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A container for the chaos
Without the organization products of Ikea, my house would be a shambles. From the kids’ bedrooms to the multiplying collection of sweaters in my overflowing wardrobe, to the play areas that seem to be bursting at the seams after the holidays.
It would all be chaos without the genius Ikea products that keep my family organized.
Many of us rely on Ikea for storage solutions, from the RASKOG trolley that’s perfect for storing art supplies to the KALLAX cube shelving that manages to hide away a multitude of sins — I mean, toys.
If it’s been a while since you’ve wandered the Ikea showrooms to glean new tips on storage and organization for your family, you might be in need of an update and fresh inspiration. These 10 products will keep your family organized this year. Ikea currently offers a Click & Collect service and contactless delivery.
A bright and functional dresser
This sturdy little dresser would be perfect either in a child’s bedroom or in a playroom. When you pair it with the colorful BEGRIPA knobs and labels, it instantly becomes the cutest addition to a child’s space. Hopefully, that might even encourage the smaller people in your family to help put their own belongings away, whether they’re little Lego pieces or socks and undies.
SMASTAD 3-drawer chest, $136
A bed with bonus storage
If you have a child in a twin bed, you’re likely already utilizing the space underneath it for storage. But the new SLAKT twin bed frame has sleek storage built right in, which means you can take out those plastic storage bins (which are always so tricky to retrieve) and automatically elevate your kid’s bedroom style.
SLAKT twin bed frame, $249
A nifty place for important treasures
If I’ve learned one thing from raising toddlers, it’s that they “require” a whole lot of items in order to transition to bedtime. The flashlight, at least 17 books and a rogue toothbrush are entirely necessary in order for their eyes to finally shut, and this simple pocket allows us to keep all of those totemic items in one spot.
MOJLIGHET bed pocket, $5.99
Simple and practical storage boxes
Whether your socks and tights are in a jumbled mess, or you want to be able to separate the My Little Ponies from the Barbies in a toy dresser, you need KOMPLEMENT drawer-organizing boxes. Made from pale grey felt, they look considerably more expensive than they are.
KOMPLEMENT drawer-organizing boxes, $9.99 for a set of two
The wardrobe wizard
For the rest of your wardrobe, you’re going to need the JONAXEL system, which is the perfect combination of wire baskets and clothing rails. It’s customizable to your closet, so it should help you set a great example for the rest of your family when it comes to keeping your clothes tidy this year.
JONAXEL system, $126
A portable art unit
If you’ve got a kid with a creative streak, the ALEX is the storage system you need for art supplies. While the RASKOG is great for supplies you want to keep out, this unit would be super for older kids whose artwork might not be finished but needs to be stored away — perhaps away from little sibling hands.
ALEX rolling drawer unit, $149
A stylish solution for shoes
This shoe cabinet might as well be worth its weight in gold. We’ve had this model for years and it has somehow held up to a toddler who likes to hang from the top drawer while she retrieves her sneakers. It fits eight to 10 pairs of adult shoes or up to 20 pairs of kid shoes — in each drawer!
HEMNES shoe cabinet, $129
The greatest entryway stool
If you don’t need quite as much storage space in your entryway, but you do want a spot for your kids to sit and put on their shoes or take off muddy wellies, you’ll want to pick up a TYSSEDAL storage stool. It can definitely handle packing away mittens and hats, and it will look classic and timeless in your front hall.
A minimalist wall cabinet
If you’re ready for serious organization power, this wall-mounted cabinet can pack away clutter like none other. A wall-mounted option is a little unexpected, so you’ll get added style points for its floating flair. Plus, you’ll be able to set a few cute storage boxes on top.
EKET wall-mounted cabinet, $200
Classy and glassy picture ledge
Picture ledges are one of the best ways to get books tidied away in your home, and they’re also an awesome solution to the never-ending stream of kids’ artwork littering the dining room table. These clear plastic picture ledges are a welcome addition to Ikea’s picture ledge offerings.
MELLOSA picture ledge, $12.99
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Editor’s note: This article was originally published in January 2020, and updated in August 2021.
