Getting ready for a newborn is about more than just decorating the nursery. It’s about creating an environment that’s practical, organized and baby-proof. Fortunately, we've got 15 innovative IKEA hacks to organize your home before your little bundle of joy arrives.
IKEA is known for its functional, affordable, and stylish items. But did you know these items can be transformed into incredible solutions for home organization? With a touch of imagination, these products can be hacking masterpieces that effortlessly ready your home for baby's arrival.
Without further ado, let us dive into these smart and creative IKEA hacks. Whether you're an expectant parent or simply someone who loves being organized, these hacks will revolutionize your home's pre-baby prep process. Ready to get inspired?
15 INNOVATIVE IKEA HACKS TO ORGANIZE YOUR HOME BEFORE BABY ARRIVES
1.organize your mudroom
Use the BESTA storage units to create a beautiful mudroom. You'll love all the space it offers and the ability to keep your entryway organized.
2.CREATE STORAGE IN THE LIVING ROOM
Hack the IKEA BESTA cabinets into a credenza that's super stylish with tons of storage.
3.set up a home office
Set up a home office to pay your bills, make your lists and write notes, using two IKEA ALEX drawer units along with an inexpensive IKEA tabletop.
4.ARRANGE THE DINING ROOM
Double up on the IKEA VITTSJO units and arrange your dining room. You'll love having a dining room that has plenty of space to display your favorite things!
5.ORGANIZE YOUR BATHROOM
Hang a couple of BEKVAM spice racks to create a great storage solution for your make up and toiletries.
6.organize & display your handbags
Use the awesome IKEA HYLLIS as a clever storage solution for your handbags. A little bit of gold spray paint and marble sheets is all you need to create this beautiful display unit.
7. CREATE A PLAY ROOM OR a play CORNER
Use the IKEA BILLY bookcase to create a beautiful play room or even a play corner. You'll love having a designated place to store away all of baby's play things and not having them all over the house.
8.set up a command center
Use the IKEA Luroy slatted bed base to set up a command center where you keep your weekly menus, shopping lists, emergency contact information, etc. With a baby at home, you'll need to have a system in place to run the household efficiently.
9. spruce up your living room
Hack the IKEA KALLAX storage unit to create a stunning living room storage solution. You are sure to have a lot of visitors coming to see the baby, so spend time sprucing up the living room.
10.ORGANIZE YOUR BEDROOm
Since you will be jumping in and out of bed for late night feedings, set up a night stand using an IKEA RASKOG cart and store your essentials.
11. ORGANIZE THE KITCHEN
You might want to get your kitchen organized while your nesting, Once baby is born, you won't have much time to spend in the kitchen. So transform an IKEA Kallax shelf unit into a kitchen island if you don't have one already. You'll love having all that extra space for storage and organization.
12.Find storage for your shoes
Customize the IKEA HEMNES shoe cabinet and use it to organize and store your shoes.
13.ORGANIZE YOUR REFRIGERATOR
While you are nesting, take time to clean and organize your refrigerator using the IKEA PLUGGIS storage bins.
14. MAKE SPACE FOR THE EXTRA LAUNDRY
You'll be washing a lot more clothes, sometimes just a few soiled onesies. So hang an IKEA GRUNDTAL drying rack to make doing laundry easier for you.
15. ORGANIZE YOUR CLOTHES
Do spend time cleaning and organizing your closet. If you just don't have enough storage, invest in an IKEA HEMNES dresser and customize it.