The IKEA Besta series isn’t just furniture — it’s a blank canvas for your most creative home décor ideas. Whether you’re short on space, big on style, or just love a good IKEA hack, Besta units are the versatile storage solution that can blend into (or boldly define!) almost any room.
Living Room Magic
IKEA Besta units are honestly one of the most flexible pieces you can use in a living room — especially for your TV setup. I’ve tried a few different layouts over the years, and what surprised me most is how many completely different looks you can get with just a few changes.
Wall-mounting a couple of Besta cabinets under your TV creates that clean, floating effect — super modern, and great if you’re tight on space. For a cozier vibe, I’ve seen people add legs (you can use IKEA’s or grab stylish metal ones online) to give the piece more of a furniture feel. Some stack them vertically to frame the TV like a built-in unit — it looks custom, especially if you use matching doors and add lighting.
Want storage and display? Mix open shelves and closed doors. Prefer hidden tech? Go all doors, and use push-to-open mechanisms for a handle-free look. I’ve even added a long walnut top once to make it look like a designer media console — super easy upgrade.
Bottom line: whether you like clean and minimal or layered and lived-in, Besta can do both. It’s kind of the cheat code for living room storage that doesn’t look like storage.
This setup feels super balanced. The tall cabinet next to the Besta keeps everything from looking too short or flat. Also love the mix of textures here—glass, wood, soft lighting. The whole thing just works. (@cozynized).
This one’s all about contrast! The Besta unit pops with that natural wood stripe detail on the wall. Super sleek, but still warm and cozy. Honestly, this setup just makes the TV area feel more pulled together. (@qood.design).
Creative blue IKEA Besta hanging storage.
Floating units look even more interesting than those you put on a floor.
Okay, this one's calm and minimal—exactly what you want in a media room. The wood + black mix feels grounded, and the light from the side table softens everything. Bonus: the Besta hides cords like a champ. (@thehstyled).
Floating dining room storage is a great way to display some of your precious belongings in a modern, minimalist way.
White IKEA Besta on a floor.
Hanging and glowing IKEA Besta storage for a living room.
Entryway Storage Solutions with Besta
Let’s be real — entryways are chaos magnets. Shoes everywhere, mail piling up, that one rogue glove that never seems to find its pair. This is exactly where IKEA Besta units shine. They’re slim enough for tight hallways but still deep enough to stash all the stuff you don’t want guests tripping over.
One of the smartest setups I’ve tried was wall-mounting a Besta cabinet just high enough to slide shoes underneath. Then I added a cushion on top and — voilà — instant bench. If you’ve got kids (or just a tendency to fling keys and bags around), add a row of hooks above and a small mirror. It makes the space feel pulled together, even if what’s inside the cabinet is pure chaos.
For narrow entries, stick to one unit with doors. But if you’ve got a wider wall, two or three Besta units side by side look super sleek — especially if you use matching fronts and keep the palette light. And don’t sleep on baskets inside the doors; they make organizing gloves, dog leashes, and random “pocket stuff” way easier.
Honestly, the best thing about Besta in the entryway is that it hides mess without feeling bulky. It’s like having a secret weapon for first impressions.
This is a perfect little trick—tucking a Besta unit right into the entry. It gives you closed storage for shoes or random junk, and those baskets underneath are doing some serious heavy lifting. Super clean look without trying too hard. (@tatjanahummels).
Concrete doors make this entryway unit looks ultra-modern. (alltsemgerirhusadheimili_ester).
Simple IKEA Besta storage unit in a hallway.
IKEA Besta storage in an attic.
Bedroom & Closet Organization
Bedrooms can get cluttered fast — and don’t even get me started on closets. That’s why I started sneaking Besta units into these spaces, and honestly? Game changer. They’re sleek, customizable, and way more flexible than your average dresser.
One of my favorite tweaks was using a low Besta as a nightstand. I picked the push-to-open doors (no knobs = cleaner look) and added a warm-toned wood top to soften the feel. It held all my books, a backup charger, a water bottle — and still looked minimal. If you’ve got a small bedroom, wall-mounting it frees up floor space and makes cleaning way easier.
For closets, I went a little wild. I stacked two Besta units vertically and used them like mini wardrobes for folded clothes and accessories. You can mix drawers and doors depending on what you need — I even used clear bins inside for socks and belts. Some folks build a whole wall of Besta units in their walk-in closet, and let me tell you, it gives serious boutique vibes.
Bonus: the mirrored doors? Total win. They bounce light around and make tight rooms feel bigger. Plus, you can match Besta with other IKEA systems like Pax or Kallax if you want more variety.
Simple yet stylish floor to ceiling IKEA Besta storage unit for a bedroom.
Using a Besta under a TV in the bedroom? So smart. It’s not bulky, it blends into the space, and that olive green tone adds something mellow. Plus, the lamp and flower combo? Kinda makes it feel like a hotel. (@oppussing_med_karoline).
IKEA Besta storage system that acts as an arch.
Stacked IKEA Besta units in a bedroom.
By alternating colros you can make the storage wall looks quite unique and creative.
Kid-Friendly Besta Hacks for Playrooms or Nurseries
If you’ve ever stepped on a LEGO at 2am, you’ll understand why I started using Besta units in our playroom. I needed storage that could keep toys out of sight but still be easy for little hands to reach — and Besta totally delivered.
One thing I did right from the start was mounting a single Besta unit low to the ground, like bench-height. I added a cushion on top and turned it into a cozy reading nook. Inside? Bins of books, puzzles, and crayons. The push-open doors make it easy for kids to grab stuff without pinching fingers, and the soft-close hinges are a sanity-saver.
You can also stack two units and leave the top one open for displaying favorite toys or stuffed animals. Or go for a grid of four Besta cabinets with different colored doors — it adds a fun, playful vibe that still feels organized. I’ve even seen people stencil on letters or animals to help their toddlers learn where things go (which is cute and functional).
And don’t forget: wipeable surfaces are everything. Besta’s finish is easy to clean, which is a big deal when someone decides to decorate it with stickers or washable markers.
Basically, Besta turns playroom chaos into something that looks intentional. Which — let’s be honest — is kind of all we’re ever aiming for.
BESTÅ storage combination with ÖSTERNÄS handles can be placed in a modern teenager's room. (my.ikea.inspo).
A well-organised storage solution. (Yvonne Eijkenduijn).
Tall IKEA Besta storage solution suitable for any room.
Office & Work-From-Home Setups with Besta
I never thought I’d be the type of person to care about how my home office looked… until I started working from the dining table and realized how fast papers, cords, and random chargers could take over. That’s when Besta units came to the rescue — again.
For starters, I slid a small Besta cabinet right under my desk. It fit like a glove and gave me a place to stash notebooks, a label maker (yes, I’m that person now), and printer paper I never want to see. If you’re short on floor space, wall-mounting a Besta next to or above your desk is a solid move — it keeps things accessible but off your workspace.
I’ve also seen people turn a full wall into a work zone using several Besta units side by side, with a wood or stone-look top added across. Suddenly, it looks custom-built, like something out of a catalog. Add some glass doors or open shelves to display books, awards, or art prints, and you’ve got a setup that feels both functional and inspiring.
One tip: keep cords organized with adhesive cable clips inside the cabinet. Out of sight, out of mind — and way less stressful.
High gloss cabinet is perfect for contemporary home offices.
You can create quite interesting storage walls by mixing cabinets with doors and without them.
Even More Cool Ideas
You can create quite interesting storage walls by mixing cabinets with doors and without them.
With custom handles you could modify Hanviken doors to make them much cuter.
Modified hanging IKEA Besta unit.
IKEA Besta unit as a daybed.
By mixing laminate and glass doors doors with open shelves you can get storage for everything you need. (Optimise Design).
Stacked IKEA Besta units storage.
Mixing turquoise doors with wooden countertop is a great way to make your media console stylish (my_habitual_life).
Hanging white IKEA Besta unit.
Kitchen-like IKEA Besta storage.
Simple IKEA Besta storage solution.
Simple White IKEA Besta hanging storage.
Concrete doors with golden knobs is a great way to turn your plain black Besta unit into something more glam. (interiorbysabina).
Tall white IKEA Besta storage system.
IKEA Besta as room divider.
Even awkward corners isn't a problem for this contemporary storage solution. (kagahem).
White IKEA Besta on a floor.
IKEA Besta floor-to-ceiling storage but with tabletop.
Creative IKEA Besta combination with other shelves.
IKEA Besta with gray doors on a floor.
IKEA Besta used as a sofa.
Creative IKEA Besta solution to fill the niche.
Grey and yellow is a great color mix you could use designing your living room's storage.
Hanging IKEA Besta unit with a wooden tabletop.
Turquoise doors make this popular storage series look much more interesting. Great combo as with white as with walnut frames.
Leather cabinet pulls is a special touch to make IKEA's Besta console more chic. (home_at_flyfieldsro).
With a butcher block, you can make Besta units to act as a desk with storage compartments. It's a great, space saving combo.
IKEA Besta storage in a living room.
This system is inexpensive what makes it work great for kids rooms designed in modern styles.
Simple but hanging IKEA Besta storage unit.
An alternative way to design floor to ceiling storage that doesn't look bulky.
Short IKEA Besta unit on a floor but with wooden tabletop.
Short IKEA Besta unit on a floor.
Simple IKEA Besta on floor use.
Floor to ceiling IKEA Besta storage unit.
Modified IKEA Besta storage unit in a living room.
Short IKEA Besta storage unit in a living room.
Simple IKEA Besta storage unit.
You can customize Besta's cabinet with Mahogany doors and legs. It'd look like a fine art furniture piece.