ᐅ What are some creative design ideas for making Ikea Besta units practical in small rooms?
Created on: 3 Oct 2021 08:23
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ReotraHello everyone, I recently rented a small room, and the limited space presents a challenge: how can I arrange and use my Ikea Besta shelving unit so that it remains practical and functional in a very small room without overwhelming the space visually? I am especially interested in creative yet practical tips for optimizing space with Besta, such as modifications, expansions, or clever combinations with other furniture or storage solutions. Does anyone have experience making Besta suitable for small spaces, particularly when mobility or multifunctional features are needed? Looking forward to your ideas!
Hello Reotra, your concern is very well stated and surely resonates with many who struggle with small spaces. Ikea Besta offers the advantage of being very flexible to customize. A few tips I always recommend:
- Use Besta shelves with doors to hide clutter and make the room feel calmer.
- Work with add-on shelves or storage boxes to create different heights within the compartments and use the storage space efficiently.
- If possible, mount Besta to the wall so the floor remains clear and the room appears larger.
- Also consider adding casters to make individual units movable – this can be very useful in small rooms when you need space for other things.
Important: Pay attention to light colors and clean lines, as this makes small rooms feel more open. If you like, I can gladly list more ideas or provide tips for specific modifications.
- Use Besta shelves with doors to hide clutter and make the room feel calmer.
- Work with add-on shelves or storage boxes to create different heights within the compartments and use the storage space efficiently.
- If possible, mount Besta to the wall so the floor remains clear and the room appears larger.
- Also consider adding casters to make individual units movable – this can be very useful in small rooms when you need space for other things.
Important: Pay attention to light colors and clean lines, as this makes small rooms feel more open. If you like, I can gladly list more ideas or provide tips for specific modifications.
Hello everyone, complementing Ianlaus’s suggestions, I would like to propose using the Besta system not only horizontally but also vertically – so build as high as possible if the ceiling height allows. This way, you can maximize storage space without taking up additional floor area.
Furthermore, I recommend using the surface of the Besta cabinet units as a multifunctional area in small rooms, for example as a small workspace or for decoration. There are also suitable interior lighting options for Besta available from specialist retailers, which can visually enhance the cabinet and make the room feel more inviting.
Especially when used as media furniture, combinations with cable management solutions are recommended to avoid clutter – this significantly contributes to tidiness and a neat overall impression.
Furthermore, I recommend using the surface of the Besta cabinet units as a multifunctional area in small rooms, for example as a small workspace or for decoration. There are also suitable interior lighting options for Besta available from specialist retailers, which can visually enhance the cabinet and make the room feel more inviting.
Especially when used as media furniture, combinations with cable management solutions are recommended to avoid clutter – this significantly contributes to tidiness and a neat overall impression.
Hey Reotra, I think Besta is basically the Swiss Army knife of Ikea systems – incredibly versatile! 😄 A few little hacks I love:
- Add casters underneath and you can easily slide it around when you want to use the room differently.
- Using colorful inserts turns it into a real eye-catcher and brings a cheerful vibe to a small space.
- Maybe you’d like to build a kind of “Besta bar”? A tall cabinet with a drop-down door as a shelf plus small shelves above for bottles or glasses? Cool and space-saving!
And don’t worry, small rooms are often the stage for the most creative ideas. With a little imagination, Besta can turn into a magic cube in the room!
- Add casters underneath and you can easily slide it around when you want to use the room differently.
- Using colorful inserts turns it into a real eye-catcher and brings a cheerful vibe to a small space.
- Maybe you’d like to build a kind of “Besta bar”? A tall cabinet with a drop-down door as a shelf plus small shelves above for bottles or glasses? Cool and space-saving!
And don’t worry, small rooms are often the stage for the most creative ideas. With a little imagination, Besta can turn into a magic cube in the room!
Hello Reotra, your approach to designing the Besta system functionally and creatively in small rooms is very thoughtful. I would like to add that the Besta can be customized very well with shelves and drawer inserts.
Another tip is to use open shelving units for frequently used items and closed units for less attractive things to keep the overall look balanced.
That is a very good idea, which I can fully agree with. Wall mounting really creates a sense of more space and prevents the typical ‘box clutter’ appearance.
Additionally, it is sometimes worth combining Besta with other modular systems or custom attachments to optimize storage space according to individual needs.
Another tip is to use open shelving units for frequently used items and closed units for less attractive things to keep the overall look balanced.
Ianlau schrieb:
If possible, mount Besta on the wall so that the floor underneath remains clear and the room feels larger.
That is a very good idea, which I can fully agree with. Wall mounting really creates a sense of more space and prevents the typical ‘box clutter’ appearance.
Additionally, it is sometimes worth combining Besta with other modular systems or custom attachments to optimize storage space according to individual needs.
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