Update The Vibe Of Your Kitchen: IKEA Has An Industrial-Style Kitchen Utensil Storage Solution

Updating the vibe of your kitchen doesn't require a costly and complicated remodel. Sometimes, it's those small kitchen details you've been overlooking that help bring a completely new energy to your space. Something like an IKEA utensil storage solution can set the tone for your interior design and help create a true industrial-inspired scheme that looks modern, sleek, and edgy.

IKEA's ORDNING utensil holder is a simple, stainless steel cylinder that packs a punch for its $5.99 price tag. Because it looks sleek and fits within this type of utilitarian-style decor, it can be used to store utensils in a kitchen without drawers because you can leave it on a countertop or shelf for all to see. It measures slightly over 7 inches in height and close to 5 inches in diameter — perfect for housing your forks, knives, and spoons. It can also be used for taller cooking utensils like spatulas and tongs. 

But what makes the utensil holder industrial in style? The industrial decor trend is known for its sleek lines and brutalist exposed finishes like brick, concrete, and metal. It's why chrome pieces like this one are often used as a way to bring that raw and unfinished vibe to the space, making it feel like a factory, loft, or workshop. So if you thought that an industrial-inspired home was just about the furniture, think again. Small kitchen decor is a great starting point, and it's all about how you pair colors, materials, and pieces together. 

If you're looking to style the ORDNING utensil holder at home, consider getting more than one. For example, you can place a few on a shelf or countertop to keep different utensils separate: forks in one, spoons in another, and knives in a third. This will help you find your various flatwear more easily, while adding to the sleek and organized aesthetic. It's also worth noting that the ORDNING exists in two different sizes, so you could mix and match both the taller and shorter options depending on your needs.

When using this holder, consider placing the utensils head down with the handle upward. That way, you can grab utensils without the risk of poking or cutting yourself, and you can avoid leaving fingerprints on the eating surfaces. Because the handle is what will be most exposed, it's important to keep that in mind when styling. Pieces that have metal handles, whether they're antique silverware or modern stainless steel, will look best. Cutlery with colored plastic handles can be a fun highlight, though they'll have less of an industrial vibe. You can also opt for handles made of black plastic, wood, or those with a gold finish. 

If you're looking to really embrace the industrial aesthetic, consider some other items from IKEA with that similar look. For example, place your ORDNING utensil holders on the HYLLIS shelf unit or near the OMAR bottle shelf, both of which have that matching chrome aesthetic that looks straight out of a Berlin loft or Brooklyn workshop. Or, place the utensil holders on wood countertops: mixing cold and warm materials also helps create an industrial vibe.