Home Organizing Organizing Hacks 5 IKEA Hacks for Organizing Small Spaces Transform your small space with a few DIY storage hacks. By Ayn-Monique Klahre Updated on May 09, 2022 Small space, even smaller budget? IKEA to the rescue! Maybe it's the fact that you have to assemble IKEA products, but something about their blank-slate styles inspires the DIY-er to think beyond their prescribed uses. Start with a basic IKEA piece, then add some chic upgrades—a fresh coat of paint or a luxe material like leather—and build in extra storage to turn an IKEA staple into furniture that's both stylish and functional. All of the IKEA hacks below are designed to fit seamlessly into small spaces, plus they sneak in a little extra storage all over the house. Your home will instantly feel more organized. The Best IKEA Products of All Time, According to IKEA Designers and Leaders 01 of 05 Seating With Hidden Storage Almost Makes Perfect In a small dining space, finding pieces that can pull double-duty is key—which is why this idea from Molly at Almost Makes Perfect is genius. She joined together a couple of NORDI dressers from IKEA to create cool, modern bench seating for a breakfast nook. With hidden storage underneath, it's the perfect spot to keep napkins, tablecloths, candles, and more, organized and easily accessible. 02 of 05 Sneak in a Get-Ready Station Erin Kelly/A New Bloom When you have a small bedroom and an even smaller bathroom, it can be hard to carve out space for items like makeup and perfume. Erin from A New Bloom added legs to the wall-mounted EKBY ALEX shelf to eke out just what she needed—a get-ready station that wouldn't overwhelm her small bedroom. With two drawers and a shelf to store all of her toiletries, this DIY vanity is stylish and space-savvy. 03 of 05 Create an Itty-Bitty Built-In Nesting With Grace Every home can benefit from a command station. Here, leather handles and a wooden top upgrade the STALL shoe cabinet, making it the perfect, narrow cabinet to serve as the command center in a tiny kitchen. At just seven inches deep, this smart hack from Brooke at Nesting with Grace can hold computers, keys, and even cat food without taking up valuable kitchen space. 04 of 05 Install a Sleek Office Organizer Grillo Designs Squeezing out dedicated desk space is essential, especially if you work from home. Here, Evgeniya from Foxy and Brass shared on Grillo Designs a DIY pegboard that adds storage without compromising on style. She painted a SKADIS pegboard a chic charcoal gray that plays down the computer monitor. Then, she spray-painted hanging accessories gold to round up odds and ends. Bonus: She can easily add on and move around elements as her organizing needs change. 05 of 05 Go Vertical With Book Storage Through Mama's Eyes To maximize book storage in her kids' bedroom, Afra from Through Mama's Eyes turned BEKVAM spice racks into wall-hanging book storage. The children have a well-stocked library, yet this clever design leaves the floor space clear for games and toys. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit