Embrace the transformative power of creativity with these inspiring IKEA PAX hacks and ideas. Whether you’re looking to optimize your closet space or add a personal touch to your furniture, the versatile PAX wardrobe system serves as a perfect canvas for home improvement enthusiasts.
The Ikea Pax wardrobe system, along with the Billy and Kallax, is one of the most popular Ikea products out there and therefore it gets it’s fair share of creative hacks!
There is so much you can do with the Pax wardrobe partly because it is such a basic piece of furniture but also because it has a huge range of options.
We’ve scoured the internet to find all the very best Ikea Pax hacks and bring them all together here. We are quite pleased with the ones we have selected. We’d be proud to have any of them in our own home…and most probably will have at least one!
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Let’s have a look at these impressive Ikea Pax hacks.
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Sage Green Built-In Closet With Drawers
The Ikea Pax system is ingeniously adapted here, seamlessly blending functionality with style. Painted in a sophisticated muted green, it transforms a typical wardrobe into an eye-catching centerpiece.
Above all, those bronze knobs add a chic touch, bringing a hint of elegance that elevates the entire look. Similarly, the open shelving offers the perfect balance of storage and display, making it easy to keep organized while showcasing your favorite pieces.
A beautiful rug enhances the warmth of the room, tying the whole space together effortlessly.
Blush Pink Wardrobe With Panel Doors
Transforming a simple Ikea PAX wardrobe into a sophisticated, built-in delight, this space shows the power of a little creativity and paint. The clever use of a soft blush tone brings warmth and harmony, making the room feel incredibly inviting.
Look closer, and you’ll notice the seamless integration with the room’s walls, making the storage feel like a custom fit. In addition, the sleek black handles add a touch of modern elegance, contrasting beautifully with the muted pink backdrop.
Above all, this hack elegantly demonstrates how Ikea PAX can reign supreme in style and function.
Pastel Green Wardrobe With Arch Design
Transforming a plain Ikea Pax into a chic bedroom centerpiece is no small feat, yet here it’s achieved with flair. The serene mint green hue, paired with those elegant scalloped details, brings a fresh and modern vibe to the space.
Above all, the unique oversized handles add a touch of whimsy and functionality, making them both kid-friendly and stylish. In addition, the seamless integration into the room’s palette ties everything together, creating an inviting and cohesive look.
It’s the perfect blend of budget-friendly practicality and eye-catching design.
Dark Elegant Wardrobe With Gold Handles
Transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, this Ikea Pax hack breathes new life into the classic wardrobe. The deep black finish exudes sophistication, turning a typical storage solution into a statement piece.
Particularly captivating are the chic gold handles, which add a touch of luxe contrast against the dark panels. Additionally, the custom trim elevates the design, seamlessly integrating the wardrobe into the room’s architectural elements.
It’s a testament to how creativity and a sprinkle of ingenuity can lead to stunning home decor on a budget.
Vintage-Inspired Walk-In Closet With Shelves
Transforming ordinary Ikea Pax units into a stunning closet haven is a breeze, as evident in this stylish space. The rich green paint choice immediately catches the eye, enveloping the room in a cozy, yet sophisticated vibe.
Above all, the clever use of woven baskets not only adds texture but seamlessly blends storage with style. In addition, the vintage-style wallpaper brings an unexpected touch of elegance, making the room feel curated and unique.
It’s a delightful example of how small changes can create a big impact in home decor.
Dark Green Wardrobe With Mounted TV
The Ikea Pax wardrobes have been transformed into a chic and seamless TV alcove that feels tailor-made for the room. Painted in a deep, rich hue, they blend effortlessly into the walls, creating a cozy and unified space.
One standout detail is the way the wardrobes frame the TV, offering a sleek and stylish twist to a typically mundane feature. Furthermore, the use of matching crown molding adds an extra touch of sophistication that elevates the whole look without breaking the bank.
It’s a perfect example of how a little creativity can turn standard furniture into something truly extraordinary.
Cane Panel Wardrobe With Natural Aesthetic
Imagine transforming a simple Ikea PAX wardrobe into an effortlessly chic statement. The addition of woven panels adds a touch of understated elegance, infusing texture and warmth into the room.
Furthermore, the muted color palette seamlessly blends with the natural wood flooring, creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. The thoughtful integration of subtle metal handles complements the design perfectly, adding a modern twist.
This clever hack not only elevates the look but also enhances the functionality of the space.
Elegant Pink Built-In With Wall Art
Who would have thought an Ikea Pax wardrobe could become the show-stopping feature in a chic pink-walled haven? The genius adaptation here transforms the traditional storage solution into a seamless built-in look, oozing style and sophistication.
The soft pink hue wrapping around the room and onto the Pax doors creates a soothing monochromatic effect, brilliantly tying the space together. In addition, the selection of art above the unit adds a splash of creativity, making the whole area feel curated and oh-so-inviting.
It’s all about merging functionality with a touch of glamour, and this space nails it!
Modern Slatted Wardrobe With Hidden Storage
Transforming an Ikea Pax wardrobe into a stunning statement piece, this space is the epitome of sleek, modern design fused with practicality. The ingenious use of vertical slats adds a touch of architectural flair that instantly elevates the room’s aesthetic.
Moreover, the blend of soft grey tones with the herringbone floor creates a warm yet sophisticated vibe, seamlessly integrating storage with style. Above all, the clever lighting accentuates the subtle textures, making it not just storage but a focal point.
This transformation showcases how adaptive and chic Ikea hacks can truly be.
Sage Green Wardrobe With Arched Mirror
Transforming ordinary into extraordinary, this space showcases an Ikea Pax wardrobe cleverly customized to blend seamlessly with the room’s soothing palette. The subtle green hue of the wardrobe mirrors the surrounding trims and skirting, creating a cohesive and tranquil vibe.
Particularly captivating is the choice of elegant brass knobs, adding a touch of warmth and sophistication to the setup. Additionally, the charming arched mirror not only adds depth but beautifully complements the cabinetry, making the room appear more spacious.
Above all, this delightful combination proves that with a little creativity, style needn’t break the bank.
Dark Wood Slatted Wardrobe With Minimal Design
The use of Ikea Pax wardrobes in this space has transformed a simple wall into a rich, elegant backdrop. The dark wood panels add a cozy sophistication, making the room feel both stylish and inviting.
One particularly captivating detail is how seamlessly the wardrobe integrates with the rest of the room, almost like an art piece. In addition, the clever addition of soft, neutral curtains enhances the ambiance by softly filtering in natural light.
This setup is a testament to how a bit of creativity can elevate any space with style and functionality.
Elegant Bank of Ikea Pax Wardrobes
This stunningly elegant Ikea Pax hack from Helsingo seamlessly blends into the background, which is an excellent piece of design work.
They have introduced an entire wall of wardrobe space and it still looks largely like a wall!
Helsingo make designer doors for Ikea furniture, like the Pax wardrobes and these simple, yet beautiful doors fit perfectly into this high end scheme.
Edgy and Dark Ikea Pax Wardrobe Hack
We love the treatment of this Ikea Pax wardrobe on Style Juicer. This hack has made the Pax almost unrecognisable and adds a stylish, edgy look to the room.
The darker colour adds another amazing transformation and although it’s quite a masculine look, would still be great in any bedroom. Of course, you could paint it any colour you like!
Have a look at our guide on painting Ikea furniture for some awesome tips on this subject.
Dark Blue Ikea Pax Built In Entranceway Closets
These sophisticated looking closets from Bright Green Door are actually Ikea Pax wardrobes, honest!
With the basic structure of the Ikea Pax system you can build almost anything around it and add in trims to make it look that bit more custom built.
The colour of these built in closets go perfectly with that wonderful wallpaper on the ceiling.
Oak Edged Ikea Pax Wardrobe Hack
The use of oak edging on this Ikea Pax wardrobe hack from Helsingo is inspired and really makes the whole thing stand out.
Combined with a subtle pink door, it’s a really elegant and stylish piece.
This would work well in any bedroom and Helsingo have a range of colours to choose from.
Scalloped Fronted Ikea Pax Doors
Sometimes all you need to do is add a facade to your doors to totally transform a wardrobe.
These scalloped effect door panels from Superfront are the perfect way to upgrade a basic Ikea Pax wardrobe.
There is a huge range of styles you can get from Superfront and they make them for a large number of Ikea products. It’s a really easy way to hack some Ikea furniture.
Stunning Built In Ikea Pax Walk In Wardrobe
This is quite an amazing project from Erin Kestenbaum. They have used the Ikea Pax as a basic structure and then added some DIY steroids to create an incredible walk in wardrobe that looks totally custom made.
Of course, there has been a fair bit of work done to it so you could argue it is custom built anyway. However, using the Ikea Pax wardrobes has taken a fair bit of the work out of it.
Either way, it started off as an Ikea Pax wardrobe and got hacked, so….
Beautifully Simple Ikea Pax Hack on Legs
You don’t need to do a huge amount to the Ikea Pax to completely transform it, as demonstrated with this simple Ikea Pax hack from Design Sponge.
They have simply added a raised base in oak and some oversized wood door knobs but the look has completely changed to something playful and stylish.
Anyone could carry out an Ikea hack like this!
Pineapple Jungle Sticker Ikea Pax Hack
Another simple addition to the front of the Ikea Pax doors with this fantastic pineapple jungle print from 123Ikea.
This is just an example of what you could do with a vinyl sticker added to the front of the doors and there are so many different styles available.
No need just to stick to a flat colour painted surface. If you want pineapples, you go get them, tiger!
Cork Surfaced Ikea Pax Wardrobe Hack
I think this might be my favourite of all the Ikea Pax hacks!
It’s a great bit of carpentry to create the built in look in the first place, but the use of the cork surface on the doors of this Ikea Pax hack from Forstadsdromme is inspired!
This would be awesome in a kids room so that they could pin stuff to the surface.
Oak Veneered Ikea Pax Hack
Wood grain is always appealing and these oak veneered doors for the Ikea Pax from & Shufl are gorgeous!
The recessed minimal handles work perfectly with the look and this whole thing looks high-end bespoke.
Little would you know that these are in fact Ikea Pax wardrobes!
Ikea Pax Kitchen Pantry Hack
This stunning kitchen pantry, made using Ikea Pax wardrobes, from Jenna Sue Design is a great use of an Ikea hack to get an expensive look.
The majority of the work has been done by using the Pax wardrobes and the storage systems that come with the Pax lend themselves well to use as a kitchen pantry.
It may not be out of your reach to have a bespoke kitchen pantry in your own home!
Mirrored Ikea Pax Wardrobe and Dresser
There is quite a bit of work that has gone into this Ikea Pax hack from Domino. There are 24 mirrored panels incorporated into the door makeovers that completely transform the look of the Pax wardrobes.
The creation of a stylish dressing table within the wardrobe is also inspired.
We love the dark grey colour they have chosen to paint the wardrobes and the variety of drawers and shelving that have been used.
I think any girl or guy would be happy with this set up!
Chipboard Ikea Door Hack
There is always a great Ikea hack idea at Ich Designer and this, admittedly Billy bookcase, hack is one such idea. This was made for a Billy bookcase but can easily be used for a Pax wardrobe too.
The chipboard doors are a stunning industrial look that is bang on trend at the moment.
Simply swap the wardrobe doors for chipboard of the same thickness and you’re done! Chipboard is such a cheap material too.
Wall Hung Colour Block Ikea Pax Wardrobe Hack
There a a couple of great design ideas from this stunning Ikea Pax wardrobe hack by Reform. There is the fact that it has been hall wall to create a floating wardrobe effect that you don’t see very often.
They have also added their specially made colour block doors in a couple of colours to really make it stand out.
We particularly love this combination of rose pink and gold.
Lighting Hack for Ikea Pax Wardrobe
To add that little bit of extra sophistication to your Ikea Pax wardrobe, why not fit some down-lighters to the top as they have done on this elegant wardrobe from Ikea themselves.
The lights are unobtrusive, but add a touch of glamour to the room and are super helpful when you’re choosing your outfit.
Ikea Pax Walk in Wardrobe Hack
Always wanted a walk in wardrobe? Well it may be easier to create than you think, thanks to this awesome Ikea Pax walk in wardrobe idea from Een Goed Verhaal.
They have virtually created a new room with Ikea Pax wardrobes. The stand-alone ‘module’ design of this is actually an industrial style design trick but it really doesn’t look industrial at all.
The macrame hanging over the entrance is the ideal addition to take some of the hard edges away and conceal the clothing inside.
Pretty Pink Built In Ikea Pax Hack
There has been a fair bit of the use of pink paint to transform an Ikea Pax wardrobe among these ideas, but it is quite an on-trend colour right now and it does look amazing!
This gorgeous Ikea Pax hack from Apartment Therapy is a great example of integrating your Ikea Pax wardrobe into the colur scheme of your bedroom to make it stand out much less.
Elegant and Bold Ikea Pax Wardrobe Hack
This stunning transformation of an Ikea Pax wardrobe from Style At Home is a wonderful example of what you can achieve with the basic beginnings of the Ikea Pax wardrobe.
The combination of the dark blue green and gold knobs adds an element of elegance to the look.
Fabric Panelled Ikea Pax Wardrobe Hack
To finish, here is a stunning Ikea Pax transformation from Around The Houses, using an adapted curtain panel.
The finished look has both impressive visuals as well as a tactile surface.
Being able to add a little bit of nature into your bedroom design is always a good thing. We’re genetically conditioned to feel good when surrounded by natural elements.
There are some excellent Ikea Pax wardrobe hack ideas here. It’s amazing what you can do when starting from the basic framework of the Pax wardrobe.
We hope you’ve found plenty of inspiration to go forth and create your own Ikea Pax masterpiece.
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