15 Fun And Useful Vinyl Storage Ideas
Hey Mr. DJ, put a record on...and then put it back where it belongs.
1. As you well know, there is always ye olde faithful Ikea Kallax series (RIP, Expedit).
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Here's everything in the Kallax series.
2. But there are many ways to hack Ikea's square storage systems to look more vintage and less basic.
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This hack uses stained plywood. How simple!
3. Records don't need to be stored on shelves. You can make your living room clutter-free by storing them in drawers.
4. Whether you keep your vinyl in drawers or on shelves, you can keep everything organized with alphabetical or category dividers.
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These beautiful wood dividers by Kate Koeppel Design are $150 and up.
5. Flower box or small box storage secured to a wall is a good way to organize 45s.
6. It's also easy enough to turn any stray cabinet drawer (easy flea market find!) into rolling storage.
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Check out Impatiently Crafty for more inspiration.
7. Maximize your space by turning vinyl shelves into benches.
8. Ikea's PS Storage Module also fits records. Buy a couple of these to stack or arrange as you please.
9. Looking for something vintage? Search Etsy for "wire vinyl storage" (or variations) for cute shelves, often under $100.
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This black metal table costs $68 on Etsy.
10. What if you want to show off your vinyl art? Try turning your collection outward on a series of shelves.
11. This is also a nice way to present records, as opposed to lining all the spines outward.
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You could definitely DIY this if you come across the right size box.
12. These basic blocks allow you to build a shelving unit of your own configuration.
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They're $35 each on Etsy.
13. Turns out, Ikea's Molder stool also fits records. It can definitely be painted, too, if you want to spruce it up.
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They're $39.99 at Ikea.
14. If you don't have a huge collection and are looking for something funky, vintage record boxes can be found on Etsy.
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This 1960s record box costs $50 on Etsy.