20 DVD Storage Ideas to Keep Your Home Movie Collection Organized

DVD storage ideas in the year 2020, you say? Why, yes! It’s officially the era of Marie Kondo, and minimalism has become increasingly popular. More and more households are opting to replace their stacks of DVDs and Blu-ray discs with an all-streaming or digital approach.

But if you’re anything like me, you’ve spent years – maybe even decades – curating a DVD collection you’re proud of.

 If you are suddenly getting flashbacks of those hideous plastic DVD towers that scream 1996, have no fear.

It can be challenging to find attractive ways to store your DVD collection in your home, but there are some truly resourceful ideas out there. Generally, you’ll want to keep your movies accessible and organized.

Do you like to be able to see the spines of your disc’s original cases? No problem. There are some awesome ideas below for proudly displaying your favorite movie titles.

Maybe you prefer to keep your collection concealed in a way that blends seamlessly with your decor. If so, you’re in luck – I scouted several discrete ideas, both DIY and otherwise, and included them all in this list.

20 DVD Storage Ideas To Keep Your Home Movie Collection Organized

If you’re interested in storing your DVDs in a decidedly modern and stylish manner, read on. Here are 20 DVD storage ideas to keep your home movie collection organized!

1. Harry Potter Closet Under the Stairs Solution | Blesser House

Just like magic, Lauren and her husband prove that there’s no such thing as unusable space. They transformed an otherwise odd storage spot into a closet under the stairs that even Harry Potter would approve of.

2. Put Those Babies in a Corner | Next Luxury

A surprising way to update your DVD collection is to embrace traditional, classic style. This corner shelving area has the look of built-in bookcases, and blends right in with this elegant sitting room featuring a Victorian-style fireplace. Lovely!

3. DVD Storage Closet | Club House Barberini

Why not utilize closet space to keep DVDs out of the way but still easily accessible? Bonus: Storing your collection on wooden shelves makes your closet look like a used dvd store! Cozy.

4. DVD & Blu-Ray Storage: How to Fit a Lot of Movies Into a Small Organized Space | Living Well Mom

Here’s an excellent idea for homes with kids! Keeping DVDs organized into attractive, labeled bins makes them easy to find. Since the bins are stored within reach in a media console, kids can help themselves to their favorite movies.

5. Modern Aesthetic Wall Mounted DVD Storage | Pinterest

Can you say Scandinavian? You really can’t go any more minimalist than these sleek cabinets. No one will ever know what you store inside (unless they pull down the secret door, of course!).

I tried to find the original source of this image, but I couldn’t track it down. I do believe that this is the IKEA Besta Bur system, though.

6. Put a Lid on Them | Small Stuff Counts

This DVD storage idea is simple, cheap, and genius.

Find yourself some storage boxes with metal label holders to categorize your genres. You can even choose colors and patterns to perfectly suit your personal style.

In this photo, you’ll video games stored, which is another great use!

7. Best DVD Storage Ideas for Small Space | IKEA Hackers

Embrace your inner artist and fashion a statement shelving piece for your wall. You can spell almost any word that speaks to your heart.

Here’s a perfect DVD storage idea for all the film buffs out there. This was done with IKEA Lerberg shelving units.

8. A Fantastic Filing System | Frazzled Joy

Grab an inexpensive or attractive bin that you like, and create an old fashioned file drawer…reminds me of the old school library card catalogs, right?

9. Spin to Win on Movie Night | Ana White

Ana White shares the build plans for this awesome spinning shelf system that holds a ton of movies.

10. Easy + Functional DVD Storage | The Homes I Have Made

Get excited, because this tutorial is equal parts inexpensive and adorable! If you have a large DVD collection, this can help save so much space in your home.

11. Simple DVD Storage Ideas | The Carpenter’s Daughter

If you’re nostalgic for those long-shuttered video stores of the past, why not lean fully into that theme?

Create your own movie haven with full-wall shelving…and while you’re at it, build it custom for an otherwise difficult to use space in your homw, like this stair landing.

12. Make a System | Decorilo

Where are my crafters, scrapbookers, and organization buffs? Here’s a project that will make your heart soar. Chuck out all those bulky DVD cases and replace them with sleek, slim plastic sleeves.

Then, get to work on an alphabetized filing system to keep your movies organized. You’ll find that your DVDs no longer take up a lot of space, and you can fit your whole collection in a box or two (or ten!).

13. 12 Stylish DVD Storage Ideas with Low Cost and Less Space | Tipard

Here’s a smart idea for rooms with awkward spaces, like this one behind the couch. Use it to its fullest potential by putting up some wall shelves! Bonus points for creative words or shapes.

14. Basket Case | Sawdust Sisters

There’s something about before and after photos that make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. This DVD collector took control over their stress-inducing mess of DVDs, and organized them using attractive storage bins. It really could not get any easier.

15. Minimize to Make More Space for…Games? Book? | At Home with Joanna

Do you thrive with a step-by-step approach? Let Joanna guide you through how to consolidate a large DVD collection in this excellent post from At Home with Joanna.

Coming from someone who understands the joy of movie collecting, Joanna explains how she minimized her joint DVD collection, then organized what was left for under $50…and created more room for books, magazines, board games…you name it!

16. Mini DVD Library | Paperblog

How cool is this DVD storage box with an index list to keep all your titles inventoried? This works especially well for folks who like to fit everything into one, small space.

17. DIY Wood Bins for Your Media Console | Jaime Costiglio

Jaime gives you the plans to DIY your own wood bins to fit your media console table.

18. Sweet, Petite Minimalist DVD Storage | Hi Sugarplum

A little wire bin, some paper sleeves and a couple of craft supplies, and you’ll have this cute system completed.

19. Space-Saving Sleeves | Organise My House

This is one of my favorite ideas on this list. These simple sleeves are inexpensive, easy to organize, and get the job done, saving lots of space in the process.

20. Big Idea for DVDs in Small Spaces | Little Bits of Home

Similar to the sleeve idea, this idea is even more of a space saver, but you do have to sacrifice the DVD inserts/art, so keep that in mind if that is a priority.

Are you feeling inspired by these awesome DVD storage ideas? Whether your DVD collection is big or small, there’s definitely a solution here that will suit your space. Which one is your favorite?

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