To shield our balconies from weather, wind and exhaust fumes, it usually isn’t enough with the protection from the neighbour above. That’s why the team decided to create a cover for HYLLIS. They made it transparent and added ventilation holes. It makes it possible to use the cover and the shelf as a greenhouse.
With HYLLIS cover you can transform the open HYLLIS shelving unit into an enclosed storage solution. Perfect if you want to protect your things from dust or have a small greenhouse indoors or outdoors.
Article Number692.859.39
Product details
This storage unit is perfect for plant pots and plants ⎼ and can easily be transformed into a greenhouse if you complete with HYLLIS cover.
Can be used both indoors and outdoors, and is just as suitable on the balcony as in the kitchen, hallway or bathroom.
With HYLLIS cover you protect your things from rain and dust, sold separately.
The cover is easy to put on and remove.
At the top of the cover there is an opening that allows air to circulate.
If you want a larger storage solution, you can combine several shelving units from the same series.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Good to know
Different wall materials require different types of fixing devices. Use fixing devices suitable for the walls in your home, sold separately.
This shelf must be fastened to the wall; the back panel has predrilled holes to make it easier.
The material in this product may be recyclable. Please check the recycling rules in your community and if recycling facilities exist in your area.
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Materials and care
Material
Shelving unit
- Basematerial:
- Galvanized steel
- Foot:
- Polyamide plastic
Cover
100% polyethylene, 100 % Polyethylene, 100 % Polyethylene
Care
Cover
Do not wash.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Do not iron.
Do not dryclean.
Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Shelving unit
Wipe clean with a soft cloth dampened in water and a mild washing-up detergent or soap, if necessary.
Assembly and documents
Weight & measurements
- Width: 60 cm
- Depth: 27 cm
- Height: 74 cm
Package details
This product comes as 2 packages.
HYLLIS
Article Number304.283.26- Width: 27 cm
- Height: 5 cm
- Length: 74 cm
- Weight: 3.68 kg
- Package(s): 1
HYLLIS
Article Number104.283.32- Width: 25 cm
- Height: 1 cm
- Length: 31 cm
- Weight: 0.21 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Great solid shelving unitAnonymous reviewerReally solid when built. Only bit I had trouble with was keeping the 'feet' on. But the unit is perfect for my needs.
GreatAnonymous reviewerGreat value, easy to assemble. Does the job!
Great product.Anonymous reviewerI got this one with the tall unit. Has the same quality of workmanship. The galvanised finish is good. A lot better than a lot of things I have bought with a galvanised finish. Should be fine left out over the winter.
Great product.Anonymous reviewerThe shelves are well galvanised. Will be fine in the garden over the winter.
Very easy to put together. Very sturdy.
Solid shelving unitAnonymous reviewerEasy to assemble and great it has a cover as it is going to be used outside. Being galvanised is helpful against rust.
Versatile small galv steel shelves unit Anonymous reviewerUsed mainly in the garden kitchen and hallway, so far very versatile easy to build, easy to clean, easy to move around to where you need to use it, handy it's got a plastic cover, I've mostly used the cover when it's outside
Outdoor shelvesAnonymous reviewerExcellent
ShelfAnonymous reviewerExcellent
Hyllis with coverAnonymous reviewerSo far, sturdy enough and keeps the outdoor area tidy. Keeps my extra pots and watering cans and bits and pieces in one place.
GOOD BUYAnonymous reviewerPerfect shelf for my outbuildings. Thanks.
Mmmmmm!Anonymous reviewerFound it difficult to align hole’s whilst assembling. Cover fits really well.
Value for moneyAnonymous reviewerQuite cheap and works really well for half outdoor storage
OkishAnonymous reviewerWe got it for our large deck, where we built a garden. Assembly wasn't too bad.
I still keep some plants and seedlings indoors at night (11C - 13C), so this assembly I hoped to help with that, and with protecting from heavy rain the sensitive plants.
Being made of metal, during spring and summer days, if the structure catches the direct sunlight, even the 8am sun, it will heat. A lot. So best to have that in mind when you plan. However, this might actually help in November and during the winter months. Would I buy again? I'll give it a winter also before deciding.
Not sureAnonymous reviewerI choose this as thought it would last longer than the aluminium pole type version of a small greenhouse. I’m not sure if it is better so far, it’s smaller and would be harder to take down. The cover seems less sturdy. It is a bit annoying to put up and to start with the holes don’t line up, but as other reviews have said you just have to keep going and it all comes together in the end.
Perfect for a small greenhouse shelf.Anonymous reviewerBought for a small space in a leaky greenhouse to protect delicate seedlings - perfect for the job!
Easy to put together Anonymous reviewerEasy to put together. Not sure about the plastic foot pieces. Bought in the spring so can't say how long it'll last after a couple of winters.
Great mini greenhouseAnonymous reviewerOne of Ikeas great products. With cover it is a solid well thought out design for the price. Easy to build - even if only a small part of screw hole shows in some joints just point screw into it and it will gently pull the joint together and straighten automatically. Wonderful small efficient vented greenhouse in spring with option of open shelving in summer. Galvanised so slug are not so keen on climbing over it. Really pleased with the space saving solution this provides for seedlings and salad vegetables all summer long.
Sturdy and working well Anonymous reviewerEasy to build. The shelves Feel strong and the zip cover also, it seems it will last well. Look forward to to growing my plants in here!
For Starter Seedlings Anonymous reviewerI purchased this to hold my starter seedlings before transferring to my greenhouse. The cover will be beneficial when heating is off overnight. My son put it together for me, took him 20 minutes. Perfect for what I need and quite sturdy.
Excellent shelving.Anonymous reviewerI purchased another one for my summerhouse. I already have 7 of these metal units. 4 in my shed, one in my conservatory with plants on. If you turn the trays upside down n seal the corners they make excellent drip trays for plants n seedlings, and two outside holding old plant pots and bulbs etc. I cover with plastic during winter to store plants too. All still in good condition 18 years on. New one came in a cardboard box with simple instructions for construction. One screwdriver later and about half hour I have my shelves in place holding all the outdoor toys. Box rolled up and in the bin.
Very happy with purchase yet again. Thankyou.
Customer reviews
4.2Average rating
82Reviews
Story
HYLLIS creates room for life on the balcony
Some of us live smaller than we’d like. It often means a constant hunt for more space. So why not try and use the space we have in smarter ways? This was something our product developers wanted to help out with when they created a small version of HYLLIS – a shelf that fits almost anywhere – and can be used if you want to grow your own herbs and small plants.
Philip Dilé, one of the members in the development team behind HYLLIS, live in an apartment with balcony in southern Sweden. “My balcony is filled with stuff. I’d like to use it for something other than storage, and I think many of our customers feel the same way.”
Cover from the elements
Become a balcony farmer
“I grow herbs myself. It saves money and it’s fun to see life sprout on your own balcony. I think people who live in cities should be able to grow small plants and herbs too, even if they don’t have access to a garden,” says Philip. With HYLLIS shelf and cover they can do it in a small scale and use the balcony for more things than storing – a greener life and a smarter use of space at home.
Material
What is steel?
Steel has unique characteristics when it is stretched and shaped since it remains strong. It provides strength to everything from skyscrapers and cars to bed frames and outdoor furniture. The steel industry is moving in the direction of more energy-efficient production and stronger steel qualities. It doesn’t lose any of its properties when recycled and today steel is one of the most recycled materials in the world.