You should use either clear totes or the ones that I really like are the stackable ones where the front of the tote opens so that you don't have to move them to get to what's inside. I also have a couple of clear drawer units that help alot. I'm in the process of organizing things again and its hard. I'm into quilting, sewing garments, embellishing, Sashiko, etc. I want to be able to get to them all easily and have one place to look for each thing that goes with each project I will be working on. I've also been collecting all of my UFO's and putting them out front so that I can get them done, hopefully for Christmas. That would be nice