Ditch Cluttered Shelves: IKEA Has An Affordable Solution For Plants That Doubles As Storage

If you're constantly scanning your home for more storage solutions, a plant stand might be one of the last places you'd expect to find storage space. However, one IKEA product — the OLIVBLAD Plant stand — can help you ditch expensive plant stands in addition to providing storage space. If you're tired of cluttered shelves in your home, this stylish plant stand from IKEA could answer the call for more storage capacity.

Retailing for $29.99, the OLIVBLAD Plant stand is crafted from steel with a powder coating to make it withstand daily wear and tear. It measures 21 ¾ inches long by 9 ¾ inches wide by 22 inches high, in addition to being able to withstand a maximum load of 110 pounds. The design of an elongated tray on top and bottom makes it easy to push the OLIVBLAD against a wall to prevent it from jutting out too far. While the top can be an ideal home for plants, the bottom level can cut down on cluttered surfaces elsewhere by holding your stray items.

IKEA customers have given the OLIVBLAD a 4.6-star average from more than 600 reviews. They praise the plant stand for its appearance and performance, saying that it works as expected. Some reviewers mention that it was somewhat wobbly upon assembly, or that its available shelf space was a bit smaller than expected, but for the most part it's said to be worth the money.

The top of this plant stand is ideal for situating plants since it keeps them in your line of sight. It's also a simple way to keep your houseplants healthy since it will likely get them closer to sources of sunlight. IKEA reviewers have even mentioned purchasing more than one of the plant stands to span the width of a window in their home.

With the top of the shelf covered with your plants, this leaves the bottom tier of the shelf completely open for watering cans and other plant supplies that you might need to keep your plants thriving. IKEA has an impressive number of watering cans and plant misters to consider, depending upon your particular needs. The VATTENKRASSE watering can ($14.99) features a creamy white body and gold accents, which will pair beautifully with the OLIVBLAD's matte black body. For a more sleek and futuristic look, you can check out the silver DOFTRIPS watering can ($24.99).

If you find yourself needing a place to store essentials like extra potting mix, the VARDAGEN jar with lid ($9.99) is affordable and neutral, making it an appealing addition to the OLIVBLAD. Lastly, consider pairing the plant stand with a small bin or basket, such as the TJABBIG Basket ($4.99).