Customize Your Pantry Storage With TikTok's IKEA BOAXEL System

If you're wondering how to maximize storage space in your small home, the answer might be right in front of you: start with your pantry. Unfortunately, not every kitchen has this kind of dedicated storage space. But if you have an unused closet, you can easily create your own pantry, according to TikToker @allthings_cassandra. In a genius TikTok hack, she transforms a closet into a bespoke pantry, using nothing more than Ikea's BOAXEL system. Even if you have a pantry inside your kitchen, the BOAXEL system is ideal for organizing dry goods. But the best part is its affordability. A basic BOAXEL system costs $80 at Ikea. 

Purchasing an Ikea BOAXEL is a great start, but how you stash your items is equally important. As such, added drawers and racks are one of the best ways to organize your pantry. To maximize storage, the BOAXEL system allows you to incorporate additional brackets for even more storage options. BOAXEL brackets cost $2 each, and you can easily connect them to BOAXEL mesh baskets, available for $12 apiece. These baskets are perfect for organizing canned goods, onions, potatoes, and so much more. Depending on how large your pantry is, you can even purchase several BOAXEL systems, providing plenty of space for dry goods, paper products, and more. 

In this genius TikTok hack, @allthings_cassandra turns a closet into a pantry, but you can use the BOAXEL system on a kitchen wall if you don't have built-in storage space. Remember, you should always secure weight-bearing items into studs, so be sure to do this during the installation process. Additionally, if you're a renter, always check with landlords before altering your home. Once your BOAXEL system is installed, consider the size and height of your pantry items before attaching shelves. If you're looking to stash taller items, such as cereal boxes, be sure to space shelves accordingly. But for smaller items, such as canned goods, don't be afraid to add more closely spaced shelves. Each Ikea BOAXEL shelf is $10 at Ikea, helping to make this hack affordable and customizable. 

The Ikea BOAXEL also offers a drying rack for $6. Since these shelves are slotted, you could hang items beneath them, such as baskets for fresh produce. But the best part of the BOAXEL system is that it's completely customizable and works in every room of the house. If your bathroom lacks storage space, the BOAXEL can instantly organize any hall closet or bathroom wall. And if your bedroom needs an affordable wardrobe, then the BOAXEL system offers plenty of organization here, too.