PLASTIC storage boxes with lids prove to be great for helping to tidy up and organise your space - keeping clutter out of sight, and out of mind.
So we've scoured the web and found the best boxes with lids available to snap up now.
Spring is a good time to clean up and re-organise your space, whether it's your bedroom, kitchen or living room.
And there are many great storage items on the market that can help you to set your surroundings in order.
From large-capacity plastic storage with lids (85L) that are built to last, to smaller ones that are great for shoes, there's a perfect box for every need.
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So check out our round-up below of the best plastic storage boxes with lids that you can snap up right now.
Best Plastic Storage Box at a Glance:
- Best large storage box: Bankers Box
- Best plastic box with lid: Wham Duty Plastic Storage box
- Best stackable plastic storage box: Really Useful stacking boxes
- Best strong storage box: Really Useful Plastic Storage Box
- Best cheap plastic box: IKEA KLÄMTARE in/outdoor box with lid
Bankers Box - 85L capacity
- Bankers Box 85 L, £45.59 from Amazon - buy here
This box is great if you're looking to store some larger items in your house, from pots, pans, books and kids' toys.
With an impressive 85L capacity, it's made from impact-resistant material to last, and it's fully recyclable.
The base and corners are reinforced so it's strong enough to stack, and the lock-tight clips make sure the contents of your box stay dust and moisture-free.
The utility of this box shouldn't be understated either; holding a rather respectable 4.2-star rating on Amazon for one customer, it was 'just what I needed', and another calls it 'excellent', so get a little extra help with your spring clean and grab a bankers box.
Dimensions: 37.5 x 57.5 x 38cm Capacity: 85 litres
Really Useful stacking boxes
- Really Useful 3 x 35 Litre Storage Boxes, £46.98 from Amazon - buy here
Looking for a set of boxes that would be great for stacking? Look no further than these boxes featuring 35L capacity each.
They come with lids and secure clip handles to ensure that contents are safe and dust-free.
They're great for banishing clutter in the study, garage, bathroom and the kid's bedroom - as well as fully transparent so you can quickly spot what you need once they're all packed away, to save you rummaging around.
This set of boxes holds an incredibly impressive 4.7-star rating on Amazon, with one shopper praising it for being a 'sturdy, stackable storage solution' and another calling them the 'best storage boxes'.
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Dimensions: 37 x 31 x 28cm Capacity: 35 litres each
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Wham 45 Liter Storage Clear Heavy Duty Plastic Storage Box
- Wham 45 Liter Storage Clear Heavy Duty Plastic Storage Box, £34.83 from Amazon - buy here
If you have limited space available in your hallway and find shoes pepper the floor, you might benefit from having boxes that would help organise your shoes.
For £34.83, you'll get a set of 5 large boxes that can be stacked on top of each other and help to make the most of the space you have - as well as make it look clean and organised.
They are also transparent: great for instantly identifying the pair of shoes you want to wear in a flash.
Customers agree that this box is incredibly useful, with an excellent rating of 4.3 stars on Amazon. One customer calls it 'great quality' with another calling it 'great for storage items'.
Dimensions: 60x40x25 cm Capacity: 45 litres
Muddy Hands Pack of 2
- Muddy Hands Pack of 2, £32.99 from Amazon - buy here
This set of boxes from Amazon may seem like a slightly more expensive option, but it proves to be great for those who look for more quality items.
Boxes are stackable and come with wheels, to help make them easy to remove from a tricky-to-reach under-bed spot.
They're lock-tight, too, and will save everything that gets bundled under your bed from getting dusty.
Customers also seem keen on their purchases as one reviewer calls the boxes 'great' and 'very sturdy' while another praises the box for how they're 'great space savers.'
Dimensions: 60cmx40x18.5cm Capacity: 32 litres
Symple Stuff for office storage
- Plastic 3 Piece Box Set £35.99 from Wayfair - buy here
If you're looking for a way to optimise your home office space, you might benefit from a set of specially-designed boxes with 30L capacity.
This set features four drawers that are perfect for storing smaller items, such as spices or vegetables, in the kitchen.
It can also double as a small home office container used to store documents and stationery - they're upright, strong and durable, so are built to last.
They come in silver and white, too, and would look great and minimalist in any home kitchen.
Customers call the product 'very reliable' and an overall 'great product' with its impressive 4.5-star rating on the Wayfair site.
Dimensions: 9.8x11.8x40cm Capacity: 30 litres
Iris Ohyama, Box, Storage bin for child's toy
- Iris Ohyama, Box, Storage bin for child's toy, £32.20 from Amazon - buy here
These quirky and super-fun storage boxes are perfect for any kid's bedroom.
The cube-shaped boxes come in an array of colours, including blue, pink, yellow and green- adding a fun splash colour to your little ones' room.
When piled on top of each other, they are sealed tight.
With an amazing 4.4-star rating on Amazon, shoppers call it 'very nice and handy', with another calling them 'fab.'
Dimensions: 32 x 33 x 29 cm Capacity: 25 litres
IKEA KLÄMTARE in/outdoor box with lid
- IKEA KLÄMTARE in/outdoor box with lid, £15 from IKEA - buy here
How could we not squeeze homeware-giant IKEA onto this list?
IKEA's super-affordable and sturdy KLÄMTARE box is ideal for both indoor and outdoor storage.
It's thick, yet lightweight and fully waterproof, so you wouldn't need to worry about it leaking in the rain, or getting damp in your garage.
With 50 reviews and a fantastic 4.8-star rating, this 'useful and stackable' box is sure to keep your shoes safely away from a 'shoe-obsessed dog.'
Dimensions: 58x45x30cm Capacity: 78 litres
House Asude 2 PCS Clear Plastic Storage Box
- House Asude 2 PCS Clear Plastic Storage Box, £24.99 from Amazon - buy here
Sometimes we just want a box for all-round; maybe you're just looking to store something temporarily or want to pack decorations away after a holiday.
This clear plastic storage box does exactly that; it might not look pretty, and it might not stack vertically as some of the other products. However, it's built to last as it's made from impact-resistant plastic.
you don't have to worry that the box will spill over should it get knocked either, as the clamps will ensure the box remains closed.
If whatever you choose to store in this box does happen to spill, then worry not because it's made out of BPA-free plastic materials that make it easy to clean.
It also holds a more than respectable 4-star rating on Amazon, with shoppers calling it an 'excellent product' and another saying it is 'exactly what they needed'. We're sure this box will add a little bit of organisation to any cluster of items.
Dimensions: 20x28x13cm Capacity: 7.5 litres
Really Useful Plastic Storage Box 35 Litre
- Really Useful Plastic Storage Box 35 Litre, £25.27 from Amazon - buy here
Work, uni, even normal school life can leave us with lots of important documents we need to keep, either for assignments, job roles or just memories.
This box is perfect for filling with A4 paper or other A4-sized documents; it even comes with foolscap files to help you keep your important documents extra organized.
Being transparent means that you'll easily be able to locate any important documents you pack away without having to search through a ton of opaque boxes.
The box has a spectacular rating of 4.6 stars on Amazon, and shoppers say it's 'excellent extra filing capacity' with others noting that it is a 'very sturdy' box from the really useful range.
Dimensions: 46.5x27x29cm Capacity: 24 litres
Where to buy plastic boxes with lids in the UK?
While it might seem like a small task, there are lots of options for plastic boxes on the market, and it can feel a little overwhelming despite having to pick something so simple.
We've decided to make a list of places you might want to start if you plan to shop around for the best box for your needs.
- Amazon
- Ikea
- Argos
- Wilko
- Dunelm
How much do plastic boxes cost?
Plastic boxes, although simplistic in design, do come in a wide range of prices due to some having slightly more functionality than others.
Boxes that stack, or are made to blend in better with your environment tend to be at the middle mark price-wise, costing around £30. While the large durable boxes can come in cheaper at around £15 if they're smaller and up to £40 on the larger scale but you are getting a lot more space with these ones.
