Not Bins Or Baskets: IKEA Has A Sleek Solution For Blanket Storage

Blankets can be the coziest of items in your home, but also some of the most difficult to store. Their bulky size, if not properly corralled, can easily translate into jam-packed bins and baskets around the house or a closet that has shelves upon shelves inundated by them. For households seeking a better solution, IKEA has a smarter way to store extra blankets: the HEMMAFIXARE.

Retailing for $24.99, the HEMMAFIXARE comes in a number of sizes — though this one measures 13 ½ inches wide by 20 inches long by 11 inches deep — and is made from a soft fabric. These cases are able to be stacked one on top of another, thanks to the internal wire frame that makes them sturdier than some other zippered fabric cases. There's a top zipper, as well as one on the side, which allows you to access the contents from two spots. An additional design feature is the strap on the side that serves as a handle to help pull it off of a shelf.

At the time of writing, customers had given the HEMMAFIXARE a 4.7-star average from over 1,200 reviews. Buyers' ratings praise the ease of assembly and performance, with many others celebrating the appearance of this storage solution. One 5-star review on IKEA's website loves this tidy solution for storing blankets in a closet, stating, "I bought 6 of these for my closet shelves. The front zipper makes it very convenient to access what is inside without taking [it] off of the shelf. They are large, hold a lot, and are very attractive."

The fact that these cases are so well reviewed by customers highlights the utility of them for numerous purposes beyond just blanket storage. Many reviews mention how helpful they are for out-of-season clothing. Other customers are putting the cases to work as a creative way to add storage to their craft room, with multiple reviews mentioning how they are able to store circular knitting machines or sewing machines. Sturdy yet soft, the cases deliver a good balance of protection and flexibility.

For all of their utility, one review does state that it can be difficult to discern what is inside a case when the HEMMAFIXARE is closed, due to the opaque fabric: "The box is great, works well, etc but I'm finding the lack of label spot to be an issue. Since these are fabric, sticker labels don't work, and the drawer labels that IKEA makes for dresser drawers don't fit. This box needs a way to be labeled." If you're planning on purchasing multiple cases and fear that you, too, will suffer the same fate, there's an easy workaround. Create a compatible case label by tying a ribbon and gift tag around the side handle and writing out the contents on the tag. You could also use luggage tags if you fear a ribbon and tag made from cardstock won't be durable enough.