An IKEA MOSSLANDA Picture Ledge Isn't Just For Photos. 14 Alternative Uses

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IKEA is known for its minimal yet functional furniture. While there are many IKEA products you can use beyond their original purpose, one easy option for even the most beginner DIYer is the IKEA MOSSLANDA picture ledge. Its versatility makes it one of the bestselling IKEA products to use in your home. Unlike other picture shelves with an open design, the MOSSLANDA features a groove to set pictures inside, and a rail to keep them from falling down. These features, plus the ledge's width design, lets the IKEA favorite turn into a kitchen organizer, book storage, entryway fixture, and more. 

Introduced in 2015, the MOSSLANDA is available in two different lengths: 21 ¾ inches, and 45 ¼ inches, starting at $9.99 for the shortest ledge. They come in color options including white, black, oak, walnut, grey-beige, and bamboo. Many alternative uses for the IKEA picture ledges don't require you make physical changes, but you can easily customize them with hooks, LED lights, or decorative trim so they match your space. Whether you use them in the kitchen, living room, bedroom, or kid's room, they're able to work in nearly any spot in your home. Next time you go to the Swedish retailer, pick up a set of picture ledges and start to explore these creative possibilities. 

IKEA is beloved among record collectors as they often rave about the KALLAX for album storage, but the MOSSLANDA is a budget-friendly buy that makes vinyl record storage simple. The picture ledge is ideal for displaying vinyl records. Each ledge can hold one to two full-size (33-inch) records, or several 45s. Line several shelves up next to each other, and you can create a whole album wall. Don't be surprised if you see this in your local record store: It's a timeless hack. 

If you're struggling with a cluttered kitchen and wonder where to store all of your spices, there's a handy IKEA spice storage rack storage hack you can use instead. You will set your spices inside the MOSSLANDA picture ledge once hung, and you've got a DIY spice rack in no time. The ledge's width can also accommodate small or medium-sized tea canisters. 

One common parenting hack? MOSSLANDA picture shelves in the bedroom to make a wall library. The grooves within the shelves can hold the books, and if you put them at child height, kids can grab and replace titles. They hold children's books well enough on their own, but you can give your shelves a makeover like YouTube's At Home With Ashley did. She used 2-inch split wood balls (try SEHOI Half Wooden Balls), pastel paint, and glue to create a rainbow-colored bobbin border on her MOSSLANDA shelves.

A picture ledge into a side table? Yes! YouTuber MissDIYness got a stroke of inspiration and glued three MOSSLANDA ledges together, then added a painted IKEA tray on top to create a one-of-a-kind side table. You could do the same look with an IKEA TRÅDTICKA tray, customizing it with a new look, or keeping it the same wood finish. Try creating a glamorous version with the GLATTIS brass tray.

In addition to organizing spices on the wall, these picture shelves can also be used to organize your kitchen drawers that hold spices. When you place the picture ledge face down in your drawer, it creates a riser for you to create rows of spice containers. To keep them sliding when you open or close your drawer, add a piece of shelf liner if you don't have one in place already.

When you walk into your home, you should have an entryway plan for things like your wallet, keys, and other daily essentials to manage clutter. One option is to use your MOSSLANDA as a slim entryway shelf. You can even add a series of hooks underneath, attaching them with a screw or adhesive to catch keys and bags. A rotating hook, like the one YouTube's Cozy DIY Home used, lets you hang all of your keys in one spot so you aren't hunting for them last-minute.

Big and small kids alike have used the MOSSLANDA for toy storage, as they fit toy cars, LEGO builds, and action figures easily. The small items can fit securely in the shelves, which is why you'll often find them in adult collectors' homes. If using them for LEGO, consider adding a brick plate inside to securely hold down your figures, or else you might find yourself picking up a shattered Luke Skywalker or Mickey Mouse if you bump it.

Open shelving installed in your kitchen can help you keep cutting boards and other items off the counter for good, plus it lets you see your commonly-used ingredients, such as sugar, at a glance. A quick way to get open shelving? Install a MOSSLANDA picture ledge on the wall. Mounted in a good stud, it can also hold cookbooks so they're always within reach.

When trying to get every bit of space possible in a home, some people like to use radiator shelves. Some radiator shelves can be odd sizes or pricey, but some DIYers have found that an upside down picture ledge is a good swap. Just make sure you allow for a 2 inch to 4 inch gap from the bottom of the picture shelf so you don't block the heat circulation.

Do you need more room for your plant babies after you've brought home a few new ones? Double your plant storage space by using one or two MOSSLANDA shelves. When you install them across your windows, you make a serviceable plant shelf where they can collect all of the sun they need. Arranging all of your plants on the shelf like this also makes them into beautiful, lush decor as their leaves drape down.

One of the most enduring features of the MOSSLANDA is how it lets you reclaim space even in the slimmest of places, including in a closet or cupboard. Traditional beauty vanities can be wide and take up a lot of space. Mounting one of the picture ledges above and below a framed lit mirror, then pairing them with a small seat, lets you create a vanity with ease.

Do you have too many mugs? A simple storage fix for mugs is to use an IKEA picture ledge flipped upside down and installed on the wall. Placed in the corner of the kitchen or dining room, the ledges make a mug storage area, and if you have space, you can add sugar, creamer, and a jar of your favorite coffee. If you're a big mug collector, maybe expand your space by installing a few hooks into the bottom of the shelf for additional mugs. 

Board games have many pieces, and sometimes the flimsy containers they include for gameplay aren't very durable. If you want a custom board game table, combine an IKEA tabletop, such as the LAGKAPTEN, with four mounted MOSSLANDA shelves, with one on each side. You can then set the tabletop on an additional table or give it legs to make a game table. It might not work for Scrabble games, but for Monopoly and other titles with cards, it might be perfect for you.

Console tables can be handy, but they might also be too big for your space sometimes. Hang your MOSSLANDA picture ledge upside down on the wall behind a sofa, so it creates a small ledge over the back of your couch for resting drinks or snacks while sitting. You could also cut a notch to thread a charging cord through so you can make a charging shelf, and some DIYers have even gone as far as to add an outlet extender to the setup.