Storage ideas and tips that celebrate life

Your things reflect who you are, your life and your stories. And like us, they need homes too. However you store your stuff, we’ve got you.

A living room with red sofas, pink walls and a white shelving system on the wall.

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Living room

From bookworms to bikers and everything in between, let the KALLAX shelving unit keep your living room organised.

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Living room with KALLAX shelves filled with books and magazines against a yellow wall, a black armchair next to it.

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5 tips to create the ultimate family room

These smart tips help create a room that is both functional and stylish.

A man and a child sit on a VIMLE 3-seat sofa bed placed back-to-back with a VIMLE chaise longue where a woman is sitting.

An extra small Scandi living room that is big on playfulness and style

Scandinavian style is not as serious as it seems: here’s how to do it in a fresh, lively and easy-going way.

A small colourful living room has bold blue walls, a light grey FRIDHULT sofa-bed and a red TINGBY side table with castors.

A small living space with a balance of class and comfort

A cool and contemporary living room for adults to enjoy.

A living room with KIVIK armchairs facing each other. EKET shelving storage with books is mounted in a line across the wall.

A cottage-style living room inspired by Nordic forests

Get inspired by this cottage-style traditional living room inspired by Nordic nature.

BILLY bookcases and a HYLTARP 2-seat sofa are in a traditional-style living room inspired by Nordic cottages.

A modern living room with an element of surprise

With clever use of furniture, one room can be transformed into separate spaces.

Two KVISTBRO tables in different sizes sit in front of an orange NYHAMN sofa on a stripey rug. A big lamp hangs overhead.

A retro living room with lots of storage

A living room where everything has its dedicated place – you can throw anything in, it will still look organised!

A retro inspired living room with a large grey ÄLVDALEN sofa-bed, yellow armchair, grey coffee table and bold painted walls.

Kitchen and dining

Master chefs, don't let storage struggles hold you back. Get creative in the kitchen and let UPPDATERA cutlery tray take care of the rest.

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An open kitchen drawer with cutlery organised in UPPDATERA trays.

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How to organise kitchen cabinets and drawers

Kitchen storage space always seems to be in short supply, but there are ways to remedy the problem.

Four pulled-out MAXIMERA kitchen drawers with various items in a cutlery tray, an adjustable organiser for drawer and boxes.

Easy ways to organise your fridge

Here are some easy tips to help you improve organisation and free up useful space in your fridge.

A French door fridge/freezer with both doors open showing foods in containers, boxes, jars, resealable bags and carafes.

Hide some, show some

Good storage means lots of storage that’s both hidden and out in the open for easy access.

A SINARP kitchen with a table and chairs, and a HULTARP rail and hook hanging on the wall.

A guide to organised kitchen drawers

This guide will help you find the best solution for your drawers as well as your needs.

An open kitchen drawer with a black front, revealing kitchen utensils inside an UPPDATERA cutlery tray in light bamboo.

Simple ways to store and organise your pantry essentials

Here are a few ideas to better organise those groceries that you only use up gradually, rather than straight away.

Transparent containers with grains and beans on the lower shelf of a KUNGSFORS suspension rail with shelf/wall grid.

Maximising kitchen space for more room to cook

Looking for kitchen space saving ideas to give your cooking and baking more elbow room?

A white/oak effect ENHET kitchen by a grey-tiled wall with a birch rail, two birch wall shelves and a white wall cabinet.

5 clever storage ideas for a small dining room that does it all

The key is in using small, mobile storage helpers to make room for different activities.

A blue PLATSA open shelving unit is mounted on a blue wall with a white FRÖSVI folding chair hanging on hooks next to it.

Tips to better organise your pots and pans in the kitchen

One of the most common challenges in the kitchen is how to keep your pots and pans in neat yet practical order.

Stainless steel IKEA 365+ pots with lids in an UTRUSTA corner base cabinet pull-out fitting in a light ash effect cabinet.

How to keep your cooking utensils and cutlery organised neatly

When the tools for the job all have their proper place, cooking and serving food can be smoother and more enjoyable.

From a black HULTARP rail hang a tea towel, a chopping board, a white colander and utensils in a black HULTARP container.

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Kitchen wall organiser, with GEMAK colander.

Open kitchen drawer showing cutlery trays with cutlery.

Open kitchen drawer with spice racks and jars.

Kitchen sink with an open drawer with bins for garbage and recycling.

Kitchen sink with a hanging dish rack in black.

Bathroom

Clean up your bathroom with these tips and ideas for every occasion.

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3 ways to make your bathroom work for all ages

Here are some tips and ideas to upgrade your kid’s wash zone by storing things at their eye level.

A white ENHET wash-basin cabinet with two doors, yellow and pink towels, a green vase and SKÅDIS pegboard with toiletries.

5 bathroom storage ideas for easy organisation

Good organisation in bathroom cabinets and drawers is a great feeling.

A white wash-stand, a white mirror, a white trolley with trays and jars and a white high cabinet in a grey-tiled bathroom.

5 small bathroom storage ideas to maximise your space

Getting enough storage in a small bathroom is all about making smart use of every inch.

Two bamboo wash-basin/corner shelves under a white wash-basin with a mirror cabinet over it, plus a trolley and a hand towel.

A small bathroom that will lift your spirits

Big or small doesn’t matter — with a variety of storage solutions across your bathroom you can turn it into something both charming and functional.

A pink bathroom with a grey ENHET washstand with two drawers, a white mirror and two towels hanging from a rail with hooks.

A cosy and small spa bathroom

This small and harmonious bathroom is a perfect retreat from the world.

A small bathroom with dark brown walls and white furniture. A NYSJÖN cabinet with one door holds storage under the sink.

A classical bathroom with a new, fresh look and feel

We’ve designed this modern bathroom for the smaller-sized living space.

A bathroom with a TVÄLLEN washbasin and ENHET doors in pale grey-green and ENHET wall shelves in white with towels and items.

A small bathroom that’s big on storage

This bathroom may be small but it is packed with ideas that make the most of the space while maintaining a serene feel.

A white LILLTJÄRN/SKATSJÖN bathroom furniture set with a SALJEN tap beside a white VESKEN trolley holding toiletries.

Children's room

From chaos to calm, help the little ones make their little things easy to find.

A children's room with toys organised in TROFAST boxes.

Spaces for the dreamers and doodlers

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A small children’s room that makes smart use of space and colour

Using children-sized furniture helps to make this special bedroom a place for big leaps of imagination.

A BUSUNGE extendable bed on one side of a small bedroom with a yellow MAMMUT stool by it and a green play tent behind it.

7 ways to organise kids bedroom storage

Having a place for everything definitely makes it easier to keep things tidy in your child’s room.

Two TROFAST storage combinations with boxes against a black wall. Four TROFAST wall storage with white boxes are above them.

Tips for upgrading a children’s study space

Here’s a checklist of things that usually make it easier to keep up the good work.

A white LÄRANDE desk with a pull-out storage unit, a white children’s desk chair and a pine/white wall storage combination.

Kids’ clothes storage – learning to manage on your own

Handling your clothes storage and getting dressed all on your own is a big part of growing up.

A child getting dressed on a grey rug in front of a white bench with toy storage and a white wardrobe with a pull-out unit.

6 essentials for a teen bedroom

A good teenage bedroom should be both cosy and practical – and leave some room for self-expression. Here are a few tips.

A blue upholstered bed with white/black checked VITKLÖVER bed linen and various cushions, plus FREDVANG under-bed storage.

Tips and ideas for styling a teenage bedroom

Getting the style right is a big part of planning any teen room, as is making room for all activities with the comfort and flexibility you need.

A white BRIMNES day-bed with floral LAPPNYCKLAR bed linen, beside a white ALEX desk with grey and pink shelving units above.

A 24-hour bedroom for creative teen style

With a multifunctional storage bed at its centre, this teenager’s bedroom transforms into three different rooms in one space.

A teen bedroom with a PLATSA bed frame with objects and baskets on the shelves at the end and a yellow rug on the floor.

A large nature-inspired kids room with lots of storage

Maximise the storage opportunities of the room by building cabinets high up on the walls to put stuff that you don’t use all the time.

A kids room partially separated with a wall. One side has SMÅSTAD cupboards and toys. The other has a baby changing area.

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An open wardrobe with clothes in a children's room.

Withe chest of drawer with organisers and books on top

Soft toy bear, FABLER BJÖRN, and rabbit soft toy on top of a box

Wooden wall shelves with books and toys hanging above two children's beds.

White wardrobes in a children's room with pink walls.

A white changing table with storage boxes and accessories on its shelves.

A desk and chair underneath a loft bed with a ladder.

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Hallway

Have your way in the hallway with these storage solutions.

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7 shoe storage ideas for a tidy hallway

Shoes have a way of taking over the hallway without you even noticing.

A hallway with a white coat rack with shoe storage, a rattan basket with shoes and wall rails with boots on a skirt hanger.

Family hallway storage ideas putting the kids first

To handle the high traffic of living with children, a good hallway needs generous and durable storage at the right height to work for all ages.

A hallway with two rattan benches with storage inside and cushions and rugs on top, plus white pegboards and a green mirror.

A minimalist family hallway

Here you can find lots of ideas to help you organise a family-friendly, functional space.

A MACKAPÄR bench with storage with a grey cushion on it by a MACKAPÄR cabinet with a vase and scarf on top in a hallway.

A small, contemporary hallway filled with family storage

Leaving the house with babies and small children can easily turn into mission impossible, so here’s a small but super-organised hallway.

A MULIG clothes bar on a hallway wall holding outdoor clothes, with a LEN hanging storage and hooks on the wall below it.

A super small Scandi hallway with a playful style and smart storage

Get inspired with its clever small-space thinking that optimises every available nook for storage.

A white PLATSA open wardrobe with sliding dark grey LARKOLLEN doors near a door, holding storage boxes and folded clothes.

An elegant, welcoming hallway that hides plenty of storage

Get inspired by this beautiful hallway that feels like a hotel lobby.

A round table and a blue KYRRE stool in a hallway, in front of a storage combination with SKYTTA/HOKKSUND sliding doors.

Three unique, clutter-free looks for your small hallway

Even if your hallway is on the small side, it can still make a grand entrance.

A rattan TOLKNING bench with storage in a hallway by a dark brown stained IDANÄS open wardrobe, with a VRIGSTAD mirror above.

A warm and space-effective hallway that’s full of character

Small creative details like hooks and trolleys can provide additional storage as well adding visual interest to the space.

A white PLATSA series of wardrobes and cabinets are strategically placed in height order underneath a stairwell.

Bedroom

A space that helps you unwind and recharge. Find storage solutions that re-energise you and your bedroom.

Box shelf with four shelves acting as a bedside table.

SKUBB storage boxes in different sizes, filled with accessories.

Smart and sleek storage for the bedroom

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How to organise the inside of your wardrobe in 5 easy steps

Here are our top five wardrobe organisation tips so you can always pick out the right outfit.

A hanging rail holds clothing and two SKUBB hanging storage with 6 compartments, with a GLANSHAGTORN curtain beside it.

Smart bedroom storage hacks in unused spaces

Looking for extra bedroom storage? Here are some ideas to get you started.

A bed with a pine bed frame made with white black/checked bed linen, plus white/grey storage cases and a rug underneath it.

Step-by-step: find your perfect clothes storage system

Here are three steps to help you narrow your options.

Behind a bed is a dark grey PAX/MEHAMN wardrobe with the left sliding door slightly open, showing clothes hanging on a rail.

An eclectic, mood-boosting studio bedroom

With its daring mix of colour and graphic patterns set against a lilac backdrop, this bedroom is packed with vibrant personality.

A BRIMNES bed in a lilac room covered in lilac NATTSVÄRMARE bed linen. A green GLANSHAGTORN curtain covers clothing storage.

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Home office

Find the perfect work-life balance.

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A space where creativity blooms

With clever storage, a flexible desk and a do-it-all wall, you can create a home office that lets your creativity flow.

A bright home office with a white desk, a white/yellow green swivel chair and a white pegboard with crafting materials.

How to transform a home office into a guest room

Here are some top tips to help you create a room that transforms easily from home office to guest room and back.

A room with a trolley table standing on a rug in front of a HYLTARP sofa-bed near a LIDKULLEN active sit/stand support.

How to create three workspaces in one room

Room dividers, storage on castors, and laptop stands help you create different zones for work, study, and hanging out.

A woman is sitting at a dining table using ÖVNING desk divider to study and is looking over at a man sitting on a sofa.

How to create an inspiring workspace at home

Discover affordable ways to customise your workspace and add creativity.

A vibrant home workspace with a BAGGEBO cabinet with glass doors customised with SMYCKA artificial flowers.

The refined gamer’s den – a hand-picked home with a punk soul

Step into a gaming den that may upend some preconceived notions.

A green-themed room with a RIDSPÖ oak-veneer desk by dark-green ROSENMANDEL curtains, opened to reveal screens and wall art.

Laundry

Inspirational ideas for hassle-free laundry.

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5 ways to make laundry day a chill day

The most practical and perhaps smallest room in your home can still be stylish.

Several bamboo HÖSVANS hangers on a metal wall-mounted rail holding dry beige shirts and dresses beside a table.

Easy tips and ideas for a kitchen-laundry combo

Here are some ideas that’ll help you keep things tidy.

A pink SLIBB flexible laundry basket and a pile of clothes on a kitchen worktop, plus a white drying rack with more clothes.

Make laundry easier

Washing, drying, sorting and folding. Let’s make laundry easier.

A BOAXEL system of white shelves, with glass jars containing washing powder and PURRPINGLA storage boxes.

A traditional laundry room with top-notch organisation

This laundry room is both flexible and multi-functional, with efficient lighting and practical storage.

A small grey laundry room has an ENHET storage combination with grey fronts, open shelves and a white washing machine.

Stylish and sleek laundry room and mudroom combo

With a bright yet robust expression, this is a highly functional and reliable workstation.

A laundry room with blue walls and a white ENHET storage combination, a washing machine and two laundry baskets on castors.

A flexible laundry nook in earthy tones

Create this laid-back atmosphere by mixing natural materials, a room divider and plenty of functionality.

A cosy laundry nook with dark beige DYTÅG curtains as a room divider and RÅGRUND trolley and storage shelf in natural bamboo.

Compact laundry functionality with freshness for a small bathroom

We’ve taken the small bathroom space of this modern home to create a fully functional bathroom-laundry.

A bathroom with an UDDARP washing machine in white and a HORNAVAN trolley in white with items and a NYSJÖN cabinet in white.

Bathroom laundry space that’s practical and peaceful

This serene bathroom laundry setting in a warm and tactile style is ideal for the smaller sized bathroom.

A bathroom laundry, storage with ENHET fronts in grey, an UDDARP washer/dryer combination and a PURRPINGLA laundry bag.

Clever ideas to organise your laundry room

Versatile and creative storage solutions keep the mess away and turns laundry days into a breeze.

A bathroom with a washing machine, a storage combination for laundry with a cabinet, plus a laundry combination with a shelf.

Storage ideas and tips that celebrate life

Find storage tips and ideas for any space in your home

Living room

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Kitchen and dining

Cutlery without the clutter

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Bathroom

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Children's room

Spaces for the dreamers and doodlers

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Find storage tips and ideas for any space in your home

Hallway

More storage solutions for your hallway

Bedroom

Smart and sleek storage for the bedroom

More storage solutions for your bedroom

Design your own multi-use living room with IKEA Kreativ!

Home office

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Laundry

More storage solutions for your laundry

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