Bookcases & shelving units

Flexible shelving for any room of the house

Fit any need with a storage system that you can add on to and change as needed.

Garage shelving

Get heavy duty garage storage shelves and units with the industrial look of black work benches or wheeled utility carts topped with durable hardwood. Or keep tools and equipment in metal indoor/outdoor cabinets or on a metal wire rack shelf unit.

Closet shelving

Easily store smaller things like make-up and clothing accessories in storage trays that keep things organised and are ready to slide out when you need them. Use a combination of drawers, cabinets, and cube storage to neatly tuck away shoes, clothes, and raincoats in the hall closet by the door or in your bedroom wardrobe.

Kitchen storage

Finding ingredients that you need is easier when they’re smartly stored on wire racks that allow you to see everything. For kitchen pantry storage, there are wire shelving units that combine for several purposes. For instance, you can store kitchen equipment and serving trays on storage racks positioned in between two racks of metal shelving holding your growing wine collection as well as bottles of sparkling water. Use the top racks to hang herbs for drying and, as with rustic wooden or industrial metal shelving units, you can place things on top for additional storage.

Office shelving

Whether at work or at your home office, it’s best to smartly maximise space with smart storage solutions that help you stay organised and keep your space looking clean. Perhaps go with a wooden combination storage solution that has the flexibility to either serve as a sideboard or be placed vertically. The inserts allow you to rearrange cabinets and drawers that keep paperwork and office supplies organised and out of sight, while the shelving units are ready to hold books, plants or awards. Also great for smaller spaces are wall mounted white shelving units with drawer inserts or white stained oak shelving units with metal legs that can hold books, magazines or smart storage bins that slide right in.

Bathroom shelving

Staggered wall mounted wooden storage combinations that run up the wall in different colours are great for keeping towels, toiletries and extra soap and shampoo within easy reach in the bathroom. For tight spaces, go with tall wire corner shelves that can hold everything you need to start your day and stay looking fresh.

Modular shelving units

Whether using freestanding, wall-mounted or as room divider, IKEA smart shelving units are always just the beginning in adding practical convenience to any space. Try combining whichever storage shelf you choose with drawers, shelves, cabinets, or slide-in boxes for simple storage that adapts to your needs.

Frequently asked questions about shelving units

How to build a shelving unit on a wall

Whether at work or at your home office, it’s best to smartly maximise space with smart storage solutions that help you stay organised and keep your space looking clean. Perhaps go with a wooden combination storage solution that has the flexibility to either serve as a sideboard or be placed vertically. The inserts allow you to rearrange cabinets and drawers that keep paperwork and office supplies organised and out of sight, while the shelving units are ready to hold books, plants, or awards. Also great for smaller spaces are wall mounted white shelving units with drawer inserts or white stained oak shelving units with metal legs that can hold books, magazines or smart storage bins that slide right in.

Many shelving units, especially taller ones, must be secured to the wall with its accompanying wall anchoring device. Be sure to use fasteners suitable for the wall material in each room.

How to make custom shelving units

Units such as drawers, cabinets or slide-in storage boxes can be added and rearranged. Many shelving units can be used vertically or horizontally to fit a particular space or look you’re going for.

How to build storage shelves in a closet

You can combine storage cabinets with wire shelving units, drawers and cube storage to keep raincoats, jackets, umbrellas, and sneakers within easy reach in hallway closets, or to keep your wardrobe and accessories organised in your bedroom closet.

How to use storage cubes

Elegant wooden storage cubes in a variety of colours get anchored to the wall to smartly hold your records and books in the living room, cookbooks in the kitchen or plants, picture framesand music speakers in the bedroom or den.

How to style a bookcase

Put your favourite books, movies, and records on display with elegant up-or downlighting with IKEA vanity lights that catch the gleam of decorative figurines or awards while casting a light on small potted plants. Adhesive LED strip lighting can be placed at the bottom or top of shelving units.