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Our fantastic SmartStore System is so multifunctional, you'll find several uses for it around your home! Choose from four sizes of open totes (small, medium (shown), large or x-large) then select inserts and trays to organize the items inside. Craft supplies, cleaning supplies, office items, toys and more are wonderfully organized with this smart, portable system.
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Protect your belongings from moisture, dirt and fabric-damaging
pests with our Weathertight Totes. They're ideal for large storage needs around the home, as well as for camping or boating. Super-strong latches secure the lid to the base, providing an air- and watertight seal.
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Use the iDesign Linus Cabinet Tiered Tote to
sort and store your go-to spices and baking ingredients for easy access. With two tiers on each side, this pantry organizer lets you check contents at a glance. A large handle at the top lets you grab it and go, eliminating back-and-forth ...
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Stop throwing out produce! Our clever greensaver Crisper
Insert by OXO will help you waste less and save more. It's designed be mounted to the wall of your crisper above your produce and uses all-natural, non-toxic activated carbon filters trap and absorb ethylene gas, slowing down spoilage. The open-vent design ...
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the iDesign Linus Large Tote is the kind
of all-purpose clear plastic bin that works in any room. A large handle makes it easy to grab and go, and its divided compartments keep contents in place. Drainage cutouts at the base help prevent water and moisture buildup. Whether used as ...
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Our Translucent File Tote stylishly keeps letter-size interior
file folders, documents, periodicals and scrapbooking supplies organized and easy to transport. The translucent polypropylene side panels are bound with reinforced polypropylene canvas. An interior pocket is a convenient place to stow accessories. The ...
Medium SmartStore Tote & Inserts is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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PreKTeacher from
PERFECT FOR CLASSROOM NEEDSI am kindergarten teacher in the city and I was looking for something FAST AND EASY for my students to have access too but also durable! We all know how fast moving 5 years can be! And THIS IS THE PERFECT PRODUCT! I put markers, crayons, sissors, glue, colored pencils and expos in the containers within the storage container, you will see with the pictures below! It also makes it easy for clean up as well! Just put away and go or grab and go especially during our center time! Being a teacher, you like to save money but those cheap products we end up buying for a dollar, let’s face it only last 1/2 school year if that but not these products from the container store!! It’s worth the price and I’m going on 6 years now with these products above and in the pictures and hopefully more to come! Thanks CONTAINER for making my classroom supplies more accessible and organized for my students!
Date published: 2019-01-22
Rated 5 out of
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JoStanley from
Perfect for Kids Art StorageThis was just what I needed for all the markers and pencils and crayons that started accumulating!
We also bought a second one with a different divider for all of our playdoh accessories! Each kids has their own with all their own artsy stuff!
Date published: 2019-01-19
Rated 4 out of
5 by
ferret from
Nice, but too expensiveI like how much you can customize this system, and I love the bright colors.
I don't like the shapes of the small insets. They leave too much air between them which is a waste of space. I understand that might be to make them easier to remove but I'm still not a fan.
That being said, it's a very nice modular system. But *way* too expensive. Just a single bin with several insets ended up being $40
Date published: 2018-12-19
Rated 5 out of
5 by
nursehawkeyes from
Bought it againI bought the first medium smart tote for myself but my husband liked it. He said it was perfect for his collection. I bought this one for him and will probably get another one too.. Someday I will be able to get one for me. Lol
Date published: 2018-12-14
Rated 5 out of
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Starkrost from
Great for craft suppliesThis bin makes it so easy to separate my soap making supplies. I keep the bigger items, like the stick blender, in the bottom, and use the tray with a handle on the top to sort the smaller items. That way I can carry everything I need right to my work area. I can also see what I'm running low on.
Date published: 2018-09-14
Rated 5 out of
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RHJo from
Great insertsPerfect to use in totes/bins or by themselves. Very versatile and durable.
Date published: 2018-08-04
Rated 5 out of
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OPIL from
super usefulSimple, slightly taller than drawer baskets, and with straighter vertical sides, these inserts are great for organizing kitchen drawers.
Date published: 2018-07-28
Rated 5 out of
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ValerieC from
Flexible storage solutionStorage box is good quality with a good quality lid - heavy plastic and strong hinges to keep lid on. Inserts are available for specific storage needs or box can be used as is.
Date published: 2018-07-16
Rated 3 out of
5 by
mykenyce from
Medium Smart Store ToteI purchased the medium tote, along with 6 inserts. It works well and is a good organizer, but be careful stacking the totes as the lid is not durable. I've had a few crack and the Container Store does not sell replacement lids. I would give the tote a higher rating if replacement lids were available for purchase.
Date published: 2018-01-01
Rated 5 out of
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nicole131313 from
Alternative tool box!I keep our tools in a tool box I made from a collection of these modular parts. It is much nicer to look at than the standard metal case, and I feel like I can see everything better as well.
Date published: 2017-01-08
Rated 3 out of
5 by
MeghanM from
Smaller than I thoughtI should have paid better attention to the actual size. These are not large bins despite the similar price (I picked up large clear bins for $13.99). These are small and good for organizing small items. Not great for storing large size items or large amounts. Still, useful for storing lightweight things such as fabric scraps etc. and I love the snap closures on the sides. The colors make it not very easy to see what's inside.
Date published: 2016-12-13
Rated 5 out of
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GoofyMe from
Perfect!!!I needed storage for all my crochet stuff. This fits the bill. I can stack them and see everything I have. It helps me with all my projects. In fact I'm planning on getting more.
Date published: 2016-07-28
Rated 5 out of
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TeriD from
It's perfect for what I need it for.
Good size and good for storage.
A little pricey, but worth it!
Date published: 2016-07-15
Rated 5 out of
5 by
twinmom13 from
love these!they are cute and durable and have so many options for organizing. I have the medium ones and the small ones and all the various inserts. wonderful!
Date published: 2016-04-29
Rated 5 out of
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GKhan from
Good storage for LegosI purchased this product along with the handled tray and 3 medium inserts to store my son's Lego Robot kit. I am completely satisfied as it makes organizing the Lego parts so simple and accessible.
Date published: 2016-03-20
Rated 5 out of
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Mom1205 from
Awesome.These sets have helped me get a handle on puzzle pieces and little toys tgat always end up lost. So great to have everything organized. Well worth the price!
Date published: 2016-01-06
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jamonine from
Creative solutionIf you pencils, rubber bands, and other items. It's awesome.
Date published: 2015-08-22
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Roman from
Form and FunctionThe containers are perfectly sized with great fitting lids. The bright colors or clear give multiple options for where to use them.
Date published: 2015-06-02
Rated 5 out of
5 by
auty from
great for craftingThis is perfect for organizing materials for kids crafting. My kids can get to what they want and is easy to see what they run out of. Bright colors are fun.
Date published: 2014-12-16
Rated 5 out of
5 by
containergirl15 from
FANTASTIC !i got three medium smart totes, one pink, one blue and one green and they are awesome! not sure what i was thinking of putting in them but when i needed to put some stuff away quickly, after the cat knocked a bunch of dvds on the floor, each one fit about 24 dvds, lined up on their sides with the titles showing for 20 or 21 of them along the length of the box and 3 along the side on their sides too. it of course depends too on whether they're regular size or a complete season of a tv show which tend to be bigger so the number you can fit in could be different. and the lid is awesome! a super tight fit but easy to open and close. one of the handles that helps close it was jammed almost shut so i didn't want to break it by forcing it open. it was still fine though as the lid could be slid under it and then it closed fine just like the other side. and looks like a nice tight fit that could withstand cats knocking it off something onto the floor. !! so i am ordering more. they are transparent so you can see thru them although if you want something you can read from the outside when they're closed you might want to get the clear ones just for easier ability to see thru them. and my only improvement would be to have more colours in this size !!! orange and purple and yellow are always good. so two thumbs up, five stars out of five and 10 out of 10. you can't go wrong with these beauties !!!
Date published: 2014-08-16
Rated 4 out of
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KatyTwinMom from
Mostly functionalI got the clear bin with the 6 different colored tall inserts for art storage for my children. I really love it except for the fact that unsharpened pencils are too tall for it. I either have to jam the lid in place or sharpen them all. I like to gather up every odd and end craft supply they've gotten from school, birthday parties, etc in here so it's annoying to have to sharpen all 20 extra pencils. Other than that this is a great product and easy to use for young children (mine are first graders).
Date published: 2014-08-12
Rated 5 out of
5 by
pattycake0421 from
Nice Product!I bought this tote and six of the colored organizers to put inside. I am very pleased with the amount of space it provides! I love it that the container is clear so it's see-through and the colored containers inside show through just enough that it looks good. I am also happy that I can take out each colored container and use it as needed and then return it to it's place so everything stays neat and clean inside. I will be ordering more of these systems to continue to organize my life! Great design & quality.
Date published: 2014-08-12
Rated 3 out of
5 by
momodot from
Okay for some usesThis works for what it is, a lightweight storage option for organizing small things. It is appropriately priced - much more affordable than Iris containers but also lower in quality/durability.
Date published: 2014-08-04
Rated 5 out of
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ElaM from
Fantastic if you can afford it!These container are absolutely the best! I love the ability to keep an entire body of project items in one place while still having everything separated within the box. The only qualm I have is about the price. It is entirely too expensive! As with other container store items, sometimes there's nothing better than the real thing. You get what you pay for, and here you are paying for the quality. All in all, great storage system!
Date published: 2014-06-18
Rated 5 out of
5 by
shopper78 from
So Handy!Love the bins and options for this tote for whatever you need it to be!
Date published: 2014-06-09
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MominRI from
Perfect for Kids Craft Mediums!This is the perfect solution when coupled with the tall insert bins. It's possible to organize crayons, markers, colored pencils, etc all in on container standing up straight. Would definitely recommend this to anyone trying to consolidate coloring supplies!
Date published: 2014-05-27
Rated 5 out of
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Carjens from
Get Your Artist OnMy seven year old granddaughter can't seem to find anything to wear or get her clothes organized. But she can "keep calm and get her artist on" with her awesome Smart Store Tote organizer. Everything she needs for her art and crafts is right at her fingertips in colorful Smart Store Inserts. Thanks Container Store for Smart products that even delight a rather messy child.
Date published: 2014-05-05
Rated 5 out of
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YouBettaOrganize from
Toddler Proof!My toddler kept getting into my supposedly child-proofed makeup drawer, so I had to find an alternate solution. I bought the Medium Wavy Smart Store Tote with a couple of inserts. Perfect solution! I stay organized and my toddler can no longer paint her body or my walls...or my furniture...with my eyeliner! :)
Date published: 2014-04-26
Rated 4 out of
5 by
Laurags from
Great for craftsI get a few different types of craft kits and always have left overs - this is a great way to keep them organized and usable for the next craft day!
Date published: 2014-04-25
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BrentInFrisco from
Like I Designed It MyselfI bought a few of these with a mix of of the cup type inserts. They are perfect for organizing various screws, bolts and miscellaneous items in the garage. I have several odd size and shaped pieces so these storage units allow me to custom make space for each part. The fact the cup inserts are not jammed in tight leaves oblong spaces that are perfect for the longer screws, bolts, drill bits, etc. to fit along the sides. I like that the top clamps on so dust in the garage is not an issue. A couple of other nice features are that they stack nicely off to one side of my work bench, and I can see inside each one without having to remove the cover. If needed, I can print out large text words on my printer, cut them to size and tape them to the inside of the box facing out. This is better than labels on the outside that can get dirty, scraped, etc.
When the lid is closed, if the container falls over, would small items stored inside (such as beads or Lego studs) stay in their inserts or would they get mixed up?
Asked by: Adella
This will depend on the item being stored. Small items such as beads or legos can get mixed up if container falls over. Thank you for your question. We hope this helps!
Answered by: snzeigler
Date published: 2021-02-17
Do the containers stack when the lids are on?
Asked by: Sara m
Yes, these are stackable with the lids on.
Answered by: TheContainerStore
Date published: 2021-02-04
Are u guys restocking the tall smart inserts
Asked by: Diany
We will be re-stocking the translucent tall inserts. The multi color tall inserts have been discontinued.
Answered by: mstover
Date published: 2020-09-28
How many Tall SmartStore Insert can I fit into the SmartStore Handle Tray? (I’m fine with the tall insert being higher than the tray)
Asked by: Dlin
You can fit 6 tall inserts into the Smart Store Handled Tray. They fit very tight and do not sit all the way to the bottom of the tray. They do stay, even though they are not fully seated in the tray. And they do stand up higher than the total height of the tray itself.
Answered by: TheContainerStore
Date published: 2020-05-10
What is the internal dimensions that the bottom of the Medium Smart Store Tote?
Asked by: ShoppingTalk
The bottom of the tote measures 10" wide x 13" long.
Answered by: beneel
Date published: 2020-04-30
Will the Lid Fit?
I am reading that the lid does not fit on in some configuration, is this true? If so, which ones?
Asked by: Myisha
The companion lid of our Medium Smart Store Tote can be fully closed and locked down with the accessory inserts shown on this product page. For further assistance choosing Smart Store Tote & Inserts that are perfect for your needs, please contact us at 1-888-CONTAIN (266-8246).
Answered by: psb87
Date published: 2020-04-26
How many markers (chubby Crayola) can a single tall insert hold?
Asked by: TeacherStef
A single Tall Smart Store Insert should accommodate about 12 to 20 average size markers.
Answered by: psb87
Date published: 2020-04-26
Acrylic paint on the bottom
If you store regular sized acrylic paint bottles on the bottom, can you still place the tray on top?
Asked by: almostbunnies
Unfortunately, no, our Medium Smart Store Tote cannot accommodate standard acrylic paint bottles and the The Smart Store Tray at the same time.
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