12 Ways To Use An IKEA SKÅDIS Pegboard To Keep Your Home Organized

Managing a home well takes a lot of effort. While professional organizers you see on HGTV may make it seem simple, the truth is that learning how to make the most of your space can take years of fine-tuning your system. What if, however, the problem wasn't with your system but rather with your entire approach? It's only natural to look for more space to store things — another cabinet, another rolling utility cart, perhaps some additional built-ins to help you achieve the perfect management system for your inventory. 

One of the easiest and most flexible organization solutions could be just an IKEA trip away, though: the SKÅDIS pegboard system. Unlike regular organizers that take up floor and counter space, this one can be added to nearly any wall, storing everything from kitchen essentials and makeup to cleaning supplies and garage tools.

The SKÅDIS is one of IKEA's most highly-rated, best-selling products, and it is as unique as you and your storage needs are. You can pair it with hooks (both large and small) for hanging items, or attach shelves to it, essentially creating more surfaces for holding a variety of things. The SKÅDIS pegboard even comes with nifty innovations like clear containers that slide in and out of their lids, allowing you to maintain organization for little accessories like hair ties and paper clips.

Keeping your kitchen organized is key to making it a functional space. If you find that you are low on counter, cabinet, or drawer space, this tool from IKEA can help solve your storage issues. Hang the SKÅDIS on your kitchen or pantry wall and use it to house herb scissors, strainers, salad tongs, and bottle openers that don't have a home. Even if you possess sufficient storage space in your cabinets or drawers, the pegboard can serve as a no-friction storage solution, helping you get faster access to items you use regularly.

If you are a tea aficionado or a home chef, you know that ingredients like loose-leaf tea, bay leaves, dried chiles, and whole peppercorns can revolutionize a meal or an afternoon. Managing these ingredients might seem like a nightmare, especially if your pantry is cramped or difficult to access. Instead of cluttering up your countertops with jars and bottles of these items, you can pair the SKÅDIS pegboard with clear SKÅDIS containers with lids ($8 for a pack of three), which are made for securely holding loose items.

Small storage space in the bathroom? No problem. The versatile design of this pegboard means you can put it to work managing a wide range of items. Hang razors from compatible hooks, stash toothbrushes and toothpaste in SKÅDIS containers ($4), and display your face wash, lotions, and perfumes on SKÅDIS shelves ($4). Meanwhile, floss picks and cotton buds can be kept securely in clear containers, reducing the amount of time you spend getting ready since you'll be able to see where everything is.

Managing your makeup collection isn't just a fun pastime; it also has to be functional, or you'll run the risk of not being able to access essential items. Utilizing the IKEA SKÅDIS pegboard with the appropriate bins and containers will keep your everyday products front and center. You can be as organized as you like — one container for makeup brushes, another for face makeup, and one more for eye makeup.

Getting out of the door can be a true hassle, especially if you have a number of items that you routinely need to grab (or things you need to put down). Position the SKÅDIS pegboard next to your preferred point of entry and let it hold sunglasses, keys, tote bags, and other essentials that you require when heading out. In the summer, remember to hang a baseball cap on a hook for sun protection, along with a bottle of sunscreen or bug spray, depending on your needs.

No one likes to stumble upon a crumpled or mangled roll of wrapping paper, but these cumbersome rolls can be difficult to find storage space for without cluttering up a room. The SKÅDIS pegboard, paired with a couple of appropriately sized SKÅDIS L-hooks ($3 for two), can revolutionize your wrapping paper storage without requiring all of the square footage under your bed. Fit the setup in any closet or corner of the house. This also works well for rolls of wallpaper that might be leftover from your last home improvement project.

For those who like to accessorize with jewelry, hair ties, and other add-on items, IKEA's pegboard keeps everything visible and easy to grab. Properly storing your jewelry will also prevent it from being tangled and irreparably damaged. Simply display your bracelets, necklaces, and scarves on SKÅDIS hooks ($3.50 for a pack of five). The SKÅDIS hook rack ($4.99) is another a great option, since it has 13 slots to hang a variety of accessories.

Working from home these days? The IKEA SKÅDIS pegboard is the home office essential that will keep your desk organized and clutter-free. Use it to manage office supplies like tape, paper clips, and sticky notes, as well as tools such as scissors and staplers that are often shoved into a drawer. If you and your partner share an office, consider installing separate pegboards, so each person can organize in a way that makes sense to them. Should you find that a configuration isn't optimal, the shelves, containers, and bins can be rearranged quickly.

As mentioned previously, keeping items where you need them can be one of the best ways to stay on top of your possessions and save time. The same goes for your electronics. Whether you use an e-reader, tablet, or other types of tech, storing them on the SKÅDIS along with other related accessories (AirPods, for example) can be an intuitive solution. Hang some of the larger SKÅDIS storage baskets ($8) to store bulky devices. Then, add in some cable management tools to keep charging cords nicely organized in your tech hub.

Almost everyone has seen a pegboard being used for garage and home improvement storage, and there's good reason for this: pegboards keep things securely held in place and also manage them in a visible layout, making it easier to find what you need when working on a project. Instead of having to jerry-rig your own hanging storage containers, however, the SKÅDIS makes setting up your garage tool wall as simple as can be. Once it's set up, you can tweak the arrangement of containers and hooks until it functions as you need it to.

To keep your household running smoothly, use the pegboard, along with the corresponding SKÅDIS clips ($3) and SKÅDIS elastic cords ($2), to organize your calendars, appointment reminders, babysitters' phone numbers, grocery lists, and other odds and ends that are vitally important but easy to misplace. By creating a command center, you'll benefit from keeping everyone in the home well-informed of what's going on — and the vertical nature of this setup ensures that desks and counters stay clear while also guaranteeing that important papers stay visible and aren't forgotten.

A pegboard isn't normally something you'd think of as a viable cleaning supply storage solution. The SKÅDIS, however, changes that assumption, letting you convert dead behind-the-door space into storage gold. The pegboard is large and customizable enough to hold everything from spray bottles and scrubbing brushes to squeegees and cleaning gloves with the help of the matching shelves, containers, hooks, and clips. Plus, keeping your cleaning supplies stored in one convenient location can save time that would otherwise be spent searching for missing items.