IKEA Haul! Storage, Organisation, and Inspiration for my Art Studio

Come join me as I pick up some new items for my art studio from IKEA. It's a fun haul with a mix of storage, organisation, and decorative items. I also run through some of the tried-and-tested IKEA products that have been staples in my studio for years. I've accumulated quite a few things, and I am grateful for how they have helped me organise my art supplies and make the most of my various studio spaces.

What about you? Just about every artist I know owns an IKEA RÅSKOG trolley, but there are so many other fantastic items too. Let me know your must-have picks in the comments!

I hope you enjoy the video and that it provides inspiration for your own creative space. I've linked the items mentioned in the video description below. Note: These are not affiliate links; I just love a bit of IKEA in my studio. 💙

🔗 Laura's IKEA Favourites

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[stefaniearielart]

LOL I love how within the first 30 seconds of the video, the small little drag behind cart becomes a full big shopping cart. Ikea is so addicting 🤣

[artelchemist]

I have an art pantry on the back of the kitchen pantry and I have used IKEA’s plastic shoe holders for storing A4 paper printed and recycled. I also have their hanging containers and bags for brushes and paints. Then I have Bunnings screw and nail storage for collages cutouts. Perfect for apartment art work.

[debbiecollins]

Dear Laura, this is such a great video. I’m building a new home and am starting to think of design ideas for my new home art studio space. This was so helpful. I just have to find my nearest IKEA 🙂Thank you for sharing all your expertise! 🥰

[debrastevens]

Laura, thanks for showing us your art container haul from Ikea. I am a big fan of Ikea when it comes to storage for my art stuff, especially the trolleys. You can never have too many trolleys. They are wonderful. Wish you a lovely week ahead.

[veroniquebeaunoyer]

Wow! Thank you for the inspiration! I like the Way you mix New and antique. ✨️🪻✨️

[paulenedean]

Lovely art studio Laura. It’s amazing how many things we find at IKEA!😊

[lindyartforfun]

Thank you some great suggestions, I do like the kitchen trolley idea. I have a piece of particle board on one of the ikea metal trolleys as my extended desk which is where my paint palette sits.
Thanks again for sharing. 😊

[Stacey-barnbrushart]

Great storage ideas! Especially the white drawer storage & wooden trolleys😍

[LM-fnqb]

I have those wooden trolleys also! They've been used for many things. Ikea is wonderful. But speaking of pegboards ... Bunnings hardware has the best item I have ever found for my workroom - it's the Pinnacle workbench 1.1 metre wide with a pegboard at the back with high metal storage tray running the length. They are beyond fabulous, especially for the price. I painted the work surface and pegboard on all of mine ivory. The metal frame is black powdercoated, very clean and minimalist. One is for my small woodwork and another two are joined together to create a film pod for stop motion animation, with the overhead storage tray providing track space for the cameras and lighting. Another has paint tubes on clips hanging on the pegboard. I love how they look. They are very adaptable benches and easily assembled. Just a thought for any creatives out there looking for work benches! Who would think of Bunnings for studio furniture! (I don't work for Bunnings and hope it's okay to mention them here). Thanks for your lovely videos. New subscriber here from Melbourne :)

[janlannan]

I love Ikea's trolleys, extremely functional and easy to move where you want them...and holds lots of things🙂. I must say I love the look of the kitchen trolley...hmmm. Thanks Laura

[Nohrita]

Hi. That was great to watch. My best IKEA discovery was the BROR utility cart. I love how smooth the wheels are and I actually changed the height of the midsection shelf. I absolutely love working on it and being able to move it around the place.

[samanthahuth]

Great video! I also have a combination of old and new. Old sewing kits are so perfect to organize pastels. Would you consider showing us some of your favorite older furniture/organizational pieces? Antiques + art supplies seem like a match made in heaven 💚

[cloudsofsunset]

I bought myself a few months ago another type of trolley from ikea. the ine that's rectangular and higher.
Best purchase ever

[inipin]

Love that old flowery cupboard😍😍😍 greetings from germany❤

[AliceSheridanStudio]

Great to see … I have a whole run of the low IVAR units with a broader plywood top in my studio. Got to move it all today as they are installing heating! Might take it as an opportunity to review layout and organisation- I just use shoe boxes for paint tubes!

[evapmama-blue]

Love IKEA - got the same shelves- moved around with me for 40 years 👍fills up my living room wall and holds most art supplies 👩‍🎨thanks for sharing- those wooden trollies 😍

[suesutcliffe]

This video is so timely as I am restarting my art practice and looking at Ikea here in San Antonio TX to reorganize my studio space. Thank you so much! this is very helpful !

[LisaZoe]

Lovely little haul video. Somehow you are always like a ray of sunshine to me. :-)
Since you mentioned framing art from other artists for your home: I would love to see the art you collect from other artists and hear when and why you bought the pieces, what they mean to you. Are they influencing you? ❤

[sueb]

Love IKEA! Love your scarf! Thanks for sharing!🎨🖌️

[MadisonBriggsArtchick]

I love your studio set up and the vintage pieces add so much! Your new items will find their use and own space, I am certain! My current studio space is in the living room of my apartment and I am full up on what furniture will fit and allow easy access. I have had that Alex unit in the past and I wish I had room for one, now, but it will have to wait until I have my next space.