13 best ikea products for small spaces
In Europe there’s a long and proud tradition
of tiny apartment living, so it’s no surprise that the folks at IKEA have a few tricks up
their sleeves when it comes to living in small spaces.
We’ve compiled a short list of some of the handiest and most versatile IKEA products
for small space living.
1.Nordli Storage Bed
If your place is small, you’re most likely
going to store things under the bed so why not make it official with a storage bed.
IKEA has several storage beds (Brimnes, Malm, Hemnes, and the new Slakt twin) worth checking
out, the Nordli being my favorite for its clean lines and streamlined look.
2.Ekedalen Extendable Table
Forget tea for two, you can comfortable fit
four or even six once you extend this table to its full size, a task even one person can
do easily.
3.BEKVÄM stepladder
Besides being useful as a ladder, this little
guy can also serve as an extra seat when you have company over — and when you don’t
need it you can fold it and hang it up on the wall with a special bracket, which is
included.
4.Utaker Stackable Bed
How smart is this?
Two beds, taking up the space of one until you need it — then simply unstack and use
side-by-side or take one into another room.
Suddenly having houseguests is a do-able proposition.
5.Nordrana Hanging Storage
Hanging storage of any kind is a small space
dweller’s friend.
The Nordrana is so versatile — use it in the bathroom to hold small towels and shampoo,
hang it in a utility closet to store cleaning supplies, hang it inside a coat closet to
house hats, mittens and scarves.
6.Norberg Wall-Mount Drop-Leaf Table
Even the tiniest kitchen can be an eat-in
with this two-seater table.
Need more floor space?
Just fold it down to regain space in the room.
7.GRUNDTAL kitchen rail
IKEA’s GRUNDTAL has a nice modern look,
and you can purchase all kinds of accessories for it — hooks, drying racks, caddies for
holding silverware.
It’s also handy pretty much anywhere you have things you want to hang up and access
often.
8.Stocksund Storage Bench
If you have room for a bench, it may as well
be a storage bench.
Use it to hold linens in your bedroom or off season coats in an entryway.
9.TRONES shoe storage cabinets
Wall-mounted storage is essential for small
spaces, and these shoe storage boxes are good for far more than just storing shoes.
They’re only seven inches deep, so you can fit them practically anywhere.
10.ALGOT storage system
IKEA’s ALGOT is a great budget-priced solution.
You can mount these shelves above a dresser or a desk or wherever you have a little wall
space, to maximize your storage, or build clothes storage.
11.Ypperlig Nesting Tables
IKEA sells several sets of nesting tables,
but the Ypperlig are the most clever as each one holds the other.
Leave them stacked for yourself and then pull them out when guests arrive for an extra place
to put down a drink.
12.RÅSKOG utility cart
The helpful RÅSKOG has three spots to stash
things, wheels to move around wherever you need it, and doesn’t take up a lot of space.
What more could you want?
Use it as a bar cart, for book storage or for a nightstand
13.Arkelstorp Coffee Table
One of my favorite dinner parties took place
huddled around a coffee table so don’t let a small home stop you from entertaining.
This coffee table has a small drawer for storage and then extends on both sides when you need
the space.