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A couple of weeks ago, I shared my IKEA home decor must-haves. Seeing as IKEA's virtually synonymous with clever home organization solutions, I'd be remiss not to also share my faves in that category. It'd be like going to In-N-Out and not ordering a burger...
In today's post, I've rounded up my favorite home organization tools from IKEA!
This little rack can do so much more than hold magazines.
Image via IKEA.
We use these in our back entry.
They make for an easily accessible landing strip/short-term storage for mail and school newsletters.
Labels are like my Frank's Red Hot. I put that sh*t on everything...
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2. Skubb Boxes
These are the perfect modular solution for organizing any drawer.
Image via IKEA.
We use them all over the house, including in my son's closet...
See? Again with the labels.
toy drawers...
and the kitchen...
3. Raskog Cart
This little cart is so versatile. It's an inexpensive way to add mobile storage to any room:
Image via Homey Oh My.
Image via Wendy Correen.
Here it is in our bathroom, which is in desperate need of a reno. The Raskog's been a great way to temporarily add storage in here without spending a lot of money.
If you've read my post on kitchen drawer organization, you'll know that I'm obsessed with keeping stuff off our counters. Even things normal people might consider counter staples, like a knife block.
Instead, we use a couple of these IKEA in-drawer knife holders.
They've since discontinued this exact design, but the Variera's similar.
5. Variera In-Drawer Spice Rack
Just like the knife block, a spice rack is unsightly clutter that doesn't do your counter any favors. The solution? In-drawer spice rack inserts!
Don't have IKEA drawers and not sure if these will fit? You can get these adjustable in-drawer spice organizers on Amazon:
Adjustable Drawer Organizer ($14.99).
For more on our IKEA kitchen and how we keep it organized, check out these posts:
6. Variera Plastic Bag Dispenser
This is a simple and compact solution for storing plastic bags for repeat use. If you've managed to avoid plastic bags all together, these can be used to organize all sorts of other things, from cleaning supplies to wrapping paper:
Image via IKEA.
Image via IKEA Hackers.
These modular storage units are handy for narrow entryways:
Image via Bolig Magisinet.
Image via Nordic Bliss.
They also make for versatile storage in almost any other room:
Image via IKEA.
Image via The Spruce.
Image via The Spruce.
This little rack is just begging to be filled with kids' books.
Image via Almost Makes Perfect.
You can also turn it over and use it to hang clothes.
Image via Fanny Esskilson.
We use one to store chalk and tacks at our DIY bulletin board/chalk board.
For more on our DIY command center, check out this post:
There you have it: my IKEA storage and organization favorites!
Keep an eye out next week for a post on my favorite trick to see how something will look in your space before taking it home!
