The Best Way To Organize Small Board Games Includes An IKEA Fave

If you're big on family and friend game nights, you know those board games can add up quickly, and storing them can be a challenge. Fortunately, if you have a game room or storage space, IKEA's BILLY bookshelves can help cut down on game night clutter. They're a great budget-friendly option to organize your small board games. The great thing about BILLY bookshelves is that they come in many different configurations. IKEA even has a custom BILLY planning tool to build your own storage system, so it won't be hard to find a shelf that fits your space and storage needs.

Many BILLY bookshelves feature an about 15 or 31-inch-wide shelf space with a depth of 11 inches. It may not be the best space for large games, but it provides ample storage for smaller games. They start at prices as low as $29. This BILLY Bookshelf Combination from IKEA features three rows of shelves (nine total) with about 31 inches of shelf space each. The bookshelf is about 94 inches long total. This may be the perfect solution for someone who has a large collection and lots of space. However, if you have a smaller room, there are more vertical options that still provide ample storage, like this 79-inch-tall BILLY bookcase. You can save floor space without sacrificing valuable shelf space.

There are many different ways to organize your gaming shelves. If you have more games than shelves, you could try storing them on their side. The downside to this method is that you risk opening the game box when removing it from the shelf. If your games have a lot of intricate pieces (or you have butter fingers), it might be best to store the games right side up. You can move the shelves up or down to perfectly fit your games on each one. Make your most-played games easily accessible.

For bookcases with large spaces between shelves, the IKEA KALLAX accessory can keep your games organized without the Jenga-like stacking involved with other shelves. These game board dividers can make accessing board games much easier, and they're a breeze to install.

For a creative storage option, you can organize board games with DIY book boxes. It's a unique way to disguise games and perhaps maximize your storage space. TikTok's genius board game storage trick could also help save space and make organization a breeze. Trade bulky board game boxes for smaller plastic containers and labeled bags to increase storage.