This Clever $50 IKEA Find Doubles Your Living Room Storage (and Looks So High-End!)
As much as I’d love to have furniture custom-made for my space, that isn’t really in my budget. Luckily the right IKEA piece can achieve a similarly stylish effect — for a way more manageable price. Take, for example, the HOLMERUD side table. It’s meant to be tucked at the end of your sofa, sure — but you can also arrange several end-to-end along the back of your couch to create a striking storage unit. Check out TikTok creator @Tremont_Home’s gorgeous before and after below; it looks like it was made specifically for her!
The HOLMERUD will cost you $50 apiece — just keep in mind that the number of tables you’ll need depends on the overall width of your sofa. Even still, it’s so much more affordable than buying one giant shelf, and the end result is stunning.
What Is the HOLMERUD Side Table?
It’s a sleek, modern piece with open, easy-access shelves for books, decor, and tchotchkes. Its low-profile silhouette is perfectly suited to sit alongside most couches, but it can stand on its own against a wall, too. Designed in compact proportions (31.5×12.25×20.5 inches), the HOLMERUD complements rooms of all sizes and fulfills multiple uses. It’s a side table, a behind-the-couch shelf, a nightstand, or a media unit depending on how you arrange it. It’s the ultimate multi-hyphenate.
The HOLMERUD side table is available in dark brown and oak effect finishes.
What IKEA Reviewers Are Saying
“Put this together on the side of our couch. I love the way it looks and it fits perfectly. Lots of areas to put different decor. Easy to assemble, would recommend.” —Holly
“Great in so many places, bedside tables (lengthwise) for a different yet very useful orientation, behind the sofa grouped to create a modern visual masterpiece. Easy to assemble.” —Mark
“Easy to assemble and visually interesting. I’m using 2 behind my sofa for misc. display/storage and get so many compliments on the look” —Jeffrey
“IKEA nailed it with the design. Beautiful angles, nice oak color, the dimensions exactly fit my needs and the side table is sturdy as well. I love that I can put electronics on it and have wires go through the cubby openings. Good value for what you get. Thanks for creating this IKEA.” —Aaron
If you want to level up the look of your sofa without splurging on a more costly piece, IKEA shoppers agree that the HOLMERUD is the way to go. It’s also easy to assemble, according to reviews, which is music to my ears!
Buy: HOLMERUD Side Table, $50