The IKEA Pax closet system is a top seller for a reason. It offers endless customization with various sizes and internal storage options, allowing you to create a closet tailored to your needs and space at an affordable price. Moreover, the Pax wardrobe provides countless DIY opportunities to create a unique piece regardless of your decor style. It can be transformed into a vintage, mid-century, or modern minimalist wardrobe. You can also turn it into a built-in wardrobe or a luxurious walk-in closet. Here are 15 of the best IKEA Pax hacks to inspire you to create your own.
01 of 15: Antique Splendor by @the.decor.edit on Instagram. If you desire an antique wooden closet without spending a fortune, this Pax hack is for you. The doors are made from plywood sheets cut in an arched shape and stained to create a walnut wood effect. With elegant hardware, it’s hard to believe this started as the basic Pax system. 02 of 15: Retro Charm by @ahouseonashbank on Instagram. Inspired by Irish designer Orla Keily’s retro graphic patterns, Emma made cute handles to turn this Pax closet into a statement piece. The top of the closet is painted terracotta to match the room’s wall and ceiling decor, giving the illusion of a built-in closet without the effort. 03 of 15: Victorian Glamour by @itsnotsogrimupnorth on Instagram. The Pax can adapt to almost any style. Here, it takes on a bold and glamorous Victorian look. Complete with trim and crown molding, and color drenching of the entire room, it’s elevated to another level. 04 of 15: Warm Minimalism by Hygge & Spruce. When space is limited in a bedroom, sliding doors are ideal for a closet. Blogger Hygge & Spruce paired the Pax frame with sliding doors and gave them a cozy Scandinavian aesthetic with warm wooden slats. 05 of 15: Maximalist Luxury by Chris Loves Julia. If you’re fortunate enough to have a room to turn into a walk-in closet, create a luxurious dressing room with the Pax system like these bloggers did. Add details like a chandelier, leather ottoman, and vintage rug, and no one will guess it’s a Pax hack. 06 of 15: Geometric Statement by Seasons in Colour. Sometimes simple ideas can transform the Pax. These closet doors are covered in graphic wallpaper with metallic accents. Choose any wallpaper that suits your style and decor to make it unique to your home. 07 of 15: Seamless Style by Little House on the Corner. As custom-made and built-in as this closet looks, it’s a surprisingly easy hack.The bloggers at Little House on The Corner extended the original Pax doors by gluing on slim MDF panels and painting them. Finished with some brushed gold handles that add a striking touch. The panelling detail makes this closet look like a custom-made piece.
Een Goed Verhaal’s Mirjam created a walk-in closet by placing two Pax units facing each other with space in between and finishing it with a macrame curtain. Doubles as a room divider in a multi-use attic space. Victoria from Carnesure House clad Pax frames with plywood sheets for a Scandinavian-style decor and living room storage for kids’ toys. Readmore House transformed a Pax wardrobe into an expensive-looking closet with baseboards, crown molding, and trim. Looks like an original turn of the century piece. This yellow Pax hack by Claire Moran Designs is a cheerful piece for a kid’s room or nursery. Created with MDF surround and paint, and round wooden handles. Erin Kestenbaum painted the Pax in a rich blue hue and added brass pulls for a high-end vintage inspired look. Wallpapered ceiling and artwork elevate the space. Moller-Kirchsteiger gave the Pax a simple and stylish makeover as an entryway closet with a bench. Made extra-long custom doors and placed on a plinth for a seamless, floor-to-ceiling look. Birch wood handles add a subtle detail. Porche and Co used the Pax to create a lot of storage in a narrow hallway. Built-in finish, sophisticated sage green color, and brass handles make it unrecognizable. DIY in Progress’ Pax hack is the answer when an original mid-century piece is not in budget.The Pax doors have been replaced with inexpensive maple plywood sheets and stained a dark wood color. But it’s the details like the arched finish on the doors and the leather trim handles that make this closet so authentic. 23 Open Closet Ideas To Make Getting Dressed a Cinch https://www.thespruce.com/thmb/9o_u_mIoUtkZ3AonPg44iQOBRgk=/1500×0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/pax-hack-room-divider-19a7ba9dbb44407f94d5419805874543.jpeg