8 Ways A Magnetic Knife Rack From IKEA Can Organize Your Home

An IKEA magnetic knife rack lets you easily grab your cutting tools when you need them. Storing knives this way protects the sharpness of the blade. Plus, it saves you the step of opening another drawer. But these handy storage accessories aren't just for the kitchen. Thanks to its sleek design and strong magnet, you can use it in a variety of ways around the house. Whether attached to the wall, along a pantry door, or concealed in a cabinet, these knife holders keep items, both large and small, in place.

Inspired by products used by professional chefs, IKEA currently features two magnetic knife racks: the HULTARP, which is 15 inches, and the larger KUNGSFORS, which measures 22 inches. Exact weight limits for the stainless-steel racks depend on the wall material used, but each one can hold at least five knives. The varying sizes let you choose an option that works for you, from spacious open kitchens to smaller compact areas. They can blend seamlessly and be expanded to hold magnetic clips or hooks, though they're just as versatile on their own. Here are a few creative ways to use the IKEA knife racks for organization and storage throughout the home.

Workshop clutter can be made a bit more manageable by installing a magnetic IKEA knife rack. Arranging your collection of chisels in descending size order, from large to small, lets you see all your tools at once and find the right one for your current project. Using wall-mounted storage in a wood-working workshop can also reduce risk of accidental injury while keeping your blades sharp and secure.

An IKEA knife rack is a surprisingly simple toy storage idea to keep your playroom tidy if you have a lot of mini cars. This not only keeps the toys from littering your floor but also makes it easier to see the collection compared to using a bin, so your kids can easily retrieve their favorite model. However, before purchasing, make sure a handful of your kids' cars are metal. Some are spray painted silver, but are just plastic, so they won't stick to the magnet.

Keeping up with art supplies can be a craft of its own, especially if you have a lot of markers, pens, crayons, and paintbrushes. Hanging a series of small steel cups is a smart organization hack that reduces countertop clutter while keeping everything within arm's reach for when you need it. If you don't have any steel mugs to hold your markers and such, you can try using one of the IKEA DRÖNJÖNS pencil cups.

No more digging in the drawers to find the right hair clip! An IKEA knife rack can be key to finally decluttering your bathroom if you have a lot of metal hair accessories to organize. Mounted on the inside of a cabinet or on the wall, it can hold bobby pins, hair clips, and even scissors in one central spot. If you're placing the knife holder on the inside of a medicine cabinet, you can use adhesive tape or Command Strips to secure it. 

When it's mounted underneath a shelf or strip of wood, an IKEA magnetic knife rack can be used to keep nuts, bolts, nails, and screws organized in your garage or shed. This hack involves attaching metal washers to the lids of small screw-top jars, though you could also repurpose baby food or yogurt jars as well. Don't have an extensive collection of hardware? Try using the same method to store beads or other small crafting supplies.

Are you constantly searching for your car keys before heading out? An IKEA knife rack hung right by your front door makes a great key holder. You only need to place the metal key ring on the magnet, and it can hold a set of keys easily. You might even be able to secure your sunglasses with their metal arms too. 

Those beautifully designed camping mugs made of stainless or enamel steel can often be lost in a cabinet due to their smaller size and may end up scratched or chipped. Keeping them on an IKEA magnetic knife rack offers organization and turns your collectible cups into functional wall art. Add a series of knife rails, and you could make a wall of every cup you collect on your adventures.

All the bits and bobs you may need to sew require a good storage system for efficiency. Why not use a wall-mounted knife rack to collect scissors and tins of pins and needles? You could even expand your storage options by adding a selection of small metal containers to hold pin cushions or other larger items.