The Versatile IKEA Home Storage Solution That Slides In Wherever You Need It

Few things are as satisfying as a perfectly functional home storage solution. When a product or hack not only solves your problem but looks great and is even more practical than you imagined? That's heaven in our book. Not surprisingly, IKEA frequently tops our list of home organization items that are nothing short of divine, and their portable TONSTAD drawer unit is yet another celestial find that will maximize storage space in a small home. Right now, you can snag one for $100, and their off-white unit is marked down to $80.

While it's primarily designed to fit under any desk (and IKEA's TONSTAD desk, in particular), its compact size and open concept make it especially practical for renters and small-space dwellers. First, it has an open storage space on the top of the unit with a built-in cable hole. You can discreetly hide charging wires under a removable cover while leaving half of the top exposed so your frequently used items stay at your fingertips. The TONSTAD unit has one soft-close drawer that is 4 ⅜ inches tall, 11 inches wide, and 11 ¾ inches deep — good for storing a few notebooks, office supplies, and odds and ends. The open shelf at the bottom can show off a book collection or store tools, art supplies, or even a kitchen appliance, depending on where you use your unit. And thanks to its locking caster wheels, you can slide it anywhere, so it's ready for any job you have. (For another IKEA product that packs a lot of storage into a tight space, check out this IKEA SKADIS Pegboard hack that fills a narrow gap while adding extra storage.)

Like their VANILJSTANG stand that can be used in smart ways around your home, the TONSTAD drawer unit offers sophisticated organization that can be utilized in a variety of ways, well beyond its intended use.The unit is 23 ⅝ inches tall by 13 ¾ inches wide, which makes it just right for a side table in a tight space. Or, let it pull double duty as a deskside drawer by day and then roll it over to the bed to serve as a nightstand by night. You can also slide it under a countertop or island in the kitchen if you ever convert the kitchen table into a remote office, homework station, or crafting zone.

This handy little drawer unit also makes a great addition to an art studio or crafting room. Store your must-have supplies on the top, including your tabletop art caddy. You can keep your hot glue gun plugged in and ready to go through the cable hole, or keep a lamp on top of the unit so extra light is always nearby. Roll it around with you as you work and keep your supplies at your fingertips. Since it is just under 2 feet tall, it is most practical to utilize when you are sitting down for a task (or relaxing in bed or on the sofa), but its casters make it a convenient solution to add extra storage space wherever you need it.