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Six organisation and storage solutions for small flats

If you live in a small flat or house that lacks extra space, it's important to take advantage of every nook and cranny to gain space and keep your home as tidy as possible. Want to know which products can help you achieve this? Don't miss this list of affordable and simple solutions for organising and storing items at home. It's especially suited for small spaces and complicated areas! 

1. A solution for organising the living room

Let's start with the perfect accessory for organising one of the rooms where we definitely spend the most time: the living room. Small objects tend to pile up in the living room and end up getting moved around from one place to another without having a specific spot of their own. How many times have you lost your remote control?

This handy hanging organiser hardly takes up any space and allows you to store lots of different items so you always have them on hand. In this case, there's no better place to hang it than on the sofa armrest. Different compartments allow you to store objects as small as a pair of reading glasses, and larger ones such as magazines or a tablet. And it has a pleasant and durable texture thanks to its felt material. What do you think? In addition to its affordable price, what we like most about it is that it allows you to keep everything in one place without taking up valuable space on the table or TV furniture.

Did you know that this product has many other uses? Try placing it behind a door, on the wall in your entry or even in the bedroom. No more wasted space! 

2. A folding drying rack for laundry

Many homes don't have a separate laundry room, and odds are you probably don't have a dryer, either. If that's the case, we have just the thing to help you create an area to dry your laundry without giving up a single centimetre of space.

Folding drying racks are an excellent solution, as you can store them almost anywhere and they take up minimal space. They let your clothes dry inside the home, preventing them from absorbing bad odours or pollution from the street. They're also a lifesaver on rainy days. Once your clothes are dry, simply fold it up and hide it behind a door or wherever you wish. 

3. A great trick to save space in your kitchen

If you have a small kitchen, you're sure to try and not take up useful worktop space so that you have enough room to cook. One way to get more space, like in the previous tip, is to rely on the ingenuity and practicality of objects that are specifically designed for small spaces.

For example, if you only have a single-bowl sink, an affordable drying rack like this can be an effective accessory. Since it's foldable, you can remove it and set it up only when needed. In addition, its multiple racks allow you to dry any dish or glass without them coming into contact with the worktop. Place a dish drying mat underneath to absorb any drips and you're good to go.  

Another helpful resource to get more space in your kitchen and keep it organised is as easy as taking advantage of wall space. We recommend installing additional shelves, hanging racks or any other type of wall organisers to store everything you want to have on hand. It's a very affordable solution with incredible results.  

4. How to organise and store bathroom products

One of the greatest challenges in this space is organising and storing all of the little things that we accumulate, such as make-up, creams, and even cotton pads and buds. Beyond the practicality of bathroom baskets, we recommend another product that allows you to organise these small items and take advantage of your bathroom space. This is our classic GODMORGON. These boxes with compartments are specially designed to store and organise items and create more space both in drawers and on shelves in your bathroom.  

No room for your shower products? As we've mentioned, your walls are your best friend when it comes to small spaces. And since we can't just hastily drill holes in bathroom walls, there's nothing better than a few shelves and baskets with suction cups to store your items. They're durable, affordable and quite useful for hassle-free organisation and taking advantage of bathroom space.

5. Ideas for storing clothes in a small bedroom

Changing out your wardrobe can be a headache when you're already tight on space in your bedroom. So one of the best ways to store clothes between seasons is to take advantage of the space underneath your bed.

Even if your bed doesn't have a built-in storage area, you can create one yourself by sliding some storage boxes with lids underneath. It's a much more affordable option that will allow you to save space and protect your clothes from dust and dirt. When you want something, simply pull out the box and swap it out. Simple, right? They're also great for storing shoes or different sets of linens and bedding.  

6. An all-rounder to store objects anywhere  

If one thing's for sure, it's that an orderly space is a well-used space. And with a bit of imagination, we can turn our homes into much more functional and practical spaces, however small they may be.

Since we like creativity, how about one last tip to help you sort and organise objects anywhere in your home? This accessory is one of our latest innovations and consists of storage that uses racks and bags.

NEREBY is a very special collection that combines the usefulness of walls as storage spaces and natural textures for a much more flattering result.

Simply place the rack where you need it (in the kitchen, above your desk or in the bathroom) and organise the baskets to your liking. You'll quickly see how nice it looks and how useful it is, no matter where you put it.

We love to see our customers get creative with our products. Go for it! But do remember, any modifications or changes that you make to IKEA products will prevent them from being resold or used for their original purpose, thus invalidating IKEA product warranties and your right to return them.