Forget IKEA Kallax: Amazon Has A Sustainable, More Stylish Alternative

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Finding sustainable furniture is kind of a gamble: Many high-quality pieces can be expensive, yet trendy pieces can be misleading and not as long-lasting. You can shop specifically at eco-friendly furniture brands, but if you do your due diligence, it's possible to outfit your space with affordable, sustainable finds that are on par with big-name options. One such example is the Experlam Cube Storage Organizer on Amazon, which is available in four sizes, ranging from four to nine cubes, and comes with fabric storage bins with matching pull handles.

What makes the Experlam Cube Organizer a reliable sustainability pick is that it's made from real pine wood that's harvested in alignment with the FSC Chain of Custody Certification of the Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly program. The terms of the program state that "wood, paper products, and other forest-based materials meet the world's most stringent environmental, ethical, and economic sourcing standards with Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody (FSC CoC) certification."

Cube shelving units, including the popular IKEA KALLAX series, are often made from particle board or fiberboard with plastic components, which is lightweight and cuts down on costs. However, the Experlam Cube Organizer, while heavier, doesn't make a huge price leap from the engineered wood options. For instance, the 8-cube IKEA KALLAX Shelf Unit typically costs $79.99, but for $20 more (at time of writing), you can get the solid wood Experlam 8-Cube Organizer on Amazon.

According to Amazon reviewers, the Experlam Cube Organizer arrives unfinished, which means it's not stained, polished, or coated with any sealant. That automatically makes it highly customizable and gives it a natural look. You can seal the unfinished wood shelving yourself, stain it, paint it, or assemble it as-is with its easy-to-follow instructions. One Amazon review reads, "Extremely easy to put together. All of the holes lined up easily and [were] put together with the hand tools supplied in package. It seems solid. Not wobbly at all." The 6-cube and 8-cube designs can be placed horizontally or vertically while the 4-cube and 9-cube options form a square, regardless of which side you choose as the bottom. It's made to sit flat on the floor, but if you're feeling crafty, you can add legs to give it a few extra inches of height.

The Experlam Cube Organizer unit comes with an optional back panel that gives the shelves a sleek, contained appearance and hides the wall behind it. If you go without the back panel, the organizer will have a more modern style that you can use as a room divider that's accessible from both sides. This is a great option for those with limited room in particular because it will make the area feel bigger while also adding more storage to your small space for clothing, accessories, cleaning supplies, and other knick-knacks. You can also use the open cubbies to display home decor, framed photos, books, and more. With a a 4.6-star rating at the time of writing, it's clear that customers are satisfied with the versatility of the unit. Overall, it's a strong and sustainable piece that Amazon shoppers have purchased for just about every area of the home from living rooms to playrooms to bedrooms.