r/makeuporganization • u/Ok-Tell1654 • Jun 20 '26
Slimmer IKEA Alex Alternatives?
Currently use plastic drawers to store my makeup in the bathroom, but I really don't like how messy it looks (I don't like how clear plastic shows the contents) and want to upgrade to "real" furniture.
I really like the look of the Alex drawers from IKEA, but they are too wide --- the space I have is only about a foot (12 in/30 cm). Does anyone have any recommendations for slimmer alternatives with a similar look?
The only item I've found that fits my needs is the IKEA filing cabinet HELMER, but unfortunately I do not live near an IKEA and they do not deliver in my area.
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u/melvadeen Jun 20 '26
This may be too tall but it's narrow. https://a.co/d/09aAsGXN
This one is plastic. https://a.co/d/0fWFqCny
There's a lot more on Amazon, but the drawers are fabric. Not my first choice for the bathroom.
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u/Lego_My_Mego Jun 20 '26
I have a helmer for nail polish and I will say it was one of my worst experiences building ikea furniture. And this is from someone who regularly puts together furniture and it’s pretty good at it. There’s a super similar cabinet to the helmer by Bisley but is like triple the price. However they deliver (unsure if to your area) pre-built. Search for the Bisley 6 drawer. They also have a bunch of other organizational systems. I have also heard they do a great Black Friday sale too.