The kallax is the best shelf for storing vinyl records and not just because its dimensions are big enough for vinyl record storage.
Ikea expedit vinyl records.
If you feel like taking on a project there s a whole host of potential record storage options throughout ikea s portfolio.
You can fit around 50 60 records in each cube in a kallax which means a 2x2 model can hold 200 records.
Ikea clearly understands that the expedit is a popular choice for record collectors as the company ran a promotion with a dj last year to highlight the way the shelving unit helped organized more.
These steps will help assist you in building an ikea kallax or expedit and make it bomb proof for vinyl records.
I collect vinyl records and i use the ikea kallax as a vinyl record storage cabinet.
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The kallax is best because.
There s a photo i saw of a 5 5 expedit that collapsed.
Once the internal shelves are removed vinyl records easily slot inside.
Kallax is stylish simple storage shelving that does a lot.
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I like the way record stores display their records on top covers facing forward so you can quickly flip through the records and find what you are looking for.
When it comes to storing your records there really is no easier way than to reach for that little wooden pencil and scribble down the code for an ikea kallax.
For example this mid century style piece pictured below could make the perfect living room showpiece with just a little modification.
According to the picture it was setup with the cross member boards going vertical instead of horizontal but still thats scary when you are trusting your investment in.
They are inexpensive look and work great but they have a limitation.
Kallax shelves are available in different sizes and colours and are easy to personalise with a.
Place it on the floor mount it on a wall or turn it into a desk to transform your living area.