These 20 clever kitchen storage ideas from IKEA will give you heaps of extra space to cook, with no DIY necessary

Get more from your kitchen without remodelling

03 May 2026, 16:30 by https://www.techradar.com/uk/author/cat-ellis · TechRadar

Features By Cat Ellis published 3 May 2026

(Image credit: IKEA, edited by Gemini)

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Need extra storage in your kitchen, but can't face the expense and inconvenience of remodelling? Good news — IKEA has a huge range of clever storage ideas that will help you make better use of the space you already have, reducing clutter and leaving you more room to cook. As TechRadar's homes editor, and the owner of a particularly bijou kitchen, I've put together a list of my favorite storage solutions to keep your cooking area well organized.

A kitchen island can be an extremely handy way to add extra storage to a kitchen, but they're also costly to install, and you might not have enough space to make it practical. If so, I recommend taking a look at IKEA's range of smart utility cards, which come in a wide variety of colors and sizes so you can find something to fit your home. They're ideal for towels, pots and pans, and root vegetables — and thanks to their wheeled bases, you can tuck them away between uses.

I also love IKEA's countertop storage units, which give you somewhere to keep oils, vinegar and sauces without cluttering your work surfaces, and smart racks, shelves, and trays to give you extra space inside your cabinets. A lazy Susan lets you access herbs and spices tucked away at the back, and clip-on shelves double your storage space with no drilling necessary.

Kitchen storage solutions

IKEANålblecka Kitchen Counter Organizer$19.99shop nowIKEAUppdatera Flatware Tray$24.99shop nowIKEAJuttersbo Utility Cart$19.99shop nowIKEAAptitlig Lazy Susan$17.99shop nowIKEANålblecka Kitchen Counter Shelf$24.99shop nowIKEAPålycke Clip-On Basket$8.99shop nowIKEALoshult Utility Cart$59.99shop nowIKEAKanelmott Fruit Basket, Set of 2$39.99shop nowIKEANålblecka Kitchen Counter Organizer$9.99shop nowIKEANissafors Utility Cart$29.99shop nowIKEAVariera Pot Lid Organizer$7.99shop nowIKEAVariera Kitchen Shelf Insert$13.99shop nowIKEASunnersta Kitchen Organizer Set$18.96shop nowIKEABekväm Kitchen Cart$69.99shop nowIKEAUtrusta Under-Sink Organizer$34.99shop nowIKEAChokladhaj Food Storage Box$14.99shop nowIKEAOmar Shelf Unit$20shop nowIKEAChokladhaj Counter Organizer$7.99shop nowIKEARåskog / Norråva Trolley With Lid$37.98shop nowIKEAKungsfors Magnet Knife Rack$20shop now

If you have a particularly small kitchen, you might also be interested in my list of the best capsule coffee machines, as well as the best small air fryers, all of which have been tested by our experts here at TechRadar and given the seal of approval for households with one or two people.

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