Container Store not only carries coffin-size boxes for all your storage needs. They also carry some cool gadgets and accessories too. For $4.99, I got one of these: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/v19Jmd4TBPc9AcbBX4kfkA?select=NbWDOv3RYBdTkX_TsTGevg For this: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/v19Jmd4TBPc9AcbBX4kfkA?select=imaEalp47NG45DeDLpKi-Q You can use that for all your hot beverages. Kinda cool, huh? Oh yeah, by the way...it was a cup of tea from Peet's. I'm currently "under the weather" if you give a rat's ass!! read more

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I know this is SF and everything in SF has multiple floors to offset the lack of square footage available, but I hate multiple floors. I always forget something, then have to ride back up and find it upstairs. It's a hassle. And I hate hassle. But I think I actually like this one more than WC's. The check out stands are more efficient, and I feel like things are easier to find. Everything's more spread out because of the two floors... so maybe, just maybe those two floors aren't that bad. I ended up getting another clothes rack, which I like better than the one I purchased before and to which the sales associate fashioned a handle so I could drag it back on muni with me. Great service. I'll definitely be back. read more

Can I possibly love this store more than IKEA??? The answer is YES!!! YES!!! YES!!! A place for everything and everything in it's mother fucking place. read more

I realized every time I wrote a review of this store it's during Christmas or New Year time. The Container Store can easily become a new year resolution Solution. I had been searching online for a big shoe rack, like the ones at the department store. But looking page after page of complaints of poor designed ones I decided to check out the store, even the store's website did not show many shoe racks / shelves. To my surprise they carry very sturdy, excellent quality firm foam bars sitting on beautiful hardwood racks. They also carry 1 that is made out of chrome and holds 50 pairs and is as well very sturdy. But I need something more space saving, and the very knowledgeable staff showed me the shoe tree! This shoe tree goes all the way up to 9 feet that makes a very tiny footprint (only 1 foot in diameter.) You might think why pay an extra 12 dollars and not buy it online? I would not have known it existed if it were not at the store. Just as I have more space, I decided to buy a bookcase that is truly no Assembly nor tools needed. Literally you just unfold it. Again, I would not have known it if not seeing at a store. Thus, 5 solid stars for the products, service and open hours (until 9pm even on all days except Sundays at 6pm.) read more

Overall I had a good experience here. It's nice that you can go to a spot that offers an array of items that help with organizing your life. I was a bit disappointed with my most recent experience here since I was upstairs and needed help with finding an item and no one was available...they usually have a good handle on this, though, so it was probably an off-day. read more

I usually don't frequent "yuppie stores" like these but I was in the hunt for a replacement for the Kid's Rubbermaid juice box. Searches in obvious places like Target, Walmart, BB&B came up empty. It looked like no one carries this anymore (why is it too cheap for them to bother stocking!?!?). Anyhoo, I did an online search and out pops the Container Store. Made a beeline to the store (it's been there forever but recently, it's my first visit) and found those juice boxes (Dammit, it's like the quest for the Holy Grail!?!?)! They were selling these for $2.99 (I remember it was slightly cheaper in Target, where I bought the Kid's original one but since they no longer stock this, that's moot). I bought 2. Took some time to look at their other merchandise. While a lot of items were overpriced, I did pick up a scrapbook box for $7 (made by Iris, no less = the premier makers of the original plastic rolling cart!). They carry a couple of craft items (be careful with these because it's cheaper at Michael's on a sale day!). Store is nice clean and airy. Staff is very friendly and it appears that they stopped asking you for a tel number. Thanks Container Store! read more

Hell yeah I'm a fan. I would venture to guess that the creator of this amazing store suffers from the OCD. I suffer from the Seinfeld induced version of OCD that has not been clinically diagnosed by a professional, other than yours truly of course. They have EVERYTHING you could imagine and even stuff you couldn't possibly imagine. They have the cereal dispenser you might find at your local Embassy Suites for the free breakfast. What an awesome idea! i couldn't drop the $40 on one, but I should have. We found some really snappy juice containers that are going to workout swell for our upcoming juice cleanse (See Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead) and they were pretty cheap actually. We found a granny cart for my Mom's birthday. See, she is a baby boomer and as such relied too much on the cheap version found at Walgreen's. The old saying of they don't make em like they used to can be inserted here and now. Poor lady was speed walking back from the grocery store and the cheap granny cart busted on her!! I felt so bad!! So, we found a nice, well built version here and purchased it for her to use so she can rock the granny cart as stylish as can be expected. read more

Closets, storage boxes, and organization. Those are the key search terms Yelp comes up with for The Container Store. I feel like to say more would be inefficient and go against the philosophy. Four stars. Nice store. read more

Container Store does not value your time. Just use Amazon! Three times I went to the container store to pick up their 72 quart lock tight containers. ``out of stock, they are a popular item, maybe in tomorrow.'' Really? If they are popular, stock more. no room? double your deliveries or buy a freaking warehouse next door. if they are moving that quick it will be profitable -- but container store does not care about your time. Got them home. Spent 15min per box getting the cheap ass labels off, and the gummy residue left behind. Spend an extra nickel on the label and this is not an issue. but they don't care about our time. just buy from amazon. The experience is SO much better. read more

Tha, the gentleman at the SF store on 4th St, provided great customer service! Thanks Tha!

I arrived the store and checked in via email and also called the store for curb side pick up. The lady who picked up the phone said I should have parked in the underground parking lot for curb side pick up for this location. (The email I received have no such instruction provided) She also added that Lisa was on her way to the garage to drop off my items. So , I went to the garage within a minute after our conversation and waited for another 20 mins but my items didn't show up. So I called the store again and the same Lady said Lisa might have missed me. Of course, she didn't bother to tell Lisa I was on my way down to the underground garage after our conversation earlier. It took a total of 25 minutes for a supposedly easy curb side pick up. Communication between the staff is sub-optimal and there is a lot more room to improve. Keeping in mind that there is no cell phone reception in the garage You might find the little red phone in the corner to call the store if you are very familiar with the garage. I am not! read more

This is my first online review ever, I just had to write since the experience was so terrible. I ordered a plastic box Aug 16th, from sending me the wrong items to having trailers failing to pickup shipments, to calling the store twice, I finally received my item almost a month later. There's just no reason it should take that long considering their store is located 10min drive from my house. Never shop here read more

Tommy Castellani really save the day! After the installation, I was hoping to have one more shelf placed up high, but needed a shelf tailored for my personal needs. Tommy came to the rescue! Went to the lumber yard and purchased shelf specific to the closet. But sadly after Tommy showed up realized I got the wrong size. No problem, Tommy came back the following day to install this last shelf. What a pleasure, and patience. Thank you Container Store and Thank you Tommy, cause you save the day and now my closet is exactly how I want it! read more

I love all the travel containers. Whatever size you need -- they have it. Are they the cheapest place in town? No they are not. But for variety they can't be beat. The inventory is stable so you can count on finding things -- unlike Target. read more

I've gone a bit crazy with my infrastructure. Think wooden hangers and cheap plastic shoeboxes. I've made too many visits to the store in recent months thanks to $1,400. I like ordering online. It's convenient. I don't have to talk to anyone. Everything I want. I think you advertise the convenience with something like "avoid the lines". I made an online purchase for less than 15 bucks. In the time I waited for someone to hand me my 15 dollar order, I could have pulled the items from the shelves, waited in line and paid for my order in person. So much for convenience. read more

"They sure got a lot of containers." he said. Went to get some Elfa drawer sets for me, and a closet system for him. They're having an Elfa sale right now, so it's a GREAT time to get a closet. Woo-hoo!!! Nancy M. was amazingly patient. She listened to all of our needs and delivered. Bam, and like that we had a custom closet. We decided to go with the install-it-yourself option. It took a while to get those boards in the closet that support the top shelf and bar down. If you're not handy or patient, consider having The Container Store install for you if your closet is not totally empty. I think they remove and patch and then install. Kim was there to put everything in the car when we arrived to pick up our closet system etc. We both marveled at how pleasant she was. I'm still wondering how it is possible to smile and be so nice while loading heavy items into surly customer's cars. We weren't surly, but there definitely were some not-friendly grouch types waiting for goods. Thank you Nancy M. and Kim!!!!!! Thanks The Container Store for having SUCH GREAT EMPLOYEES!!!!!!!!!! read more

Exceptional customer service.The products here are of top quality too.If you are getting the same product here and also on amazon ,ebay etc stores,prefer products from here.It might be a bit expensive but worth it. read more

The Container Store - Home Decor Near Me - San Francisco, California

I just went to the Container Store in Palo Alto. I asked a sales leader, Jun (guy) for help about which hooks to get for a bike helmet and ladder. His response, get whatever you want. I'm appalled at this rudeness and attitude. Aren't sales people suppose to help you? Last week when I was in, the sales person was awesome and gave suggestions based on what we were hanging. As a sales manager, the customer should be treated with more respect and courtesy. If it was me, I would warn this employee. Chances are he's like this with others. After this project, I will think twice about shopping here. read more

Inexpensive yet quality hangers for the multitude of rad clothes I keep getting only to stash them away and not wear them because I don't want to mess them up? Check. Great staff who recognize me when I go back for even more armfuls of hangers? Double check. This place is so obvious that it till now eluded my mind as one to review. Like Sherlock "Iron Man" Holmes said in the latest film, "It's so overt, it's covert." But nothing's hidden about the positivity of the experiences I've had here. Each apartment I've lived in since moving to SF about 7 years ago has been made slightly less messy with the crates, boxes, racks, files, drawers, and other whatchamacallits from this location. Helping me through it all are the staff who have at some points suggested I become an employee to get a discount - apparently I've shopped here THAT much. ...Which reminds me, I need a couple (read: plenty) more hangers for those new shirts I got. read more

Huge fan ever since they first burst out onto the home furnishings scene. The only drawback? They are expensive compared to other retail vendors and online sales are hard to beat. However, that being said, their stores are clean, neat, and efficient and they do a great job of showcasing how items as small as needles to suitcases should be stored away to make room. We have no excuse in America. Japan and the countries in Europe have efficiency down to an art. So it confounds me that I still manage to lose a sock in a small space. They have everything imaginable meant to store and house items for safekeeping, managing spaces that would not store a piece of furniture but might serve another purpose (under the bed storage containers), as well as other containers for that pin cushion that you could never find a spot to store them in. The layout of this store is spacious, clean, and service was top notch. My checkout process was quick and efficient. Parking can be hard, other than taking advantage of the Mission Street parking. I did see one person have Uber wait for her out front. When there is a will, there is a way. read more

This place sells more than just great and affordable containers. You can also find other stuff, such as travel accessories and gadgets, shelving units, kitchenware, bathroom and closet accessories and travel luggage. They also sell file cabinets and chairs. I just can't "contain" myself whenever I shop here! read more

As I started to get ready for (a.k.a clean for) some guests (a.k.a my parents) coming in from out of town, I took a look at my closet and almost started searching for hotels... After some wine, I decided to take on the closet. And soon after realized I'd be needing a lot of containers (and trash bags). What better place to go than The Container Store! Having never been to a Container Store in the past, I walked in in awe of all of the container possibilities. I was quickly able to find everything I needed...and more. The selection is amazing and this particular location is very well organized in limited space. If you know what you're looking for, you can definitely get in and out with what you want quickly. The only negative is that a couple of the cheaper options broke pretty quickly after the purchase. I recommend paying up for a few of their higher quality items (especially shoe racks). You'll be thankful! read more

i went to sf went new home purchased to find shelving to go underneath the kitchen sink and underneath the bathroom sink. i was disappointed the quality real cheap. i thought the container store excellent quality. i also wanted to purchase racks for bedroom closets and the racks looked too difficult to install. i left the store empty handed. read more

If you're looking for something affordable, I don't think this is the best place to look for that. You should check out IKEA instead. One thing that bothered me here as it was my first time was that I'm looking for three (or more) tiered drawers to put clothes in and they had nothing close to what I was looking for. They sell everything individually at a pretty high price. I was also looking at the material and it didn't seem high-quality at all to me. read more

Do you have too much junk in your trunk? No, I am not referring to your butt. Your closet is probably overstuffed with your "personal stuff" throughout the years, even if you are not a pack rat. First step is to get organized. What were the architects thinking? A 8 feet by 3 feet room with a shelf and a rod is not enough space for the 21st century resident. Major challenge. Since Chinese New Year is on Monday, Jan. 26, one of the traditions is to clean and sweep before New Year's Day. Organizing my closet was a daunting and neglected task. First half of the solution: Went to the Container Store. Talked to helpful and friendly staff about my needs. They suggested ELFA modular storage as part of the design process. Received a lot of good ideas. Very nice looking solution, but price was around $600. Bought half the stuff they recommended to save space. For some people, there is not even $600 worth of stuff in the closet. It is like owning a LV wallet with $2 in the billfold. The second half of the solution: Gave away the clothes I didn't wear anymore to friends and charity, which made up about one third of the space. It was tough parting with some of my favorite shirts and pants I no longer wear, but I am so glad that I was able to scale down. My thinking is someone is going to enjoy the items more than me. Now my closet is more functional and appealing! ** Mental exercise before going to the Container Store: -What item(s) do you have in your closet that you haven't worn for a LONG time? For me, T-shirts and khakis. -What item(s) are so precious to you that you cannot depart with? My Hugo Boss suit and Polo ski jacket. - What item(s) did you discover hidden in your closet that you did not even know you still had? My 80s CD collection and unused gadgets. Please share with me what kinda junk your threw out from your trunk. Happy Chinese New Year to all! F 0 Key to better living. read more

Oh man is this store awesome or what. They have all sorts of containers. Boxes come in all shapes and sizes for a reasonable price and it's located at the heart of downtown. This place is stored with 2 floors of goodness. They have stuff from luggage carriers, backpacks, trunks, bottles, medicine bottles, jewelry boxes, containers for recycling, shelves, college needs, and much much more. They even sell portable doggy water bowls! Came in tonight and they have a BIG section just for the holidays. For those who need boxes for specials gifts oh man this can be your Christmas wrapping heaven. They have pretty and cute wrapping papers and all different shapes/styles of boxes. Honestly I didn't even want to leave the store. read more

Reality is our liminal state wrapped up in neat little boxes stacked in shiny happy columns. I had to make my reality counter the complete and utter chaos that leaked out of my mind. Case in point: I went into my storage unit a few days ago to find clear strawberry goo enveloping everything! (Pesky astro glide bottles) So I had to upgrade from used "balik bayan boxes" to real plastic storage units. HUZZAH! The Container Store had all that and more. I usually hate big box stores, but there's so much here that you can't find anywhere else (granted, 95% of the crap you don't actually need, but where else can a midget... er vertically challenged person find pull down cabinets!?!?!) All was well and good until I came on the closet organizational section. All of a sudden, I was transported back to my childhood... basically my mother, ala Joan Crawford, towering over me shouting "NO MORE WIRE HANGERS!!" while I spend the next 4 hours meticulously cleaning my barbie dreamhouse with a Q-tip, lest mommie thinks Skipper is a bad, naughty, dirty child too. But I'm a grown ass woman now. Just because I ran out of there with 4 giant plastic boxes filled with wooden hangers doesn't mean anything!! I just thought I could use more organizing (then maybe she'd love me). read more

After a pretty long three days of packing, loading, climbing, lifting, rearranging, and decorating, I finally got my room to be perfect given the space I had. I had lived in the beautiful Inner Sunset for the last two years with a room that is bigger than the White House. Well, I might be exaggerating a tad. The room was definitely big approximately 25 X 32 feet. Some called it the bachelor pad, some called it a penthouse suite, I called it my room with "this is where the magic happens" bedroom. I had a private room top floor with views of the ocean with six windows and a skylight coming from my celling, a medium size walk-in and bathroom. It's so nice to wake up to natural lighting. Given the size, you could imagine what things I had. A one of a kind desk, bookcase, and my own interior design floor. It made me look more utilize than the Japanese. These last couple of days, I had to figure out what I needed and don't need. So farewell to my snowboard, my turntables, my Polaroid collection, my vinyls, some Cd's, some DVDs, my bike, my golf clubs, my bookcase, and my mini-frig. With all these things gone, I had little knick knacks that has been collected over the years, I finally had to depart from them. I went to the Internet, search for the Container Store and found the ideal storage boxes (no cardboard for me ) they don't last as long. I found the clear / see - through plastic boxes to be perfect for my misc. things. ( shoes, books, DVDs, Cd's, art, and collectibles ) I also found the hanging tiers for my t-shirts and undies. Since my room is smaller and my closet is bigger, I made sure all my clothes fit in the closet. No need for a dresser. As of right now, I'm ORGANIZED thanks to me, my intuitive way of thinking. I would like to add one more star if parking was validated or free. $2 for 20 minutes. FYI, if you order on-line you will be able to pick up your order without paying for parking. I also found that driving around Market during the day is terrible, would suggest shopping here at night to avoid pedestrians and cyclists. Be sure to drive slow when making the right hand turn, the parking structure is hard to see when a bus is right in front. Another thing when entering the second floor be sure to check out the clearance items, you might find somethings to be useful. read more

This right here folks is the mecca when it comes to, well, containers. It was here that I was introduced to Sistema and haven't looked back. That product line has a wide range of uses but I mostly use it in the kitchen and to store my powdered laundry detergent. In any case all the other offerings in this store are stellar. I also appreciate how friendly every associate is here. In fact one very cute associate flirted with me a bit, yep I still got it! read more

What an amazing shopping experience, with everything you could every want for your condo/apartment right at your fingertips. We went in looking for a shelving system (got that), and walked out with pretty much something for every other room. Good selections all the way around. We were helped by Adam, an incredibly helpful and handsome young man. I don't usually get enamored by salespeople . . . but something about Adam, his bubbly personality, his keen eye on all details, his knowledge of all the merchandise, or just his damned good looks. Can't wait to shop there again. read more

Love The Container Store in general, but this location is just ridiculous. I don't understand why someone would put a store like this downtown where there is nowhere to park and it's impossible to carry large items out and all the way home on foot. Whoever decided that this was a good place to put the San Francisco store was clearly not thinking. I think they would get A LOT more business if it was located somewhere else. The parking is ridiculous. It's $2 per 20 minutes with no validation... and it's valet. The other day we pulled up to the valet guy and he looked at us and said "what do you want?!?" Um, clearly we are here to park. We are in a parking structure after all and it's your job to park the car. He looked absolutely clueless. The last time we went, my boyfriend parked in the 20 minute zone while I went in to pick a few things up, so that worked out better, although it's annoying that we can't both go in and shop. The staff is friendly and it's been completely empty the two times that I have been there. I'm sure there would be a lot more customers if they had a better parking/location situation. Very disappointing. read more

If there's one thing a girl needs after moving into a new city, its organizational items. In fact, need is an understatement, out right demands is more like it, especially when that new girl is a total anal neat freak virgo :) And so today, I sauntered in here to see what my closet options might be and I honestly left more confused than when I came in. That might be because they have too many options to choose from. They had about 6 pre-organized closet setups in the upwards of $600 range and then there were those plastic see thru drawer thingamabobs that might work, but they really aren't all that easy of the eyes. And yes, my eyes require easy even if they are in the closet! But I dunno, I still have no idea what I am going to do with one of my closets, because it is just a storage room at this point and that is just a waste of SF space, dammit. To be continued :) read more

Why have I never been here before!? This store brought out my inner OCD in the best way. They literally have the perfect container or organizing gizmo for everything you never knew you should organize. Prices are good, too, and the quality is much better than big box stores. The clerks were super friendly and seemed happy to be there, too. I had to leave when I realized I wanted to buy so many things to organize my space that my husband might start to worry about me. PS - nail polish and makeup drawers are masterpieces now. I can actually find things!! read more

I aspire to be organized. But being both a pack rat and a procrastinator, and a very busy person in general (i.e. I have a million distractions to keep me from getting organized), I can say with conviction that this will probably never happen. When I go to the Container Store I like to imagine what a compartmentalized, labeled life might be like. Life with pairs of socks neatly folded together in a sock drawer. Closets that you can open without something stabbing you in the eye. People who live like this must also get excited by cute and stylish cleaning products, because they have those in abundance. I hate cleaning, so no degree of cuteness is going to make those chores ok. So, here is what I buy at the Container Store: Wrapping Paper. Especially around the holidays, they have the best wrapping paper selection anywhere. From traditional to modern to minimalist to retro to whimsical...it's all there. I must have about 20 rolls of wrapping paper bought at the Container Store, and I still like and use every one of them. Other than that, the other things that I have bought there are: Hangers - in lime green! Travel toiletry bottles Packing Tape File Folders Museum Wax But you can get those things anywhere - what will make me go out of my way to visit this store is the wrapping paper. After all, the best "container" is one that contains a gift. read more

There is more here than containers, but that's the main line. We were looking for the large coat hangers that don't put dimples in your clothing, and Margaret remembered that they were available at the Container Store. They were on a wall display right near the front door, 3 hangers for $1.99. I've browsed here dozens of times, but I have rarely bought anything. If we hadn't browsed, though, we might not have known where to go when we were looking for something specific. We've come in to pick up jars and boxes of all sizes. They have some very nice stuff to wrap presents. Thay have stuff that looks cool in the closet while being useful. Those huge plastic boxes for storing clothing under the bed are right by the front door. Stationery supply is also available. read more

The greatest store on earth. I walked around with my jaw hanging down in awe of all the organization. This place is a gay OCD man's dream come true. I actually had to stop and call my mom to tell her how wonderful this store is. If you ever wished you had a container to put something in and doubted there was such a container. There is and they have it here. I picked up so many things that I could have organized a straight girls house in 2.5. If you have been to a straight girl's house you know what a challenge that is. YUCK. Anyway I realized I am riding the bus and only came for a shoe rack and silverware organizer. I had to call mom again and complain that I can't buy it all NOW. Let me tell you the feeling of having 30 pairs of shoes all organized. It is sooo good that when my BF called me to break up mid-assembly I could barely pause to say "ok see ya". It is that good. Who needs a man when you have 30 pairs of shoes not on the floor? LOVE IT! read more

I have a dirty secret. I am a Container Store lurker. Yes, that is me in the trench coat, shiftily gliding from the snack tupperware aisle across to the Elfa home solutions section, making nary a purchase, but mentally logging all the wonderful organizational projects I could complete if I could only ever gather the time or initiative! See, I suffer from paralysis of many options. There are just. too. many. things. to. pick. from at Container Store! You can find any organizational aid that you require, from a ribbon organizer (like Martha Stewart! Only made out of plastic instead of wood) to a tupperware just for one cupcake, to a hanging,sectioned, jewelry organizer. You can even buy the world's tiniest little candy scooper, because you know you need one. You say "po-tAh-toe", I say "po-taah-toe". You say "perpetuates material consumerism", I say "fosters domestic feng shui"! Insider tip: they have a large, clean restroom on the second floor. read more

Who would think you need 2 floors of organizing stuff until you walk in and start browsing aisle by aisle? Next thing you know, you are discovering items you never thought existed to items you so desperately need to organize your life? Welcome to The Container Store! Need hooks? What kind would be helpful - self stick? over the door? double hooks? magnetic? screwed? white laminate? stainless? black? This is the case for just about any items you are looking for - bags, canisters, shelves...etc. Even if you are not looking for anything specific, chances are you'll be inspired and walk out with something that will help organize your life just a little bit... read more

Horrible service - I ordered a customer closet for over $860 and they wouldn't come to install one shelf compartment for free even though they have an offer going for free installs for orders over $750. This is scam read more

I think I either a) make more money now, 3 years later after posting my first review, b) care more about things being contained, or c) all of the above. I LOVE Container Store. I continue to dislike their price points but they are featuring a lot of good specials in the past year and even better- I can place my order online and pick it up down the street from my house. Why this is important: lines can be REALLY long at Container Store. CS being a moister of an organizer mecca, it can be hard to get in and out with just the things you set out to buy. The staff is friendly and helpful, they rarely run out of stock, and they're my go-to for just about everything from shoe boxes to jewelry boxes to tchochkes I'll never use and end up "gifting". The also deliver! read more