9 IKEA Storage Finds to DIY a Closet System for Under $200

As much as I’d love a closet with built-in drawers, this JONAXEL storage set might actually be better (especially for the price). It’s equipped with four smooth-gliding drawers that practically render your dresser obsolete. Plus, the durable steel construction is designed to hold up to everyday wear and tear. 

With the LOTE dresser, you get three drawers’ worth of storage along with a smooth top surface that can hold an extra bin or two. And while it may look tiny at just over 20 inches wide,it can reportedly hold up to 45 medium-size tees! 

You clearly can’t go wrong with any configuration from IKEA’s JONAXEL storage line, but this option is especially great for small closets thanks to its taller six-drawer silhouette. Reviewers say the drawers hold plenty of clothes, and assembly is surprisingly straightforward too. 

The SMÅGÖRA shelf unit can be positioned horizontally or vertically, depending on your closet layout, and can be mounted to the wall or stand on its own — it’s totally up to you. Even better, the roomy shelves leave plenty of room for storage bins to keep clothes, shoes, and accessories tidy. 

If you have a wider reach-in closet, consider this JONAXEL shelf unit the perfect complement. Featuring five sturdy steel shelves, it offers plenty of space for folded clothes, storage bins, or shoes. And the sleek white design totally blends in, it’s like it was always there! 

While the iconic (and editor-favorite!) IKEA TROFAST storage unit is technically intended for toys, it lends a custom, built-in look to closets, too. Its taller, narrow profile will fit small closets, while the storage boxes in this combination keep folded clothes organized. The storage boxes come in a bunch of fun colors, too. 

This AURDAL closet insert costs a fraction of what fancier closet systems typically do, but it will make a small closet feel ten times more functional. It features two hanging rods and a spacious center shelf unit at its center. Plus, IKEA shoppers say it’s relatively straightforward to put together with two people.

The BOAXEL wardrobe combination is one of the easiest ways to upgrade a narrow, bare-bones closet. It comes with a hanging rod, upper shelf, two lower shelves, and two easy-gliding drawers — all of which can be repositioned on the brackets as needed to fit your needs. How’s that for customizable? 

If you want an all-in-one storage solution that doesn’t need to be mounted to the wall, then the OMAR shelf unit is a great option. It’s a perfect fit for narrow closets, and the clothes rail, shelves, hooks, and drawers can all be reconfigured on the brackets to suit your needs.