1. UPGRADE THE DOOR HANDLES
A small but mighty hack, you can never underestimate the transformative power of stylish door handles. Whether it’s on a dated kitchen you can’t afford to renovate, or bathroom cabinets that need a refresh, they will change the look of the entire room. In this beautiful project, Gemma Tucker, founder of Balance Interior Design, employed this hack to upgrade bedroom wardrobes.
2. CREATE A CUSTOM BUILT IN LOOK WITH WOOD TRIM
There is something truly beautiful about cabinetry that fits a space perfectly, but this has always come at the high price of commissioning expert carpenters and joiners… until now! American-based photographer Erin Kestenbaum talks us through the incredibly impressive hack she completed in her coastal Connecticut home.
3. COMBINE DIFFERENT PIECES TO CREATE A WARDROBE THAT WORKS FOR YOU
You needn’t feel restricted to the constraints of existing Ikea designs. In fact, getting creative and thinking outside the box is the way to achieve something truly unique. In this project, Holly Marder of Avenue Interior Design Studio, decided to use both the Besta and Stuva storage units to create a bespoke built-in wardrobe idea.
4. ADD CANE PANELS TO THE DOORS
It’s the material of the moment, and one that’s destined be a key player in the world of interior design trends, cane detailing has a place in every style-conscious home - and now, thanks to Hannah Lodge of @thepalm_residence you can get the look by updating an existing Ikea wardrobe without breaking the bank.
5. EXTEND THE WARDROBE DOORS FOR AN ELEGANT LOOK
It’s a universal truth that it’s almost impossible to not store things on top of cupboards, wardrobes and cabinets that don’t quite meet the ceiling. You may have the best intentions with stylish wicker baskets, but the clutter inevitably piles up over time. Christine of @littlehouseonthecorner knows this all too well. ‘We love clean and minimalist interiors, which is why we didn’t want to see all of the junk we had stored on top of our wardrobes.’
6. BUY YOUR DOORS SEPARATELY
If you’re not feeling too crafty and want an easier fix, there are a range of companies out there who sell fronts to Ikea kitchen cabinets, wardrobes - and even kitchens! - that can simply be attached straight on.
7. GET CREATIVE WITH CONFIGURATIONS
Making Ikea pieces work for you doesn’t necessarily have to involve complex carpentry or sourcing additional parts - many of their existing systems can be configured to create something truly bespoke. Alex Bage, Bedrooms Specialist at IKEA UK & Ireland explains, ‘Our Plasta range is unique, as it’s been designed to cover both sleep and storage needs. This means you can create your very own oasis in the smallest of places.’