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.

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Living room
Kitchen & dining
Bathroom
Children's room
Hallway
Bedroom
Home office
Laundry

Living room

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

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Livingroom cluttered with stacks of books and magazines against a yellow wall, a black armchair next to it.

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.

Bring liveliness to beige in this family-friendly traditional living room

This room shows how to mix traditional and modern living room furniture.

A STRANDMON wing chair is in a warm and traditional-style living room with a HEMNES bookcase filled with books and items.

A living room with clutter-free calm for everyone

Smart storage keeps everyone’s things neatly organised – now and as their needs change.

A TV bench by two windows with dark beige curtains with two SÖDERHAMN 1-seat sofa sections and one 3-seat section around it.

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 cluttered with cutlery.

An open kitchen drawer with cutlery organised in UPPDATERA trays.

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Cutlery without the clutter

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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.

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.

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 convenience on wheels

Add some extra storage to your bathroom with a flexible trolley. With its sturdy construction on smooth-rolling castors it’s easy to move around and use wherever you need it at the moment.

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A Fresh grass/light green HEDERSAM scented candle in ceramic jar

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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 modern bathroom design meets a traditional style

Create a timeless look with vibes from both past and contemporary design.

A grey bathroom with a big window has a white HEMNES washstand, a black RÅSKOG trolley and a MOSSJÖN glass door cabinet.

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.

Perfect organisation with a classic minimalist look

An elegant mix of open and closed storage with smart organisers makes room for all your bathroom essentials.

Children's room

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

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A children's room cluttered with toys and plush animals in a big pile.

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

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Spaces for the dreamers and doodlers

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7 ways to organise kids bedroom storage

Good storage can also help make it fun for them to organise their toys and nick-nacks all by themselves.

TROFAST storage combinations with boxes stand against a black wall with some wall-mounted TROFAST wall storage 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.

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.

Children’s book storage ideas to inspire you

Looking for children’s book storage ideas that help keep your home tidy and help your kids develop a love for reading?

Two white BERGIG book displays with storage, holding a variety of boxes, books and toys, stand against a wall.

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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

Colorful pearls in yellow storage boxes.

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.

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.

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.

Bedroom

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

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Box shelf with four shelves acting as a bedside table.

SKUBB storage boxes in different sizes, filled with accessories.

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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.

Sleek storage ideas for a minimalist bedroom look

Storage ideas to make your bedroom cleaner and calmer.

A bedroom with a bed on a grey and a beige rug, a wall-mounted LINDBYN mirror and pine IVAR cabinets under the windows.

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.

Home office

Find the perfect work-life balance.

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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.

A seamless blend of home workspace and living room

A dedicated home workspace that coordinates with your living room can help to create an overall feeling of organised calm.

A neutral colour home workspace in the corner of a living room with two IDÅSEN sit/stand desks placed at different heights.

A traditional-style home office that’s a game room, too

Here’s a room that works for you every day of the year.

A room at home with a dark grey LIDKULLEN active sit/stand support standing at a TROTTEN sit/stand desk next to a window.

A harmonious home workspace

This room is packed with ideas to help everyone find the space to work and relax with style.

A black LISABO dining table in a bright room in front of glass-door bookcases, set up for work with a laptop.

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.

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.

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.

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