This Brilliant IKEA Hack Might Be the Best Organizing Idea I’ve Seen for Small Entryways

I don’t know about you, but if I didn’t have a standard spot to hang my keys as soon as I walk in the door, I would be looking for them … a lot. Having a key organizer in your entryway just makes so much sense, along with a place to hang your coats and put on your shoes. And while you could simply buy a hook for your keys, why not get a little creative and try out a supersmart IKEA hack?

Recently, Instagram creator @prettyin_beige shared a video where they crafted a key organizer out of thin air — using none other than IKEA MOSSLANDA picture ledges. Clara used two picture ledges and added hinges to create a fold-down storage solution that keeps keys hidden, tidy, and accessible. In addition to coming up with a whole new use for an IKEA product, it’s a budget-friendly way to store your keys (at only $8 a pop), and it happens to be great for small entryways.

All you need to do is tuck your essentials inside, including your keys and other out-the-door must-haves like a lipstick and a phone charger. The ledge itself looks like a pretty shelf for your entryway, ideal for displaying a small mirror for a final check and a diffuser to create some atmosphere.

But, perhaps you don’t have an IKEA nearby or you’d rather not splurge on shipping from the website. In this case, you can turn to Amazon to shop for similar frames (they come in a set of two), and you can peruse the marketplace for hinges as well.

All in all, it’s a brilliant and stylish way to stash stuff you can easily grab as you head out into the world. And it’s a great alternative to *constantly* losing your keys.