When you think IKEAYou probably think of a large flat-pack Furniture And, of course, meatballs. But if you know where to look, you can find small (and very inexpensive) products that will transform your home in more ways than you think. This OSTBIT Plate holder (£2 at IKEA) It is a perfect example.
There are many Tiny house clutter-busters I swear as an organization-obsessed Ideal home Editor, but IKEA always seems to nail simple and affordable storage options. That’s largely because this Swedish retailer knows how to design products that serve many different purposes—like a dish rack that can be used everyone A room in the house.
At first glance, the OSBIT plate holder appears to be a relatively unremarkable product. But there’s a reason consumers are buying up to seven of them to organize their homes, as these £2 game-changers can be used to store everyday essentials, Maintain a tidy kitchenShowcase valuable collections and much more.
There are many ways to use this plate holder around the house.
Made from bamboo and featuring two rows of six pegs, the IKEA OSBIT is primarily designed as a plate holder and dish rack. This may help you Keep your worktops tidy While washing, protecting – and maybe even showing off – the plates in your drawers or cabinets.
But as IKEA explains in the text for the product, ‘You can use the plate holder for everything from lids and chopping boards to letters and children’s puzzles.’ And storage and organization solutions don’t stop there.
Ideal homeNo digital editor, RebeccaSwear by this £2 dish rack Arrange the pots and pans In her kitchen cupboard. She told me that the compact rack not only keeps clutter at bay but also makes it much easier to grab the pot or pan that’s needed at the time.
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And if you have always dreamed Open shelves In your kitchen, you can also use IKEA OSBIT – with a few shelves like this one Anika Floating Shelf (£19.99 at Amazon) – to manufacture it at a more affordable price.
Happy IKEA customers have also raved about the multi-purpose nature of this £2 product. At the time of writing, it has over 1,000 reviews with an average star rating of 4.7 out of 5, with one customer exclaiming, ‘This little item is more than you think.’
He adds, ‘This item is so useful, it’s incredible. It stores ready-to-read plates, DVDs and books near the bedside on your bedside table; It can also make a rack to hang things, etc. It is wonderful; I always buy from IKEA when I go in. I have seven now!’
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Another wrote, ‘I picked this up at the store to use as a bow maker for crafting, but after looking at other hacks online, I fixed it to a shelf next to the bed as a rack to hold my phone and tablet while charging. Also, a handy place for the TV remote. I may pick up more of these over time as I find new uses for them!’
So, the opportunities are truly endless! And for just £2, you really can’t go wrong.
More versatile storage solutions
Umbra Peggy Kitchen Drawer Cupboard Organizer Tray
Although similar to the IKEA OSTBIT, this organizer tray also comes with removable pegs so you can place it in any of the 32 holes.
Argos Home Hanging Storage Unit
It might not look like much, but this multi-purpose hanging storage unit can be used to store toilet rolls, children’s toys, bags and small items in the belt and earring cupboard.
Vtopmart 4 Pack Clear Organizer
Organizers like these can work wonders around the house. Use it to store makeup and toiletries, tea bags and coffee pods, cleaning supplies and more.
Will you be snapping one up?
