Organize your living room storage in a playful way

Color-coding is a trusty way to keep things organized. Colors are also fun to play with. We combined the best of two worlds to hopefully bring order to your home – and a smile to your face.

Color-coded IVAR storage units on a wall, including orange, white, blue and pink.

Yours and mine and what goes where

Storage can be both more effective and decorative with some coloring. Let everyone in the family choose a personal color for personal storage. The cabinets intended for anyone’s belongings are also given a color. (This may require some painting, as IVAR storage isn’t available in the colors shown here.)

A living room area with multi-colored IVAR storage units on the wall.

Customized cabinets for everyone

Naturally, a shared cabinet can still be personalized. A SKÅDIS pegboard makes it both easy and fun to arrange the contents, and just as easy to change with shifting needs.

A white IKEA SKÅDIS pegboard combination shown inside an IVAR storage unit with sports equipment attached.

Storage split down the middle

Contrasting shades work well also on a smaller scale. Different colored doors on a cabinet can mirror the division within, while the colors themselves make a splash. Hanging KUNGSFORS net bags make it easy to both collect stuff and bring it along.

An open cabinet in a living room revealing two net bags, several small boxes and toys.

An extra seat, an extra spa

There’s only so much that you can fit into IVAR storage. Complement with VALLENTUNA seating, and you’ll have room to spare. Place it in-between shelves to create a cozy corner amidst all the tidiness.

An opened VALLENTUNA seat module in dark gray revealing textiles and throws inside.

We love to see our customers get creative with our products. Go for it! But please note that altering or modifying IKEA products so they can no longer be re-sold or used for their original purpose, means the IKEA limited warranties and your right to return the products will be lost.