The 22 Best IKEA Products For An Impressively Organized Closet

IKEA is a go-to store for many people who want to update their closets, and for good reason. The brand stocks all sorts of organizational products in one place, from full wardrobe systems for a new renovation to drawer organizers for tidying up a messy shelf. There's an item for almost any need, which can make browsing the website or wandering the store feel overwhelming. To help you cut down on browsing time, we've rounded up some of their best tidying staples. If you're itching for a neater wardrobe, these are the best IKEA products for organizing your closet. 

The items on this list include some of the usual contenders, like their popular storage systems. But we've also rounded up some IKEA hacks that use other items (like kitchen or entryway products) in creative ways. And with some of them costing under $5, we've made sure to include plenty of budget-friendly options as well. Organize your closet (and keep it tidy) with these staples.

IKEA is well-known for its versatile and stylish closet systems. Many people use them to create a new closet space, but you can also put components into an existing wardrobe to improve organization. We've ranked IKEA's closet systems by reviews before and have a couple of favorites. The PAX system is highly-rated and comes with lots of components you can mix-and-match to fit your closet. A PAX alternative that's perfect for smaller closets is the more affordable AURDAL line. To give either system a nicer finish, plug the unused drill holes with the VARIERA cover plates, which cost $2.99 from IKEA.

If you're working with a small closet, you can still take advantage of IKEA's storage systems. Look for a skinny, tall shelving unit, and install it in the middle of your closet. Then, add your choice of shelves or rods to each side to DIY more storage space. This video from @xomyhome shows one such DIY. She used an AUDRAL wardrobe (for example, this unit for $165 from IKEA), which has drawers and shelves. Since IKEA's system components are sold individually, you can also create your own layout and customize the system to your liking.

With their purpose-designed dividers, the KOMPLEMENT inserts are a fabulous choice for tidying up accessories in your closet. These inserts are made to fit PAX systems, but you can also use them in other drawers (you'll just need to do some measuring beforehand). IKEA stocks a few KOMPLEMENT trays with differing layouts. For example, with medium- and large divots, a tray costing $65 from IKEA is ideal for organizing watches, belts, ties, and sunglasses. Another tray option costing $30 from IKEA has a spot for necklaces above a slotted section that's perfect for storing rings and stud earrings.

IKEA's closet systems are great, but they require mounting, which won't work if you're a renter. But there is a way to add storage and get around this issue: Grab an IKEA dresser instead. This video from @baileypreusse shows how a MALM dresser (299.99 from IKEA) fits perfectly in her particular closet, to the point that it looks built-in. Just keep in mind that while there isn't as much mounting as a closet system, IKEA dressers need to be anchored to the wall if there are kids in the house to prevent potential injury. Tip-over-prevention hardware is included in each dresser purchase.

IKEA's VARIERA plastic bag dispenser costs only $3.99 from IKEA and is a convenient addition to a closet door. As this video from @interiorundco shows, you can use it to store small items that you want to grab quickly. They show socks in the video, but you can also use it for other small items (as long as becoming wrinkly isn't an issue) like underwear, under shirts, or sports bras. This IKEA storage hack also means you might not need to fold as much (other than pairing socks); just toss items in the top of the bin.

We think the IKEA BOAXEL is the perfect product for tidy shoe storage. The BOAXEL system is another customizable system, and we particularly like it for an entryway closet because of its sturdy shelf options. This video from @theorganizationstation shows how useful the mesh basket (which costs $10 each from IKEA) is for shoe storage. The raised sides allow you to stack each shoe on top of each other to fit more in a small space. BOAXEL shoe shelves ($8 from IKEA) are also available if you want a more traditional option. 

IKEA's LACK line is one of the brand's most affordable offerings. If you're on a tight budget but want to add an extra shelf for storage, you can use a LACK product. The wall shelves ($24.99 from IKEA) are a bestseller. But for an even easier way to add storage, follow this video from @alifemoreorganised. Use a slim LACK TV unit ($19.99 from IKEA) to organize items at the bottom of a closet. If you have a larger closet, you can reach for the wider LACK side table ($12.99 from IKEA) or LACK coffee table ($29.99 from IKEA).

Another budget-friendly and popular IKEA product is the BILLY bookcase. Traditionally used to hold books, you can hack these systems to also store various items in your closet. For example, if you lay it on its side, it can become a cubby system. They're also pretty affordable — one similar to the video above costs $39 from IKEA. There is also a wider option, like this larger BILLY bookcase that costs $49 from IKEA. The shelf height is adjustable too, so you can arrange the layout to best fit your needs. As this video from @livecomposed shows, you can alter the shelf height and then add hooks for better organization.

With its divided cubbies, a KALLAX unit is excellent for organizing lots of folded items. It comes in a few sizes and layouts, ranging from two cubbies to 25. Another options is the KALLAX TV unit, which costs $74.99 from IKEA; it can also double as a closet shelf and has a few smaller cubbies on top. In this video, @luv4home has the 16-cubby KALLAX unit, which costs $139.99 from IKEA. If you prefer your storage more hidden, IKEA sells a range of KALLAX shelf inserts that can transform the cubbies into everything from drawers to closed door cabinets to pull-out boxes.

Coming in at $11.99 from IKEA, the SKUBB organizer is one of the most affordable products on this list, but provides excellent value. It's renter-friendly and leaves no damage behind, attaching to a hanging rod with strong velcro straps. When it's time to move, undo the velcro and the unit packs flat. There's no mounting or disassembling required like with other IKEA systems. This video from @courtneykinn shows just how much folded clothing the SKUBB can fit; it's essentially like adding an additional shelving unit inside your closet.

IKEA's TROFAST line is designed for children's toy storage (though it is possible to make the unit work in any room with some creative upcycles). This video from @myromehome shows one way to use the unit: repurposing TROFAST bins (that are usually used for toys) into a wardrobe. The TROFAST system has a few bin options. Choose from a shallow plastic box for $3 from IKEA or a deeper one for $4 from IKEA — and with their rounded corners, they're kid-friendly for even the youngest of toddlers. However, teens and adults might prefer the mesh TROFAST storage boxes, starting at $8 from IKEA.

With a lightweight, all-metal construction, a JONAXEL storage combination is perfect if you want to add a few easy-to-move shelves to your closet. This video from @__dailyrae__ shows a JONAXEL combination in action (using a storage combination for $49.99 from IKEA). Line up a few units to fill the space under a hanging rod and provide a spot to store folded shirts, workout clothes, and shorts. The bins help contain mess better than a shelf, and they slide out smoothly so you can see everything inside at a glance.

Many people will choose one of IKEA's closet systems for their wardrobe, but they aren't the only option. BILLY bookcases can also do a fabulous job! The brand sells a large floor-to-ceiling option ($79 from IKEA) that's excellent for walk-in closets where you want mostly shelving and less hanging rods. Need more height? The BILLY extension costs $30 from IKEA. BILLY shelves are highly adjustable, so you can customize the layout around your shoes, purses, and accessories. For a more luxe look, use BILLY glass shelves ($20 from IKEA).

One more shout-out to the BILLY bookcase: We think the tall and narrow BILLY unit is the organization solution for cramped closets. This slim unit costs $49 from IKEA (you can also grab a height-extended version for $74 from IKEA). The small footprint makes the unit ideal for adding a few cubbies to the corner of a closet. It's renter-friendly, affordable, and hardly takes up any floor space, but it can add a good chunk of storage for folded shirts and pants.

This is probably the cheapest IKEA closet product on this list. The MURVEL shoe organizer is probably one of the best IKEA closet organizing products you can find for just around a dollar (it costs $1.49 from IKEA). If your shoes are spilling out of your closet, this product provides a simple solution. It's essentially just a shoe stacker that lets you place one shoe on top of the other (but without getting the bottom shoe dirty). It can essentially double your shoe storage space for just a few dollars.

Want a nicer-looking shoe storage solution? Tuck your clunky pairs away in favor of a wall-mounted shoe cabinet. IKEA has a few narrow options that won't eat into your closet space; you can mount them on the side or back wall of your closet, and they only protrude out by a few inches. We've ranked the 7 best IKEA shoe cabinets by reviews. The TRONES came out on top and costs $39.99 from IKEA. However, this video from @hdtv.not.hgtv shows the BISSA shoe cabinet, which is more roomy and costs $49.99 from IKEA.

Can't mount a shoe cabinet to the wall? This video from @judithjelenadiy shows another way to take advantage of one of IKEA's shoe storage products in your closet. This creative IKEA closet hack uses the GREJIG shoe rack, which costs just $4.99 from IKEA. It repurposes the rack as an extra shelf to split the storage space. Best of all, GREJIG shoe racks are stackable, so you can place a couple of units on top of each other to make a renter-friendly closet shelf riser.

What's more luxurious than a walk-in closet? A walk-in closet with an island. If you have the space, it's easy to make one using IKEA products. This video from @jamiewardmckenzie shows an easy way to make an island using three of the four-cubby KALLAX units (each $44.99 from IKEA). Place them together and make sure to take advantage of the storage cubbies along their sides. For extra stability, you can screw the units together using a bracket (for example, the Everbilt Black Mending Plate, which costs $3.48 from The Home Depot).

We've previously rounded up 20 ways to use pegboards for all your organizing needs; we simply can't get enough of the versatility of pegboard systems. IKEA has a few pegboard options, but the SKÅDIS series is the most versatile. Install one on a free wall or behind your closet door to create an accessories station to store hats, bags, necklaces, scarves, and more. The SKÅDIS hooks ($3 per two-pack from IKEA) and SKÅDIS clips (also $3 per two-pack from IKEA) are great for hanging items. Smaller accessories can go in the SKÅDIS storage baskets ($10 for three from IKEA).

This video from @faizahbegum_ is one of many TikTok clips that shows how the tall and narrow LACK shelf is perfect for inside a closet. It uses the LACK wall shelf unit, which costs $99.99 from IKEA. Each shelf is the perfect size for a pair of shoes, so this unit is particularly suited for organizing a sneaker or heels collection. Stick a battery-powered puck light to the shelf above to illuminate your favorite pairs. The RAMSTA LED mini lamp costs $3.99 from IKEA and should do the trick!

If your closet has a slanted ceiling, it's extra challenging to find organization solutions. One option that might fit is the stepped TROFAST unit, which costs $119.99 from IKEA. The cubbies might just be the solution to fit in an awkward space, and this video from @champagne.chaos shows some extra modifications that can make it look nicer. As we mentioned above, it's possible to make the TROFAST more adult-friendly too. Swap out the plastic boxes for mesh boxes (starting at $8 from IKEA) or shelves ($10 from IKEA), which look a little more elegant than the usual plastic bins.