IKEA Haul! Storage, Organisation, and Inspiration for my Art Studio

[@stefaniearielart]

LOL I love how within the first 30 seconds of the video, the small little drag behind cart becomes a full big shopping cart. Ikea is so addicting 🤣

[@artelchemist1]

I have an art pantry on the back of the kitchen pantry and I have used IKEA’s plastic shoe holders for storing A4 paper printed and recycled. I also have their hanging containers and bags for brushes and paints. Then I have Bunnings screw and nail storage for collages cutouts. Perfect for apartment art work.

[@artelchemist1]

I also have a trolley for stencils and printing materials.

[@artelchemist1]

Oh and I’ve used their sliding panel blinds to cover it all up 😂

[@LauraHornArt]

Sounds like a great set-up! Love the idea of using a panel blind to make it neat as well. It's so fun to hear how other artists make their space work for them. Thanks for sharing!

[@hammajamma100]

Get some by the meter clear vinyl and cut to size for those trolly tables!

[@LauraHornArt]

GREAT idea!

[@debrastevens9842]

Laura, thanks for showing us your art container haul from Ikea. I am a big fan of Ikea when it comes to storage for my art stuff, especially the trolleys. You can never have too many trolleys. They are wonderful. Wish you a lovely week ahead.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! I agree. I’ve fallen hard for the new wooden trolleys already. They are so functional and look beautiful in the space. I’m so grateful we have an IKEA where I live!

[@jenniemackenzie7271]

Some excellent ideas here Laura. Thanks for sharing really appreciate it

[@LauraHornArt]

You are very welcome! 🥰

[@lindyartforfun]

Thank you some great suggestions, I do like the kitchen trolley idea. I have a piece of particle board on one of the ikea metal trolleys as my extended desk which is where my paint palette sits. Thanks again for sharing. 😊

[@LauraHornArt]

That's a wonderful way to expand your creative space!

[@debbiecollins2922]

Dear Laura, this is such a great video. I’m building a new home and am starting to think of design ideas for my new home art studio space. This was so helpful. I just have to find my nearest IKEA 🙂Thank you for sharing all your expertise! 🥰

[@LauraHornArt]

Glad it was helpful! IKEA does have an online store that ships to some areas, I just prefer being in-store!

[@cecilenichols8590]

Thank you for sharing your buys! I love Ikea!

[@LauraHornArt]

You are so welcome, I already feel like I need another trip to IKEA. I had such a great day that day and I am enjoying using everything in the studio!

[@cecilenichols8590]

@@LauraHornArt I think once you've been there, even if you aren't interested in their home furniture, there are so many other great buys there! There are so many organizational and inexpensive options. We lived in Germany for 12 years, about 5 kilometers from our first Ikea, and we went there a lot!!! Enjoy your next trip there!

[@alisonC4HG]

Thanks for sharing. Great ideas. And I love your scarf!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! It's my new favourite scarf. I love the colours and the pattern!

[@Stacey-barnbrushart]

Great storage ideas! Especially the white drawer storage & wooden trolleys😍

[@LauraHornArt]

Thanks so much! 😊 I've fallen in love with the wooden trolleys! And I'd be lost without my Alex drawers. I have another set in my office. So good!

[@willywonka1854]

love the paintings behind you

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! I'm enjoying having those ones on show. I rotate them from time to time when I get bored!

[@sueb1676]

Love IKEA! Love your scarf! Thanks for sharing!🎨🖌️

[@LauraHornArt]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! You can't beat an IKEA date - so fun!

[@Nohrita]

Hi. That was great to watch. My best IKEA discovery was the BROR utility cart. I love how smooth the wheels are and I actually changed the height of the midsection shelf. I absolutely love working on it and being able to move it around the place.

[@LauraHornArt]

I had a look at that one too, looks fantastic. Glad you enjoyed the video. Trolleys are the best!

[@cloudsofsunset7323]

I bought myself a few months ago another type of trolley from ikea. the ine that's rectangular and higher. Best purchase ever

[@LauraHornArt]

Will have to check that one out. There are so many fantastic trolleys at IKEA!

[@cloudsofsunset7323]

@@LauraHornArt Is named Nissafors

[@janlannan2491]

I love Ikea's trolleys, extremely functional and easy to move where you want them...and holds lots of things🙂. I must say I love the look of the kitchen trolley...hmmm. Thanks Laura

[@LauraHornArt]

They are so practical! I've been living with the wooden trolleys for a bit now and I have to say, I am so happy with them. I am glad that Richie talked me into getting them. I was a bit on the fence, but he knew they would work well. They hold so much stuff but they have a pretty small footprint and are fairly easy to maneuver. They are also sturdy when stationary. All in all, a win for sure!

[@MadisonBriggsArtchick]

I love your studio set up and the vintage pieces add so much! Your new items will find their use and own space, I am certain! My current studio space is in the living room of my apartment and I am full up on what furniture will fit and allow easy access. I have had that Alex unit in the past and I wish I had room for one, now, but it will have to wait until I have my next space.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! I agree, I feel like the vintage pieces give it a homey feel, but I don't think I would want it to be all vintage. There's something clean and fresh about IKEA pieces that I enjoy too, plus they certainly are functional! All the best for your next creative space when it comes :)

[@catherinebrown9119]

I bought IKEA stuff for my art studio classroom. It is so small I had the think “up”. I have shelving and those same modular wall mounted board systems for each of my centers. Thank you for showing us your space.

[@LauraHornArt]

The peg board may be my new favourite! I love how versatile it is! Thank you for watching 😊

[@andreak770]

I have the white set of drawers and love it for pads of papers and sketchbooks. I saw it on one of your earlier videos before you moved your studio. I absolutely love that mirror on wall. probably not IKEA. Looks great. And the antique chest is stunning.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you so much!

[@martyward8997]

I would have loved to see how you put the hanging lamp together...and how it looked hanging..

[@LauraHornArt]

I will try to share in a future video!

[@JillPonting]

Loved watching! I think I will plan a trip to IKEA! Thanks Laura for the inspiration.

[@LauraHornArt]

Enjoy your IKEA date!

[@veroniquebeaunoyer306]

Wow! Thank you for the inspiration! I like the Way you mix New and antique. ✨️🪻✨️

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you. I love new and old furniture for different reasons and feel like they compliment each other and make a space feel fresh and inviting when mixed together. Thanks for watching!

[@paulenedean3774]

Lovely art studio Laura. It’s amazing how many things we find at IKEA!😊

[@LauraHornArt]

It really is! I was surprised at how many IKEA items I have and there were a few things I forgot to mention. So many handy things at IKEA. Both Richie and I love going and picking up random things we didn't realise we needed in our lives 🤣

[@LM-fn6qb]

I have those wooden trolleys also! They've been used for many things. Ikea is wonderful. But speaking of pegboards ... Bunnings hardware has the best item I have ever found for my workroom - it's the Pinnacle workbench 1.1 metre wide with a pegboard at the back with high metal storage tray running the length. They are beyond fabulous, especially for the price. I painted the work surface and pegboard on all of mine ivory. The metal frame is black powdercoated, very clean and minimalist. One is for my small woodwork and another two are joined together to create a film pod for stop motion animation, with the overhead storage tray providing track space for the cameras and lighting. Another has paint tubes on clips hanging on the pegboard. I love how they look. They are very adaptable benches and easily assembled. Just a thought for any creatives out there looking for work benches! Who would think of Bunnings for studio furniture! (I don't work for Bunnings and hope it's okay to mention them here). Thanks for your lovely videos. New subscriber here from Melbourne :)

[@LauraHornArt]

Wow, what a fantastic suggestion. Thanks for sharing here. I never thought to look in Bunnings for studio furniture. Your set-up sounds brilliant!

[@karenpruis501]

Great ideas, Laura. Thank you for sharing.

[@LauraHornArt]

You are so welcome!

[@AliceSheridanStudio]

Great to see … I have a whole run of the low IVAR units with a broader plywood top in my studio. Got to move it all today as they are installing heating! Might take it as an opportunity to review layout and organisation- I just use shoe boxes for paint tubes!

[@LauraHornArt]

Hi Alice! Lovely to see you here. The IVAR shelves are great. Worth taking them down, though, to get your heating put in. Heating/cooling was one of the first things I put in my studio. I listened to your ART Juice episode recently, I think it was the studio secrets one. I had to laugh, as I am one of those artists who treats their studio like a home. It has to be cosy, plenty of plants, books, etc. Otherwise, I never go! Oh, and nothing wrong with shoe boxes-a great way to re-use them!

[@inipin510]

Love that old flowery cupboard😍😍😍 greetings from germany❤

[@LauraHornArt]

It's so special! Thank you for watching!

[@M0odyBlue]

Your studio is a dream! Great use of space. I will be going to IKEA soon!!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, I love my studio. Enjoy your IKEA trip! 😊

[@suesutcliffe335]

This video is so timely as I am restarting my art practice and looking at Ikea here in San Antonio TX to reorganize my studio space. Thank you so much! this is very helpful !

[@KateWordArt]

I'm in SATX also. Love all her IKEA suggestions.

[@LauraHornArt]

So glad it was helpful! There are so many fantastic items for artists at IKEA and a few different ones have been mentioned by others here in the comments too. Enjoy your art practice and your new creative space! It's such an exciting time when creativity gets rekindled.

[@LisaZoe86]

Lovely little haul video. Somehow you are always like a ray of sunshine to me. :-) Since you mentioned framing art from other artists for your home: I would love to see the art you collect from other artists and hear when and why you bought the pieces, what they mean to you. Are they influencing you? ❤

[@LauraHornArt]

Oh, that's a lovely comment to read. Thank you! A while back, I did a vlog (it's the puppy one) and in that vlog, I shared a few paintings that I had purchased. It's this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXSlgIV7bZWBd7Msi=5obnJlv46uwfd8AP. I'll do another video soon with the pieces I am putting in my office. They all influence me in some way!

[@evapmama-blue77]

Love IKEA - got the same shelves- moved around with me for 40 years 👍fills up my living room wall and holds most art supplies 👩‍🎨thanks for sharing- those wooden trollies 😍

[@LauraHornArt]

That is so fantastic to hear. I have a feeling my IKEA goodies will be with me for life. What a gift for artists!!

[@KrisVictoria]

This was so great to watch. I’ve been so curious about how other artists use ikea items. I love the Alex drawers! They are perfect for watercolor pads, paper, and other art supplies. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the pegboard!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, I agree - I'd be lost without my Alex drawers, I have another set in my office. So incredibly handy, I can't think of a better way to store my papers!!

[@BugBobsWildWorld]

We use some of the same items from Ikea. Thank you for more ideas and the video.

[@LauraHornArt]

You are so welcome!

[@lilyannepaints]

Love the trolleys!

[@LauraHornArt]

They're so useful!

[@lesliehoyt]

Fun to see all of your goodies! I have two trolleys similar size as yours that I got on Wayfair. (I'm in the US and I have been calling them kitchen islands!) I have them back to back as you mentioned and it gives me a nice workspace with tons of storage. Mine have stainless tops which I like for encaustic work.

[@1monkey7474]

Thanks for sharing your haul, love ikea ideas for. My studio. One idea to share with you that I used for my studio, I purchased the Bror bench which is black metal and a wood top. I used a small propane torch and burnt the top to pull out the grain in the wood. It looks amazing (also smells Wonderful while doing it) . Let me know if you’d like a photo of it I can def send one . Adds so much character and hides any marks I make while working. The more I use it the nicer it looks!

[@LauraHornArt]

Ooh that sounds amazing. I did think about getting that one. It was hard to choose!

[@samanthahuth9740]

Great video! I also have a combination of old and new. Old sewing kits are so perfect to organize pastels. Would you consider showing us some of your favorite older furniture/organizational pieces? Antiques + art supplies seem like a match made in heaven 💚

[@LauraHornArt]

I have seen old sewing kits that look amazing for pastels; I must keep an eye out for one. And yes, I will look at making another video with the vintage/thrifted items that I use in the studio. Having both is the best imo! New and old.

[@chris.h_]

The kitchen trolley looks so nice and useful! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@LauraHornArt]

You are so welcome! I’ve filled the trolleys up now and positioned them both in the studio. Love them ❤️

[@PaulWalesArt]

Enjoyed tremendously. While we have 2 IKEAs within reasonable driving range from my home, the traffic and hassle of getting to them has kept me from doing the exploring I used to love doing. Thank you for sharing your approach and experiences with selecting items suitable to the art studio and work flow. ♥♥♥

[@LauraHornArt]

I believe they have a decent website as well, but I love wandering the aisles. 😊 Thank you for watching!

[@PaulWalesArt]

@@LauraHornArt 😅 Directly after watching your video I was on their site!

[@creativewah]

Great ideas! I want to try the cutlery trays. Also, I love the way you hang your paintings around the studio using the clips. Thank you for sharing! 💚💚💚

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, I love having the artwork up in that way, makes it easy to swap things out!

[@cathybrillhart3890]

Laura, thank you for sharing you Ikea haul. You've reminded me that I need a few things too!!!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, there's always something "needed" from Ikea 😊 I'm already planning a return trip! Enjoy your visit when the time comes.

[@artistikitty]

So many wonderful pieces for the studio. Really enjoyed this time with you in the studio. Thanks for sharing!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@verofleuri]

dans mon studio assez immense beaucoup de rangements toujours chez Ikea '-) j'adore te suivre depuis des années

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you for following me, and for watching! Ikea has so many wonderful solutions for storage.

[@piamorgaine901]

Such a wonderful Mother's Day gift, Laura! And what a beautiful team you and Richie are......♥ Like so many others, I'm also a fan of IKEA products. You have such a good eye for what will work for you. You've given me some great ideas, so thank you for offering us this video. I do have a question for you, please. Can you tell me how you have the clips adhered to your wall for hanging pictures? I think that's a wonderful idea and would like to do that as well. Perhaps you simply use sticky foam pieces of some sort. Would you clarify that for me? Thanks so much, Laura. I love your artwork, the environment you've created for yourself and all you offer in the way of teaching. All the best to you and your family. 💜

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you Pia for such a lovely comment. I just hang the art pieces using bulldog clops on little nails that are tapped into the wall. I am pretty sure Richie found the studs so it was easy to nail in, but you could use dry wall hooks or adhesive hooks (especially if you are just hanging light paper pieces).

[@piamorgaine901]

@@LauraHornArt Hi Laura.......now that you've answered my question, the solution or options seem so obvious! So, really......thank you for taking the time to both read my comment as well as respond. I know you're busy so I sincerely appreciate it. 🎶💙🎶

[@JenniferSmith-qv3yr]

These are all great ideas! I'd love to hear more about the types of lighting that you use in your space, as well! Thank you, as always, for sharing!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, I often get asked about lighting. For the most part, I use natural light, but I am considering getting some studio lights for those darker days and evenings during the winter. The other day I couldn't really paint because it was such a dark day and it was frustrating! Some daylight task lamps would be really helpful.

[@gurkmeja2021]

What a LOVELY art studio! 👍🌟👍 I'm Swedish and one place I can never get my husband to is Ikea!! Today it's one of the biggest holidays here, Midsummer's Eve.🌿🌻 We're at our cottage, very near where Ikea first started years & years back, Älmhult. (your apron was named Kålfjäril, fjäril is Swedish for butterfly). /Ditte 🤓 🇸🇪

[@LauraHornArt]

Sweden is one of my top places that I want to visit!! I find it funny when I watch Swedish KZbinrs and see so much IKEA everywhere in there homes. I can understand not wanting to go there, but gosh, it has been a welcome gift over here in Australia, as we don't have anything quite like it and there are so many wonderful products that have creatives in mind. I love the apron so much and it is even better now that I know what the name means 🦋 Thank you!

[@unscribble7975]

Thank you for sharing. I need a bigger studio!

[@LauraHornArt]

It's taken me quite some time to get to this studio, but I do adore it! Thank you for watching!

[@sabinemetscher6449]

Nice, I like to creat standing. White walls & the light wood tones give your studio an airy look💚🐾🐾

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you. I am loving the light wood colour of the trolleys, I have moved them around to find good positions for them and the studio looks really lovely. Very happy!

[@janecox7410]

So helpful and thanks for sharing, Laura. I’ve made a list and will definitely be heading off to IKEA soon to buy some of your suggestions. 😊

[@LauraHornArt]

Enjoy your IKEA trip, it's wonderful to have a place that creates so many useful studio items. I love it!

[@CherylsCreativeWorld33]

This was so helpful. Those kitchen trolleys are great! Some great storage options, and please can you show us the lampshade when it’s 8n position? I’m very curious how it hangs! Thanks . I love the lighting in your videos, they’re always nice and clear.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you and yes, I will share everything in it's position. Richie is going to help me hang the lampshade and put up the peg board and pin-up board. Credit also goes to him for the lighting in the videos, he manages that side of things! 💓

[@CherylsCreativeWorld33]

@@LauraHornArt thank you and yay to Ritchie, a man of many talents!

[@mandieappleton8204]

Hi, love your videos. Could you please tell me where you get those mixing palettes and brand of paint set on your desk? Those co.ours look delicious.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you for the lovely feedback. You can find the porcelain mixing palettes on Amazon. I have an affilaite link for one: geni.us/WoxM. You can also find the Kuretake “Art nouveau” spaint set here: geni.us/oRg4

[@inipin510]

Beautiful artstudio

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@JessicaCinNY]

Hi Laura! I enjoyed the video, as I always do. Do you think the Alex drawers can be stacked if the casters are left off? Thanks!

[@LauraHornArt]

Hi Jessica, I haven’t tried stacking them but I think I’ve seen it done. They are very sturdy. Maybe if you search it up, you might find an answer in an IKEA forum online.

[@leahevergreenart]

All the furniture (drawers/carts/table) in my studio is IKEA, I love how easy they are to clean.

[@LauraHornArt]

Big yes to that! I agree; most things from IKEA are very practical and timeless in design. They scrub up well even after years of use.

[@Carla48435]

en la comoda blanca cabe un tamnaño A2? o solamente hasta un maximo de A3?

[@LauraHornArt]

Yes the drawers fit A2, that is what I meant to say in the video but my mind went a bit blank!! I often work in A3 and have two pads side by side.

[@paulafitz532]

Thank you

[@LauraHornArt]

You're welcome!

[@karenh.9180]

What is an A3 size in inches?

[@LauraHornArt]

Hi Karen - it’s 11.7 in x 16.5 inches.

[@karenh.9180]

@@LauraHornArt Thank you, Laura!

[@scrapsimone]

👍🤩🌸🌸🌸

[@stephanier220]

Irgendwie finde ichdie Videos Blödeleien nur der dergeld hat sich das leisten kann Ikea ist sehr teuer geworden

[@LauraHornArt]

I find thrift/charity shops great for art furniture and storage as well. Though even those can be expensive these days. I still find that IKEA has many super affordable and practical items. They seem to cater to many different price points, which is great.