Small Space Makeover with Ikea Storage

We transformed a small and cluttered nook next to our kitchen into a useful and stylish storage space. I love this makeover because it was budget friendly and really optimized our small space. It’s so easy for awkward spaces to become a jumbled mess so check out the before and after from our small space makeover using Ikea storage!

We have this small space beside our kitchen. It’s awkward, and mostly a catch all for all things junk. We had a table there but as you can see, that just became a storage space for bulky items and cleaning supplies. This is the “before” picture. It looks like a complete mess.

Small Space Ikea Storage Makeover

We took everything out and started from scratch. First we installed this BESTÅ storage sideboard from Ikea. This solved our storage problem and looks way cleaner! Plus it left more space to move around and get to the back yard, since our sliding door is right next to it. We even had enough space on the side to add recycling bins.

The opposite wall is also an awkward space but stay tuned for that project because we turn it into a command center to help keep us organized.

Now that the ikea storage system is in place, we needed to think of what to put on the wall. Art? Cupboards? Nothing? We chose floating shelves because the place is small and floating shelves will give the illusion of more space. We got shelves from Ikea too! First we put painters tape on the wall because I wanted it to line up nicely and look just right. Plus it had to line up perfectly with the thermostat (apparently whoever installed the thermostat thought the middle of the wall was a good spot?)

Charra put up the shelves. My favorite part was putting the finishing touches together. Everything was bought from random places, Ikea, dollar store, garage sales. I even made this modern wall art to add to the shelves, it was super easy and only cost about $4 to make.

We wanted to make sure that the thermostat was covered, but also accessible so we found this cute letter board.

These glass jars are perfect for storing dried goods, and you guessed it, they’re from Ikea too. And no, the cookies don’t last long around here!

The decor on the shelves is minimal, which is perfect for me. I can change up a few thing seasonally.

I love how this small space makeover turned out! It’s not cluttered anymore, we have storage space, it was a simple project and budget friendly.