This Smart IKEA Hack Might Be the Perfect Way to Hide Keys (No More Visual Clutter!)
IKEA has no shortage of cult-favorite products that sell out again and again. But the retailer is also equally well-known by enthusiasts for DIY hacks — where shoppers repurpose IKEA finds into a one-of-a-kind storage, decor, or other home solution. Now, an interior designer and IKEA hacker is using two IKEA picture frames to transform your key storage, and I’m mad I didn’t think of it sooner.
The IKEA RÖDALM Picture Frame Key Storage Hack, Explained
In a recent Instagram video, lifestyle creator @CamillaBakken showcased their $30 (and rental-friendly!) solution for hiding your keys. It’s easy enough for even a DIY novice.
The creator used two simple IKEA frames — the $24.99 RÖDALM Frame set featuring sunflower posters — to create a makeshift mounted lockbox for her keys. The Norway-based content creator used two door hinges with short screws (unfortunately, you can’t find this at IKEA, but The Home Depot sells a set of two one-inch hinges and screws for just $3.27) and a screwdriver to connect the two frames like a book on the right side.
The frames are then mounted on the wall. Keep in mind that these frames don’t include mounting hardware, so you’ll need to buy these elements separately. The frames swing open and shut, and in the negative space underneath the exterior frame is blank wall space that’s perfect for key storage.
The creator used two $1.99 GALTBOX racks — which come with three hooks each as well as a white command strip-type self-adhesive that firmly attaches to the inside of the frame — and attached those to the wall in the negative space of the frame. Meanwhile, a magnetic door catch (which you can get for just over $6 on Amazon) keeps the frames closed until you’re ready to access your keys and other hanging knickknacks.
The frame looks like a decorative art piece from the outside, adding a pop of color to your entryway area. However, once you open the little door, it acts like a safe — you can hide your keys inside on the hooks instead of being out and visible, as well as other valuables that you want to store out of sight. It also reduces visual clutter.
You could also repurpose this DIY project for hanging up earrings, necklaces, and bracelets in your bedroom. Plus, this IKEA hack leaves your entryway table free of clutter, making it more of an aesthetic focal point instead of a storage carryall.