Books, magazines & games baskets

Storage Baskets for Books, Magazines and Games

If you want one, a good book, the most recent magazine or your preferred board game should be easy to get. By using storage baskets for books, magazines and games you can make special areas for everyday entertainment and at the same time keep your shelves, tables and the living space looking neat.

Begin with the items that you use most frequently. A book storage basket placed next to an armchair can turn it into a useful reading nook, and one positioned near the sofa offers a place for magazines and newspapers to go during the intervals between reading. When it comes to games, select a size that includes enough space for the boxes and accessories that you want to keep together.

Storage can also have an effect on the appearance of a room. IKEA UAE provides baskets in a range of materials and finishes, such as those made from rattan, bamboo, water hyacinth, seagrass and textile. This helps you to select a design that matches your furniture and gives the space an additional degree of texture.

Before you choose a basket, consider where you plan to place it. One that fits well on appropriate shelving can be used to produce a smooth storage wall, whereas those that are freestanding can be used to occupy a vacant corner or can be placed conveniently next to some furniture. Also, certain designs make it easy to move items between different parts of the house.

To organise your collection in a simple way, group your books by purpose, put your magazines in their own basket and assign another basket to your games. This minor adjustment can really speed up the process of cleaning things up.

At IKEA UAE you can browse through books, magazines and games baskets and discover practical storage solutions that help turn your everyday clutter into a more organised section of the home.

How should books and magazines be stored? Place storage baskets of an appropriate size next to your reading area or beside the shelving so that the books and magazines which are frequently used stay organised and are easy to access.

Can you use storage baskets for board games? Yes, a basket of the right size can help in keeping the board games, cards and gaming accessories all in one organised place.

What place would I be able to put a book storage basket in? You could put one by beside the armchair, next to the sofa, in some compatible shelving or in a special reading corner.

What materials do IKEA storage baskets come in? The range of products currently available from IKEA in the UAE consists of items made from materials including rattan, bamboo, water hyacinth, seagrass and textile.

What is the best way to select the correct storage basket? Think about the items you need to store, as well as how much space is available and then select a basket that has appropriate dimensions, material and design for your room.