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Storage Labels — Organise Bins, Boxes & Containers

Print clean, readable labels for storage bins, boxes, baskets, tubs, and containers. Organise your garage, attic, basement, closets, craft room, or self-storage unit. Colour-code by category. Batch print all labels at once. Free, no account needed.

Use Cases

Garage storage

Label clear bins and shelving with contents — Christmas Decorations, Camping Gear, Power Tools.

Attic & basement

Big, readable labels for boxes you only open once a year. Include contents and date packed.

Self-storage units

Label every box before moving it to storage. Contents + fragile warnings + box number.

Closet organisation

Labels for closet bins — Scarves, Belts, Winter Hats, Beach Towels.

Craft room

Label drawers, jars, and bins — Ribbon, Buttons, Beads, Fabric Scraps, Paint.

Kids' toy storage

Labels with big text (and optionally pictures) so children can tidy up themselves.

Recommended Label Sizes

LabelSizeBest For
Avery L716399.1 × 38.1 mm (14/A4)Standard bin labels
Avery L716599.1 × 67.7 mm (8/A4)Large box labels
DYMO 99014101 × 54 mmThermal bin labels
DYMO 9901289 × 36 mmDrawer & basket labels

Batch Print from a Spreadsheet

List all your storage containers in a spreadsheet (Location, Contents, Category). Import it and print every label in one batch.

Tips

Colour-code by category — Christmas in red, Camping in green, Tools in yellow. Use background colours in OpenLabelMaker.
Use large, bold text — storage labels are read from a distance (shelves, stacked boxes). 20pt+ font minimum.
Include a contents summary — "Christmas Lights, Tree Skirt, Stockings" is more useful than just "Christmas".
Add a box number — number your boxes (Box 1 of 12) and keep a master list of what's in each one.
Use clear bins + labels together — even with clear bins, a label on the front makes scanning shelves much faster.
Laminate for long-term storage — labels in garages and attics face temperature and humidity changes. Cover with clear tape or use durable stock.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size for storage bin labels?

For large bins and boxes, Avery L7165 (99.1 × 67.7 mm) is readable from a distance. For smaller drawer-style bins, DYMO 99012 (89 × 36 mm) fits nicely. For thermal printers, DYMO 99014 (101 × 54 mm) is the sweet spot.

Can I colour-code my labels?

Yes. OpenLabelMaker's background colour picker lets you set any colour per label. Use categories in your spreadsheet and print each category in a different colour.

How do I label boxes for self-storage?

Create a spreadsheet with Box Number, Contents, and Room/Category columns. Print large labels (Avery L7165 or 4×6) and attach them to two sides of each box. Keep a copy of the spreadsheet as your master inventory.

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