The Best Ikea Products to Help You Organize Your Life

Ikea is best known for sleek chairs, cheap couches, and even its legendary meatballs. But that’s not all it has in store. If that spring-cleaning itch has you longing to bring some order to the chaos of your home, Ikea has plenty of tricks up its sleeve. Whether you need extra closet space, containers for smaller clutter, or something in between, you’ll probably find it (and at a budget-friendly price, though almost all prices here have risen from a year ago). Here are some of our favorite storage and organization picks at Ikea.   

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No mudroom? Turn any wall into a functional entry space with the Pinnig, which functions as an all-in-one coat rack, shoe rack, and bench. Made of sturdy steel, the unit can be extended with other benches, and there are matching wall hangers available, too.

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$45

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Make office walls into usable space with Ikea’s pegboards, which can be customized with small containers, hooks, letter holders, shelves, clips, and other accessories.

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The sturdy Trofast system is legendary among parents who need a convenient place to organize toys. This is the most classic combination, but like most of Ikea’s best buys, it’s endlessly customizable. The sliding plastic bins are particularly good at corralling Legos and other small toys.

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$6 (6 ct.)

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Got an unruly sock drawer? A pile of untamed T-shirts? Belts and jewelry run amok? Flexible Skubb boxes can bring order to the chaos wherever you need them, but they’re especially ideal for organizing drawers, users say. 

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This handy birch cart is a workhorse for anyone who needs a little more storage or counter space in their kitchen. “For a small NYC kitchen, this made our kitchen much more usable,” one owner raves. “We put a microwave on the lower shelf with ample room left for storage. We also use the top for all sorts of food prep.”

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Clear food storage containers can help turn a pantry into an organized thing of beauty, and Ikea’s are easier on the budget than most. This 44-ounce option can put items such as beans, cereal, and snacks on display, keeping them from getting lost in a cramped space. 

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$40 

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Made of powder-coated steel, this little cart is versatile enough to use practically anywhere you need it — a small bathroom, a playroom, a craft room, or anywhere else that needs some additional organization.

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$10.50

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Who needs a laundry basket when your laundry bag doubles as one? This hamper with handles is roomy, lightweight, and folds up when you don’t need it. 

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$450

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Need extra space for dishes, collectibles, or other items too precious to hide away? The Lommarp has glass doors on top and closed storage on the bottom, and its traditional style makes it a go-to for showing off in the dining room or other high-traffic areas.

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Instead of overspending on travel-size toiletries, use what you already have with this flat-packing 10-piece set of TSA-compliant bottles, sized for shampoo, lotion, sunscreen, and other necessities. 

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$300

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Ikea’s Pax series is a more customizable option for organizing your wardrobe, but the bamboo Nordiska has such an elegant, eye-catching design that you’ll want it even if you actually do have enough closet space. 

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Made of flexible plastic, this laundry basket also makes a great storage bin, beverage holder, and recycling bin, buyers say. Those who do like it for laundry love the lack of sharp edges and say they can squeeze it into tight places.

$55

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Who can resist products that pull double duty? Use the Kvistbro as a coffee table, side table, or even a foot rest. Toss blankets, books, or whatever else you need to stow into the base for instant organization. 

$180

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Kallax is one of Ikea’s most beloved products for good reason. The shelves have clean lines and infinite possibilities — use one as a room divider, shoe organizer, and more. Compatible bins and inserts turn the open shelving into closed compartments for unsightly clutter. 

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$25

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If you’re an ’80s baby, think of this as a modern-day Caboodle. Made of eye-catching plastic and cork, it’s just the right size for keeping makeup and other small accessories in one spot. A built-in mirror makes it even more functional.

$90

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This clean-lined chest has drawers sized for typical office clutter, but it would also be at home in a craft room, workshop, or kitchen. Other sizes are also on offer, some with casters. 

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$18

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Paper, plastic, glass, aluminum — whatever you’ve got, you can neatly sort it with these stackable 16-gallon bins with flip tops. They’re also handy for sorting laundry, and come in a 10-gallon size.

$15

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Sometimes you only have a sliver of space, whether it’s in a tiny bathroom, a tight kitchen, or elsewhere. The Vesken is just over 7 inches wide, letting you turn even the tightest nooks and crannies into useful storage. 

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The genius of this cheap stainless steel pot-lid holder is that it's adjustable based on the depth of your cabinet or drawer. Happy owners say it holds lids of all sizes securely without scratching them, and many report using it to organize other things such as cutting boards, crafts, and even mail.

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$129

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This lockerlike cabinet would look especially fitting in a rec room or kid’s space, but it can add some extra organization anywhere. It has a cord outlet that makes it suitable for video game consoles, DVD players, and other media components. 

$13

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Coat racks are useful, sure, but beautiful? The solid-wood Tjusig is one of those items that combines form and function in an eye-catching way. There’s a coordinating bench and shoe rack if you want to go all out.

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This handmade seagrass basket with near-perfect reviews has a more rustic feel than many of Ikea's modern pieces. It's just big enough for crafts, a throw blanket, a few books, or other clutter. 

$80

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Ikea’s answer to industrial wire shelving, the Omar series offers plenty of potential for customization with accessories such as compatible baskets and wine racks. Adjustable feet and shelving make it practical for most spaces (uneven floors included).

$6

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Most parents know the pain of stuffed-animal overload. Give fuzzy friends or small toys a place to hang out (literally) with this cheap vertical storage option. 

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