The Affordable IKEA Solution To Keep Backpacks Off The Ground & Out Of The Way

When creating a welcoming home environment, one of the first steps is keeping entryways free from clutter. While this goal seems pretty easy to achieve, it comes in direct conflict with one common habit of school-aged kids: dropping their backpacks on the ground the moment they walk in the door. If you're looking for an affordable way to ditch entryway clutter, IKEA has a solution that keeps things organized: the KLYKET folding hook, which can bring a little more order to your home.

Retailing at $9.99 for a 3-pack, the KLYKET folding hook is a compact, hideaway storage solution that is designed with functionality in mind. Each hook measures 3 ¼ inches deep by 3 ½ inches high, and features grooves to help securely hold the items hanging on them. When not in use, you can fold up the hook so it's tucked away. The hook's metallic accent color is subtle and minimalist enough to blend into whatever setting it's installed in. Speaking of installation, remember that IKEA never sells mounting equipment with its products, so you'll have to discern what kind of screw is best for your space. Take into account the weight of your child's backpack and plan accordingly.

At the time of writing, the KLYKET has a 4.4-star average from over 300 reviews. Customers praise the easy installation process, as well as the bang for buck and appearance of the folding hooks. One five-star review on IKEA's website states "These hooks are great! They are very strong and hold a lot of weight. Nice streamlined look too."

Whether you have a huge entryway or mudroom, or are working with very limited space, these hooks fit quite literally in any space. If your kids are a variety of ages and heights, consider staggering the hooks on the wall to accommodate them and make stowing their items easier. Beyond backpacks, these hooks can also be helpful for holding purses or other bags in entryways that don't have enough space for a larger storage system.

While the KLYKET hooks are promising and can offer streamlined storage, there is a fair amount of customer concern over durability and product build beginning in mid-2025. Around this time, reviews began to consistently complain that the hooks didn't function as they ought to; some state that they don't open all the way or that they are misshapen. One two-star review on IKEA's website from January 2026 states, "Unfortunately, IKEA changed something about how these hooks are made in the recent year, so the remaining hooks that are in stock right now are very low in quality." One reviewer recommends opening the product box in store to inspect the KLYKET prior to purchasing it. Alternatively, for another space-saving solution for extra storage from IKEA, consider the ENUDDEN hanger for door, which could be a suitable option for backpacks of older kids who are tall enough to reach it.