The Genius IKEA Hack That Can Help Utilize Wall Space For Extra Storage

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If you've run out of storage space in your home, whether it's in the kitchen, garage, bathroom, or bedroom, the next practical step is to go upwards. One simple solution is to take advantage of vertical storage by using your walls. For instance, that awkward area between your counter and upper cabinets, or the hidden surface behind an open door might seem too little to be of much use, while the general wall area of the room might not look like it can store anything. However, you can make use of that vertical space with an unexpected item: the IKEA BEGRIPA handles.

These elegant half-round quick handles are so pretty, they don't look like ordinary cabinetry pull handles. By mounting a pair on the wall, you can form what will look like a storage sleeve. This will be ideal for creating storage for cutting boards in the kitchen, holding artwork in the kids' room, arranging files in your home office, or organizing boards in your workshop. Besides, we can bet you'll love the low-effort simplicity of making it and how budget-friendly the DIY is with the IKEA handles retailing at $8 for a pack of two and heavy-duty mounting tape like 3M Double Sided Tape on Amazon going for less than $9.

If you are ready to try this IKEA storage DIY for maximizing space in your kitchen, bedroom, or garage, and make every inch of your walls count, take a two-pack of BEGRIPA handles and place strips of double-sided tape on the back of each one. Now identify the spot on your wall where you'll mount them. Keep in mind that the handles should be placed one above the other on the wall with the curved sides facing each other. The distance between the two handles should be large enough to accommodate the items you plan to store. For example, hold a cutting board against the wall to mark the spacing, leaving a bit of wiggle room. Now, fix the handles on these two markings on the wall. And that's it — just slide items like cutting boards, cookbooks, trays, or files into place.

In case you're worried the items can fall off on either side, feel free to get one more BEGRIPA handle and mount it on one side midway between the two already there. To ensure your DIY wall storage solution blends in with the rest of the room's decor, pick the color that matches from the options IKEA offers: yellow, purple, red, light blue, or white. Alternatively, spray paint the handles a completely different color to customize them to your liking. The beauty of this hack is that you are not only limited to mounting it on an actual wall. Set it up on the inner side of your cabinet door for a hidden smart way to create cabinet door storage and stay organized.