From Compost to Chickens: 18 Ideas for Using the IKEA Trofast at Home
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.
(Image credit: IKEA)
IKEA’s Trofast system is a storage workhorse and a very popular item for children’s spaces. In fact, we found 20 different ways to use the Trofast for kids. With its colorful, plastic bins, it does read a bit juvenile, but don’t let this stop you from using it at home. The key is to use it in parts of your home that are dedicated to utility. True, it’s not going to win a beauty prize, but it gets a big gold star for function.
Jon & Liezel’s New Bloomsbury Home (Image credit: Liezel Strauss)
As a clothes/accessories catchall in your walk-in closet (or use a small one in a regular size closet)
As a mudroom bench with storage beneath for hats, scarves, and shoes
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
Or, used without the bins to create an affordable bench with more attractive storage
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
As a colorful outdoor container garden using the bins alone
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
As inexpensive kitchen storage bins sans frame (the bins are $2-5/each)
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
As seating for casual dining
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
As a “lazy man’s worm bin” for composting
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
In the garage to organize tools and supplies
A family home in Portugal on IKEA Family Live via Saffron & Silk (Image credit: IKEA Family Live via Silk & Saffron)
As hallway storage with an added top for display
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
As extra storage under a sofa
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
To corral a collection of craft supplies
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
To store a collection of fabric
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
As pantry storage with helpful labels
As a recycling station
See more: To catch kitchen scraps at vtwonen (left) | For sewing supplies at Stop Staring and Start Sewing (right) (Image credit: Carrie McBride)
As supplemental storage under a table
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
As a cat’s litter box (here hidden inside a bathroom vanity)
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
Let us know how you use the Trofast at home!