The Container Store

I have such mixed feeling about The Container Store. Is it clean and well organized? Yes, and then some. Is the staff helpful and available? Yes, every time I’ve stopped in. Do they have that unique thing you need to organize that drawer/​closet/​pantry? If they don’t have it, it probably doesn’t exist.
All of that is well and good until you get to the price tag, which for some of the items can be … well, on the high end. Today I spotted an $ 130 gift wrap organizer (on sale from $ 199) and my daughter tried to talk me into a $ 90 laundry hamper. Yes, it was a very nice hamper, but that’s still kind of steep for something one tosses dirty clothes into.
Still, you can do well there if you’re looking for smaller items and take some time to comparison shop the shelves. I found a kitchen cabinet organizer that was exactly what I needed for $ 12, but a search further up the aisle revealed another version for half that price.
They also have a nice assortment of desk supplies, like cute paper clips shaped like bicycles or flamingoes — nice stocking stuffers.

I like all of the households selections here. There are so many useful household devices.

Pricing is great on some items and really expensive on others compared to stores with similar items. Parking requires validation. They do have some neat paper boxes.

If you’re one of those people (of course I don’t know anyone like this myself) who constantly fantasizes about ways to get more organized, then you will love this store. From the tiniest little clear glass boxes to gigantic coffin-​sized plastic totes and everything in between, this place has got it all. The store is very well-​organized into sections for all of your needs — so if you’re reorganizing your office vs. reorganizing your kitchen you will easily find what you need, in every conceivable shape, size, and color. They also have an amazing closet design section — so amazing, in fact, that I feel inadequate just stepping into it!
The only problem is this place ain’t cheap. You are paying a premium for things you could easily find elsewhere for a smaller price; however you will not find nearly the selection at another store. I dream of the day I am set free inside The Container Store and given a full access pass to ridding my life of clutter and chaos!

I cannot go in here without buying something hah they have the cutest tiny containers and everything you could ever need for home storage. Some items are a little pricey but it’s Bellevue so I expected that.

My husband and I have been in this store several times and now that we own a home decided to go shopping for some kitchen storage items.
We walked in knowing what we wanted and found an associate to help. We showed her what we wanted in a catalog and she said she would go get the pieces. They were out of stock on a couple items and asked where we lived and if we minded going to the Tukwila store — it wasn’t in our plans but we did it. She originally was just going to send us there but then my husband asked if they had it in stock and she literally said «Oh! I should probably check». She was going to send us to a store and didn’t check? Not good in any form but considering we live in Lake Stevens that would have been a horrible commute for nothing. She was able to have us prepay with our order and just pick it up. That all worked out fine.
Then when we got home and started to put the items together we realized that the associate pulled the wrong items for us and we could not put together our unit. So now we have make another 60 mile roundtrip to exchange something that an associate pulled wrong for us? That clearly did not make either of us happy. The only upside to having to drive to Bellevue is we used their awesome pay online pick up in store feature so we saved time and knew what we were getting.
Overall the experience in store wasn’t that great and we will just stick with pay online, pickup in store from now on. Everyone we dealt with was nice but niceness only gets you so far when peoples time, money, and gas are involved in mistakes that customers assume aren’t being made since they don’t have the capabilities to pull the items themselves.

Waaaaaaaay over priced! I found the same storage units at Fred Meyers for half the price!

This Container Store is huge, I’ll give it that! I really enjoy coming and looking at all they have to offer. Of course, I love ALL Container Stores. They are wonderful. :) I will say this one is a bit of a walk from the actual Bellevue Mall itself. If you use the sky bridge, it makes things a bit easier.
I’ve seen rave reviews about the customer service here and I haven’t quite received that myself. I came in the other day to redeem my birthday present sent to me via email. The checker asked me to type in my email address or phone number. I did this several times and neither would show up in the system. This was strange, as I had gotten the birthday gift print out from one of these emails! She seemed irritated and threw the gift in my bag and shoved it at me. She clearly wanted to get me out of the store. I opened it up to find a sticky note pad that I could have easily gotten at a dollar store. Given that she couldn’t scan the item, I called the store and asked if this was the actual gift or what??? The representative also seemed irritated and abruptly said, «Yes, that’s it!» Doesn’t make me very excited to head back to this particular Container Store. I wish I had been treated with a bit more respect, especially with how often I buy or order from The Container Store! Yikes.

What is not to like about this store?! I love going to this store just to walk around and see all the stuff there is to buy!
Granted that there are many items that I probably don’t need to buy, but it is still interesting to see what inventions have come out to help people organize their lives. :)
The staff here has always been friendly, and helpful. They are willing to help you find anything (in the store). Shopping for Christmas presents here is so fun, because the staff will help you locate items as well as give suggestions should you ask for them.
The checkout line can be slow at times, but no more wait time than any other busy store.
The best thing about this store is that the staff is not annoying about giving you assistance; they are just available. I am able to see someone to ask a question basically every time I turn around.

So glad this place doesn’t exist up in Canada, I’d be constantly not wasting more $ but time as well.
While waiting 90 min. for Din Tai Fung upstairs (i still I can’t believe I waited for that subpar dumplings place), there was so much to explore at this humungous store, even bigger than the Portland one.
And it’s not just containers; last week’s special was a compact, chef table fold up for just $ 79.99, save like 25% or something.
Great customer service.

We needed some Elfa closet organizing pieces when we were re-​doing our new house. Since there was a store-​wide sale on shelving, we decided to meet with a consultant and talk about options.
The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. We received a complete closet redesign in an hour complete with a list of parts we would need to complete the job. Most of the parts were available in-​store with the erst back-​ordered and available in a week.
Staff generally seems completely overwhelmed on weekends. Even if they doubled the amount of staff, it may not help much – this store is very popular with locals, and there’s only 2 Container Stores in the area. That said, I suggest you go during off-​peak times, perhaps after work mid-​week? Or what worked for us was ordering some things on-​line and then doing in-​store pick-​up to save on shipping.
Will Call for larger items is located on P1 below the store. The Will Call signs are clear, but navigating to the spot takes a bit of skill. and luck since the area gets crowded quickly. The big yellow phone rings directly to staff, and the freight elevator accommodates even the largest items.
Joining Pop (store loyalty program) saves a few dollars and eases returns, if you don’t mind a full inbox.
Will def return.

In stores this large, I always expect the worst customer service and plan on being ignored. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I was browsing computer chairs and an employee came by to show me the different options and functions on each.
They have such a great inventory here, and I love being able to see all of the options and sizes of containers vs. purchasing online.
My only complaint is that this place is more expensive than most places for pretty similar items. The quality is slightly better than others so it might be worth it in the end. For me, it’s worth it to come in because sometimes I don’t know what I want until I see it. :)
In terms of prices, I was looking at shower caddies and they ranged from $ 6.99 to almost $ 40.00. It’s nice that they have different price points available so you there’s a good chance that you will find what you are looking for.

The place is located on the first floor of Lincoln Square, it’s pretty hard to miss.
It is a fun place to be if you’re waiting for someone or even waiting to eat around the area, the store has a huge selection so there is plenty to look around for.
Near their checkout stand, they have all these «junk» that you don’t need, but it all seems really useful to have. Some that you’d never even think of. It’s amazing the great selections they have, along with the people they hire, everyone seems so friendly and cheery. They know their products and they can give you suggestions when you’re not sure which ones to get.
Note that the items are a bit pricey, but the quality is great.

i’ve been a fan of TCS for many years. this store in particular is great. it’s large, open, and bright, and the staff is really friendly. i don’t come here for basic containers (they are pretty expensive and the ones that not are really crappy). i do shop here for the more obscure items. i recently bought some items for my kitchen that are just perfect but i didn’t know were exactly what i needed until i saw them.
great place for travel accessories, and kitchen, office and closet organization.
i don’t love the elfa shelving. i put it in my closet in my last place and found it to be extremely expensive and a huge pain in the ass to put up. hubby and i spent an entire day installing a 5′ reach in closet. that said, if you’ve got the cash and need a nice, organized closet, opt for the wood finishes and the pro installation. i’ll stick with particle board from lowes.
bonus: they validate parking.

This store is a dream come true if you’ve OCD. Or just fantasize of getting your living space in order. Or just like to see various knick knacks that you never knew you needed until you saw them.
Stuff to organize your closets? Check. (They even have services to help you decide what you need and to install it all). For your bathroom? Check. Your kitchen? Check. Your office? Check. Your car? Yes! Garage? Definitely. Your purse? Need you ask? Yes, yes and YES. In fact, you might not even REALIZE how much you need this stuff until you visit this store and wander the aisles.
And still, I love this store.
It is quite expensive, so know that upfront, but they’ve always a good «sale» area. Last I was there, they had after-​Christmas items, including some really great «stocking stuffers» that would make super gifts all year round — at 75% off. And if one wanted to stock up on lovely wrapping papers or gift bags for next XMas, this would be the time and place, as they were selling this stuff for a song. All in all, this is a swell place to get inspiration (at the very least) in how to take control of your space.

I have this crazy dream that someday — just someday — I will be organized. Browsing this store gets me motivated to at least dream the dream.
This is a pretty big store, especially given the location. They carry tons of home organization items from the kitchen to the bedroom. I’m a huge sucker for their store brand clear, plastic boxes, especially for my shoes. I’ve gotten boxes in a variety of sizes since they seem to all somehow «fit» together nicely when stacked. I’ve also browsed the office organizers. The ideas that I have to reorganize my current incredibly messy workspace are exploding in my head!
The staff here is nice and pleasant. I’ve never had an issue with them. My only beef is the prices here — they’re not cheap — but at least you can get a discount on the Elfa items (30% off) if you shop the right time of the year. You can get validated parking here if you come during the weekday hours.

Are you a fan of a place for everything and everything in its place? Then get to the Container Store posthaste and prepare to shop! I’ve been a long-​time fan of their Houston stores, specifically their Galleria location and when we moved to Seattle, I sought out their store for things like new hangers and dish racks that I couldn’t find at Target.
The staff is VERY helpful and friendly. I once came in to purchase some items that were a little difficult to manage. Without any hesitation, a staffer said if I was done shopping, she’d walk me to my car in the garage. I tried to protest but gave in after realising I couldn’t really carry the two oversized items plus walk with a cane.
Parking is simple, there’s a huge parking garage. I’ve never been during a time when validation was an issue but take your ticket with you just in case. My only wish was that they had a location on the west side, maybe Alderwood or Southcentre. One can hope, right?

Let’s. Get. Organized!!!
This store has TONS of containers and other goodies to organize your whole house and office too. If you’re even the least bit of a neat freak or ocd about keeping clutter at bay, this is a dangerous, I mean wonderful store to meet your needs. I could spend hours in here… and probably lots of money too, but my husband doesn’t have the desire to tackle such a shopping trip and then haul everything to the car (good thing there are nearby free parking options!). I’ll probably just need to do those trips on my own… but he will probably come to the ocd-​side once we really put these containers to work keeping our home organized!
There are also lots of cute kid items here too… like the panda bear wastebasket I have in the house ;)
Great store, great staff, good clean layout too… approve!

Hahaha. Definitely a store for the obsessive compulsives among us! And I think a lot of us would confess to at least a small love of getting organised and tidy
Well, this store at the bottom of Lincoln Square Mall has almost everything you could wish for in helping to get your house /​flat /​garage /​shed sorted out. They have everything from big project shelving units to little air tight jars to store spices etc
Fortunately, I’ve only browsed here on holiday. Otherwise, I could see myself buying some of the cool products here only then having to go out and buy stuff to put into said cool containers!
If you love being tidy and organised, you must visit. The only flaw is that you won’t be able to contain your excitement!

Choices. Choices. Too Many Choices.
Like its moniker indicates, this place sells containers. But also other household stuff to get your home organized. Though, I don’t think The Home Organizer Store has the same ring to it does it?
The Container Store and Crate & Barrel are essentially next to each other making them a 1 – 2 stop to sprucing your place for the better. I was doing some kitchen reorganization. Particularly when it comes to getting some jars or containers to house my loose leaf teas and spices. Cause you know half the battle with retention is maintaining freshness. Plastic bags just do not suffice.
The thing that the store does the best is that they have a massive selection to choose from. Unfortunately, the signage is poor in regards to the pros and cons of each product. When I was looking for tea and spice container/​jars here, numerous thoughts came up for me about what could be improved in regards to store experience.
I would like to have seen some more product descriptions. Some of the products have little pamphlets inside about the item, but I am looking for signage particularly if they are airtight or what items a product can store best. I think a kiosk or price scanner with details about the product could be helpful.
As for whether if I asked for help, I did not. But it seemed like most of the store employees were in another area of the store helping someone else already. If I had not been set on finding something that day, I would probably not have bought anything at all simply because of a lack of info to make a knowledgeable purchase.
I like the selection here, but I hate the fact that there are so many options that it takes a while to whittle down what I want for something as menial as finding an airtight spice jar. It should not be this difficult.