-size toiletries, craft bits, packets of seasoning, and the inevitable junk-drawer spillover. I brought in the AREYZIN lidded baskets as a six-pack to see if I could tame those zones without switching to bulky bins or open trays that just collect dust. After a few weeks of rotating them through a bathroom shelf, a kitchen cabinet, a desktop, and a closet, I’ve settled on a clear picture: these are compact, sturdy, easy to live with, and excellent for shelf-based organization—so long as you don’t need snap-tight lids.

Design and build quality

Each basket measures roughly 10.2 x 7.1 x 4.1 inches on the outside, with a woven-style body made from BPA-free plastic and flat, lift-off lids. The plastic has just enough flex to avoid brittleness, but the walls don’t bow under normal load. The weave is molded (not fabric), so you get the visual warmth of a woven pattern without the sag or fray, and the tiny openings provide some ventilation without leaving items totally exposed.

The lids are thin but not flimsy. They rest on top rather than latching—important detail. On a shelf, they sit flat and look tidy, and the uniform dimensions make a row of six look cohesive. Built-in side handles are integrated cutouts near the top rim, which keep the silhouette clean and make it easy to grab a bin from a high shelf or pull one from the back of a cabinet without pinching the edge.

In gray, they disappear nicely into most spaces. They’re utilitarian and neutral—more “quietly put together” than “decor-forward.” If you’re aiming for a specific color story in a visible room, you’ll want to check that the gray plays well with your wood tones and hardware.

Capacity and fit

The size is the sweet spot for small items. They’re compact enough to double or triple up on a standard shelf, yet tall enough to cover the tallest common odds and ends: spice packets, tea boxes, office supplies, nail polish, charging bricks, small tools, hair products, and first-aid supplies. The low profile is a boon wherever vertical clearance is tight—over-toilet shelving, shallow medicine cabinets, and upper kitchen cabinets with face frames.

A few fit notes from use:
- In a 12-inch-deep cabinet, two fit front to back with room to spare for hand clearance.
- On a typical 24-inch-wide pantry shelf, you can run two or three across and still slide a larger item beside them.
- In desk drawers, the footprint leaves room for a pencil tray or notebook alongside, making them a good “drawer within a drawer.”
- On open shelving, they read neat and consistent, and the lids help hide visual clutter.

These are not intended as large bin substitutes. If you need to corral bulky items—full-size cleaning sprays, big snack bags, or folded sweaters—you’ll want something larger. Think of the AREYZIN bins as small-parts organizers that live on shelves and in cabinets, not floor-standing totes.

In use: day-to-day organization

I tried the bins in a few places:
- Bathroom: grouped dental care in one, hair tools and clips in another, and travel toiletries in a third. The lids kept dust at bay and made stacking a second layer straightforward on a narrow over-toilet shelf.
- Kitchen: dedicated bins for spice packets and baking odds and ends. The side handles made it easy to pull out the “baking” bin rather than rooting around a shelf.
- Office: one for cables and dongles, one for ink and sticky notes. The lids helped prevent the cascade of cords that usually happens when I slide a bin around.
- Closet: socks and small accessories fit well, especially when I wanted a uniform look on an open shelf.

The woven design is more than cosmetic. The small perforations let you see just enough to distinguish bins without having to label everything, and they prevent mustiness in bathrooms or laundry rooms. For items that shed (cotton rounds, dryer lint brushes), the lids and the minimal weave openings do a decent job keeping things from escaping.

Lids and stacking behavior

This is where expectations matter. The lids rest on top; they do not snap or lock. On a shelf or in a cabinet, that’s perfectly fine and actually convenient—there’s no fighting a latch, and you can slide the lid aside to grab a quick item. It also makes them stackable; I comfortably stacked them two high on shelves without wobble.

Where the non-locking lid becomes a limitation is in transport and overstuffing:
- If you pack a bin so items bulge above the rim, the lid will sit proud or tilt. It won’t force a close.
- If you plan to move stacked bins around frequently, the top lid can shift or slide. For one-off moves, a piece of painter’s tape or a rubber band keeps things in place. For permanent storage in one spot, it’s a non-issue.
- For taller items, you can ditch the lid on that one bin and keep the others lidded and stackable.

In short: excellent as dust covers and stack platforms, not designed as locking lids.

Durability and maintenance

The plastic is thick enough that the bins don’t deform with typical use, even when filled with small bottles or hardware. I appreciate that the corners don’t whiten or stress-crack when slightly flexed. After a few weeks of daily opening and closing, the lids show minimal scuffing, and the matte finish handles fingerprints better than glossy plastics.

Cleaning is easy: a quick wipe with a damp cloth handles most messes. The weave does mean there are small recesses where crumbs can sit, but the bins rinse clean under a tap. Because they’re plastic, they’re practical in humid areas and won’t absorb odors.

Limitations and what I’d change

• Lid security: A gentle friction fit would be nice, or a low-profile snap that doesn’t add height. As is, they’re optimized for stationary use.
• Size variety: A matching medium height option (6–7 inches tall) would expand use cases without disrupting the uniform look.
• Color options: Additional neutral or wood-toned colors would help them blend in open shelving or traditional cabinetry.

None of these are dealbreakers for shelf-based organization, but they’re worth noting if you’re planning a broader system.

Who they’re for

Choose the AREYZIN bins if:
- You need compact, uniform containers for shelves, cabinets, or drawers.
- You value a clean, non-clear look to reduce visual clutter.
- You want stackable bins for tight vertical spaces like bathroom shelving or shallow cupboards.
- You organize small to medium odds and ends: personal care, craft supplies, office accessories, spice packets, small tools, batteries.

Skip them if:
- You need locking lids for frequent transport or moving.
- You primarily store tall or bulky items.
- You want display-worthy baskets in specific decorative finishes.

Practical tips

• Label the short side near the handle for easy identification when the bins are stacked with lids on.
• Reserve lidless bins for tall contents and keep lids on the rest so you can still stack neighbors.
• Group by task rather than category (e.g., “morning routine,” “mail kit,” “gift wrap tools”) to reduce rummaging.
• Use a contrasting label color; the gray surface makes white or light labels easy to read.

The bottom line

The AREYZIN lidded baskets hit a very useful organizing niche: compact, sturdy, good-looking enough to live in the open, and genuinely functional on shelves and in cabinets. Their lift-off lids are an asset in day-to-day use and for stacking, with the trade-off that they’re not transport-secure. Build quality is solid for plastic, the handles make access easy, and the uniform size simplifies planning a layout.

Recommendation: I recommend these bins for anyone building a small-parts storage system in fixed locations—bathrooms, kitchens, offices, closets, and classroom shelves. They shine when you want a clean, dust-minimizing, stackable solution that doesn’t eat vertical space. If locking lids or larger capacities are must-haves for you, look elsewhere; otherwise, this six-pack is a smart, tidy, and reliably sturdy addition to an organizing toolkit.