IKEA's Countertop Cabinet Is The Kitchen Storage Solution Of Our Dreams

Kitchen storage can be a hard-to-come-by asset in many homes, but an absence of it is evidenced by cluttered countertops, littered with jars of spices, small appliances, and an abundance of other daily essentials. If you lack sufficient cabinet space, you may be thinking that, in order to have good kitchen cabinets, you need to redo your entire kitchen cabinetry; however, that could not be further from the truth. In fact, there is a clever trick to revolutionize your countertop storage space on a budget with an IKEA classic.

IKEA's inventory actually has a number of countertop cabinets that are suitable for many kitchen configurations. One of their most popular options is the HAVSTA, as featured in a TikTok video by creator @mydiycasa. This creator utilizes one of the HAVSTA cabinets, situated atop her countertop to house a number of plates, bowls, and specialty items. The cabinet can be found at IKEA for $270 and can be installed on any countertop that accommodates its dimensions. It's also encouraging to note that the HAVSTA is highly rated, with customers praising its appearance. One customer writes, "Purchased as a China cabinet, and it serves its purpose beautifully!! We even added lighting inside to show it off. I'm very pleased with the look." This HAVSTA cabinet also comes in a number of finishes, so you can match it to your kitchen's aesthetic, be that black, dark brown, gray-beige, or white.

Installing a HAVSTA (or other model) IKEA countertop cabinet has great potential to improve your kitchen's storage and visual appeal, but there are ways to make it serve you better. Begin by taking stock of the available counter space you'll have after installing your cabinet. It's possible to crowd your countertops and leave too little space to effectively utilize them. If your kitchen has an island, you can likely pull off having more countertop storage, but in the absence of this extra workspace, you'll want to tread carefully, perhaps even purchasing one cabinet at a time to prevent overstuffing your kitchen.

While this creator in the TikTok video uses a cabinet with clear, swinging glass doors, you can also choose a countertop cabinet with opaque doors, which is the better option if you are seeking to conceal the contents inside. Or, if you're hoping to disrupt your countertops as little as possible, you can shop for a cabinet that features sliding glass doors, like IKEA's VIHALS ($149.99), thereby avoiding the swinging radius of a traditional cabinet door. Finally, taking your lifestyle into account is very important if you want to be happy with your small-scale renovation for a long time. If you enjoy hosting social gatherings, remember that open counter space is a valuable asset for buffets, wine night, and dinner parties, so budget accordingly and don't overfill your counters with too many cabinets.