Until I moved to the mountains, my stuff was scattered all over the place and I never knew what I had. It was in the master closet, guest closet and in stackable cabinets and a cedar chest. I now have two shelving units 5 ft long and 12 inches deep and most of what I have is there. It makes a world of difference to be able to see what you have. So maybe a book shelf unit would work for you. It sure helped me!