15 IKEA Organization Hacks You Need in Your Life
If you think organizing your home is complicated and expensive, think again! With a little help from our favorite IKEA hacks you can use their popular selection of containers, furniture and cube organizers to keep your home in order without going overboard on the budget. Scroll down to check out our favorite IKEA hacks to help your fam get organized today.
Light-Up Table
Make your kids activities even more fun with an awesome light-up table. IKEAs classic LATT table can become a unique addition to the play area with LED lights, acrylic sheets and glass finish spray for a funky glow theyll love. Check out Hobby Mommy Creations to learn more.
Mail Holders
Mail is one of the most painful things to organize, but with this hack from Jules of IKEA Hackers, it doesnt have to be. One of her coolest IKEA transformations takes a TOSTERUP from a door handle to a mail holder. All you need are the door handles and Sugru, an awesome moldable glue, and youll be ready to tackle all that mail clutter.
Lego Table
Okay, lets be honest, LEGO are every parents worst nightmare when it comes to organization, but with this hack, IKEAs got you covered. With a little elbow grease, you can create a custom LEGO table with a couple of TROFAST shelf systems, LEGO base plates, brackets, glue and tape. Visit Frugal Fun 4 Boys to see how it all comes together.
Picture Ledge Library
Dont have enough room for a bookshelf, but still want to create a mini library from your little ones? Try using IKEAs RIBBA picture ledges. They allow you to stack books vertically and lean them against the wall for a more open concept storage solution. Take a peek at Project Nurserys version for inspiration.
Custom Cork Board
With a little help from Betty at Oh Everything Handmade, you can make your own custom cork board in a snap. Grab budget-friendly IKEA cork rounds and a fun combo of acrylic paint colors to create a wall feature that helps you stay organized and gives you a way to display some fab family photos.
Reading Nook
Help your kiddos get excited about reading by creating a custom reading nook (no construction permits required). By using the area under the lofted KURA bed, adding curtains, and putting a comfy chair and strings of lights inside, your little readers are going to love their sweet getaway.
Movable Work Station
Whether you need an office or your kids need a homework area, having a portable workspace could give you all kinds of storage options. Follow this super helpful tutorial from Diane of In My Own Style to see how a basic dresser can become a versatile rolling workspace. Were not going to lie, transforming this dresser will take a little extra elbow grease, but the results are sure to impress.
Bookshelf Mudroom Lockers
Whether you have a mudroom, or just have a bit of extra space in your entry, Melissa from Polkadot Chairhas a hack that will revolutionize your storage life. Using the Billy bookcase, you can actually create lockers for everyones coats, bags, shoes and more.
Bed Slats
Your bed slats are so much more than support for your bed. Use this awesome idea from Kristina of Ich Designer to make an amazing wall storage space for your fam. Hang baskets, magazines, notebooks and more to get your everyday must-haves out of the way.
Drawer Dividers
If youre looking for IKEA hacks that are simple, drawer dividers are perfect. They require almost no assembly and can help you organize piles of laundry in a snap.
Bookcase Dollhouse
The multifunctional Billy bookcase can also be transformed into an adorable dollhouse, which is perfect if youre looking to update your kiddos' play space. Head over to DIY Villagefor all the details!
Carseat Organizer
When youre traveling with kiddos, its important to have everything at your fingertips. This car seat organizer from IKEA Hackerswill allow your little ones to have some of their favorite things on every car trip. From iPads to colored pencils, this organizer is a game changer.
Shoe Rack as Paper Storage
What makes IKEA storage products so genius is their ability to capitalize on the tiniest of spaces. Whether youre looking to store paperwork in your office or toilet paper in your bathroom, check out how Cori of Hey Lets Makes Stuff expertly transforms this Tornes shoe organizer into a versatile storage system that fits anywhere.
Bookcase Shoe Storage
Organizing shoes in an easy and accessible way is every moms ultimate storage nightmare. But, not anymore. All you really need is a Billy bookshelf and you can make your very own shoe organization system without the fuss. See how fashion blogger Tatiana makes it work here.
Magnetic Car Organizers
We promise, once you check out this awesome hack, you wont be stepping on any more toy cars. Follow this tutorialand discover how easy it is to make magnetic strips to hold for your kiddies planes, trains and automobiles.
Rolling Under Bed Storage
Under your bed doesnt have to be wasted storage space. Transform it with a helping hand from Faith at Curbly. Believe it or not, her amazing under the bed storage boxes are actually made of frames! Check out her tutorial to get started.
Natasha Davis
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