Surprise! This Under-$60 IKEA Wall Mirror Has Secret Storage

Storage is often tight when you live in a small space. It can force you to get creative with how you stow your belongings. Whenever I shop I look for pieces that do double-duty as a place to stash things away, and IKEA is chock-full of unique (and, quite frankly, ingenious) storage solutions for small homes that need every nook and cranny to be as functional as possible.

Recently while I was scouring the Swedish retailer’s website for my own apartment’s storage needs, I came across a mirror with sneaky hidden storage that made me rethink all of my previous mirror purchases. 

The IKEA LINDBYN Mirror with Storage features a sleek oval design with a minimalist style that would blend well with any home decor, including mid-century modern, eclectic, coastal, and Scandinavian styles. The mirror protrudes 5 1/2 inches from the wall because hidden behind the mirror front are two shelves and a row of hooks.

Thanks to the built-in shelving on the back, this mirror would be perfect for a bathroom where it can store skincare, makeup, and other toiletries. I can imagine using it in a bedroom to hold to accessories like sunglasses, jewelry, and scarves — and to keep them (mostly) out of sight. If you install it in the front hall or entryway, you could pack it with supplies for dog walking or whatever else you grab on your way out of the house.

I don’t typically like displaying items, so I love that the LINDBYN Mirror helps you hide all of your knickknacks away out of sight. But what really makes this mirror clever is that unlike your typical recessed medicine cabinet, anyone who can put an anchor in a wall can install this. So if you’re short on space, like me, this affordable mirror might be your new best friend.

In addition to the LINDBYN Mirror, IKEA carries several other storage mirrors, such as the IVÖSJÖN Mirror Cabinet, which puts a fun and kitschy spin on the classic medicine cabinet look and comes in a gorgeous mint green hue. The FAXÄLVEN Mirror Cabinet is another chic medicine cabinet to consider for hiding your toiletries or accessories and making the most of your wall space.