{"id":3820,"date":"2019-01-10T11:47:59","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T18:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=3820"},"modified":"2024-01-29T17:54:37","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T00:54:37","slug":"ikea-storage-units","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/ikea-storage-units\/","title":{"rendered":"IKEA Storage Units: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re looking for home storage options, IKEA storage units are the way to go. Each shelf, each box, is the perfect blend of Swedish practicality and American affordability. Plus the solid color palette matches any room.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thomas Pychon had this to say about IKEA. “Look at this. A barstool, named Sven? Some old Swedish custom, the winter kicks in, weather gets harsh, after a while you find yourself relating to the furniture in ways you didn’t expect?”<\/span><\/p>\n

I got these Winter blues this week, so I took a trip to IKEA to check out the options. There are a wide variety of IKEA storage units to choose from. If, like Mr. Pychon and myself, the winter weather has you drawn to furniture, this guide to IKEA storage units should satisfy your craving.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are two types of IKEA storage units to consider: shelving and boxes. As you’d expect, many of the boxes fit well with the shelves. I’ve ranked each shelf and box based on looks, sturdiness, and space. Then, you can go to the store or online and pick out the storage that works best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

IKEA Storage Units: Shelving<\/h2>\n

The Kallax<\/h3>\n

Let’s start with a classic IKEA storage shelf: the Kallax<\/a>. The Kallax is a cube shaped storage unit that comes in a 2×2, 4×4 or even 5×5. It can also come in 2×4, 1×4 and a few other variations. You can find them in a blackish brown color or in all white.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Kallax is one of the more functional IKEA storage units. It’s a pretty solid design, though like most IKEA furniture, the wood exterior could chip. The design is simple and doesn’t stand out. When you get up close, it’s surprising how much actually fits inside each cube. The cubes are wide and tall but also deep.<\/p>\n

Another handy feature is the tubs and totes IKEA makes to fit perfectly inside. I’ll review those later. This shelf is perfect for the organization expert. If you’re a Neighbor host,<\/a> this is a great option for organizing multiple renters at once without compromising on looks.<\/span><\/p>\n

How does the Kallax stack up?<\/span><\/p>\n