Like many Ikea fans, I was shocked to hear that the iconic Swedish retailer was discontinuing the uber-popular Expedit. Fortunately, all is not lost. The Expedit 2.0, aka Kallax will roll out in April.
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The two systems are very similar. The main differences are that the Kallax does away with the distinctive chunky border, has slightly rounder corners, and is supposed to be more scratch resistant. The interior size of the cubes are the same and all the boxes and accessories for the Expedit will still fit the Kallax.
The nice thing about the change is that it that the slightly smaller trim will significantly cut down on the number of trees Ikea uses produces the units. This tree-hugger loves that. But my slighly-OCD tendencies drove me to Ikea this weekend to buy the last two Expedits I wanted for my craft room. I'm sure we will purchase a few Kallaxes (Kallaxi?) in the future, but at least my craft room closet will have Expedits to match my Expedit craft table.
Here's a quick peek at my craft room closet organization in progress.
I've started a Pinterest board with some of my favorite Expedit uses and hacks. Take a look at some of my favorite ideas for using Ikea Expedits around the house.
Nursery
I wish we would have thought of using an Expedit in our son's room when he was a baby. What a creative, versatile changing table!
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Child's Bedroom
I could see our son loving this Expedit storage bed. What a great way to store all his books!
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Any Bedroom
We actually have Ikea Hopen drawers for nightstands in our master bedroom, but I love the idea of using the Expedits and saving a lot of money!
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Closet
Make the most of your closets with an Expedit and a few bars.
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The same idea works in a walk in closet, too.
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Kitchen
Make your own kitchen island or bar with an Expedit and a table top of your choice.
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This command center is a creative way to make a corner work for you.
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Pantry
I just love the look of this walk-in pantry, especially how the Expedit makes a shelf. I would use that for my appliances.
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Speaking of appliances, how cute is this appliance storage idea?
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Dining Room
Add legs to an Expedit for a simple home bar or sideboard
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Living Room
Technically, I don't think this example uses Expedits, but I have my eye on a variation of this idea in our basement living area. Instead of books, we'll use the shelves for DVDs and board games.
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Bathroom
Did you know you could use an Expedit as a linen closet? Why, yes you can!
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Foyer/Mudroom
Expedits have long been uses as room dividers, but I this rendition is really creative.
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If you have a little more room, Expedits can create an organized mudroom.
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Laundry Room
Find more storage room in your laundry room by hanging an Expedit above the counter.
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Here's another way to organize the laundry area. I actually have this idea pinned for our son's book nook when we are ready to turn it into a desk area.
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Exercise Room
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| Expedit TV stand for a treadmill via I Heart Organizing (Note: the original post with this photo seems to have been taken down) |
Craft Room/Office
Of course, I'm partial to my craft room, but lots of people have found creative way to use Expedits in their work spaces. I just love this desk.
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And here's a smaller version of my craft table with space for a chair.
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Playroom
This is one of the first images I ever pinned on Pinterest. I love this idea for a play area. And if you don't have an Ikea in your area, you're in luck, because these shelves were made at home, courtesy of Ana White's tutorial.
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My little guy prefers dogs to dolls, but this Expedit doll house is adorable.
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Do you share my love of Expedit? How do you use Expedits in your home?
Original article and pictures take www.dejongdreamhouse.com site
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