Upgrade your IKEA Pax closet with this affordable DIY closet rod hack that looks completely custom. In Week 7 of the One Room Challenge, I swapped the standard Komplement rods for sleek oval metal rods that offer a high-end, designer feel for less than the Ikea version. Learn how to measure, cut, and install these budget-friendly rods to elevate your Pax system and transform your closet.
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IKEA Pax Hack: Upgrade the Back with Wallpaper for a Custom Look – ORC Week 6
Learn how to wallpaper the back of an IKEA Pax wardrobe for a custom built-in look. Step-by-step tutorial, & prep tips, to make wallpapering your cabinets a breeze.
How I Painted My Ikea Closet the Prettiest Shade of French Blue – ORC Week 5
Transforming my IKEA Pax wardrobes with a coat of Benjamin Moore Airway 828 gave my closet the dreamiest French blue finish. From prep and primer to the perfect paint technique, here’s how I created a smooth, custom-looking closet that coordinates beautifully with my Bunny Gray bedroom and French-inspired striped wallpaper.
Reveal of our Elevated Sports Lounge & Multi-Purpose Space – ORC – Week 6
If you’ve been following along you’ll know that we have been working on converting a spare bedroom into an elevated sports lounge / office / gym / guest room for my husband as part of The One Room Challenge®. After many weeks of projects (click to see the corresponding blog post) – we tackled a general …
Converting a Console Table to a Computer Desk – ORC – Week 3
For the third week of the One Room Challenge, I will be refurbishing a vintage console table, and transforming it into a computer desk. I’ll be refinishing it and then retrofitting it to have a drop down drawer front, and slide out keyboard drawer in order to maximize the functionality of the piece to work …





