The IKEA Solution That Turns Unused Cabinet Door Space Into A Storage Jackpot

Optimizing the use of your space when you don't have much isn't just satisfying, but incredibly necessary. IKEA provides many such clever storage solutions, especially through its UPPDATERA line, which by now has become emblematic of space-saving greatness. Even if you don't recognize it by name alone, you'll likely know it for the nifty drawer organizer products that keep your home tidy, or for items like the UPPDATERA Box with slider. The latter, which costs just $24.98, is especially handy for large shelf-less cabinets such as the base cabinets underneath sinks, where most homeowners like to keep cleaning supplies, turning unused cabinet door space into a sliding storage jackpot.

This IKEA storage solution comes with a plastic slider that's easily attachable to IKEA cabinets from series like the METOD, SEKTION, KNOXHULT, ENHET, and PAX. Simply use the pre-drilled holes in the cabinet sides to screw on the structure, which will then hook onto a three-part container, perfect for storing small objects like sponges and brushes. Drilling new holes may be necessary for non-IKEA kitchen designs. If that's the case for you, keep in mind that this product is 19 and ¾ inches long, 6 inches wide, and 4 and ¾ inches tall.

Most IKEA costumers agree: this inexpensive IKEA product is a total game changer for cluttered cabinets. It's rated 4.1 stars on the retailer's website, with most reviews praising its easy assembly and convenient storage potential. Some shoppers, however, expressed reservations about how far out the box actually slides, claiming that, because of a built-in stopper, two thirds of its length remain inside the cabinet, making whatever objects are stored in the back compartment not very accessible.

As long as you can easily reach inside and don't have to rely on the entire length of the UPPDATERA box sliding out, its small sections are very practical for storing the kind of compact items that get lost in the chaos of deep cabinets. Using it underneath a kitchen or laundry sink for cleaning supplies is the most intuitive choice, but there are others. In a large wardrobe, you can use it to store things like belts, handkerchiefs, or headbands, without interfering with the hanging clothes. In a large bathroom cabinet, this UPPDATERA box provides a convenient skincare or make-up organizer. In an office space, you can use it to keep small electronics in order. Those tangly cables and bulky power banks go in the larger, middle compartment, while the smaller pockets are reserved for power plugs and pen drives. Pairing it with other UPPDATERA gear can even make for an organized art supply storage system that is any crafter's dream.