ᐅ How can the Ikea Besta system be designed to provide practical and safe storage in an entryway or hallway?
Created on: 24 May 2017 16:08
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fafevinHello everyone, I am currently considering how to make the Ikea Besta storage unit in my hallway both practical and safe. My hallway is not very wide, so the solution should save space without restricting movement. At the same time, I am concerned about stability and secure installation, especially with children or pets in the household. Additionally, I want the storage to be flexible to accommodate different storage needs, for example, by combining drawers, doors, or open shelves. Does anyone have tips on how to best adapt the Besta to these requirements, which installation instructions are particularly important, or maybe additional safety recommendations? Thanks in advance for your opinions and experiences!
Hello fafevin,
First of all, I think your question is very well thought out and clearly formulated! For the practical design of a Besta system in the hallway, I can offer the following tips:
- Use the different frame heights of Besta to optimize storage space according to your needs. For a narrow hallway, flatter combinations are recommended.
- Make sure to securely mount the units to the wall! Ikea often supplies fixing kits for this – be sure to use them to make the furniture stable and safe from tipping.
- For more flexibility, mix closed cabinets with drawers and open shelves to keep small items like keys, gloves, or bags within easy reach.
- If there are children in the household, I also recommend child safety locks on doors and drawers to prevent accidental opening.
- Avoid overloading the furniture, especially in the upper areas, to maintain stability.
I hope this helps you! If you like, I can also provide details on proper mounting.
Best regards!
First of all, I think your question is very well thought out and clearly formulated! For the practical design of a Besta system in the hallway, I can offer the following tips:
- Use the different frame heights of Besta to optimize storage space according to your needs. For a narrow hallway, flatter combinations are recommended.
- Make sure to securely mount the units to the wall! Ikea often supplies fixing kits for this – be sure to use them to make the furniture stable and safe from tipping.
- For more flexibility, mix closed cabinets with drawers and open shelves to keep small items like keys, gloves, or bags within easy reach.
- If there are children in the household, I also recommend child safety locks on doors and drawers to prevent accidental opening.
- Avoid overloading the furniture, especially in the upper areas, to maintain stability.
I hope this helps you! If you like, I can also provide details on proper mounting.
Best regards!
Hey fafevin, your topic really caught my attention – hallways and storage are definitely a challenge, right? 😄
I find the Besta system super flexible because you can really mix and match everything: doors, drawers, open shelves. For safety in the hallway, where there’s always a lot going on (kids, shoes getting kicked, coats hanging), I would definitely secure the furniture to the wall. No matter how nice a piece is, it won’t help if it wobbles with the next bump.
I can only emphasize this – and if you have tricky walls (like drywall, old plaster walls), use strong anchors, not just the standard ones from the Ikea kit.
And hey, from a design perspective, it also helps if you coordinate the Besta color with the hallway; it brings clarity and order to the mix of coats and shoes 😉
Have fun setting it up!
I find the Besta system super flexible because you can really mix and match everything: doors, drawers, open shelves. For safety in the hallway, where there’s always a lot going on (kids, shoes getting kicked, coats hanging), I would definitely secure the furniture to the wall. No matter how nice a piece is, it won’t help if it wobbles with the next bump.
Kinbu schrieb:
Make sure to firmly mount it to the wall! Ikea often provides mounting kits for this – you should definitely use them to make the furniture tip-resistant.
I can only emphasize this – and if you have tricky walls (like drywall, old plaster walls), use strong anchors, not just the standard ones from the Ikea kit.
And hey, from a design perspective, it also helps if you coordinate the Besta color with the hallway; it brings clarity and order to the mix of coats and shoes 😉
Have fun setting it up!
Wow, finally a topic I find really exciting! The Besta system is fantastic because it offers nearly unlimited possibilities!
What I find especially practical is the mix of open and closed units!
- Open compartments on top for everyday shoes
- Closed compartments with doors below to keep the hallway tidy and dust-free
- Drawers for keys, gloves, hats – everything within easy reach
From a safety perspective: anti-pinch protection for doors and drawers is a great advantage, especially if children are around. And definitely anchor the furniture to the wall – this is a must!
You can also experiment with add-on boxes or shelves to make use of vertical space without making the hallway feel cramped.
I have a combination like this myself and I’m really happy with it 😊
What I find especially practical is the mix of open and closed units!
- Open compartments on top for everyday shoes
- Closed compartments with doors below to keep the hallway tidy and dust-free
- Drawers for keys, gloves, hats – everything within easy reach
From a safety perspective: anti-pinch protection for doors and drawers is a great advantage, especially if children are around. And definitely anchor the furniture to the wall – this is a must!
You can also experiment with add-on boxes or shelves to make use of vertical space without making the hallway feel cramped.
I have a combination like this myself and I’m really happy with it 😊
I always wonder why Ikea furniture in hallways is often used in such a rigid and boring way, when its modularity actually offers so much more!
This is exactly where the problem lies: most people buy the Besta system and just cram in standard parts instead of thinking creatively. Why not use casters under the units so you can easily move the furniture to clean the hallway? Or use various insert bags and organizers inside that you can even remove completely?
Safety? If you screw the furniture to the wall, that’s usually sufficient. But if you want to be extra safe, you can also use magnetic closures, which are quieter and more childproof than conventional hinges.
Just a thought: all too often, “safety” in the hallway depends on the layout and awareness. If you don’t misuse the hallway as a storage closet but apply design principles consciously, safety is practically built in.
In conclusion: dare to use Besta in your hallway in unconventional ways — and stop thinking of “storage” as just a “box”!
fafevin schrieb:
I also want the storage space to be flexible enough to adapt to different storage needs.
This is exactly where the problem lies: most people buy the Besta system and just cram in standard parts instead of thinking creatively. Why not use casters under the units so you can easily move the furniture to clean the hallway? Or use various insert bags and organizers inside that you can even remove completely?
Safety? If you screw the furniture to the wall, that’s usually sufficient. But if you want to be extra safe, you can also use magnetic closures, which are quieter and more childproof than conventional hinges.
Just a thought: all too often, “safety” in the hallway depends on the layout and awareness. If you don’t misuse the hallway as a storage closet but apply design principles consciously, safety is practically built in.
In conclusion: dare to use Besta in your hallway in unconventional ways — and stop thinking of “storage” as just a “box”!
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