IKEA Hack Mail Rack

With just a shelf and a few IKEA magazine holders, it's easy to make a handy storage station for mail and all sorts of important things. Position this right by the door, and never again will you wonder where your keys or phone wandered off to.

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Step 1: Materials

You will need:

Knuff plywood magazine files from IKEA
shelf, or piece of wood cut to size and L-brackets
Screws
Level
Drill, and small wood bit

optional: sandpaper, wood stain

carrie640 says: Feb 13, 2012. 2:56 PM

LESS is MORE. I wouldn't add anything. Too clutter-like.

handgathered says: Feb 13, 2012. 8:29 AM

Clever girl!

bethmwl says: Feb 13, 2012. 5:22 AM

So cool idea

villageidiot33 says: Feb 12, 2012. 8:44 PM

I love simple projects like this that serve a good function. I've done a lot of woodworking and never thought of something like this. Nice to have my keys and mail all in one location.

If you don't want to see those L-Brackets to show you can use hidden shelf hardware. Like this http://www.wall-shelf.cn/500/shelf-install-2.jpg it's a little more work but looks a lot cleaner. Also for applying stain use a cheese cloth for a smooth finish. You can get that at any hardware store where the paint/stain is. I've used brushes, rags and foam brushes. I've stuck with cheese cloth.

Verniemack says: Feb 4, 2012. 9:43 AM

Add a shelf UNDER the mag racks as well for more storage, add hooks underneath. TOTALLY awesome, very creative, very customizeable. Great Job!!!

flyingpuppy in reply to VerniemackFeb 12, 2012. 5:10 PM

Brilliant upgrade ideas!

flyingpuppy says: Feb 12, 2012. 5:09 PM

Now, there's a solution I'll be using. Thank you!

cricketbailey says: Feb 12, 2012. 2:10 PM

also see:
http://homes.ninemsn.com.au/realliving/wereloving/147680/34-weekend-projects.slideshow
slide #12

raiderdk says: Feb 1, 2012. 5:14 PM

Very good idea to put right by the exit door.

Can I suggest an add-on?

I think gap between magazine holders are so empty

For people living in a cold/rainy area a pair of hangers between magazine holders maybe will be usefull to hang on umbrellas,scarfs caps, hats or another small clothes to keep warm.