Get The Ultimate Office Storage With An IKEA Hack You'll Wish You Tried Sooner

With the rise of remote and hybrid office jobs, it feels like we're spending more time than ever in home offices. These rooms are filled with paper, folders, pens, and supplies, presenting plenty of opportunity for disorganization. If you want to give your home office a makeover that reduces clutter, storage is the place to start, and nobody does storage like IKEA. The only problem with these minimalist masterpieces is that they're all the same. Fortunately, there's a DIY hack to kick things up a notch and customize your office.

Instagram user, thewhitethistle, worked magic with the MOPPE mini storage chest from IKEA for $29.99. By stacking three units together, adding legs, and installing hardware, she transformed a simple organizational product into a vintage filing cabinet. These units make it easy to maximize your small home office space and add a little personality. Check out how to make your own Mad Men-inspired storage unit with a few MOPPE chests and a little elbow grease.

This is the home office essential that will keep your desk organized and infuse your space with vintage vibes. To begin, you'll need to hit the shops. Along with three MOPPE chests from IKEA, you'll want clamps, a saw, wood glue, an electric screwdriver, 18 cabinet knobs, and four legs. Amazon sells packs of s-shaped feet for $22.59, including hardware. For cabinet pulls, try antique brass handles from Amazon for $39.99 for large drawers, and retro knobs for the smaller ones, also at Amazon for $18.99. In her video, thewhitethistle added fluted wood paneling to the front, you can pick some up at Home Depot for $23.08. Now, it's time to transform your office furniture.

Begin by pulling all the wooden containers out of the MOPPE chests and stacking them together. Thewhitethistle uses hot glue to adhere the foundation together, but wood glue and clamps might be a better option for longevity purposes. Once dry, flip the unit over and screw on the feet. Cut wood panels to fit each drawer face using your saw, and glue them to the front. Finally, screw on knobs and handles. You can stain the panels, and add metal file label holders for added vintage flair. Amazon sells file tags for $9.99. The finished product is a tried and tested storage unit transformed into a one-of-a-kind retro filing cabinet with space for all your office supplies.