Tidy Up Cluttered Cabinets With This IKEA Trick

Some folks love hiding the clutter behind closed doors, while others prefer having everything neatly organized, even if no one sees it. If you’re in the latter group, you’ll appreciate this handy IKEA hack. The VATTENKAR desk organizer makes a great insert for cluttered cabinets, giving you a customizable way to keep cleaning products, toiletries, and more in order.

This organizer has a clever split-compartment system and a mini pegboard, compatible with IKEA’s SKÅDIS accessories. With hooks, containers, shelves, and more, you can tailor it to your specific needs. It’s basically an office caddy, but its modular design has inspired DIY enthusiasts to find all sorts of creative uses, including taming messy cabinets. All you have to do is take stock of what’s in your cabinet and customize the caddy accordingly.

The fun part is customizing the VATTENKAR to your needs. Its modular design is like building with LEGO. We recommend grabbing a few key add-ons, like the SKÅDIS containers ($5 each) for sorting loose items, and the SKÅDIS hooks ($3 for a 5-pack) for hanging things like measuring spoons or jewelry. If you need a flat surface for smaller bottles, the SKÅDIS shelf ($5) is perfect.

The best part is that the VATTENKAR is portable and not permanent, so you can customize your cabinets without worrying about making changes when you move out. And it’s super adaptable – a cabinet that needs to store tools one day could become a bathroom organizer the next. With this caddy, you can keep your cabinets tidy no matter what you’re storing.