This Genius IKEA Find Adds So Much Storage Without Any Assembly (Just $20!)

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published Feb 4, 2025
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One can always use a little more organization in their life, especially in a home office — but sometimes, those bulky shelf and drawer units can make your space feel more cluttered than before. Luckily, IKEA created the perfect alternative for desk organization — and it gives you so much extra organization space without taking away any of your work surface.

The IKEA VATTENKAR is a two-tiered shelf that clamps to any desktop or worktop to give you instant added storage. It comes in both white and black, and is designed so the trays can be reconfigured to either sit flush against the wall or be centered to stand freely between desks to act as a divider in a shared workspace.

It’s just under 20 inches long and 6 inches wide, making it the ideal size to store electronics, craft supplies, or even small potted plants. 

IKEA shoppers love how this little shelf keeps them organized without taking up too much space. “Love this so much I bought a second one!” one person wrote in their review on the site. “Really helps me keep my desk organized. I love being able to have things within arms length but not cluttering up my desk top.”

“I added two to my sewing room table, and it gives so much more room and space!” another person wrote, adding, “Easy to assemble, and sleek!” And someone else said, “Great addition to my standing desk. Put a clock and plant on it.”

You can pick up this best-selling shelf from IKEA for just under $20 and whip your worktop into shape in minutes. The perfect desk organizer does exist!