It’s that time again! Spring is just around the corner, and the long winter has left your home looking like a clutter-bomb went off in it. And, let’s be real, this winter felt longer than most so, if you’re anything like us, it’s a little overwhelming just looking around your overstuffed casa. Fortunately, we live in a world where Ikea exists — and Ikea always has our backs when it comes time to tackle spring cleaning.
If you’ve overlooked the following storage and organization products in the past, we feel you. Ikea is massive, and it’s easy to get distracted by their Swedish meatballs and lifelike vignettes. Storage stuff doesn’t seem as sexy when you’re sitting in a kitchen re-creation pretending to drink wine and eat a steak dinner with your brand-new matte-black cutlery.
Trust us, though; when it comes time to roll up your sleeves and whip your winter den into a house that doesn’t look like something from an episode of Hoarders, these storage and organization products from Ikea should be on your list.
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Trones
Form meets function, y’all. These storage cabinets are sleek and oh-so-useful for storing anything from shoes to school supplies. Bonus? The slightly recessed top offers a perfect spot to toss things like your car keys or sunglasses when you walk in the door.
Jonaxel frame with mesh baskets
How do we love the Jonaxel storage system, let us count the ways! This frame with mesh baskets is one of the reasons, and it’s a big one. The baskets glide easily in and out of the frame, and they’re a great way to get the most of whatever space you’re working with (I have four in my closet to keep my clothes organized and easy to access).
Kuggis insert
The crux of a well-organized home is that old Benjamin Franklin adage: “A place for everything, everything in its place.” And this insert with 8 compartments will help ensure you have places for all of your bit and baubles.
Bekvam kitchen cart
Sure, a kitchen with a massive built-in island might sound nice. But we don’t all have that kind of kitchen bandwidth to work with. An option for smaller spaces? The Bekvam cart. It’s super-affordable, looks great, and you can get two to double your surface area. And since it rolls, you can always just move it out of the way when you need to take advantage of every inch of your kitchen’s real estate.
Kungsfors mesh bag, set of 2
If you’ve been on Instagram at all lately, you’ve seen these mesh bags. And for good reason — they’re made of cotton from more sustainable plantations (a way better choice than single-use plastics), and they’re beautiful in their rustic simplicity.
Kvissle letter tray
You and I both know that paper clutter is perhaps the most insidious kind. The Kvissle letter tray makes it easy to keep letters, forms, and the like from overwhelming your home office.
Vardagen jar with lid
Another option for stashing smaller items, the Vardagen offers an elegant repository for everything from jewelry to food (Khloe Kardashian famously used to use similar glass jars for meticulously storing cookies and candy).
Myrheden memo board
Parent of tweens and teens will undoubtedly rejoice in seeing this little gem. No more photos taped to your walls; no more event stubs collecting dust in a haphazard pile on the dresser. You kid can use this memo board with clips to store their memorabilia in a way that works for you both. And hey, you may as well get yourself one, too — they’re fantastic for creating vision boards.
Nordrana hanging storage
There’s a lot to love about the Nordrana hanging storage system. First, you can find a purpose for them in practically every space — and they look pretty enough that you won’t mind actually having them in every space. But also, they’re all unique since they’re hand-crochets by skilled craftspeople with good working conditions and fair wages at organized weaving centers in Vietnam.
Pinnig coat rack
Shoes, hats, cardigans, purses, backpacks, umbrellas — the by-the-door area is notorious for becoming a catch-all for everything your family sheds upon arrival. If you’re tired of looking at a hapless pile (or picking it up 10 times a day), the Pinnig coat rack/shoe bench/bench will be your multipurpose BFF.
Tjillevips basket
You can never have too many cute baskets; that’s my motto. These woven jute baskets fit perfectly in Ikea’s Kallax shelving. Even on their own, though, they’re ideal for placing around the house to catch clutter.
Romma cable management box with lid
Banish unsightly cords for good with this clever little cable management box. Not only does it make wires discreet, but it also offer a nice little surface to rest your phone.
Skadis pegboard combination
Do you need a quick and easy way to keep your household on track? How about your kids’ desk space from looking like a war zone? Meet Skadis. This pegboard combination can be used in combination with other products from the line to create your own customized mobile command centers.
Nordkisa open wardrobe
Just feast your eyes on this beauty, eh? An aesthetically pleasing combination of Scandinavian lines and oriental charm, the Nordkisa wardrobe offers a unique open storage system that’s just as much of a style statement as it is an organization necessity.
Saxborga jar with lid and tray
Paperclips? Cotton swabs? Spare change? Anything looks artfully arranged when you stick it in the Saxborga jars. And since they’re cheap and come in sets of five, you can use them anywhere in your home you need small-stuff-storage.
Smarra box with lid
You know all of those random odds and ends that you need to keep but don’t know what to do with? Well, they’ll meet their match with the Smarra. Pop those random items in this box, close the lid, and slide them onto shelves to make your clutter look, well, good.
Raskog utility cart
Join the club! There’s a reason this is a cult Ikea product — it’s both cute and wildly useful. I personally have two: one to store and organize my tea and smoothie ingredients, and another to corral my kids’ craft supplies.
Sortera recycling bin
Recycle, reduce, reuse has never been easier or more aesthetically pleasing than with the Sortera recycling bin system. At this price, you can get as many of these stackable white bins as you need to set you down a more sustainable path.
Sockerbit box with lid
When storage tubs are this cute, you won’t mind having them around. These millennial pink Sockerbit boxes are durable and ideal for stacking.
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