Inserts, boxes, baskets
If you have a lot of books in your apartment, they will easily fit on the KALLAX shelves. But not everyone likes the “library” look, so designers have created several types of boxes and boxes that fit perfectly into the interior, reducing visual noise.
A combination of inserts and baskets made of natural materials will allow you to hide small items that you do not want to leave in plain sight. For better perception, books on open shelves can be arranged by color.
TV stand
A module of 4 or 6 compartments can easily be turned into a useful interior detail by placing it on low furniture legs. The top part is used for placing a TV, and the interior space can be used for storing things or displaying decor.
Storage in a nursery or hallway
By placing KALLAX horizontally and adding pillows, you will get a comfortable sofa with the ability to store toys. Some of the sections can be equipped with boxes to make it easier to sort and put away small items, and the other part can be left open for storing large toys or books.
Several modules can be used to create a full-fledged shoe rack and shelves for the hallway.
Wooden shelving unit
The recognition of IKEA furniture is not to be missed to everyone, so KALLAX is often redesigned. One way to give basic furniture a noble touch is to decorate the surface with wooden slats or add a tabletop. To preserve the wood grain, the material should be treated with stain or oil.
Cart
KALLAX of 4 sections with furniture wheels attached to it turns into a mobile table. The handles fixed on top allow you to easily move it around the house. This cart will come in handy when receiving guests, and when necessary, it will transform back into a spacious shelving unit.
Console or chest of drawers
Complemented with drawers or doors, as well as legs and gold-colored decor, KALLAX turns into an exclusive interior element. This item will perfectly fit into a modern setting with a touch of luxury.
Special self-adhesive panels matching the size of the drawers are used for decoration.
Wardrobe
Surprisingly, the presented wardrobe is also made of Kallax shelving. The owner of a boring black unit transformed the structure by placing it vertically and adding small legs. She closed one side with louvered doors treated with wax. As a result of the renovation, the owner got a new farmhouse-style cabinet.
Display cabinet
If you want to showcase your collection, making it more presentable, add built-in shelf lighting. This is a spectacular technique that makes an ordinary shelving unit look more expensive. LED strips or lamps can serve as additional decorative light that will decorate the environment.
Sink cabinet
Owners of large bathrooms with good ventilation are not afraid to use a rack in the bathroom, installing it as a cabinet in the wash area. To make furniture made of chipboard with a plastic coating last longer and be water-resistant, you can additionally protect it with clear varnish.
Island
A small KALLAX can become the basis for a convenient kitchen island: you just need to put it on wheels and equip it with a durable wooden countertop. If desired, the module can be supplemented with doors: this way the structure looks more durable and neat.
Use the ends of the island by attaching rails to them for storing utensils or towels.
Partition
Sometimes, to increase the functionality of the shelving unit, you don’t need to do anything — just turn it around and place it across the room. KALLAX will turn into a useful partition: a design with 16 or 25 sections is especially effective. The rack not only zones the room, but also remains a place to store things.
A house for dolls
KALLAX is also several ideally proportioned “rooms” for Barbie. A new shelving unit can be simply supplemented with homemade furniture, and a worn or unnecessary one can be covered with wallpaper or scrapbooking paper. It is better if one of the walls is covered with a sheet of plywood.
Bench-sofa
If you sew a soft mattress to the dimensions of the KALLAKS shelving unit and add a few decorative pillows, the structure will turn into a comfortable seat. It can be placed in the hallway or kitchen, creating a spacious bench. The idea is especially relevant for small rooms with a lack of storage space.
Bedside table
Another simple life hack is to use shelves as nightstands next to the bed. The smallest shelving unit with one compartment can be placed on legs or hung on the wall. In a small bedroom, this is a great way to save space and increase your comfort.
Table
The IKEA design can easily serve as a base for a desk. The shelving unit can be hung on the wall or placed on the floor with a tabletop made of furniture board on top. The white support and wooden tabletop go well together.
KALLAKS from IKEA is furniture with great potential. The modules are easy to combine with each other and complemented with various accessories.
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