Not Shelves Or Chests: IKEA Has An Easy Solution For Elevated Blanket Storage

Sick of seeing bunched-up blankets on your sofa or piled up on your bed? It may be time for a tidier storage solution. But if shelves aren't really your style and you don't have space for a chest, how else can you organize your blankets? If you're willing to go a less conventional route, you can snap up IKEA's TOLKNING plant stand and use it to display your linens neatly — and keep them within arm's reach of your couch or bed. However, you'll have to act quickly: This item is part of the Swedish retailer's "Last Chance" collection, so inventory is limited. (If you miss your chance, you could consider another IKEA basket to beautify your blanket storage.)

The TOLKNING Plant stand sells for $64.99 and is handwoven from trendy rattan, which you can easily incorporate into every room of your home. It comes with two separate pieces: a four-legged base and a removable basket (which fits into the base). When you put the parts together, the stand measures 26 inches tall. It belongs to IKEA's TOLKNING series, which also includes baskets, headboards, and other pieces made from natural fibers (including rattan, bamboo, and willow).

Although this product is designed to hold potted plants, it's versatile enough to store other household items as well, such as blankets, towels, and kids' and pets' toys. (You could even use this IKEA plant stand to organize bathroom essentials, like toilet paper and tissues.) Just keep in mind that it can hold a maximum of 11 pounds.

Since the TOLKNING plant stand includes a freestanding base that sits on the floor, there are several places you could put it. For example, you might place it next to your couch (similar to an end table), in the corner of your living room, or near your bed. Plus, since the stand only weighs a couple of pounds, it's easy to move around if you change your mind. According to IKEA, it's best to keep rattan products in a cool, dry environment where the temperature remains constant — which is why this stand is only suitable for indoor use. To clean it, the retailer recommends wiping the parts down with a dry cloth.

With just over 20 reviews on IKEA's website, the TOLKNING plant stand has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. In fact, almost every customer gave the product a perfect score. One 5-star reviewer wrote, "I was taken back by the price tag but it's made well & looks beautiful!" A lone critical customer gave the stand 3 out of 5 stars, mainly due to confusion about the size of the opening. They said, "Bought this to place a 12" diameter plant pot in. It was too small." Keep in mind that the stand's diameter is just over 12 inches, from outer edge to outer edge.