20 Genius IKEA Hacks That Solve All Of Your Storage Problems
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We've never met an IKEA hack we didn't like—especially when storage is involved. When your home feels packed with stuff, easy and inexpensive storage solutions will literally save your life. Work a little DIY magic, and these super cheap pieces will look totally chic.
Stash Towels On A Bathroom Shelf
Designer Emily Henderson upgraded IKEA's Rase nightstand in a snap, repurposing handles as mod table legs. Plenty of space in the linen closet? Top it with a mirror for a fresh side table or cute contact paper for a kid's room.
See more at Redbook .
Streamline Your Closet
Prepare to be amazed by this blogger's DIY: She used IKEA's Rast dresser and two bookshelves to turn a blank wall into the ultimate clothing organizer.
See more at Homemade by Carmona.
Install Rolling Drawers
Don't let your jars of beans and tomatoes get lost in the back of your cabinet. These genius rolling drawers from IKEA make it so you can actually find what you need when you're whipping up dinner.
Get the tutorial at IKEA Hackers.
Make A Movable Work Station
If you don't have space in your home for a dedicated office, make one you can move around with you. This blogger turned an IKEA bookshelf into a desk with wheels and versatility.
Get the tutorial at In My Own Style.
Make Your Desk Mid-Century Modern
A pair of IKEA chests can house even a stationery addict's office supplies. Connect the bureaus with a painted plywood plank, and you'll be feeling productive in no time.
See more at Good Housekeeping.
Repurpose Bed Slats
This $10 IKEA hack really thinks outside the bed box. The Sultan Lade usually hides under the mattress, but the wooden planks can hold magazines, kitchen herbs, and even shoes when hung vertically.
See more at Ich Designer.
Make Your Makeup Storage Chic
Beauty junkies, get your collection under control with a cleverly-mounted shelf. Tapered wooden legs fake the look of a table, while the two shallow drawers hold even the biggest lipstick stash.
See more at A New Bloom.
Create Under-Bed Storage
If your bedroom doesn't have a closet (or you abide by the belief that there's no such thing as too much clothing storage) mount your bed on top of IKEA cabinets to provide ample space for sweaters and shirts under your mattress.
See more at Oh Yes.
Turn Bookshelves Into An Island
Don't limit the super-functional Billy bookcase to your favorite fictional paperbacks and hardcovers. When positioned side-by-side to form a makeshift kitchen island, the shelves create a home for all of your favorite cookbooks, snacks, and even baking supplies.
See more at Golden Boys & Me.
Tote Stuff In A Rolling Cart
Attention: The Raskog cart might be the most versatile product in all of IKEA (seriously). It's just as useful in your kitchen to hold spillover pantry items as in your bathroom to corral makeup and toilet paper.
See more at IKEA.
Store Special-Occasion Dishes
Most kitchens (and dining areas!) don't have enough room to keep all of your fine china, platters and silverware—and that's why everyone needs a credenza. But it doesn't have to be a pricey investment. This sleek piece was made out of modern IKEA cabinets.
See more at Made By Girl.
Control The Drop Zone
Half of the reason entryways get cluttered so quickly is because every person in your house owns a different coat, bag, hat, you name it. Give kids have a dedicated "locker" so they know exactly where items go—and where to find them!
See more at Polka Dot Chair.
Free Up Floor Space
Cabinets offer plenty of storage, but can look bulky (and consume precious square footage). Enter: A floating system. Here, a white IKEA piece nearly blends into the white wall it's mounted on so it appears less clunky. It's especially great in a living room, where you can toss your pillows and throws into it when not in use.
See more at Sugar & Cloth.
Corral Children's Books
Having a huge collection of children's books mean you don't have to listen to the same tale every single night, but it can also add major clutter to your kid's room. Use IKEA's picture ledges to create floating shelves for as many hardbacks as you need.
See more at Daffodil Designs.
Create A Mail Center
Don't let your bills and thank you notes take over your dining room table. This nifty floating shelf made out of magazine holders from IKEA features three different cubbies — one for unopened mail, action items and letters to hold onto for later.
See more at Instructables.
Rethink Your Bathroom Vanity
If your bathroom has a pedestal sink (read: zero storage) ditch it for an IKEA vanity instead. This one features two different deep drawers and—thanks to a coat of green paint—looks totally unique.
See more at The Golden Sycamore.
Optimize Storage Benches
Instead of accepting the bare minimum, sometimes you have to push your storage with a little DIY savviness for a truly organized home. Here, two IKEA benches with cubbies make for bonus bag and jacket holders to increase entryway functionality.
See more at The Mombot.
Add Stackable Storage To Your Headboard
Forgo nightstands that add clunkiness to the side of your already-small bedroom and opt for this savvy IKEA Mendal headboard that features floating shelves for books and alarm clocks instead. Here, two pieces stacked on top of each other double the possibilities.
See more at Apartment Therapy.
Create A Window Seat
Calling all day dreamers and bookworms: This bedroom bench (made out of IKEA cabinets) provides a cozy spot to watch the rain fall and tons of space, so you can tuck your shoe or purse collections out of sight.
See more at Centsational Girl.
Craft Built-In Storage
Ditch bare walls that do nothing to make your home more functional and line them with Billy bookcases instead. This hack will make your home appear more luxe and organized.
See more at Avery Street Design.
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