30+ Genius DIY Sunglass Storage Ideas That Free Up Space

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There’s a myth floating around that sunglass storage has to mean one sad drawer where every pair gets scratched and tangled. Not true at all! A little organization goes a long way here.

This list rounds up 30 ways to keep sunglasses sorted, visible and actually easy to grab on your way out the door. Some use things you already own. Others are weekend projects with a trip to the hardware store.

Every idea here got picked for one reason or another: cheap to pull off, doable in an afternoon, or just genuinely good looking on a wall or shelf. Nothing fussy here! Nothing that needs a contractor.

Whether you own three pairs or thirty, there’s something on here that fits your space. Small entryway? Got it! Whole walk-in closet? Also got it!

Under each idea you’ll find the little details that matter, plus a link to the full tutorial so you can actually build the thing. Who doesn’t love a project that pays for itself in found sunglasses, am I right?

Grab whatever supplies sound doable and let’s get your sunglasses off the counter for good!

DIY SUNGLASS STORAGE IDEAS

Wall Mounted Sunglass Rack

This wall mounted rack is the one to start with if you want something simple. It uses a strip of wood with pegs spaced a few inches apart.

Every pair hangs by the arms so the lenses never touch a surface. Mount it near the door and grabbing your favorites takes two seconds! How handy is that?

Pegboard Sunglasses Display Wall

Pegboard turns a blank wall into a full display in one afternoon. Add hooks wherever you want and rearrange them anytime your collection grows.

This one looks great painted a fun color too. It works just as well for scarves or jewelry if your sunglasses collection is smaller than you thought, haha! Peg placement is endlessly adjustable, which makes it a forever project.

Repurposed Punch Rack Storage

An old apple cider rack finds a second life here. Each little cubby that used to hold a bottle now cradles a folded pair perfectly.

Thrift stores practically give these away, plus most need nothing more than a wipe down. Cheap storage that looks like you planned it all along, lol!

Wooden Crate Sunglasses Shelf

A wooden crate mounted sideways makes an instant little shelf. Stack sunglasses upright inside or lay them flat, whatever fits your space better.

These crates show up at craft stores unfinished, so you can stain or paint them to match anything. A coat of white paint makes it feel brand new.

Hanging Ladder Sunglass Display

A small wooden ladder becomes a surprisingly good sunglass display. Drape each pair over a rung and they just sit there looking cute! How cute is this?

It’s the kind of project that photographs well too, which never hurts. This works because it uses wall space you were already wasting.

Mason Jar Sunglass Holder

Mason jars are basically the answer to every storage problem, sunglasses included. Stand a few pairs lens down inside a jar and they stay dust free.

Line up several jars on a shelf and it looks intentional instead of like clutter. This is the low effort option for anyone who just wants sunglasses off the counter. Same!

Drawer Divider Sunglass Organizer

Drawer dividers keep sunglasses from sliding into a tangled pile every time you open the drawer. Cut simple wood or foam board strips to size and slot them in.

Each pair gets its own little lane. Nothing scratches, nothing gets lost under a stack of receipts! Who wouldn’t want that?

Acrylic Sunglasses Display Case

An acrylic display case gives sunglasses that boutique shelf look without the boutique price. These are usually just a few dollars at a craft store. They take zero building skill, which is exactly the point!

Suddenly your whole collection looks put together instead of scattered across a dresser.

Foam Board Sunglasses Slots

Foam board slots are the cheapest option on this entire list, hands down! Cut slits into a piece of foam board and slide the arms of each pair right through.

Cover it in fabric or wrapping paper first if you want it to look less like a school project, lol!

PVC Pipe Sunglass Rack

PVC pipe sounds like an odd choice until you see it mounted with sunglasses hanging through the cut sections. It’s sturdy, cheap and holds way more pairs than you’d expect. Watch out for sharp cut edges before you mount it.

Painted to match the wall, nobody guesses it came from the plumbing aisle. Sand the ends twice just to be safe.

Clothespin Sunglasses Wall Hanger

Clothespins glued or screwed to a board make a wall hanger that costs almost nothing. Clip each pair by one arm and let them hang.

This is the project I’d hand to a kid who wants to help with a craft. It really is that simple! Not in my book does it get any easier.

Vintage Drawer Sunglasses Cabinet

An old dresser drawer removed from its frame and mounted on the wall makes a surprisingly charming little cabinet. Line the bottom with felt and lay sunglasses flat inside.

Vintage hardware on the front just adds to the character. Not that I’m biased toward anything with chippy paint, haha!

Magnetic Strip Sunglasses Holder

A magnetic strip usually made for kitchen cutters works surprisingly well for sunglasses with metal frames. Mount it inside a closet door and the pairs just stick!

This one only works with certain frame materials, so check yours first. Plastic frames need a small metal tab glued on to make it work.

Cardboard Box Sunglasses Organizer

A sturdy cardboard box covered in pretty paper or fabric turns into a no cost sunglasses bin. Cut dividers from extra cardboard to keep the pairs separated.

It’s not fancy, but it works and costs literally nothing beyond what you already have lying around. Old cereal boxes work in a pinch too.

Over Door Sunglass Organizer

An over the door organizer meant for shoes works just as well for sunglasses. Honestly better in some ways! Each little pocket holds one pair without a single scratch.

Hang it on a closet door and your entire collection is visible at a glance. This is the option for anyone with more sunglasses than they’d like to admit, lol!

Wine Cork Sunglass Stand

apple cider corks glued together in a grid make a soft little stand that sunglass arms can rest against. Save corks over a few months and you’ll have plenty.

Ask a neighbor for their empties if your own supply runs short.

Cutlery Tray Sunglass Storage

A cutlery tray does double duty once you realize the compartments are basically sunglasses sized. Set one in a drawer and each slot holds a pair upright.

This is one of those ideas that feels almost too obvious once you see it. No cutting, no gluing, just repurposing. Who doesn’t love a shortcut like that?

Wooden Dowel Sunglasses Rack

Wooden dowels mounted a few inches apart across a board create a simple rack with a clean, modern look. Sand the ends smooth so nothing snags on the lenses.

Stain the wood dark for a moodier look or leave it natural for something brighter. Either way it’s a weekend project at most!

Leather Strap Sunglass Holder

A leather strap with slits cut in it hangs sunglasses by their arms and looks like something out of a boutique. This one comes together fast if you already have a scrap of leather around.

Hang it from a hook in the closet or over a dresser mirror. It ages beautifully too, getting softer and more worn in over time.

Repurposed Bookshelf Sunglasses Nook

An empty shelf on a bookcase can become a little sunglasses nook with almost no effort. Add a small tray or a row of hooks underneath the shelf above.

This works especially well if your bookshelf already sits near the front door. Function meets whatever you were already doing with that space, lol!

Clear Shoe Organizer Sunglasses

A clear over the door shoe organizer meant for shoes holds sunglasses just as well, with the bonus of being completely see through. Every pair is visible without digging around.

This is the one to grab if your collection has quietly gotten out of control. No shame in that! Am I calling myself out here? Maybe a little.

DIY Sunglasses Tree Stand

A tabletop tree stand made from a branch and a wooden base turns sunglasses storage into actual decor. Sand the branch down and drill a hole in a wood slice base to hold it upright.

Hang each pair from a little offshoot branch. It looks like something from a boutique window display, honestly.

Copper Pipe Sunglass Display

Copper pipe fittings assembled into a small stand give off a sleek, almost industrial look. The pipe holds its shape well and doesn’t need much more than a few connectors.

This is the display for anyone who wants their storage to double as a design piece on a dresser. It looks especially sharp against a dark painted wall.

Felt Lined Sunglasses Box

A felt lined box is the gentlest option here for anyone with pricier sunglasses that need real protection. Glue felt into any small wooden or cardboard box and you’re set. The felt keeps lenses from scratching against each other.

Cheap insurance for glasses that cost way more than the box did!

Rotating Sunglasses Display Stand

A rotating stand spins so you can see every pair without touching a single one. These come together with a lazy susan base and a few dowels glued on top.

It’s a fun little upgrade if you like things that spin, which honestly, who doesn’t? This one always gets a reaction from coworkers if it ends up on a desk, haha!

Ribbon Board Sunglasses Hanger

A ribbon board made from crisscrossed ribbon over a fabric covered board holds sunglasses tucked behind the ribbon like little photos in a frame. It’s a soft, pretty option for a bedroom wall.

Staple the ribbon in a diagonal pattern for the classic look, or go straight lines if you want something cleaner. It takes about twenty minutes start to finish.

Old Picture Frame Sunglass Rack

An old picture frame with the glass removed and cup hooks screwed into the bottom edge becomes a sunglasses rack with instant charm. This is a great weekend fix for a frame that’s been sitting in the garage. It hangs right where a picture normally would.

A junk drawer frame turns into the first thing guests notice! Who knew, right?

Cigar Box Sunglass Case

A cigar box lined with felt makes a small, portable case for a few favorite pairs. These boxes show up at thrift stores fairly often and already have that nice worn look going for them.

Keep it on a nightstand or toss it in a bag for travel. It doubles as a jewelry box too, if you’re not picky.

Tension Rod Sunglass Organizer

A tension rod set inside a cabinet or closet corner gives sunglasses a place to hang by the arms with zero drilling involved. This is the renter friendly option on this entire list.

Adjust the rod to fit any small space and move it whenever you rearrange. No landlord will ever notice!

Cubby Shelf Sunglasses Storage

Last but definitely not least, a small cubby shelf gives every pair of sunglasses its own little square to live in. Build one from thin plywood or repurpose an old shoe cubby you already own.

Label each cubby if you want to get fancy, or just let everyone grab their usual spot. Either way it’s the neatest this collection has ever looked! I can’t!