7 Genius Small Space Organizing Tips to Steal from the 2020 IKEA Catalog
When it comes to decorating—and organizing!—small spaces, IKEA is one of our go-tos. And for good reason: not only are most storage products affordable and customizable, the annual catalog is a treasure trove of smart solutions for storing your stuff in a beautiful way. Here are seven tips from the 2020 IKEA catalog.
One of the easiest ways to maximize your space is to look up. In the image above, a rail of hooks wraps around the room overhead, freeing up floor space while acting as functional decor.
In this stylish studio space, the ELVARLI system acts as a room divider between the bed area and the living area. Not only does it separate the studio in terms of function, the drawers give much-needed closed storage, and the open shelves above offer display space while still allowing light to flow through the space.
This small but mighty kitchen has a lot of smart tips, including maximizing the vertical space. No problem for the tall folks among us, but those who are lacking in height could use a boost. The folding stepstool is conveniently located, and blends in with the matching cabinets.
When it comes to smart storage solutions, pegboard is a workhorse. So why limit it to just a section of your wall? This kitchen-slash-workspace gets so much added function. (Psst: this trick looks great in bathrooms, too.)
Bedrooms often have to do double or triple duty, especially when you’ve got a growing family. This room might not have the space for nightstands, but the picture rail holds art, anchors the sconces, and a little one on the left can function as a place to stash a glass of water.
This bedroom is another example of picture ledge-as-nightstand, and when combined with a stool, can offer a place to put your nighttime reading that also functions as seating when you have guests.
It’s also worth noting that under bed storage isn’t just for dorm rooms. If your covers are on the shorter side, make sure any boxes or bins are something you don’t mind looking at.
Being short on space doesn’t have to mean sacrificing on sound quality. We love that IKEA and Sonos’ speaker collab can be used as a wall-mounted side table or tuck right onto a shelf.