IKEA Has A New Storage Solution To Tackle Indoor And Outdoor Clutter

When it comes to tackling clutter — either indoor or outdoor — you need the right solution. Sometimes that solution comes in the form of a bin or basket; other times, it's a shelving system. But IKEA has a new storage solution that can manage your clutter whether it's inside or outside: the SUNDSÖ cabinet. A versatile solution that can be placed wherever you need it, the SUNDSÖ is already becoming a beloved IKEA item, with a 4.5-star customer average (at the time of writing).

Retailing for $119.99, the SUNDSÖ cabinet is crafted from galvanized steel, making it a durable piece of storage furniture. It has a powder coating, which means it can stand up to the elements when installed outside, and is also easy to keep clean indoors. The inside of the cabinet is equipped with three surfaces to place items on, with each having a 55-pound load limit. The SUNDSÖ measures 23.625 inches by 13.75 inches by 33.875 inches. It also comes in three color options: anthracite, dark blue, or off-white.

The cabinet is one of our 10 favorite IKEA finds for patio storage solutions, since it can hold everything from an herb garden on the top to gardening, pool toys, or hosting supplies on the inside shelving. It also looks good indoors, thanks to its streamlined appearance and can be placed where you need more storage. This IKEA storage solution can also easily keep small spaces organized — like a printing station — and even a basement playroom could benefit from this affordable and straightforward item for storing toys. If your bathroom lacks a closet or enough shelving to accommodate your items, the SUNDSÖ could look right at home in there, too.

If you're eyeing the SUNDSÖ, it's good to do your research before buying it to ensure you're happy with the purchase. While customer feedback from the United States is somewhat limited currently, one customer explains how they used the cabinet to organize pool chemicals that were cluttering the space, "Everything looks clean and uncluttered now. I put them together in half an hour. Easy breezy!" Meanwhile, customer reviews from other countries compliment the cabinet's appearance, with individuals stating that they have used them in all sorts of settings. A customer from Australia says that they purchased multiple cabinets for a variety of storage needs around the house. These applications included placing them in the kitchen, laundry room and outdoor gazebo. "[T]hey look good, and have a lot more storage space. We stacked one on top of the other in the laundry, and 2 side by side in the kitchen," the customer writes.

For all of its popularity among many buyers, it's worth mentioning that some customers are critical of the SUNDSÖ. Since it is made from metal, it is susceptible to denting and scratches, so it's best to handle the cabinet with care. A number of reviews state that the piece is challenging to assemble and that the instructions are less-than-clear; for the best assembly results, read through the instructions entirely first to avoid mishaps. If something a little more substantial is in your budget, the KOLBJÖRN Cabinet ($169.99) is another indoor-and-outdoor-suitable solution to consider (it can also update your garage storage for a more organized space).