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Oct 17, 2024 · This hack achieves what many IKEA enthusiasts have long desired: a height extension for the PAX system. While IKEA hasn’t yet blessed us with an official BILLY-style height extension for PAX wardrobes (a dream many of us still hold onto), John’s solution fills this gap. He picked the METOD 100×40 cm wall frames (laid sideways) for this.
- Plan the built in or closet location, dimensions, and style. When it comes to doing an IKEA PAX hack, for either an IKEA PAX closet hack or an IKEA PAX built in hack, the first step is to make a plan about the exact location you want to create the built in or closet, as well as the final design style and dimensions.
- Prep the wall and remove the existing baseboard. To make any cabinet built in, the existing baseboard needs to be removed from the wall, so you can attach the cabinet to the wall.
- Assemble the IKEA PAX cabinet. Begin by assembling the IKEA PAX cabinet per the IKEA instructions. I was lucky that mine were already assembled since we found them thrifting!
- Build a base support (if needed) and attach it to the wall. As described in step #1, we built a base support for the IKEA cabinets to sit on to create the built in look with trim.
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Who doesn’t need a bit of extra storage in the hallway? Well, take it to a whole new level with this Ikea Pax hack idea from Porche and Co. They have used Ikea Pax wardrobe units as the base for some stunning built-in storage with plenty of drawers. It’s certainly not an easy project, but the results might just be well worth it! What do you think?
This is a ridiculous amount of space for a walk-in wardrobe, but when you’ve got it, flaunt it! This Ikea Pax walk-in closet makeover is a wonderful example of just how far you can take a simple piece of Ikea flat-pack furniture. They have used a similar technique to the previous Pax hack to create a chunky-looking structure and super-useful drawer...
We love the Japandi vibes of this bedroom after the stunning transformation of the Ikea Pax wardrobes. They have used maple plywood to re-face the wardrobe doors with an arch design to make them look antique-esque (definitely an acceptable phrase!?). We also love the thick dowel handles with leather strapping wrapped around them. As Ikea Pax hacks ...
A great way to add storage in your bedroom is to create a false wall with built-in wardrobe space. This creates the illusion of not actually taking up space in the room. The ceiling appears higher and you adjust to the room being a new size. This has been done beautifully by Helsingoin this bedroom, with the added bonus of being cheap to do by usin...
Another company that provide custom doors for Ikea furniture is Superfront. We love these scalloped patterned doors for the Ikea Pax wardrobe. They bring an element of fun elegance to the room!
This stunning, expensive-looking dressing room closet is from Huizedop on Instagram. They have added some detailed trims to the doors to make it look custom made. The gorgeous leather pull handles are the perfect match for the look and the whole room is beautifully styled.
This is such a brilliant solution to having the much sought-after pantry in your kitchen. At Jenna Sue Designthey have used Ikea Pax carcasses built-in against an unused wall in the kitchen to provide a shallow but really useful pantry. We love the minimal look of the pantry, with tiny knobs so that the whole thing does not impact the space too muc...
If you have the space for it, this stunning walk-in wardrobe solution from Een Goed Verhaalis a great idea. They have lined up Pax units opposite each other to create an enclosed closet without having to build walls. The macrame door cover is a fantastic way to finish off the Pax walk-in closet with a bit of texture.
Loft spaces can be tricky when designing storage space, but this brilliant hack from Design Sixty Ninemakes great use of a Pax system to fit into an awkward space. You do need to make adjustments, but you are not starting from scratch with the Pax wardrobe. The genius part is the use of colour to tie it all into the room.
We love the minimalist style of the doors on this Ikea Pax wardrobe hack from Style Juicer. The doors have a very simple raised edging that gives them a bit more character, but not too much! They have the feel of Japanese screens and really work well in this space.
- Pax Turned Wardrobe Vanity. Full tutorial at: jennasuedesign.com. Most vanity desks have an empty space below the desk, supposedly to give your legs space when you’re doing your makeup.
- Built-In Pax Closet. Full tutorial at: thesweetestdigs.com. The great thing about the Pax (or most Ikea products) is that it comes in white or wood, making it super easy to integrate with existing furniture or the color scheme of the room.
- Pax Built-in Walk-In Closet. Full tutorial at: crazy-wonderful.com. I would bet that most women wouldn’t refuse a walk-in closet. If your home didn’t come with one, there is still hope.
- Custom-Fit Pax Storage Cabinets for Awkward Spaces. Full tutorial at: domino.com. Do you have underutilized space under your stairs? Or perhaps an attic that has no storage cabinets?
Dec 12, 2018 · 9. Plugged holes. A little known secret is that IKEA sells packs of plugs designed to hide the many, many holes in the Pax system that are used for shelving, etc. They sell packs of 100 plugs for $1, and while they are more difficult to install than expected they are totally worth the effort.
The secret to this IKEA Pax hack lies in the cladding of the doors. The actual Pax wardrobes aren’t actually extended, just the doors are! The doors are covered in cladding which not only allows you to extend them but enables you to combine them with other IKEA cupboards (one part of our wardrobe is a Billy cupboard) and create a completely seamless and custom built-in piece of furniture.
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Apr 1, 2020 · 3. Add Trim | Crazy Wonderful. The whole point of hacking Ikea systems is to make them look custom and seamless. Adding trim to the bottom and in between these units gives a very seamless, custom appearance to this Ikea Pax system. Oh my, I love those glass-paneled doors! 4. Go Big on Shelving | The Pink Dream.
