12 Genius Ways You Never Thought To Use The IKEA PS Cabinet In Your Home

IKEA provides many unique options when it comes to home furniture, and while there are usually a few colors and styles to choose from at the store, the design choices are often limited. When it comes to DIY projects, however, the opportunities to repurpose or redesign IKEA furniture seems endless. Whether you are trying to give a basic IKEA tray new life with a chic DIY or try something on a larger scale, IKEA can be a great stop for your DIY endeavors. One cabinet that is proving to be quite versatile is the IKEA PS Cabinet, which can be used to store shoes, litter boxes, and more.

This small, $180 two-door metal cabinet can be purchased in white and features a locking door. The white color makes it perfect for a DIY project, as does the fact that it is entirely made of metal. For DIYs that require it to be completely set up, it takes about 15 minutes to do so and only requires a flat head screwdriver. Because of it's simple design, there are so many genius ways you have never even thought of to use this IKEA PS cabinet in your home! It's one of many products customers seem to enjoy, like the stunning IKEA glass cabinets you'll want in your home.

One cool way to use the IKEA PS cabinet is as a shoe storage solution. The cabinet has two shelves on each side, making it perfect for holding all of your shoes. If you have tall boots, you could even remove one of the middle shelves to provide more room for those larger shoes. Want the cabinet to match your current living space? You can prime and spray paint it a color of your choice. And, use TikTok's time-saving tips to make the spray paint project a breeze.

Keep your cat's litter box hidden with this cabinet idea! Simply remove the bottom of one side of the cabinet and add your kitten's litter box to the other side. This allows your cat to crawl in and out of the cabinet from the bottom, and it keeps their space nicely hidden. Your guest's will never know that this cabinet is actually your cat's bathroom. Place some cat friendly plants or other decor on top and no one will be the wiser! Maybe even add a hook to hold your scooper.

Add some rustic charm to your home by giving the IKEA PS cabinet a quick makeover. Simply grab some primer and coat the entire cabinet. Then, you will need to layer different paints to give the project a weathered look. Start with a dark brown chalk paint. Next, add a metallic color, like copper or bronze. Finally, add a pop of color by using some crumpled paper to blotch on some bright paint – - like turquoise – - and seal the project to preserve it for years to come! 

Turn the cabinet into the perfect side table for an entryway. With just a few simple adjustments, this industrial looking cabinet can turn into a beautiful spot to display decor or place a purse after a day out. Spray paint the cabinet a clean yet stunning black. Then, give it an elegant feel by using contact paper to make the top of the design look like wood. Take your time applying the paper, and when looking at the design, you will never know it is not wood.

Both you and your plants will be happy when you use this IKEA PS cabinet as a plant stand. Place your cabinet in a space that gets the right amount of sunlight, and arrange all of your favorite plants on the top of the cabinet. Thanks to the metal design, if you spill any water or dirt, it will be easy to clean up. Plus, the cabinet space will be perfect storage for a watering can, potting soil, fertilizer, extra pots, or any other plant supplies you may have.

Keep kids toys off of the floor in a nursery or playroom with this IKEA cabinet. Whether you decorate the outside with cute decor like rainbows or dinosaurs, add age-appropriate magnets, or leave it as is, it will be an easy way to keep you from tripping on stuffed animals, board game pieces, and building blocks. If your kids love to use art supplies, you can use the cabinet to store them, too! The best part is that you can lock the supplies so messes aren't created when you aren't their to supervise.

Create a new space for your fish with this cabinet hack. Simply assemble the cabinet, and place your fish tank on top. You can also add an extra backing and top to the cabinet. The hidden storage space provides a great opportunity to keep your fish food, water treatments, and other aquarium supplies out of sight. Because of its versatility, this cabinet could also make a great space to place other pet habitats, like a hamster cage or lizard's terrarium.

Are you a die-hard book lover? This cabinet could be the perfect hidden library. Rather than having stacks of books lying on every surface around your house, hide your books inside the cabinet. Not only can this eliminate the look of visual clutter that books can sometimes create, but it's also like having a secret library. Keep your favorite bookmarks and other reading supplies hidden inside this cabinet, too!  Perhaps you will set a new hidden book trend.

Looking for a place to place your TV? Consider using the IKEA PS cabinet. Not only is this cabinet the perfect size for a small TV that you might have in a dorm or apartment, but it also has tons of storage space. Use the extra room to hide your favorite DVDs, because you need to watch them on repeat. Or, use it as a place to store your gaming consoles, extra controllers, and video games. This will make movie or game nights at your place much more enjoyable!

Use IKEA's cabinet to get your office in tip-top shape. Add organizers and folders on the shelves to keep your files tidy. The locking feature makes it perfect for holding some important documents, keeping precious photos safe or even hiding birthday cards or presents. Then, add your favorite pens, pencils, highlighters, paperclips, sticky notes, daily planners, and other cute organizers to the top. Have lots of clutter in your office? This can also hide some of those items as you decide what to do with them next. 

If your kids love the idea of having their own locker, create the look at home! Let each kid use half of the IKEA multi-use cabinet to store their own stuff. It can sit perfectly in a mud or laundry room, and you can use it to store backpacks and other school supplies at the end of the day. You will certainly be happy when their dance bags and soccer cleats are off of the floor. You can even let them decorate the front of the cabinet with magnets and pictures.

Keep your bathroom tidy with this IKEA PS cabinet. If your bathroom has enough space, you can use this storage solution to keep things out of sight. You can neatly organize your cosmetics and other bathroom essentials in baskets before placing them in the cabinet, and keep some cute decor on top, too. This idea will help make sure that items, like bath towels and toilet paper, are easily accessible for you and your guests. And the best part is, the metal exterior will make it easy to clean if anything spills on the cabinet's surface.