If you have the luxury of an extra closet for storing essentials like cleaning supplies, tools, and emergency items, it can greatly enhance the organization of your entire home. However, this space only becomes a blessing if it’s functional. The challenge often lies in organizing those awkwardly-shaped spray bottles, miscellaneous cleaning accessories, and various tools, especially if you only have basic shelves to work with. Fortunately, there’s a straightforward solution to declutter your utility closet and provide a designated place for all your items—a visit to IKEA.
Known for its affordable furniture and minimalist designs, IKEA offers much more than just basic side tables and cube shelves. The brand’s mission is to create simple, functional, and well-designed products that integrate seamlessly into daily life, including a wide range of organizational items that can help tidy up a cluttered storage area. Whether you’re in need of economical solutions to enhance your current organization system or larger items to completely revamp your utility closet, IKEA’s extensive catalog has something beneficial for you.
GLIS Box with Lid
Organizing small, random items is often one of the most challenging aspects of storage. The GLIS box with lid, priced at $4.99, offers a solution. Instead of letting small objects like screws, pushpins, batteries, and zip ties languish in disarray, you can organize them in a divided box in your utility closet. These boxes have flat lids designed to fit snugly into the base of another box, allowing you to stack multiple GLIS boxes effortlessly.
LEN Hanging Storage
Maximizing vertical space is one of the easiest ways to increase storage in your utility closet. IKEA’s LEN hanging storage is ideal for this purpose. For around $10, you receive a hanging organizer with five appropriately-sized pockets for your essentials. This rack is perfect for storing smaller items that need to remain accessible, like cleaning products, rags, and battery packs.
PÅLYCKE Clip-on Hook Rack
If your closet already features a shelf, the PÅLYCKE clip-on hook rack could be the upgrade you need. It easily and securely attaches to an existing shelf without requiring screws or adhesive, offering the flexibility to rearrange your space as needed. This rack is perfect for hanging items with holes or loops, such as broomsticks, cleaning rags, and garden tools. At just $2.99, it’s a budget-friendly addition to your utility closet.
SAMLA Box
Utility closets often function as giant junk drawers, filled with items lacking a logical storage place. The SAMLA box puts an end to this issue. Its transparent plastic design allows you to see what’s inside at a glance, simplifying the process of finding exactly what you need without opening the box or relying on labels. You can store it on the floor or a large shelf.
JONAXEL Storage Combination
The lower section of your utility closet can quickly become cluttered with random boxes and organizers. The JONAXEL storage combination helps introduce order to the chaos. Constructed from sturdy, powder-coated steel, this robust storage system is ideal for utility closets in humid areas like bathrooms, laundry rooms, or garages. Available in various shapes and sizes, you’re certain to find an option that fits even the most awkward closet spaces, all for about $50.
TROFAST Storage Combination with Boxes
For a comprehensive organizational system, consider the TROFAST storage combination with boxes, priced at $79.99. Although designed as a toy organizer, this sliding drawer system is perfect for storing everything from cleaning supplies to spare linens in your utility closet. The flat top provides additional storage space, and like many IKEA products, there are numerous customization options available to suit your closet space and organizational needs.
BAGGEBO Shelf Unit
More shelving means more storage opportunities, but it can be challenging to find budget-friendly options. The BAGGEBO shelf unit from IKEA addresses this need. Priced at $20, this simple metal unit features three spacious shelves made from sturdy, powder-coated metal. Its low-profile design ensures it won’t occupy excessive space in your utility closet, and the ample space between shelves allows for upright storage of cleaning supplies (14⅛ inches and 12 inches).
VARIERA Plastic Bag Dispenser
Whether for cleaning up after pets or as trash bags, repurposing plastic grocery bags is cost-effective and eco-friendly. If your current storage method isn’t working, consider the VARIERA plastic bag dispenser from IKEA, available for under $5. This simple product can be mounted on a wall or door in your utility closet, providing an easy and convenient way to store and access plastic bags.
HULTARP Hook
Sometimes, the simplest solutions are the best. HULTARP hooks, priced at $3 for a pack of five, provide an easy way to hang items like broomsticks, tools, and towels. If your closet already has a hanging rail or wire shelf, you can simply slip these hooks on to create additional hanging storage. If not, you can purchase a HULTARP rail for just $6.
PÄRKLA Storage Case
If your utility closet is used to store soft items like extra towels, guest linens, or winter clothes, keeping them neatly organized can be challenging. The PÄRKLA storage case, a simple plastic bag, offers a solution. Its soft sides allow it to fit snugly in tight spaces, while the plastic material protects items during storage. At just $2, it’s an affordable way to organize and safeguard your belongings.
RÅNEN Basket
Deep cleaning often requires multiple products and tools, and transporting them individually can be cumbersome. The $2.99 RÅNEN basket offers a convenient solution. It features side holes to prevent moisture buildup, is made from sturdy, easy-to-clean plastic, and is small enough to slide onto a shelf when not in use. Store your most-used supplies in this basket for easy transportation.
NEREBY Wall Shelf
Even the smallest utility closet can benefit from the NEREBY wall shelf, priced at $9.99. This wall-mounted unit frees up valuable space and provides a convenient spot for easy access to items. The shelf is under 5 inches deep and 16 inches wide, making it ideal for storing a few bottles of soap or disinfectant. Additionally, the small bar along the front can be used with S-hooks, such as the five-pack of NEREBY hooks for $3, to hang items.
