Ditch The Stuffed Shelves For An IKEA Alternative That'll Store Extra Blankets In Style

Blankets can be tricky to store around the house, especially if you don't have good places to tuck them away. While shelving in your closet can provide a reliable spot, remembering to put them away can be tedious, and then there's the matter of folding them properly for easy retrieval. Instead of overstuffed shelves and bins, there's a better way to store blankets out of sight: the IKEA KJUGE Pouf with storage.

Retailing for $12.99, the KJUGE Pouf with storage is available in an array of colors: dark gray, medium blue, deep green, and gray beige. Shaped like a hexagon, it's a little more visually interesting than a traditional pouf or ottoman. Its measurements are 15 inches in diameter and 13 inches high, making it easy to tuck away into any free corner. Since it's fairly small, make sure to fold or roll blankets tightly to help get the most storage out of the KJUGE.

At the time of writing, customers had given this small pouf a 4.6-star rating from nearly 400 reviews. Reviews state that the pouf is easy to put together and looks good — it also receives high marks for its performance. One five-star review on IKEA's website states, "Assembly was super easy; it has good storage capacity (I keep a throw blanket in there). It's very compact, which I like."

Thanks to its small size and seamless assembly process, this versatile piece can help manage extra blanket inventory in a number of spaces around the house. Use one in your child's bedroom for blanket storage (it can even hold a handful of books or toys); they'll likely enjoy having a little seat available as well. In a guest room, the KJUGE can hold an extra blanket or two. 

If your pets are like family, dedicating a KJUGE to their blankets can ensure there is always a clean one available — it also makes for a great spot to corral chew toys or tennis balls, keeping them from getting underfoot. Another option is to put the KJUGE in a large walk-in closet for out-of-sight blanket storage. When the contents are not needed, you can also use it to sit on while putting on shoes or as a stepping stool. If you find that one on its own isn't substantial enough to hold all your blankets, you can purchase a few and stack them away in a corner when not in use. 

The product's specifications also state that the KJUGE is properly sized to fit inside the IKEA KALLAX, making for a stylish storage hack for living room clutter. If you have stunning blankets that you don't mind showing off, here are 15 of the best IKEA baskets to beautify your blanket storage.