IKEA Kallax is a timeless and comfy in using shelf that may be used either horizontally or vertically depending on what type of furniture you want. Kallax is a perfect storage piece that can match many types of interiors and styles, it can be turned into a whole bunch of things according to your wish, so let’s have a look.
Nightstands
Kallax can be used as a nightstand, it’s very comfy as it’s not very big and can be put into even the smallest corner and can accommodate a lot of things. Add some stencils or colors, insert drawers or cubbies for storage if you want or just leave it as it is.
An IKEA Kallax unit as a nightstand, with plenty of storage space and some decor on and over the piece is a great solution for a bedroom.
A simple white IKEA Kallax shelf as a functional nightstand that will provide you with a lot of storage space.
A DIY Kallax bedside table covered with plywood to match the interior and a wood clad accent wall.
A couple of IKEA Kallax pieces with jute storage drawers are a great storage footrest of the bed for a boho bedroom.
TV And Media Consoles
Kallax is a great TV and media unit, it may be even mounted to the wall or you can add some trendy furniture legs like hairpin ones if you need. If you want a mid-century modenr look, you may also add tall stained legs. And again, you can add any drawers or cubbies you like or keep it as it is – it’s already a cool media console anyway.
A lovely TV stand made of an IKEa Kallax piece, with additional legs and stained wood inside each compartment is a cool idea.
An Ikea Kallax shelf as a stylish and elegant TV unit, with gold legs and some gold decor on the shelf is a lovely idea.
A storage and TV unit built of several IKEA Kallax pieces, placed on wooden legs and with drawers and boxes to make it as practical as possible.
A Kallax unit turned into a media console, for storing all the vinyl and some cool artwork and potted greenery.
An IKEA Kallax TV console on tall legs to make its usage more comfortable and to add a mid-century modern touch to the space.
An IKEA Kallax unit finished off with Rodeny wood panels is a cool media unit, add decor to it.
An Ikea Kallax hack for storing a vinyl collection - turn your Kallax piece into a stylish media console.
A Kallax unit has always been a perfect TV stand with a lot of storage space, it's very comfortable for using it this way.
A simple and stylish TV unit made of IKEA Kallax units is a genius idea for a contemporary space.
A small and cool media console of an IKEA Kallax unit on tall legs and with vinyl inside is a bold hack to try.
A stylish IKEA Kallax TV console with woven drawers and doors with knobs is a cool solution for a Scandinavian space.
A chic home bar of an IKEA Kallax unit placed on legs features much storage space.
Home Bars And Bar Carts
Need a home bar? Kallax is right what you need to make one! Its compartments are ideal for storing bottles, glasses and other stuff, and its top is great for serving. In case you need, you may add casters and renovate various compartments for more comfortable storage or match your interior in a perfect way.
An IKEA Kallax home bar with gilded legs, with decor and all the necessary bar stuff is a perfect idea if you need a bar.
An IKEA Kallax shelf is perfect for glasses storage, it can easily become a nice home bar or just a dish and glass display.
An IKEA Kallax unit used a kitchen cart or home bar on wheels, with various dishes and barware is a lovely and functional solution.
An IKEA Expedit home bar finished with drawers and doors and wine bottle compartments to make storage more effective and comfortable.
An IKEA Kallax unit hack into a mid-century modern bar with drawers and doors of stained wood.
Bookshelves, Credenzas, Sideboards
Kallax is created as a universal storage unit for many spaces and adding or not adding some detailing you may use it as a bookshelf, credenza, dresser, sideboard and kids’ storage units and even changing tables of all kinds. Add countertops of wood and MDF, go for casters if you need them, insert drawers, doors and even change the look of the piece completely adding geometric or cane web doors. Go for a fluted look to make your piece look ultimate, or for usual jute cubbies for a cozier rustic feel. Kallax shelf is great for kids’ spaces: it can become a base for a changing table. Paint it and decorate it as you want, and use the compartments and drawers for storing all the necessary things. You can also place the shelf in a kids room or a play room and use it for toys and books storage. Use Kallax as a great entryway console with plenty of storage space and in all the other rooms, too.
A beautiful and elegant white media console made of an IKEA Kallax unit, with fluted doors and gold pulls.
A beautiful mid-century modern credenza made of an IKEA Kallax unit with wooden doors and hairpin legs is a cool solution.
A beautiful pastel blue room with matching IKEA Kallax units finished with doors and baskets is amazing.
A boho chic storage unit made of an IKEA Kallax piece with storage baskets and a wooden countertop is a perfect idea for a boho space.
A bright kids' room with a storage bench by the window built of several IKEA Kallax units, with bright decor.
A chic boho storage unit of an IKEa Kallax shelf, with wooden boxes and some lovely decor on top is amazing.
A chic IKEA Kallax hack with woven baskets and drawers is a cool solution for any Scandinavian space.
A chic white credenza of an IKEA Kallax piece with elegant fluted doors, black legs and black handles is very stylish.
A comfortable storage unit for your living room made of an IKEA Kallax will easily fit many decor styles.
A cool and functional storage unit made of several IKEA Kallax shelves, with drawers and doors, with reclaimed wood countertops and on casters.
A corner shelving unit made of IKEA Kallax, with bold orange doors and colorful books to create a gradient effect.
A DIY vinyl record shelf from Kallax, with stained legs and some decor is a lovely idea of a small media console.
A couple of IKEA Kallax units with woven drawers and potted greenery is a cool solution for a boho or Scandinavian space.
A home work station of an IKEA Kallax finished off with colorful IKEA Drona boxes is a cool storage idea for your home.
A Kallax shelf with turquoise Drona boxes with stars is a dreamy idea for a kids' room.
A Kallax shelving unit with Drona boxes and flamingo bird stickers attached to them.
A kids' furniture piece completed with IKEA Drona boxes, with labels and chalkboard markers for toys.
A large storage unit of a dark Kallax shelf finished with doors that turn it into lockers, with numbers and handles.
A large storage unit painted pale green and finished with drawers is a lovely storage piece for many spaces.
A lovely credenza or console of an IKEA Kallax piece with cane doors and with wooden legs is a lovely idea for a Scandinavian space.
A mid-century modern storage unit of a Kallax shelf placed on wooden legs, with lovely decor and potted plants around.
A refined home bar of an IKEA Kallax piece, with fluted drawers and elegant decor is a gorgeous idea for any modern home.
A modern boho dresser made of an IKEA Kallax unit, with drawers and woven baskets plus wooden legs is a cool idea.
A simple and cool storage unit for a kids' room made of an IKEA Kallax piece with a wooden countertop and wooden legs.
A stylish boho storage unit finished off with MDF doors and woven baskets is a lovely idea for a kids' room.
A stylish console or just storage unit with geometric doors and gold ring handles is a cool idea to hide the clutter away.
A white storage unit or console of an IKEA Kallax piece with woven basket drawers and usual ones.
An IKEA Expedit piece with turquoise cubbies, folders, colorful books and some decor is a lovely solution.
An IKEA Kallax unit used as a bookcase and a space divider at the same time, this is a perfect and functional solution for any open layout.
A small boho entryway with a couple of Kallax units finished with drawers that provide the space with storage.
A small storage bench of an IKEA Kallax unit with woven drawers and soft cushions is a cool idea for an entryway.
An IKEA Kallax unit turned into a sideboard with geometric doors and black hairpin legs looks cool and stylish.
An IKEA Kallax shelf with Drona boxes finished with pretty stars is a lovely idea for a kids' room, it will provide you with storage.
An IKEA Kallax shelf with woven baskets as drawers is a chic rustic changing table with a cozy feel.
An IKEA Kallax shelf with a cat scratcher taking one side is a great idea to combine storage and cat fun at the same time.
An IKEA kallax unit used as a bookshelf, finished with woven and usual box drawers, with potted greenery and cool decor.
DIY Kallax hack with new legs and bold yellow paint will be a nice idea for a colorful space or a kids' room.
An IKEA Kallax unit turned into a bookshelf, with stained legs and pretty decor is a lovely idea.
An IKEA Kallax unit renovated into a stylish fluted media console with doors and pulls looks wow.
An IKEA Kallax unit turned into a credenza with cane doors, with baskets and cool decor for a Scandinavian space.
Storage creative organized with IKEA Kallax shelves and star bags for a rustic feel, and an antique mirror and a jute rug add texture to the space.
An IKEA Kallax diaper changing table in pink and white, with boxes and doors, will be a neat and sleek storage unit and will be a great changing table.
An IKEA Kallax changing table with pink knobs will let you change the diapers and will provide you with a lot of storage space.
A green unit looks great with a green, patterned wallpaper in a gender neutral nursery. (Emerson Grey Designs).
An IKEA Expedit acting as a space divider and a storage unit at the same time is a cool solution for many modern and Scandinavian spaces.
You can even create a floor to ceiling storage solution by stacking up KALLAX units.
White Kallax shelving units turned into storage units with natural elements like plywood drawers is a lovely solution.
IKEA Kallax pieces turned into a large storage unit wiht added doors, with crates and decor is a creative idea.
An IKEA Kallax piece with doors and woven drawers, with decor on top is a great storage solution for many spaces.
An IKEA Expedit storage unit with open storage spaces and baskets as a changing table and a storage piece in one.
An IKEA Kallax piece with woven baskets and geometric doors is a pretty and cool dresser for a kids' room.
An IKEA Expedit storage unit covered with stained wood is a cool changing table, too.
A white Expedit shelf with Drona storage boxes and cute EIVOR patterns of birds and trees.
An IKEA Expedit shelf covered with weathered wood and put on casters looks wow.
An oversized teal storage unit built of IKEA Kallax shelves, with drawers and just doors to make it as effective as possible.
An IKEA Kallax piece as a vinyl record shelf, with tall legs and some decor is a cool solution if you need a media console.
One large KALLAX unit could provide enough storage for a shared home office. (YNOT by Jaime de Pablo-Romero).
Display all your stuff in your home office on these amazing shelves. (Causa Design Group).
A Kallax shelf as a kids' room storage piece, finish it off with matching basket drawers that will add a cozy rustic feel to the space.
A Kallax unit with drawers for kids' room storage is a stylish and airy idea for any space, it looks nice, simple and is comfy in using.
The unit is perfect addition to any nursery. In works well mixed with taupe colors. (Leslie Goodwin Photography).
A contemporary KALLAX unit and other plain white furniture looks great on a colorful geometric area rug. (Carmen Parker Styling).
An IKEA Kallax shelf will be a perfect fit for a walk-in closet, you may store anything from shoes to accessories in it and on it.
An IKEA Kallax turned into a comfy changing table with cubbies is a very smart and functional solution for any kids' room.
Kallax shelves that create a kids' reading nook will provide you with storage and will make this nook cozy and secluded.
A Kallax shelf renovated with MDF for a more rustic and cozy feel, with kids' toys storage and some decor on top.
Different storage units are necessary for any kid's playroom. (ARTUP BUREAU).
IKEA Kallax bookshelf with basket drawers and boxes will become a stylish changing table.
Finish off your IKEA Kallax piece with woven cubbies for storage, they will bring a cozy rustic feel to the space.
An IKEA Expedit shelf is a nice fit for a living room, it looks airy and lightweight and provides the space with a lot of storage.
An IKEA Kallax piece stained and turned into a windowsill bench with upholstery and plenty of storage is a cool idea to hack.
Kallax Benches
A Kallax unit can be turned into a bench with storage, which is a great idea for a kids’ room, a home office or just a small room as it’s a functional unit that provides storage space.
A Kallax piece turned into a sotrage bench for a reading nook, with pillows and colorful books, with a wall sconce.
A stylish breakfast nook with a Kallax bench with woven bags and a soft back, chairs and a round table.
An Ikea Expedit playroom bench made of fabric stuffed with foam and sprouts storage cubes.
A cool working space with a couple of Kallax units forming a desk and a storage piece, an open shelf and potted greenery.
Kallax Desks
If you need a desk with a lot of storage space, make one of some Kallax units placing them under your tabletop or mounting them to the wall to make the construction look more lightweight.
A corner desk with a Kallax unit for storage attached under the tabletop is a cool solution for an attic room.
A shared desk of an IKEA Kallax piece with drawers and baskets and with a long butcherblock countertop is a cool idea for a kids' space.
A storage desk composed of two IKEA Kallax pieces finished with woven drawers and some decor plus a yellow chairs is a cool idea for a kid's room.
An IKEA Expedit piece turned into a doll house, with fuchsia printed wallpaper, some dolls and toys.
Other Ideas To Hack Kallax
How else can you use Kallax? As a mobile kitchen island, as a doll house for your kids, as a changing table and much more! Get all of these ideas below and get inspired to hack your own Kallax!
Do you want lots of underbed storage? Put the bed on several KALLAX units, and they will let you store a lot of things.
A neutral bohokitchen with a small kitchen island of an IKEA Kallax piece finished off with woven drawers is a lovely space.
A small kitchen island finished off with an IKEA Kallax unit on casters and with cubbies, it's a super practical idea that will also double counter space.