Living in a cozy 60 m2 apartment with her husband and three young children, Sarah, a home organizer and stylist, knows the importance of making the most out of every inch of space.
“I hate a cramped feeling,” she says, “but I love doing arts and crafts with my kiddies.”
This passion for creativity and order led her to hack an IKEA BISSA shoe cabinet, transforming it into a multifunctional storage solution that also cleverly conceals an internet router.
Sarah’s approach is refreshingly hands-off, avoiding the need for power tools. The only part she modified was moving the back beam up to accommodate the electrical outlets.
Then, it was a matter of looking for containers to fit her craft cabinet organization.
IKEA Craft Cabinet Organizer Hack
- She used SUNNERSTA containers and parts of the KVISSLE magazine rack to organize art supplies and papers.
- The cabinet also does double duty to conceal the family’s internet router.
- Sarah added child locks to ensure little hands can’t accidentally open the cabinet.
“It’s been a while, and it still works excellently,” Sarah shares, highlighting the durability and practicality of her craft cabinet organizer. Her thoughtful use of IKEA components not only maximizes storage but also keeps the apartment looking tidy and spacious.
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