We have lots of storage space underneath our kitchen sink--just not enough to fit everything that needs to be handy. For example, wading through cleaning supplies to reach dog and cat food two times day just isn't as convenient as we'd like. So we looked to the adjacent laundry room to utilize vertical space.
With just under 26 inches in length and 14 inches in depth, there was little room for the metro shelving we so desperately wanted. We also didn't feel like hanging/reinforcing more shelving to store heavy items. So when we sought out more renter friendly solutions, we were thrilled to find IKEA's Hyllis shelving unit. Very inexpensive at $14.99, we couldn't resist. Fitting perfectly in our laundry room, the dog and cat food is now super accessible (as well as all of our laundry supplies).
And check out these alternative options for inexpensive shelving;
• Industrial shelving
• Shelving made from hollow-core doors
• DIY pipe shelving
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So, does all of the Ikea shelving really need to be attached to the wall or does it just say that?
This shelf looks perfect for some spaces I have, especially in the basement, but the walls down there are rough stone.
I just saw that on the ikea site yesterday and am totally eyeing it for my utility room!! Looks like I need to get one...
I have the Ikea style in my bathroom and I don't have it attached to the wall. It's sturdy.
@eeks, it probably depends on where you live and who you live with. i wouldn't dream of not attatching something that tall and cumbersome to the wall, BUT i live in the monterey bay area of california, where we are prone to earthquakes. also, if you have children in the house, it'd be a disaster if they tried to climb the shelving and had it come crashing down on them. if you live in an earthquake free zone, and are child-free, than attatching it to the wall will add stability to the piece, but that's about it. :)
I'm glad you found a great way to solve your problem! Thanks for sharing. I'm kind of worried that the pet food is below chemicals/detergents though.
The Hyllis really does need to be attached to the wall for stability. It's just too flimsy to stand on it's own. However, I've ignored LOTS of other Ikea 'must mount to wall for safety' rules and never had a problem. But this one? Build it and you'll understand why you must attach it to the wall! And I dont' just say that because my sewing machine, cleaning supplies and paint cans live on it!
Hyllis should be mounted to the wall, I just assembled one on Wednesday and even after carefully adjusting all the screws to make sure all the sides are balanced it's still wobbly. But still, it's worth the 14.99 price tag, it fits into a lot of smaller spaces, and it looks good.