10 IKEA Entryway Hacks To Organize And Transform Your Storage
It certainly isn’t breaking news to say IKEA has affordable, convenient products that improve your home storage capabilities. From IKEA products that organize your utility closet to large dressers and vanities, the Swedish shop has everything you need to start giving your things a proper home instead of leaving them out and about (unless cluttercore is your thing). It turns out, these affordable organizing options are great in a home entryway, too.
Adding small, thoughtful furniture pieces is an HGTV-approved way to make the most of a small entryway for good reason. Professional designer Joanna Gaines recommends something like a simple table to store keys, welcome guests into the room, and separate the space from the rest of the house, thereby lengthening the hallway. If you have a large entryway, adding furniture can make it useful for storage and set the tone for the rest of your home. Regardless of your entryway’s size, investing in simple storage will take your entryway to the next level.
The MOSSLANDA
IKEA MOSSLANDA picture ledges make for an inexpensive hack that will keep entryway clutter at bay at just $7.99. The simple fiberboard ledge shelves are thin, white, and easy to install, meaning you can put in a few at various heights to add storage to your entryway without encroaching on your walking space. The shelves are 21¾ inches wide, 4¾ inches deep, and have a maximum load of 11 pounds. You can stash pocketbooks, keys, glasses, hats, and other small items in your entryway for easy access as you come and go from your home.
PERJOHAN bench with storage
If you want to opt for a simple on-the-ground feature that won’t take up much room, the PERJOHAN bench is the ideal storage hack. This exposed wood piece retails for $49.99 and comes with a built-in shelf to hold shoes, blankets, bags, and other entryway necessities. At the top of the bench, you can place smaller accessories you need to grab or drop as you enter and leave your home. The bench is 40 inches long and 17¾ inches tall, so it’s not too intrusive if your entryway doesn’t have room for much furniture.
The HULTARP rail
IKEA’s HULTARP rail is a way to gain stylish entryway storage with an unsuspecting kitchen item since the long bar is marketed for use in a home kitchen. Instead of using it for hanging pots and pans, you can install the bar as an entryway storage hack and use the hooks for hanging handbags, coats, hats, and more. IKEA offers two size options for the convenient rail: the $9 version is 23½ inches wide, and the $11 version is 31½ inches. Both length options come in any of three color choices (brass, nickel, and black).
The NIPÅSEN metal coat rack
For a larger entryway overhaul, you can’t go wrong the IKEA’s NIPÅSEN coat rack and bench. The item is made from lightweight stretched steel, so even though it’s large enough to hold plenty of coats and shoes, it’s not so heavy that it’s impossible to move around or build by yourself. The brand states you can easily fit four pairs of shoes on the shelving, but recommends buying a supplemental BAGGMUCK shoe tray for $4.99 to add extra shoe storage.
SKRUVBY sideboard
If you’re looking to make your entryway look less cluttered, the SKRUVBY sideboard comes with a closed cabinet that can hide away shoes and other items. Retailing for $149, the cabinet and shelving center comes in navy blue or white, both with a wooden top to hold lamps, key bowls, and other simple items. Overall, the farmhouse feel of the storage unit and the overwhelmingly positive consumer reviews on IKEA’s site (which call the unit high quality and easy to assemble) suggest this steal is well worth the moderate price tag.
TRONES shoe storage
If you’ve been into an IKEA before, chances are you’ve seen the recognizable TRONES shoe storage unit. It’s a small, thin cabinet that houses shoes vertically to save space. The all-white recycled plastic pull out drawer comes in a two pack that retails for just $39.99, making it an affordable storage option. To use it, simply pull the door toward you and place shoes, umbrellas, bags, and other items in there to be tucked away. Each TRONES unit also has a small tabletop section to conveniently store things like keys and mail.
TOLKNING bench
Instead of relying on larger entryway items, you can opt for a storage bench. Often made for the end of a bed or outdoor storage, it’s easy to turn it into an entryway storage solution. The TOLKNING bench is a great option for this. It’s a rustic, rattan piece that opens up to storage blankets, coats, bags, and other entryway necessities. While the bench doesn’t come with its own area for shoes, you can store them underneath (consider adding a BAGGMUCK shoe tray to save your floors from any dirt).
EKET wall-mounted cubes
If you have a smaller entryway and don’t want to encroach on your walking space, EKET wall-mounted cubes are a perfect storage hack. The set of five cubes retail for $100 and come in a few color combinations, which can introduce some fun pops of color to your wall as seen in the yellow, white, and exposed wood combination above. Once attached to the wall, they can hold items inside of the cubes or on top of the shelving, making for an eclectic look. If five is too many for you, you can also get a single EKET for $20 or grab a few and build your own pattern.
GRANVÅG pink mirror
Optimize other décor details in your entryway with storage components by opting for mirrors that come with their own, built-in storage bars. For example, the GRANVÅG hanging mirror has metal detailing that can double as a space to store necklaces, keys, and more. You can add an S-hook to the lower bar (the IKEA KUNGSFORS S-hooks are a good option) to create even more hanging space for hats and other simple items. This way, you’ve got storage and style all packaged into one $30 item.
DIY spice and rail rack
Get your DIY on by creating your own ideal storage piece with a simple but incredible IKEA storage hack. Simply take two BEKVÄM spice racks (which retail for $6 each and are 15¾ inches long) and screw the two pieces together so they’re side by side. Then, use a simple rail like IKEA’s HULTARP rail and screw it into the bottom of the spice racks so the three-piece unit becomes a storage shelf with a hanging bar for hooking coats and other clothing. The HULTARP is perfect for this project because the longer version is 31½ inches long, exactly the length of the two spice racks.