This Bin Is the Only One You Need to Store Anything, Anywhere in Your Home
If you’re searching for a truly all-purpose bin, look no further than the IKEA VARIERA Box, which won as the best All-Purpose Bin in the General Organizers category of Apartment Therapy’s Organization Awards. Whether you’re using it in the kitchen, the playroom, the bathroom, or even the garage, there’s nothing this little beauty can’t do.
Why the IKEA VARIERA Box Is the Best All-Purpose Bin
- It’s affordable and reliable
- Comes in two sizes
- Has a high-gloss white appearance
- Can be used virtually anywhere and for anything — from the kitchen and bathroom to the closet and living area
The kitchen is a fan-favorite destination for the VARIERA box, where it corrals baking supplies, and stores cookbooks or dish towels. It can even hold fresh produce, as it’s made of food-safe PET plastic. If you like to plan meals, supplies for each meal can be kept in bins labeled by day of the week and stored in the refrigerator, making it a breeze to set up your mise en place on a busy weeknight.
The portability of the bin makes it ideal for storing sets of cleaning supplies, which can be easily transported from room to room. Even small children can carry the durable bins with the easy-to-grasp handles, and the matching boxes bring instant order to a chaotic playroom. They are also great for transporting toiletries in a dorm or other shared bathroom situation.
In closets, the VARIERA box is a game-changer. Whether you fold your clothes neatly or simply toss gloves and socks into their respective bins, you’ll never again waste time searching through piles for that missing scarf.
Use the VARIERA to contain library books, backstock supplies, workout accessories, or anything in need of containing.
The bin comes in two sizes: 9.5 x 6.75 x 4.125 inches and 13.25 x 9.5 x 5.75 inches. The larger size fits in most closets, pantries, and under-the-sink cabinets. If your space is especially tight, the smaller version will work best.
In-store, the smaller size costs only $4.99 and the larger only $6.99. If you don’t live by an IKEA and would like to shop online, you can order both sizes — small and large — online on Amazon for an additional cost.
If you want to get organized, but don’t have time to measure and plan, just order a few of the VARIERA boxes. You’ll definitely find a use for them.
Want to see more award-winning organizers? Explore our 2023 Organization Awards for our top picks.