The IKEA Desk Organizer That Can Zap Clutter Away From Your Pantry

Clutter — whether it's in your pantry, home office, garage, or anywhere else — drains your energy and hijacks your mental bandwidth. It's such a problem, in fact, that studies have been done to show how excess stuff can spike your cortisol levels. But here's the thing: not all clutter needs to be tossed. Sometimes, the mess-makers just need a better system. Enter the IKEA KUGGIS Desk organizer set. Don't let the name fool you. This simple, budget-friendly storage solution isn't just for office supplies. 

It's perfect for rounding up all the small (and, let's be honest, annoying) items that tend to float around and turn your space into a low-level disaster zone. Think of kitchen cleaning gear, those stray stationery odds and ends, or even bathroom bits and bobs that never seem to stay in one place. It's also a smart fix for garage organization — a place where screws, nails, and toy-sized tools are forever going missing. If you're tired of the chaos but not sure what to do about it, this unassuming organizer might just be the solution you didn't know you needed.

IKEA's two-part organizer is technically designed for desks — but don't let that stop you from giving it a new life in the pantry. The bottom section is just the right size for things like snack packs, seasoning packets, or even those rogue sauce bottles that never seem to stand up straight. The top tray has a few built-in compartments that are great for corralling smaller items, like tea bags, spice jars, or clips for resealing open bags.

It's also super easy to separate the two parts — just lift the top off using the handle and stash it somewhere else when you want to spread things out a bit. Whether you're trying to sort your baking essentials, create a snack zone, or just keep random food items from taking over an entire shelf, this setup works surprisingly well. Bonus: it stacks neatly on top of IKEA's KUGGIS Box, so if you're short on shelf space, you can build up instead of out. Made from sturdy plastic that's 50% recycled, it's also easy to wipe down when something inevitably leaks.

With 4.5 stars from 26 reviews, the KUGGIS desk organizer is a clear winner among most buyers. One reviewer even mentioned purchasing two — one for each end of the house. Some users did take issue with the muted beige-gray color scheme, though, with one particularly frustrated commenter asking, "Who comes up with these things? Why not stay in the color world of KUGGIS?" Another echoed the sentiment: "...white or colourful would be better for children." (via IKEA)

Beyond aesthetics, a more practical concern raised by several reviewers is the lack of means to lift the entire organizer using the handle. As it stands, picking it up by the handle only lifts the top section, leaving the base behind. At least three people suggested it would be helpful if the two sections could lock together for easier transport. Still, at under $20, this budget-friendly desk-turned-everything organizer remains a helpful tool for taming clutter in any room. Its uses are limited only by your needs — and your imagination. One reviewer even keeps it on their bedside table, where it serves as a handy nightstand docking station for small essentials that would otherwise take over the surface.