The Budget IKEA Storage Accessory That's A Versatile Pick For Home Organization

When organizing your home, storing items in bins, baskets, and drawers is an easy way to clear the clutter. But when the time comes for you to use those items again, it can be a bit of a chore to dig them out, especially if you don't recall which drawers your items are stored in. Labeling your baskets and drawers is a simple and effective way to combat this problem. And if you're looking for ways to label these objects without leaving behind a sticky residue, then these HÄNGIG Label holders from IKEA might be the solution for you.

Some of the best IKEA storage solutions are under $50 and these label holders — at just $7 — are no exception. The plastic holders are designed to hold a small square of paper and have a clip-like design that allows them to sit snugly on the edge of your drawers. The pack from IKEA includes five label holders and comes with a few pre-made labels for common items like clothing, toys, and writing utensils. Of course, with a little paper you can easily make your own custom labels as well and change them out as needed.

The label holders measure 2 ¼ inches by 2 ¼ inches with a depth of ¾ inches and can be attached to surfaces either vertically or horizontally. While they can be clipped onto any straight surface that's ⅝ inches thick or less, the holders are specifically designed for IKEA's SMÅSTAD doors and pull-out storage. The HÄNGIG babel holders have largely positive reviews online with many buyers claiming the holders are perfect for children's dressers. As an added bonus, getting the kids involved in making fun, custom labels to go in the holders is a great way to get them excited about tidying up.

Unlike a traditional label maker that produces a sticker that you can adhere to a range of surfaces in your home, these label holders help protect your furniture by eliminating that sticky residue. On the flip side, you're limited to flat surfaces of a specific width when it comes to placing these holders whereas there are all kinds of genius ways to use a label maker around your house. For example, you can't label any curved surfaces or surfaces that are too thick for the holder to fit on.

Although these holders are fun, cute, and useful, you have to consider if they're a good fit for you. If you already own a label maker it might not be worth investing in something new. Even if you don't own a label maker, you can save yourself the $7 and try this genius way to make chic home labels without a label maker instead.