Get organized with these IKEA Trofast hacks and storage ideas.
Storage is one of those things we never have enough of. Kids bedrooms and playrooms are probably the hardest rooms to organize and keep organized.
How many times do we clean up a room, with everything packed neatly in closets or bookshelves, to have it destroyed the next day? Here are 21 IKEA Trofast hacks to help you solve that problem. Let me know what your favorite idea is!
To start us off, here’s a quick video overview of some of these extraordinary storage ideas…

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21 IKEA Trofast Hacks/Storage Ideas
We all love a good IKEA hack. Today I’m sharing a great collection of Trofast storage ideas. The Trofast organizing system is the perfect unit for playrooms, kids bedrooms, and more.
1. DIY Closet Makeover with Trofast Storage
Adding a trofast storage unit to a small closet is a super smart way to gain extra storage space for a really great price. And they look so custom in this space, don’t they? (via Hydrangea Treehouse)

2. Hidden Behind Beautiful Doors
Learn how to completely transform a Trofast by adding beautiful custom cane doors. It’s hard to believe this is the same piece! (via If Only April)

3. Organize Kids’ Clothes with Trofast
What a great idea to use trofast to organize kids clothes. You can even label each bin with the days of the week to make school prep so easy for the kids (via Jessica Welling Interiors).

4. DIY Platform Bed with Trofast Storage
Learn how to make a DIY platform bed with a trofast storage unit (or several) underneath. The bright and bold color choice is gorgeous too. (Via Hey There Home)

5. Toy Storage Hack with Trofast
Kids toy storage doesn’t have to be ugly. Here is a perfect example of modern toy storage using IKEA Trofast units. (via Making Pretty Spaces). I think this would be brilliant for creating tons of storage in a home office, too.

6. DIY Lego Table
Here is a great idea for not only organizing legos, but also for playing with them. Lego bases were added to the tabletop for a super convenient idea. (via Gingerbread.House.Co)

7. Wall-Mounted Desk Trofast IKEA Hack
Installing a door to a Trofast unit is a great way to hide any messy drawers. Plus, it makes for a nice workspace when the door lays flat. (via The Crafting Nook)

8. IKEA Hack Train Activity Table
Let’s face it, kids toys are tough to keep organized. Using a Trofast unit is a great way to get toys off the floor and organized. And the top doubles as an activity table! (via The Crazy Craft Lady)

9. DIY Trofast Shelf
Make an wall storage bin with this creative IKEA Trofast hack. The top of the shelf can be used to display the completed LEGO creations, other toys, or books, while the bins provide perfect storage for small LEGO bits and pieces. (via The Handyman’s Daughter)

10. IKEA Trofast Hack with Desk
Get the step-by-step tutorial for building desk storage for a Trofast unit. While this unit is used for legos, there are many other uses, including a homework station, office, etc. (via Rocky Canyon Rustic)

11. Montessori Inspired Toddler Wardrobe
This DIY Montessori wardrobe uses 3 Trofast units to make this neat and organized space perfect for a toddler! (via Polished Playhouse)

12. IKEA Kids’ Room Makeover
You have to see all of the great IKEA hacks in this space. The star of the show is a wall of Trofast units made to look like a cupboard. So much space for clothes, books, toys and more! (via Putapured Dukes)

13. DIY Coat Closet Organization
A genius way to use a Trofast unit is to add it to an entryway closet. You can gain a ton of space for organizing all of the necessities. (via Garrison Street Design Studio)

14. IKEA Trofast Used as Desk
Apartment Apothecary repurposed a Trofast unit into a useful desk with plenty of space for homework and art work.

15. Safari Nursery with Trofast Storage
This safari themed nursery from @athomewithliv is just adorable! There is plenty of storage for clothes or toys in the trofast unit.
16. Colorful Trofast Storage Hack
Add a little color to your trofast unit with this bright and colorful hack shared by @jesspartyoffive. Adding primary colors to each unit is a helpful way for kids to know where to find things and hopefully put them back!
17. Trofast Organizing in the Laundry Room
Trofast bins aren’t only great in the kids’ rooms. Check out how great it can help keep things neat and tidy in the laundry room. (via @haus_im_odenwald)
18. Vinyl Sticker Bin Embellishment
It’s amazing how some decals can really take Trofast tubs to a whole new level, like shown here @henry.andhome.
19. A Definite Plus in the Playroom
There’s no doubt this IKEA line is a definite plus in a child’s playroom. From a LEGO essential, to helping create a train table extraordinaire, Trofast is up for the challenge. (via @the_gorman_lane)
20. Multi-Functioning Station of Fun
@luckyspilledmilk created a great desk/art station/learning center/play zone for her little thanks to Trofast. It could be used a million different ways, and looks great no matter what activity is happening.
21. Works Well with a Neutral Room Palette
These bins aren’t just functional, but they blend in well with most decor, including these beautiful, neutral wood tones from @mieszkamnadrugim.
That’s a wrap on this list of great IKEA Trofast hacks! I hope it has inspired you to do something fun and functional with these neat and tidy bins!
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