12 Brilliant IKEA Organization Ideas You Need to Try

We like to think of IKEA as our personal adult playground full of storage ideas. The attractive modern designs, endless IKEA storage options, and a stop by the food court—really, what’s not to love?

We’ve put together some of IKEA’s must-have pieces to organize your home like a pro. We’re not just helping you clean up the trouble spots either (we’re looking at you, messy IKEA Hemnes dresser)—these IKEA hacks are storage solutions to everyday storage space issues.

Organize school supplies on a Utility Cart 

We love a good utility cart, and this one checks all the boxes. It’s sleek, easy-to-use, and adds a little style to your space. Featuring organization and style on wheels, use the utility cart as extra storage in your kitchen as an addition to your Bekvam spice rack, as a great office storage idea, as a shelving unit in your bathroom, or as a bonus dresser to organize things in your bedroom!

Put storage on wheels with a Bathroom Organization Cart

NISSAFORS Utility cart

While we have utility carts on the brain, NISSAFORS Utility cart is another sleek utility cart that fits perfectly, even into the tiniest of places. Move it to wherever you need it to be to amp up your organization and storage game. Tip: The ​​SUNNERSTA Container hanging containers are great add-ons for RASKOG or NISSAFORS in craft rooms for extra storage space and solutions!

Free up countertop space with a Makeup Hanging Organizer

NEREBY Hanging organizer

Meet the holy grail of hanging organization. If your drawers are begging for more space, this series includes durable, undyed, and unbleached hemp and cotton space savers you can use in your bathroom, kitchen, kid’s room, craft room, and beyond. Enjoy seeing your organization hack hung up neatly and perfectly organized every time you go to reach for some makeup! Stressful getting ready last-minute vibes averted!

Organize your wardrobe with Closet Extra Storage

We never thought we’d get so hyped over a storage box, but here we are. Getting dressed just got a whole lot easier and a whole lot more organized. Bring order to your wardrobe chaos with the SKUBB Box setBe sure to also check out the SKUBB Storage case to take advantage of any underutilized storage space!

Turn a bed slat into a Wall Hanger

If you have an old bed slat or a couple of dollars to buy an IKEA Sultan Lade bed slat, you can recycle it by turning it into a wall hanger! Cool storage idea, huh? Mount this stylish wall hanger anywhere you need extra room including your Variera kitchen storage, living room, shoe cabinet, or bathroom.

Create savvy Spice Rack Book Storage

Using Bekvam spice racks as extra book storage space is simply an organization hack come true. Simply attach the racks to the side of your bookshelf and add whatever books, favorite items, and knick knacks you’d like to decorate it with. It’s crafty and savvy enough to make you, and your family, enjoy reading again!

DIY stunning Mug Wall Storage

Having a coffee mug holder is great because it can free up a whole lot of space while also showing off your favorite mugs for you and everyone else to admire, pick, and enjoy. Create an inviting area to drink and relax by making the most out of your kitchen space!

Use a Jewelry Organizer to store your collection

Use Fintorp rails, hooks, and baskets to store all of your jewelry while still keeping your space neat and organized. Never lose your earrings again with this easy, storage solution.

Design your own Bag Storage Unit

Store away your bags by using this IKEA Kallax hack. By using coat hooks, measuring tape, and a drill, you can create a functional shelving unit that you can organize and store bags, coats, books, keys, and more in. Tip: You can also upgrade your storage with an IVAR shelving unit that you can add shelves, cabinets, or even a drop down desk.

Take care of your items with a Drawer Organizer

Turn your junk drawer into an organized one with drawer organizers! They come in handy when you realize that your drawer is so stuffed, it barely slides open. To avoid a messy junk drawer, bring order to chaos and store accessories, cosmetics, toys, and more with this easy IKEA hack.

Create the Storage Bench of your dreams

Did you know that you can turn the IKEA Kallax bookshelf into a fully functional storage bench? Use this stylish bench in your kitchen, entryway, or any space that could use some more seating. All you’ll need is some high-density foam, plywood board, upholstery material like vinyl, hook and loop Velcro strips, spray adhesive glue, and a staple gun. Or, hire a Tasker to help put together this useful IKEA hack!

Store your supplies on a Crafts Pegboard

Need to store your crafting supplies, but just don’t have the space? You won’t need a separate craft room for this storage hack. Just use your wall space to make a DIY pegboard. Buy a pegboard at your local crafts store that’s just the design and look you want that will fit all your crafting storage needs. Then, measure and cut the pegboard to the size of the IKEA Ribba frame and then pop it inside. Easy peasy!

Organizing and decluttering your space is a great way to reduce stress and lead to an even happier mindset. Hire a local Tasker to help tackle your organization woes by helping you with even more IKEA hacks and storage solutions.

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