IKEA HOME ORGANIZATION IDEAS + HAUL

[@KristenMcGowan]

HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE! Who needed some organization motivation this weekend!?

[@carissafaith5490]

I always need some organization motivation 😂

[@BeatrizPereira-mk2cr]

Meeeee! I'm re-decorating and re-arranging my son's bedroom and I have 0 inspiration. Feel free to travel to Belgium to help out lol

[@Hecyael]

Not me I'm on a rode trip, but I love these videos,they really help for ideas to organize

[@maria66njoki16]

Kristen McGowan 😍😍

[@Sandra-uv4ui]

Kristen McGowan me!!thank u for the video 🥰🥰🥰

[@chrislyriker]

We use the Lazy Susan when we play boardgames in my home. That way everyone can see the scrabble board the right way when it’s their turn. And all the pieces stay put (unless you spin it too fast) ;)

[@CarolinaBluez]

Genius!

[@zandafan5602]

I am so glad I watched this video. Keep them coming. Thanks and God Bless.

[@tovahromanov7414]

Wine boxes from the liquor store have the interior cross section in them to protect wine bottles from hitting each other.....they are also the BEST for organizing flip flops and they are free! I spray painted mine and turned them on their side, stacked two and use various cubbies in the boxes to hold tennis shoes as well. Super organized and free. Just thought I’d add that but that’s the only thing out of your vid I could add to, everything else is just fab thinking! Brilliant ideas!

[@CC12398]

I'm going to try this! Thank you

[@debramoore7049]

Hey Kristen absolutely love the ideas and I'm totally loving your Channel May GOD Bless you sweetie

[@dolsiemercado3140]

That is a great idea for the cat food. I would use a glad freezer bag inside the container just in case an insect gets in. Dollar Tree has the clear hanging shoe vinyl rack so you can see your bathing suits easier. It only cost a dollar. You can also get bathroom shelf with the suction cup as a hanging hard plastic two tier. You can hang it over the shower door or rod. Also cost a dollar. For additional spect the suction cups shelves are nice as well.

[@erikalondon5720]

" I am scared about going under my sink",,, Haha, funny! I totally relate, :) Thank you another great video!

[@barbarab75]

I use the Ikea blue bags for carrying clean or dirty clothes. Could also be used for gathering leaves in the fall.

[@rhondamariewright]

Those wooden plate organizers work great for Pyrex lids.

[@catherineford6741]

I use the plate organizer to store my plastic-ware lids. It works great and I can see all the sizes.

[@FlowerChyld43]

I really like all the tips-- but the Winner for me is the mesh magazine holder for potatoes! Yeah! : D

[@kasiowelove1]

I’m using this shoe hanging organizer for my husband’s t-shirts. I fold them into little cubes, then roll them and put inside. Works like a charm! :)

[@suzannahdarcy6903]

the magazine racks are great for storing all my various boxes of cling wrap, snack bags, sandwich bags, and freezer bags

[@nagagaruda]

I just don’t understand how this could get so many thumbs down. I’m a forever messy guy but trying to get better at organising so your videos have been very helpful. I can’t wait to go to Ikea and buy the shoe organisers and the extension rod. You have such great space-saving ideas! I also love how you focus on rentals. So many tools/devices/contraptions are only suitable if you own a home and your videos seem to be inclusive to the many people who have to rent. Looking forward to saving-space and having my spaces looking neater. Such a great series of videos!

[@mariepeterson7250]

This was a very nice make over. It was not necessary to install the doors so that they would be proud of the piece, as long as the doors were flush with the front, the mouldings would be able to be attached and you would have fewer visible gaps. This was an inspired makeover, I am just telling you this in case you should ever want to do this again.

[@joanhaughton3391]

The plate racks are also great for storing saucepan/pot lids ....makes for easy selection !

[@salsberi]

Joan Haughton yes! And I also have some for my cutting boards and baking sheets.

[@Haterzarefans]

That plate rack is a must have for me!

[@izharishak2875]

Purse oso!

[@wplains]

I use the shoe organizers hanging behind my kitchen door for all of those reusable shopping bags.

[@Cindy-by3ho]

Olive oil should always be stored in a dark glass container. Sunlight changes the structure of the oil causing it to go bad.

[@monal3650]

yes, I agree, as they do say that! I had a small glass bottle (dark), which I decanted mine into! works well! CAN GET ON AMAZON!

[@marieketeunissen7174]

The container she bought it in was also clear 🤔

[@seemaprasad1383]

Also pouring oil into another container gets it in touch with air. That makes the oil not safe to eat after a little while. Oil should never be decanted. Always buy small bottles of oil and use them up. Once opened the oil should be used up.

[@beot-kkot]

I'm sorry to burst your bubble, most people in Spain and Italy, which are the biggest producers of olive oil in the world, use clear bottles like that one to pour oil from a bigger container. (Many of us are lucky to enjoy real extra virgin olive oil, which is thick and dark and a little bitter on your throat. It's delicious!! Often times, we buy it directly from local traditional olive oil mills). In any case, we just make sure to keep the bottle away from direct sunlight, maybe in the cupboard. Also, we use olive oil every day, in almost every meal, so we go really fast through such a small bottle, and there is no chance for our oil to go bad. I think we know better. Cheers! :)

[@piau1798]

Amalia you both are right. It depends on the quality of your olive oil. Most of the olive oil you can buy at stores is mixed with other seed oil (the "extra virgine" whatever print is often a scam, sadly), what makes it spoil easily, therefore the dark bottle is necessary. If you have high quality olive oil , a light bottle in a dark pantry will be totally fine :)

[@BGG978]

I think I'm obsessed with home organisation... And especially with your videos 😂

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Such great tips! We are moving from the US to Germany in Feb. and the easiest way to furnish our new home is with IKEA so I’m on the hunt for IKEA ideas and this video didn’t disappoint! Thank you!

[@barbaraherrera3984]

Heck yeah, going to Ikea and then to buy potatoes 🥔 !!! 🤩 , also going to try and use the wooden plate divider for pans under the cabinets.. Holy 🐮 !!! Thnx Kristen, 👍’s Up x 3 .

[@juliecaron7569]

Best shoe organizer: the billy bookcase if your shoe size is 9 or under. It fits over 80-90 pairs of shoes, you can add glass or full doors, leave it in the hallway or in the closet or in the room. Much better than the shoe organizer as you see everything, very neat!

[@wasabee8228]

Best shoe organizer if you have enough space to work with 🥲 but good idea!

[@gailbourne5865]

I bought a couple of those big blue bags that have zippers ($3.99 ea) and use them when I go to the laundromat. I also have the metal magazine holders hung with cup hooks on the inside of my bathroom vanity to hold things like hair dryer and flat iron.

[@tinabruderer488]

I use the magazine holders to store my cutting boards

[@SheetalMakhan]

That’s a great idea!

[@julienguyen1168]

I love all your tips for keeping things so organized and clutter free inexpensively

[@karenlight-crandell8951]

I have a shoe organizer that I use for all my fall and winter scarves!!! Much nicer than shoved in a drawer!!!

[@karemanmohamed1539]

You have and giving great information and ideas, Thanks ❤⚡

[@Ontothenewchapter]

I just went to Homegoods today (it’s my birthday) and got a lazy Susan for under my sink in the kitchen because of your video. I would have never thought to use that. Thank you so much!

[@KristenMcGowan]

Katie Nadeau ❤️❤️❤️❤️ happy birthday!!!

[@Ontothenewchapter]

Kristen McGowan thank you 😁

[@DrDSahdev]

Thanks for such useful stuff. You are amazing and so are your hacks. The best part is that these are practical,non-expensive and very very useful. Keep up the good work and stay blessed.

[@deeecanta]

I use my IKEA magazine holders to keep all of the ziploc bag boxes in the kitchen and also have one that holds aluminum foil and parchment paper.

[@tinak.3022]

Great idea!

[@mbd5182]

Just discovered your channel. Loving it.

[@orozco80]

I use the magazine organizers in my fridge to maximize space. Usually lemons 🍋 and apples go in there.

[@loveforevelyn]

I hate lemons, but 👍

[@norifying]

I believe in minimalism but i just love to watch videos like this makes me appreciate more the few stuff that i own.

[@masqueradingasanadult6600]

I’m just back from Disney World & I saw a parent with a shoe organiser on the back of a double pram & it was the perfect size for holding the family’s resort mugs.

[@joannapebbleworthy9343]

The oil canister is cute but oil deteriorates when exposed to light. Best solution is to keep it in a cupboard or in a ceramic container.

[@AryenQuitlong]

I love that shelf drawers for your cat food, the shoe organizer for swimsuits, and the mesh magazine holder for potatoes. What a great idea! 👍

[@ritahorvath9601]

Not good for cat food. It needs to be airtight.

[@kaitlynreece9166]

Dry kibbles should be stored in glass AIR TIGHT containers. These "drawers" do not meet those requirements.

[@you92847r]

I use a shoe-organizer from IKEA (a white one so you can kind of see what's inside) for random stuff in our office. It hangs on the back of the door using two hooks so it does not "sway". We have slots for different types of cables/chargers, batteries, extra mobilestuff, travel essentials, headsets, small speakers and so on. I just used a stapler to attach some calkboard lables so I could write what's where. Works like a dream!

[@silh7605]

I'm reading the comments and I just can't understand how do you deal with so much criticism and hate. I am happy for you that you prosper , that you have a great house and keep it clean and beautiful!

[@Proud_Aussie]

Back of door shoe organisers are great for all the kids small plush toys. Saved so much space and my daughter can see them all and clean up easily too 😊

[@darniataylor7749]

Great tips! We use the file folder holders {that rhymes LoL} in our cabinet to hold foil, parchment paper, syran wrap, etc.

[@chermatthew]

The plate racks can be used to organize wallets and clutch handbags. 🙂

[@KYBLopez96]

The wooden racks can also be placed in chest of draws to organise T-shirt’s or folded garments

[@nhuvu4415]

OMG, using the plate rack as a sandal organizer is GENIUS!!!!!

[@KristenMcGowan]

Nhu Vu 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@rachelruest8538]

I use my shoe organiser for my reusable water bottles and coffee tumblers in my pantry! 😊

[@LaraJoannaJarvis]

That's a great idea!! x

[@cgg2961]

I loved your idea using magazine storage containers for storing potatoes and towels. Would love to see your ideas in organizing and storing children's belongings, especially those large items like Thomas Trains and tracks, Paw Patrol tower and accessories galore, stuffed animals, , Hot wheels, puzzles, Books galore. How would you use a 8 foot closet to store children's clothes and toys such as were mentioned above. We would love to keep the floor space of a 12x12 room clear. I hate to throw out quality toys that are being used so your ideas are really needed today.

[@kallrose1]

The magazine holder idea was EXCELLENT! I use similar ones from Dollar Tree to organize my foil, wax paper and ziplock bags. I also find that if things are in a box, it usually takes up more room.(for instance, I take my English muffins out of that paper container they come in and put them in the plastic bags they came in!.) I'm a new subscriber, so I'm looking forward to looking at your videos and seeing new ones!

[@Ella-fh3jm]

I had a major surgery 2 weeks ago, but looking at your videos makes me want to get up and start organizing my house 😊 You are amazing!

[@patriciawalters3766]

I’ve never had success with suction cups in the shower. Let us know when (if) it falls off the wall. 😁

[@nyssac2914]

Patricia Walters I had an Ikea soap holder and it lasted and suctioned really well (better than the much more expensive item I bought for the “durable lasting suction”). I found that the more you remove them, the harder it is to get them back on. So I like that this basket lifts off with the hooks still there (I used to have to remove a whole basket to get to clean around it.)

[@patriciawalters3766]

Nyssa C Thanks. were you careful about the weight of what you put in the basket?

[@LeavesofWinter]

Me too. It never lasts for more than an hour then it falls off the wall.. I've tried to stick it many times but no luck☹️

[@karthiselva5787]

Same here it never stayed more 10 mins, may be due to the surface of the tiles

[@irisdrorfishman]

@@nyssac2914 mine stays on, but every few months it falls down. I have no idea why...maybe changes in whether/ humidity?

[@sandraviramontes3888]

I like that the shower basket has holes at the bottom! No build up 🙌🏻

[@elsbells4841]

Those plate racks are so versatile - I use mine for my oven trays, pans and tins, and another for all my baking stuff. Takes way less space plus I can actually see what I have

[@kendravanwesemael6863]

So smart! Thanks for the ideas

[@ChicSabrina]

I've been really sad lately and was going to watch another video but decided "nah, I need Kristen's energy right now" You are such a light, sweet girl! Grateful for you!

[@KristenMcGowan]

SabrinaChic ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LaraJoannaJarvis]

That is so sweet!! What a lovely viewer x

[@becreativeyall]

SabrinaChic God Bless you!

[@monnalitta]

Yes! What a great idea to organize potatoes! It is so cool! In the second I can put the onions and Valla! Thank you, Kristen!😄💞💯

[@Ms.MD7]

I'm in love with how uncluttered your kitchen is

[@cindyannefontenot]

At first thought I was thinking the shower basket wouldn’t be able to hold the weight of all of the shampoo and soap bottles, but wow, it sure did!! Also I love the way you used the magazine holder for the wash clothes! Cute!!

[@irisdrorfishman]

don't put anything fragile in there, mine fall off every few months

[@gabrielleelizabeth7496]

I LOVE the cat food/treat storage idea! My fiancé and I are moving into a new place soon and have been trying to find a jar that would look good on the counter, but I love this idea 10x more. Thank you 💗

[@FurnitureFan]

I wish she had captioned the product names.

[@gabrielleelizabeth7496]

FurnitureFan I agree, I’ve looked for them at IKEA and couldn’t find them :(

[@kg811]

IT does look good, but the food will go stale. My cat is very picky.

[@misiakasiulec]

It doesn't keep the cat food and treats fresh as they're not in a sealed container!

[@becreativeyall]

Gabrielle Elizabeth Yes! That was a great idea!

[@michellebahri7043]

Thanks for the info. Love everything and in the process of organizing my household

[@hotasice87]

First rule of organising: declutter.

[@desiree2086]

She said "I don't know how many I have anymore" about her swimwear.. that's disturbing and a good reason to declutter

[@daniabadeister1526]

Plus, she has "shoes all over the front door" Instead of putting the ones you don't need in the closet, why not... Get rid of them?

[@FukcinPerfect]

@@daniabadeister1526 agreed. I only have 2 pairs of shoes I wear on a daily basis, the rest are in my wardrobe, and there is still only 5 pairs (1 pair of each type i.e. my new rocks, Dr Martens, sandals, heels and trainers) . I don't get how people have a need for so many shoes

[@graysthenewblonde177]

beesinthesky i agree....if you have so much stuff, get rid of some of it

[@amye823]

Or you just have one pair of flip flops

[@annafulop3428]

Hi! I use the glass Container at 4:23 in the oven . It looks very nice from the outside if you layer potato and vegetable slices, bacon, cheese , etc. put some seasoned sour-creme on top and grated cheese and bake it . They sell special tops to it as well, so you can use it in the fridge as well (of course not while it is still hot)

[@dutchkel]

I use over the door shoe organizers for water/coffee/tea bottle holders

[@gardeningjunkie2267]

I used to keep a flat lazy susan like you have in the bathroom and bottles were constantly being knocked over. I finally bought two smaller ones with a lip to keep things from falling off. This has worked much better for me.

[@absloutelyRasha]

I did a whole house cleaning and found your channel. I love it and you are inspiring. I also get scared 😱 of under the sink area

[@sunflowerstudies8719]

loved the potatos and face towels storage!

[@brendarobles4463]

I need to go to Ikea tomorrow! So many great ideas to keep the house organized! I love the towel tip :)

[@audreyneo6059]

I just enjoyed your talking..thank for your sharing idea to use ikea stuff..it help me to start thinking how to decor my home..thank you

[@Kllyec]

Tbh I'm literally 16 and live with my parents still obviously and I'm just watching this because it's relaxing lol

[@traceyclaver6076]

Show the vid to your parents and help organize the home. :)

[@nicoledelgado3709]

im 16 too im watching so when i start living alone i wont be lazyyy

[@fatimaaidibi1]

Totally relatable, I am 16 and watching without actually being able to do any of these

[@tyawray5551]

Same

[@Mehlsuppe]

Well one day you will live in your own place 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jenniferw5095]

We got frosted olive oil/vinegar dispensers. Frosted glass doesn't slip through your fingers as easy. And it portions oil so much better than a large spout.

[@annatrevy3306]

Hi!! I'm Italian and I'm sorry, but that olive oil doesn't look good: it should be dark yellow, like liquid gold. Plus, direct light isn't good for oils, so you should keep it in a dark bottle or inside a cabin. Hope it was useful ❤

[@susannekramer2359]

Anna Trevy cheap shit olive oil perhaps, and if they used it a lot, I doubt it will make the oil bad in such short amount of time

[@lilrustee]

Anna Trevy yes! There is a reason most olive oils come in dark or green bottles. Even cheap olive oil can go bad much faster when exposed to light, and cheap isn’t really cheap anymore.

[@katherineernst6549]

Susanne Kramer olive oil purchased this way isn't actual olive oil. The olive oil I purchase is expensive and tastes so good that I can actually top my vanilla ice cream with a full tablespoon of my Lemon EVOO! (ABSOLUTELY SCRUMPTIOUS). . If you can do this, you've got authentic olive oil!

[@jmconant]

@@katherineernst6549What brand??

[@Jessimrv]

So. That is why they are in dark bottles... interesting!

[@yolandacu3642]

I Love it!!!! We are getting a new home and I am going to do exactley the same.

[@Nohandletoday]

The cat biscuits will go rancid if not properly sealed. Those glass draws would be a cute idea for snacks though (the packaged kind)

[@michelesimpson4817]

Looking at these in the store, the way the Ikea 365 holders are built it looks to me like they will seal the items somewhat if not totally. Probably the cat treats wouldn’t be in there long enough to get stale anyway.

[@jdbyard1]

I'm afraid the pantry would smell like animal food since not tightly sealed

[@ninaoverton8532]

Attracts mice

[@denig2000able]

I was thinking the same. The animal dried food should be in a dark lidded container. Maybe under the sink but not near human food

[@namesalltaken159]

It seemed like a good idea but I thought the same thing. It would probably go stale as its not sealed. My cat LOVES her food but won't go near it if it's stale, so effectively it would all go to waste.

[@marietremble9426]

Hi Kristen. Love your videos. I use magazine holders to hold boxes of cling wrap and aluminum foil in my cupboards. You lay the holers on their side and the boxes are easy to see and slide in easily.

[@Cgaraguso]

Wow!!! You’re right I do need this!!! IKEA is my go to for everything!! But for some odd reason I never thought of looking there for organization stuff!!!!

[@KristenMcGowan]

Courtney Kohl omg you have to go get your organization things! So many options!

[@digodden5741]

The shoe storer I use in my pantry for drink bottles! Works a treat!!

[@fatash87]

Love this video! I use the hanging shoe organizers for a lot of things, like in the pantry to hold spice packets, pancake mix, etc. I also have one in my sons room to hold his nerf guns.

[@ellieem4716]

My daughters and I hang them behind our bathroom doors to hold toiletries, skin care and hair care products. We don't have the ones from Ikea though, as ours are clear. Not as pleasing to the eye, but it's so practical being able to see everything! And they are better to look at then all the stuff they hold in a cluttered mess somewhere else! :)

[@tayben6810]

Love the video, I used a DT pop up light under my sink and I can see everything that's in there. It takes 3 AAA batteries and shine really bright.

[@sanjogtadass5994]

Suction caddy I am even using it near kitchen sink .Best thing is it can be removed with a card and reuse it at different location. Also it can carry upto 3 kgs . I am even thinking of using it for planters on the wall .

[@umaunnikrishnan2027]

Just moved into a new house and in the process of organizing everything... this is soooooo helpful!! Thank uu!!

[@jenniferw5095]

Shoe organizer great for small purses. I want another one for winter - gloves, hats, etc.

[@saltspress7984]

Love these but olive oil is best stored in dark glass to keep fresh x

[@auroraautumn8764]

SALTS PRESS but the original container is also transparent. Also once won’t he transparent bottle out it somewhere dark.

[@saltspress7984]

@@auroraautumn8764 Most really good olive oil is sold in green or dark glass to keep it away from direct light and should be used within a short amount of time as it has a shelf life.

[@operavalo]

This is not good olive oil, maybe it’s mixed with other oils. Color and texture is not good. It should be darker and not so transparent.

[@spark_6710]

I LOVED the idea of using magazine organizers for potatoes & towels ! You are BRILLIANT !!👍💜💜💜💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💕💞

[@malloryflanagan8479]

I LOVE IKEA!!!! It makes my life so much better because my mess becomes stylishly organized chaos.😍❤️ love you Kristen!!

[@bruninhamrso]

1st-allow limited amount of plates so make sure you are minimalist. 2nd-Lazy Susan are amazing but the ikea one is good wood but very large. 3rd-look for darker glass to keep your olive oil, it last fresh longer. 4th-the hanging drawers are amazing. 5th-hanging shoe organiser is uber versatile. Great pick. 6th-magazine organiser made of paper is cheaper and also easier to recycle. The metal ones are good for wet places. 7th-the suction cups are strong. They really work. Clean properly before installing.

[@katieohara3222]

Great ideas! The nearest Ikea near me is over 50 miles away. I'm afraid if it were closer, I'd buy everything! Thanks for the video. 🌞

[@froglover7967]

50 miles is nothing, Mine is a 14 hour round trip. :D

[@rohinisingh2497]

I love the shower caddy idea! Thank you

[@PpAirO5]

Lazy Susan ? 🤨 😄 I need that one.

[@jbre7233]

Really love the potato and towel storage ideas!!!!!

[@omlettedufromage4132]

Another amazing video. Keep up the good work and btw you explain very well.

[@FrancienDanielsWebb]

Lazy Susan for games eg Scrabble. Also great for ceramic/pottery decorating. No need to move clay prior to firing same for cake decorating.

[@susanseifert925]

Love these ideas for organizing. Unfortunately IKEA missed the boat with not having the shoe orange zeros with a clear pocket; one has to pull out each swim suit...

[@HellCatt0770]

susan seifert exactly what I thought!

[@elizabethmcmillan3247]

You could also use the plate holder to hold makeup palettes!

[@dee-tx5jd]

I love how you give all the critical comments your heart-like. You're probably a great person inside 👌❤

[@Jatsuschiupa]

Actually she didn't read the comments. At least looks like she rarely answer some of them.

[@dee-tx5jd]

@@Jatsuschiupa you deleted your first comment, here's the second one, not better.. so what's your deal, honey?! She doesn't have to reply to everybody. And how dumb would it be to like comments you didn't read?! Why are you out to get her?

[@stephanieblanco7055]

I normally don't see this kind of creative, outside of the box thinking in organization videos. I'm glad that you didn't mention not once a basket/bin.

[@reginakiefer6701]

Yes! I hate getting ANYTHING out from under there!

[@nancyschumacher8940]

Good ideas, I appreciate your video. Sometimes decluttering those extra things is a good start before putting them in the shoe storage bags.

[@giomammina8965]

shower caddy, it only works if if you put light stuff. It falls off often. (na ah for me)

[@stuffykong]

Yeah, I was going to say that the suction cups from Ikea never work for me.

[@LanaClarkLC]

I love the pretty plate display. I feel the bowls arent getting love tho.

[@yt-alearichesson7885]

Yes yes yes organization video !! Woohoo loving your KZbin channel especially recently your videos are super inspiring, truly loving this !!! Having your advice on organizing is amazing being I’ve always been confused what to buy, where to start and your videos help so much!! You’re truly killing it, Love you kris♥️

[@KristenMcGowan]

so glad I could help :)

[@hazeltay1342]

Great sharing! Nixe olive oil canister. Stay away from sunlight too

[@GlynisMarthinussen.]

Kristen 🦋never disappoints!!! Love that plate rack idea 💡 Cat 🐈 food idea 🥰 Love ❤️ every single idea

[@DGKK55]

I use my shoe organiser inside my cloak cupboard. I put all my scarves, gloves, hats in it. Can get any accessory to match the weather as I grab a coat or jacket.

[@ashleigh_harrison]

I need all the organization help I can get! Thanks so much for sharing this amazing video. I love Ikea !