Ikea kallax doors diy living room

There are times we need a back panel for the KALLAX. Closing up the back of the KALLAX immediately changes the look and style of the unit.

The IKEA Expedit (lately reborn as the Kallax) has, like a lot of classics, an incredibly simple design. And like a lot of IKEA pieces, it lends itself to all kinds of different uses—some of which you may have not even thought of. Here are 15 different ways to put your Kallax bookcase to work all over the house, in many storage solutions.

Need some ideas to spruce up your bland IKEA furniture? Try this IKEA Kallax Hack with pole wrap for a custom, fluted look.

IKEA is full of wallet-friendly buys that are perfect for organizing your space, but sometimes the most practical options aren’t always in line with your style. Thankfully, many of IKEA’s most loved shelves — like the ubiquitous KALLAX cube shelves — are endlessly hackable.Starr Simpson (@ohanahouseco) and her husband David had bought their KALLAX cube shelving, shown above, to organize their shared office space.

The Kallax is perfect as a craft cabinet, but I didn't like how messy it looked. These plywood doors hide everything away yet keep my supplies close

One way you can make a studio apartment feel bigger and more functional? By creating “walls” using large shelving to lend privacy and help divide certain areas from others. The trick came in clutch for Michelle Malia and her husband, who bought a large IKEA KALLAX shelving unit to help make the most of their 250-square-foot Manhattan studio apartment.

How to Add Feet to an IKEA Kallax

The Kallax is one of Ikea's most versatile pieces of furniture and perfect for hacking. There are so many great ideas for Ikea Kallax hacks here that you will certainly get inspiration. If you are looking for a good Ikea Kallax hack, you've come to the right place. #ikeahack #diyikea #diyhomedecor #ikeakallax #kallaxhack

Update the look of an Ikea Kallax bookshelf with custom colored door fronts without paint. This simple Ikea hack is an easy, temporary bookshelf makeover that cost me less than $15 and will allow this room design to be easily updated as the kids grow.