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No matter who you are, where you live, or what your budget may be, when you think of the ultimate organization destination, IKEA probably comes to mind. The Swedish home brand may make you build your products yourself, but honestly, it's worth it—just ask the professional organizers who are more than willing to grab a screwdriver to put together what's definitely the best bookcase, shelving unit, or anything else of the like on the market.
Ahead, we chat with experts who spend their days making people's homes tidier and, above all, functional. And guess where they love to buy products that help their visions come to life? Yes, IKEA. So, if you want to change your unorganized ways in the new year, you've come to the right place. Below, our go-to pros share the exact items they buy from IKEA, from large shelving units to smaller objects, so you can finally clean up and see the chair that's been covered in clothes for months, or figure out how to store your children's toys more efficiently. Many of their picks are also super affordable. Trust us; there's no better time to start tidying up than now, especially if you plan to host throughout 2026.
“This is by far the item we use most to organize kids’ playrooms. Not only does it store ample toys and books, but it also allows you to add baskets to categorize and hide smaller toys, making it aesthetically pleasing, too! We love mixing and matching baskets with books and curating unique toys to display on top.”
—Teresa Dinneen, Founder and Owner of Lifestyled
“These storage bins are the most universal items we use in our clients’ homes. They are perfect for separating, categorizing, and containing anything and everything in your house. We love them most for office item storage (cards, stationery, paper, etc.), laundry room items like detergent, dryer sheets, stain removers, and medicine cabinets for separating kid and adult medicine (for safety), and essential first aid items.”
—Teresa Dinneen, Founder and Owner of Lifestyled
“Never underestimate the organizational uses of a basket! And this one from IKEA is the right size for the right price. Our team loves using this basket to store small stuffies or for containing pet toys and treats, or as a planter. Try keeping them on the stairs to contain all the things you need your kids to take upstairs. I promise you, if you have a few of these lying around the house, you’ll find a storage need for them.”
—Teresa Dinneen, Founder and Owner of Lifestyled
“The TROFAST line is perfect for organizing playrooms. Kids can easily pull out and put away their toys in the bins, and they can use the top to display things like LEGO creations or artwork. Plus, you can label the contents with a dry-erase marker, or tape up a photo for little ones who can't read yet.”
—Catie Kelly, Founder and Lead Organizer of Sistamatic Organizing
“I love the SKUBB storage boxes for storing things like linens or out-of-season clothes under furniture. They’re super versatile and come in several different sizes.”
—Catie Kelly, Founder and Lead Organizer of Sistamatic Organizing
“The BILLY/OXBERG shelves aren’t just for books! I love using them to store clothes, accessories, and linens, too. You can display pretty shoes and handbags behind the glass, and keep other items folded or in 10” storage bins in the bottom half.”
—Catie Kelly, Founder and Lead Organizer of Sistamatic Organizing
“The JONAXEL drawers are helpful for adding storage in your closet, or in underutilized areas such as the space under a bathroom vanity.”
—Catie Kelly, Founder and Lead Organizer of Sistamatic Organizing
“The RASKOG utility cart can be used for keeping all kinds of things at hand: nursing/pumping supplies, snacks in a dorm room, art or office supplies...the sky's the limit!”
—Catie Kelly, Founder and Lead Organizer of Sistamatic Organizing
“A great item is this KUGGIS storage box. They stack nicely, are easy to label, and are strong. There are so many uses for these: paper storage, memory boxes, craft supply storage, and sorting seasonal decor. The possibilities are endless, really.”
—D’Nai Walker, Founder of D’Clutter by D'Nai
“An overlooked part of organizing that I often help my clients with is cord/cable management. Jumbled, dangling cords can really mess up the look of your space. This screw-on tray works well to keep things tidy under your desk.”
—D’Nai Walker, Founder of D’Clutter by D'Nai
“A big area of concern for many of my clients is the entryway. Shoe chaos is not only unsightly, but it can also be a tripping hazard. That’s where this sleek little shoe cabinet comes in.”
—D’Nai Walker, Founder of D’Clutter by D'Nai
“Sometimes we have limited cabinet space in our kitchen and need to use all the vertical space we can. In that case, I like to use these shelf risers to make sure we can maximize the height.”
—D’Nai Walker, Founder of D’Clutter by D'Nai
“Every playroom and office needs a KALLAX system! The one thing I love about IKEA is that it's great for creating functional storage if you have a blank space, which is often the case for people when creating a playroom or office. This system is so customizable, and I personally love adding two sets of cubbies on the side and having a section in the middle with drawers for variety.”
—Kenzie Harkey, Founder of Simply Dare
“These bins are beautiful and unique from other decorative bins on the market—which is why they are a great item to add to any office or closet for an elevated look! They’re perfect for storing records, too!”
—Kenzie Harkey, Founder of Simply Dare
“We love using these bookcases in kids’ bedrooms and playrooms! It’s a great solution for the price point and wonderful for book storage, of course, but also bins with small toys.”
—Kenzie Harkey, Founder of Simply Dare
“We’ve implemented this in a garage for a she-shed/craft workspace for one of our clients who loves to craft. It was the perfect, aesthetically pleasing solution that also kept some of her most-used craft utensils within arm's reach!”
—Kenzie Harkey, Founder of Simply Dare
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