This $3 Find Hiding in IKEA’s Storage Section Is Surprisingly Useful (Shoppers Are Buying 2 at a Time!)

Clear off a (tiny) corner of your desk or countertop — because I just discovered a $3 IKEA find that anyone with a smartphone will wish they’d bought sooner.

IKEA’s KRUBBET holder is a 4×4-inch stand designed to hold up a phone. Made of powder-coated steel, it comes with built-in grooves that allow you to position your device in three different orientations — even while it’s plugged into a charger.  

Okay, I know you’re probably thinking, “Why do I actually need this?” Hear me out: It’s perfect if you like to save and reference recipes from your phone, rather than setting up an iPad or clunky cookbook in your kitchen (it’s the phone equivalent of a cookbook stand). Or maybe you take work Zoom or phone calls from your cell phone — the KRUBBET stand keeps you hands-free while you type on a laptop, take notes, or doodle nearby. 

This even has you covered if you’re catching up with friends on speakerphone or FaceTime while multitasking in the background (because what is sitting still?). Or, if you’re — let’s face it — taking a TikTok break in between meetings or study sessions. Keep the KRUBBET near an outlet to carve out a designated charging spot as well. You can conveniently still text, scroll, or watch anything while your phone’s plugged in and propped up, or store it upright overnight until your alarm goes off. 

The KRUBBET is also unassuming, but arguably kind of cute, even when it’s not holding your phone — it looks like a tiny little chair. It’s available in two colors, black or dark green, and it takes up minimal space on any desk, nightstand, side table, or countertop. That includes the bathroom counter, too, as the material can withstand damp areas. 

Don’t just take my word for it: This $2.99 find is an IKEA bestseller, with almost 300 five-star reviews. A shopper noted it works well with chunky phone cases, unlike similar-style stands, while another added, “I had bought one a few months back and just had to go get more because everyone wants to use it.” One review perfectly sums up the KRUBBET phone stand for college students, home chefs, and remote workers alike, though — it’s “something you didn’t think you need, but actually you do.”