Calm the hallway

Use different-coloured open cabinets high and low for hats and shoes. Match the cabinets’ colours to paint individual chest drawers. Hang bags and jackets on hooks. Collect lost-and-founds in a basket. For ‘don’t forget’ stations, paint cork pot stands.

Conquer the kitchen

Paint your cabinets inside and out. Leave one for communal staples. Use open shelves and glass-door cabinets to visibly store shared pots, plates, etc. Track chores with DIY tags on painted hangers. A shopping list and money jar cover the basics.

Tame the bathroom

Show ownership with moisture-resistant paint on walls and pine boxes. Store daily toiletries on grab-and-go open shelves. Boxes hold stuff you use less often or you’d rather keep in your bedroom. For toilet paper, save space with an ‘everybody’ trolley.

We love to see our customers get creative with our products. Go for it! But please note that altering or modifying IKEA products so they can no longer be re-sold or used for their original purpose, means the IKEA commercial guarantees and your right to return the products will be lost.

Made by

Interior designer: Anna Cardell
Photographer: Andrea Papini
Writer: Marissa Frayer