Of all the IKEA furniture available, a Kallax unit wouldn’t be the most obvious choice for this project, but Glenda had a genius plan. So I opted to use an IKEA Kallax instead," she shares. Glenda Chavez, a self-taught DIYer, knew she wanted an apothecary cabinet for her newly made-over office, "I love the look and design of apothecary cabinets but the price tag for a brand new one was out of the question and vintage or antique were still quite pricey. On the wall, matching tongue and groove wall paneling forms the hanging section of this mini boot room area and a high-level rustic wooden shelf completes the look. The Kallax units have been painted in a calming sage green – a great paint color idea for hallways. This hack requires two Kallax units, one tall upstanding unit, and a smaller perpendicular unit topped with wood to create a seating bench with built-in storage. But not when there's an IKEA Kallax hack to solve the problem.Ĭharlotte Lake and her DIY-savvy husband, the creatives behind the Instagram account devised a brilliant plan to solve their hallway storage woes. Bespoke built-in furniture will undoubtedly help the situation but can be prohibitively expensive for many.
By design, they are often narrow and can feel cramped and crowded when filled with shoes and coats. (Image credit: Charlotte Lake entrance or hallway of a house can be problematic, often the hardest area to navigate when decluttering a home.
Of course, the extra storage has come in handy, too." It's also worth noting that kitchen islands are a much-loved interior design feature that can help add value to a home. I think it just feels more like a sociable space. This is one of those Kallax hacks that can save you a fortune and make a kitchen look expensive at the same time.Ĭlearly happy with the results, Jill confirms, "We spend far more time sitting at the island than we did at the table.
"The other tip would be to ensure the overhang of the island top allows enough room for your chairs to sit under and for when you are sitting on the chairs, your legs don’t bump the island base", Jill advises. "I had planned this in my head for weeks, but the most important tip I can give is to draw and plan it on paper.
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The DIY pro added shaker-style paneling to the side of the unit and had the top professionally wrapped with a marble effect. Jill installed her Kallax unit on a sturdy base using adjustable legs and MDF.
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