IKEA Closet Organizers & Solutions That Make Sense

It is extremely easy to get a closet messy (trust me I know) but much harder to organize it properly when you are dealing with a single closet rod and shelf. Walk in closets don’t have to be this simplified and storage free, nor should they be. Lucky for me and you I have had the good fortune of using the IKEA brand for a while now. Wouldn’t you like to have an organized closet like this?

IKEA closet furniture is not only closet friendly but extremely customizable to any closet size and dimension. Their organizers are designed to utilize every square inch of space in a room whether it is a closet, pantry or even a garage. An IKEA closet design is one of conformity and substance that makes closet organization effortless.

The Company

IKEA closet organizers are manufactured by a Swedish company. IKEA actually stands for Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd. They are regarded as one of the most popular brands in the world. One of their product lines consists of various “ready-to-assemble” furniture pieces.

The company is also best known for manufacturing non-traditional designs which can complement modern day trends in interior design. Their furniture variations reach upwards in the neighborhood of 12000 pieces and counting. The basic materials used in IKEA products are plastic, wood and steel like other brands of closet organization systems on the market.

IKEA closet systems are one of the top brands among closet competitors as well which include Rubbermaid and CloseMaid. It has all the attributes you look for in a wardrobe closet organizer and they offer a high degree of versatility and efficiency. They employ advanced technology in their products as a result of constant R&D (research and development).

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Closet Features

There are some features of closet organizers IKEA products that make them appealing to customers such as their contemporary designs and radical looks. While other closet systems, which require you to conceptualize how your closet will be organized, IKEA does not give you this hassle.

With everything from wall racks and stands to linen and IKEA wardrobe closets at your disposal. They have new and improved solutions coming out all the time like the 28 accessory IKEA clothes hanger.

TIP: All of their products come with sizing dimensions printed on the outside so you now if it will fit in the desired spot before you purchase.

How To Organize

1. First decide what your needs are and what changes need to be made. You may have folded items in boxes that could be better off in drawers or cubicles. Hanging items that might do better folded on closet shelves. Measure how much space you are going to need for shelving, hanging items and drawers or containers.

2. Take measurements of your closet dimensions from top to bottom and front to back. Be sure to take into consideration obstructions such as air vents, odd shaped walls and closet lighting fixtures.

3. Go to IKEA.com, your nearest store or look at an IKEA catalogue to see what closet organization ideas they have to offer you. IKEA has storage options for everything from clothing and accessories to books and garage equipment so be sure to explore all they have to offer.

4. Try out various options with products. For example if you have a large shoe collection then try shoe shelves which work great in narrow slim places. They also offer cubicles for shoe organization. Try different methods and then decide which ones work best so you can invest in the right closet system.

5. Next choose pieces that will take up the most room in your closet. Carefully choose the right IKEA piece to match the amount of space you have available. For example if you have a wall that is 36 inches long opt for two 18 inch closet shelves versus one 32 inch shelf that leaves another 4 inches of wasted space.

TIP: Remember that going vertical is especially closet efficient. Put lesser used items at the top to save space for frequently used items on the bottom.

6. The trick to maximizing potential in a closet wardrobe is variety. We all know variety is the spice of life but that has never been truer than in an IKEA walk in closet.

Unless your closet contains mostly like items then it is not smart to have all shelves or all drawers. You want to mix it up to accommodate all the varieties in your closet.

Try various hanging rods, shelving, drawers and baskets or racks.

Useful Tip – IKEA tends to keep the same styles for many years so it is easy to add more of what you like instead of having different styles of the same product.

7. When you go to an IKEA store you will see that most of the items they offer online are in the stores. So if you live near a retail location buying is easy.

IKEA furniture is often heavy but it is always in pieces that have to be put together. You may need an extra set of hands when building and transporting their closet furniture.

8. Clear out your closet entirely so you can start with a clean slate. Arrange like items in piles together so you can put them back in accordingly. TIP: Use storage cubes or bins to separate items and and label them by category.

9. Closet products are do it yourself oriented pieces so begin installation of shelving and build storage units. All you will need for building an effective closet is a screwdriver and hammer…..that’s it!

10. Once you have your custom closet in place it is time to start arranging your items in their appropriate places.

Now that you have everything in order you can decide whether you need more of a certain product such as baskets or drawers.

You can then decide if something needs to be relocated.

Storage

The common partitions found in  IKEA systems are shoe racks and stands as well as storage bins and wall shelving. They also have underbed storage, shoe cabinets and elaborate storage organizers that make the closet less drab.

There are drawers with locks which are a good place for valuable items. There are also elevated baskets too where you can place small accessories. Of course, there are shelves and a hanger facility for clothes that need to be suspended (trousers,blouses etc…)

To find great IKEA products and visit their website Click Here and choose your country of origin.

Their website is very user friendly and you can use their store locator to find a retail location near you. In addition to their website you can find them online at places like Amazon and Ebay.