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Creative ways to use cube storage

Cube storage is often linked to clean lines and clear structure. But cubes can do more than create order. Used thoughtfully, they allow storage and expression to sit side by side. By working with grids, scale and placement, they can divide areas, frame walls or bring new life to overlooked corners. From calm symmetry to playful compositions, cubes help shape a space that feels organised without losing personality.
A living room with a brown-red/black KALLAX shelving unit with underframe holds books and decorative items next to a chair.

For the love of squares

There’s something satisfying about the clarity and rhythm of square forms. With KALLAX, that order takes shape in a design that’s straightforward and easy to work with. Built from cubes, it creates symmetry and structure while leaving room for personal choices. Depending on how it’s arranged, KALLAX can divide areas and line a wall. Add DRÖNA boxes to keep everyday items close at hand but neatly out of sight. The modular setup is easy to expand or rearrange, creating storage that adapts to how your home is used.

Cube companions

Still square in shape, but open to more freedom. Adding smaller cubes like EKET to the mix invites creativity, letting you loosen up the grid and play with height, rhythm and placement. Stack them high, spread them out or let them stand freely. Used on their own or alongside larger storage, EKET cubes make it easy to bring life to forgotten corners. A slightly sculptural approach turns practical storage into something expressive – and shows how a little asymmetry can go a long way.