Since I moved apartments in the spring, I’ve been trying to find the right storage solution for the tiny entryway. There’s no closet, and it’s simply too narrow for a standing coat rack, so when I come home, there’s nowhere obvious to store my coat and bag.
In desperate need of an effective entryway storage solution – something that looked chic and didn’t take up floor space. Unexpectedly, I found the perfect buy in the kitchen section of IKEA.
The IKEA HULTARP Kitchen Rail is technically a kitchen storage idea; a polished brass wall-mounted bar that’s meant to hold oven mitts, pans, mugs, and other kitchen accessories. But I knew I could make it work as the perfect storage idea to help me maximize my small entryway – giving my coats, bags, and keys a proper place to hang.
Available in two lengths (23″ or 31″) and three colorways (polished brass, nickel, and black), this wall-mounted rail is a clever storage solution for any room of the home – from the kitchen to the entryway. It can easily create intentional organization out of nothing more than a blank wall. Mount it with weight-bearing screws to ensure stability and durability.
At just $12.99, this rail is an absolute steal. Not only that, but it’s good-looking, too. I especially love the polished brass finish and the modern rustic look. It can make your entryway storage look so much nicer, leaving you with a space that’s stylish, organized, and thoughtfully designed.
Plus, this HULTARP Rail is such a practical wall storage idea. If you’re like me and you live in a small space, the last thing you need is more furniture and decor cluttering your floors. This rail keeps the floor clean by utilizing bare walls. It provides a storage solution that just makes sense for small spaces.
The HULTARP Rail has glowing reviews and a 4.7-out-of-5-star ranking on IKEA’s site. Reviewers remark on how fantastic and versatile it is, and though many call it a ‘real workhorse’ and ‘a cute addition’ for the kitchen, its use potential spans the entire home. Though the entryway is my chosen spot, other reviewers have mounted the rail in laundry rooms, small bathrooms, and even pantries – proving its adaptability to the needs of your home.
‘You won’t be disappointed,’ one reviewer asserted. I couldn’t agree more. Having this rail has completely changed the functionality of my small entryway
How I’d Style IKEA’s HULTARP Rail for the Entryway
If you’re interested in mounting IKEA’s HULTARP Rail in your entryway, here’s how I’d style it to maximize your space.
a must
The HULTARP Rail isn’t sold with hooks, but IKEA makes this set of six that tastefully match the finish of the rail itself. Hang these along your rail to provide space for coats and bags in the entryway or mugs and oven mitts in the kitchen.
rustic look
Think of this basket as the catchall you didn’t know you needed for your entryway. As you come in the house, it can hold your mail and keys as you take off your coat. Hang it from one of the HULTARP hooks and watch it become a stylish and helpful storage compartment.
spacious
Measuring just over 15″ in length, this canvas organizer will take up one half of the HULTARP Rail. I’d use it to store sunglasses, keys, or anything else you might need as you head out the door. Since it’s designed with snap closures, there’s no need to use hooks to secure this organizer to the rail itself.
How I’d Style IKEA’s HULTARP Rail for the Kitchen
Despite my vision of the HULTARP Rail as an entryway organizer, it was designed for the purpose of kitchen storage. So if you plan on using this in your kitchen, here’s what you need to make the most of it.
hanging catchall
If your small kitchen doesn’t have enough drawer space for utensil storage, consider hanging this container from your HULTARP Rail to make space for knives, forks, spoons, or larger cooking utensils. You can even use it as a makeshift pot for a basil plant so a meal-topping garnish is in close reach.
makeshift fruit basket
The HULTARP Rail gives new use to mesh produce bags, like this set of two from IKEA. Rather than tossing fruit into a bowl (which will take up precious counter space in a small kitchen), leave it in one of these mesh bags and let it hang from the rail. This way, you can utilize your wall space and free up the countertops for meal prepping and cooking.
free-up counter space
I love the idea of mounting the HULTARP Rail behind a kitchen sink and styling it with this paper towel holder. This way, it’ll keep kitchen essentials out of the way while you work. You could also use this curved form to hold a rolling pin if you’re a frequent baker.
The HULTARP Rail isn’t the only versatile storage solution I’ve bought from IKEA. Just recently, I decided to turn IKEA’s LACKO Plant Shelf into a hosting station for my patio, and let me tell you – it has totally transformed the functionality of my outdoor living space.
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