Best Kept IKEA Organization Secrets || Craft Room Organization

It's no secret that IKEA is a great place to find organization solutions for your craft space, but there are a few places and things to check out in IKEA that you may not have thought of. Join me as I count down my top 5 IKEA organization secrets!

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[sissimonster]

Sometimes these videos are really similar-- especially the IKEA ones. Yours is so useful! I really like how many options you give and how you consider that people have different budgets. Thanks :)

[angelicashields]

This IKEA is in Woodbridge, Va. My favorite place to shop. I have so much IKEA in my home. My sewing table is 32 years old and still going strong. When we purchased our home in 1991, my ONE request was I had to have my own space for a sewing room. I have, over the years, been able to make it exactly to my vision. If I have a big project going, I don’t have to put everything away, I can just close the door. Happy IKEA shopping everyone.

[CraftyLoops]

I have the Ivar fold down table unit (without the extra side shelved units) in my craft room and it's incredible. It holds so much and I've had no issues with weight on it at all. I use my sewing machine on it and it holds a tonne of craft supplies. And in my tiny 9x6ft room, I needed something small but highly functional and adaptable. I'd highly recommend it to anyone. Lee x

[lzrd]

I didn’t even know that IKEA had a ‘utility’ section! I live in Europe and haven’t really been to IKEA very often but I’ve just moved into a house where I will have a dedicated craft room (finally) and was happy to come across your vid. There is an IKEA about 30 minutes away where I hope to be spending a lot more time checking out your craft room organizing ideas. Thank you for sharing. 👏👏👏👏👏

[pegasusquilts]

I am at my local IKEA at least once a month and has never seen several of these items! I will have to look again! We use Ivar shelving in wide bedroom closets. Super sturdy. One comment about magnetic tool bars though! Use them a lot and your tools become so magnetized that small metal objects like sewing pins, little grommets, hooks/eyes and jewelry findings cling to them. This would seem like an advantage until that jump ring refuses to face the right direction in your pliers or sewing pins jump onto your scissors and stop them cutting, or if you don't notice in time, you close the scissors on them and damage the blade.

[yarra]

The tubs with the greens lids are amazing. They stack on top of eachother, so you can really optimize storage with them! I used them when I organized my pantry, it works great.

Tip: I love labeling my tubs so I can find my stuff quick. But I hate the fight to remove the labels. So I started to use masking tape for labels. Easy to rip of, easy to write on, and easy to remove later. And it's cheap.

[jenka_]

I have found so many great organization supplies for my crafting in the kitchen area. Me and my crafting friends always share with each other when we found something new.

[sheridowson-craig]

I bought the picture rails a few years ago, and they were the perfect size for all my rolls of ribbons. I attached them to the wall right above my workspace, which made it handy to grab, and to remember to use them!

[MicheleEngel]

Those picture ledges are great for storing rubber stamps mounted on wood. Some of us still have lots of those we’re not yet willing to part with. The ledges are deep enough to contain double rows of stamps, so if you put the taller stamps behind the smaller stamps, you can easily see everything on the shelf. The spice racks would also work, but I’m not sure it’s as cost-efficient a solution as the ledges.

[streetantics]

Love searching through IKEA. I use the magnetic metal bars over my desk and have adapted one to sit on my desk, I put my die’s straight onto them when I start/finish die cutting and also to make sure I don’t lose my little ones when tidying up. Have to go and have another mooch to see if we have new items.

[nuvoclassic]

I know it's not a secret from 'ick-ee-uh' - but I found 3 used large white Alex units on casters at a studio closing for $25 each! I love those things. They're so EASY to roll around - and I didn't even have to assemble them! Old cardboard jewelry boxes make great divider trays in the drawers, and I also use cutlery drawer dividers. I store my 3" Distress ink pads on their sides in a money holder from an old Monopoly game at the front of one of the shallow Alex drawers. great video - tfs!

[barbibarnum]

These were great ideas! I thought I had seen every IKEA idea but you really brought things I hadn’t thought of before. Thanks!

[tammyvalley]

The Norden Gateleg table is an excellent craft table, especially when you add locking casters. Folds down to 6" or expand one or both sides and has 6 storage drawers too. Still my favorite.

[littlecomptonlavender]

I always enjoy the efficiency of design in IKEA . I bought a. Alex drawer on casters. Also bought some drawer organizers inserts. I love it.

[hannahcrumley]

I don’t have an ikea close by, I’ve always wanted to go to the store. It was really helpful to see those areas of the store and to hear your ideas. I think I’ll actually browse the store online now that I have a better idea of things they have! Thank you!

[LouiseGaunt]

Wow, I’ve just found your channel and your organisation tips are great. My husband and I live in a small 1 bed flat with 2 little dogs, space is tight. You have given me so many ideas to use all over my flat to help organise and maximise storage space. 😁

[julievilleneuve]

Love IKEA for my Craftroom and have used some of what you showed but never thought to specifically look in those particular rooms for craft furniture THANKS!

[cynthiaakacyndsmith]

I am awaiting this, I am in love with IKEA.. I have been for nearly 40 years.. I would love to get some of the things of yesteryear.., .. sheesh. Divided trays are so perfect. I have several divided trays that fit in my Alex drawers, kitchen and desk.. I have several sizes and the older ones too. Three different whites and navy. Age does change things. Frames are awesome as well, trays, and bits and pieces of all kinds. Our one bathroom is all IKEA. Then other is partly IKEA and other stuff. I adore the lighted mirror/ medicine cabinet, Wow! Lots of storage as well. OH the bins…. I buy all kinds of bins. I think all of my bins are from IKEA. The knife magnetic bars in several areas in our house. Superb I love the market place is my happy place. I never go in with out $500. To spare.

[stephaniet]

Thank you, Elisa! I use the metal picture ledges for my punches. I work much better when I can see my tools and supplies.

[lorrainefox]

I love Ikea for their storage supplies, I liked the bathroom rolling carts for my shower because it has holes in the carts so water can drain through. I can store my shampoo and conditioners in the walk in shower. Thank you!!