anyone know where to get cheaper alternatives for boxes to fit ikea Expedit shelves?

money_saving_diva

We are thinking of buying some of the Expedit range at Ikea and will need about 10 storage boxes for it. This will be around £90 in horrible plastic boxes that are made to fit it or £130 in wicker baskets from Ikea.

I have done a bit of an internet search for other boxes to fit but any I find are similar prices.

I have also thought about covering the fronts of the clear boxes after finding a great website (ikeahacker) but that will still cost us over £100 for DIY covered boxes:eek:

I thought I would do a post just in case any one has found a place that does lovely baskets, the same size somewhere else cheaper ??

The size needed is

Width: 33 cm
Depth: 37 cm
Height: 33 cm


Thanks in advance

narabanekeater

Diva I love that range. I hope your an ebay member. Pop expedit into the search box and local collect option. Ive always found the boxes as good as new for about 3 pounds each. I got the 16 hole unit for about 35 it fitted in hubbys car no probs flatted down

m155cfs

I have Expedit shelves too, have you seen the 'DRONA' storage boxes IKEA make to go with it? (I'm unable to post a link I'm afraid).
They're fabric covered with a solid base, much cheaper than the wicker baskets etc. (about £3 per box) but they're only in black and pink I think.

crazymummy10

I got some lovely wicker baskets from Dunelm Mill last weekend for £2.99 each which fit lovely.
HTH.

undercoverblonde

m155cfs wrote: »

I have Expedit shelves too, have you seen the 'DRONA' storage boxes IKEA make to go with it? (I'm unable to post a link I'm afraid).
They're fabric covered with a solid base, much cheaper than the wicker baskets etc. (about £3 per box) but they're only in black and pink I think.

My boys have an expedit unit in their room and I bought these boxes thinking I was getting a bargain, they have only lasted about 6 months and all bar two need replacing, it may be better to get something a little sturdier, depending, of course, on what your storing in them