I hope revisiting these 22 Best Ikea Hacks for Kallax Shelf inspires you to incorporate one or more of them creatively at home! Also enjoy a collection of inspirational quotes to hack your mental health and elevate your self-care.
22 Best Ikea Hacks for Kallax Shelf
At the time of this posting, I was making plans for a trip to our Arizona home to finish its makeover, collecting my thoughts on DIY projects to tackle. Our visits were always a whirlwind experience busy with renovation work and a little time for nature and family.
One area requiring attention was a niche in the living room about 10′ wide. The perfect space to house media, I had always loved the idea of a long, simple console we would construct ourselves.
![Kallax shelf hack used as a room divider. #ikeahacks #kallaxhack](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/002-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-room-divider.jpg)
Ikea’s Kallax series (which replaced their Expedit series) was a strong contender for such a media console since tweaking these shelving units is sort of legendary online.
![Kallax shelf storage from Ikea in a living room. #kallaxhacks](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/003-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-display-shelves.png)
You may know I’m a fan in general of great Ikea hacks, and already incorporated the easiest (and laid back luxe one) with my Ektorp sofas in this space.
So let’s revisit a bunch of projects (found via Pinterest) where Kallax was hacked with supreme success and gather a bunch of inspiring ideas to pin.
![22 Kallax Hacks for inspiration! #kallaxhack #ikeahacks](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/003-hello-lovely-studio-ikea-hack-kallax-banner.jpg)
And let’s start with maybe my favorite way to use Kallax cubbies: in a mud room.
Kallax Hack #1
Mud Room Built-in Cubbies.
![Kallax shelf used as cubbies in a mud room entry in a farmhouse or country home. #ikeahacks #kallaxhack #kallax](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/001-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-mud-room-entry.jpg)
Kallax Hack #2
Chic low console.
![Kallax used as a low chic console with black and white Scandi vibe in a modern space. #kallax #ikeahacks](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/005-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-bench-cubbies.jpg)
Kallax Hack #3
Sleek record storage.
![Kallax used as vinyl album record storage and media organization. #kallaxhack #ikeahacks #vinylstorage](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/006-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-record-album-storage.jpg)
Kallax Hack #4
Slipcovered Media Console.
![Slipcovered Kallax from Ikea used as a media console for a TV in a neutral space by Nicole Gibbons Style. #kallaxhack #ikeahacks](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/007-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-slipcovered-hidden-storage.jpg)
I love how Nicole Gibbons had her upholsterer create this slipcover for an Ikea bookcase! Not only did she get a media console for her TV, she gained beautiful concealed storage! Here is what she stores under the slipcover…
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Kallax Hack #5
Baby Changing Table.
![Kallax hack with changing table trimmed in wood - Young House Love. #kallaxhack #ikeahacks #nurserydesign #budgetdesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/008-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-baby-changing-table-wood-trim.jpg)
Young House Love used the shelf to create a changing table (above) in the nursery and trimming it with rustic wood planks.
Kallax Hack #6
Midcentury Mod & Minimal.
![Midcentury Modern style Kallax hack with vertical display and storage. #kallaxhack #ikeafurniture #mcm](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/009-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-vertical-furniture-legs.jpg)
Kallax Hack #7
Chic Entry Command Central.
![Ikea hack for Kallax as console with woven baskets in entry. #kallax #ikeahacks #consoletables](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/010-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-entry-console-with-baskets-command-central.jpg)
Kallax Hack #8
Artfully Ordered Firewood Storage.
![Kallax shelf for firewood storage and artful display. #ikeafurniture #kallaxshelf #kallaxhacks](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/011-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-vertical-firewood-storage.jpg)
Kallax Hack #9
Living Room Cubbies.
![Living room console cubbies with Kallax from Ikea. #kallaxhacks #cubbies #livingrooms](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/012-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-tv-media-stand.jpg)
Kallax Hack #10
Craft Room Organizer.
![Craft room organization with Kallax from Ikea. #kallaxhack #craftrooms #ikeahacks](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/013-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-craft-room-organizer.jpg)
Kallax Hack #11
Dresser & Decorative Bedroom Shelves.
![Dresser with Kallax in a bedroom for storage and display. #kallaxhacks #ikeahacks](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/014-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-dresser-bedroom.jpg)
Kallax Hack #12
Modern Chic Nightstand.
![Simple and minimal, Kallax is used as a nightstand and elevated with MCM feet. #kallaxhack #nightstands](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/015-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-modern-chic-nightstand-with-feet.jpg)
Kallax Hack #13
Modern Country Mobile Cupboard.
![Rustic mobile console created with Ikea's Kallax. #kallaxhacks](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/016-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-industrial-farmhouse-casters.jpg)
Kallax Hack #14
Rustic Cool Console.
![Kallax combined with rustic raw wood for an industrial modern rustic console. #kallaxhack](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/017-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-rustic-wood-console-firewood-media-storage.jpg)
Kallax Hack #15
Window Seat With Storage.
![Kids room with Kallax topped with cushion and used as a sweet bench and storage. #kallaxhack #kidsroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/018-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-storage-bench-kids-room.jpg)
Kallax Hack #16
Scandinavian Sideboard.
![Scandi minimal style with Kallax shelf and Nordic chic. #kallaxhack](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/019-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-scandinavian-black-white.jpg)
Kallax Hack #17
Storage Wall to Define an Entry.
![Kallax wall of storage to define an entry in an apartment. #kallaxhack #ikeakallax](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/020-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-room-divider-apartment-entry.jpg)
Kallax Hack #18
Friendly Playroom Horizontal Storage.
![Horizontal storage in a play room with pink lamps and Kallax from Ikea. #kallaxhack](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/021-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-pink-lamps-kids-room.jpg)
![Kids room with floating shelves above Kallax from Ikea with black stripe baskets. #kallaxhack #kidsrooms](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/024-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-kids-room-stripes-floating-shelves.jpg)
Kallax Hack #19
Low Office Storage.
![Modern black and white home office with Kallax as low storage credenza console. #kallaxhack #homeoffice](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/022-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-home-office.jpg)
Kallax Hack #20
Kids Room Industrial Riveted Corral.
![Kallax hack with metal industrial rivet strips for an orderly storage solution in a bedroom. #kallaxhack](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/023-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-industrial-metal-strip-rivets.jpg)
Create an industrial look (it’s not real metal!) with help from Grillo-Designs.
Kallax Hack #21
Teen Room Chic Dresser.
![Teen room dresser with Kallax from Ikea. #kallaxhack #teenrooms](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/025-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-teens-room-dresser.jpg)
Kallax Hack #22
Airy Room Divider.
![Airy room divider with Ikea's Kallax in a lofty space with white and sweet decor. #kallaxhack #roomdividers](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/026-ikea-hack-kallax-shelf-airy-room-divider-lofty-ceiling.jpg)
I love how the homeowner played with scale (above) in the lofty space!
Aren’t these creatives uses inspiring? Which Kallax Ikea hack is your favorite?
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Inspirational Quotes to Pin
![Inspirational quote to encourage, uplift, and inspire on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationaquotes #quotes #encouragement #personalgrowth #courage #kindness](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/aqua-blue-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-tomorrow-is-fresh-no-mistakes-montgomery.jpg)
![Inspirational quote to encourage, uplift, and inspire on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationaquotes #quotes #encouragement #personalgrowth #courage #kindness](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/aqua-blue-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-seeds-you-plant.jpg)
![Handlettered quote about peace - RaeLetteringCo on Etsy. #peacequote #quotes #handlettered #peacequotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/hancockcreativeshop-handlettered-quote-let-there-be-peace-on-earth.jpg)
![Inspirational quote to encourage, uplift, and inspire on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationaquotes #quotes #encouragement #personalgrowth #courage #kindness](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/aqua-blue-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-sang-mary-oliver.jpg)
![Inspirational quote to encourage, uplift, and inspire on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationaquotes #quotes #encouragement #personalgrowth #courage #kindness](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/aqua-blue-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-grateful-anyway.jpg)
![Inspirational quote to encourage, uplift, and inspire on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationaquotes #quotes #encouragement #personalgrowth #courage #kindness](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/aqua-blue-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-coddiwomple-definition.jpg)
![Inspirational faith quote from John Ortberg on Hello Lovely Studio. #quotes #faith #spirituality #christianity](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/john-ortberg-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-grow.jpg)
![Inspirational quote to encourage, uplift, and inspire on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationaquotes #quotes #encouragement #personalgrowth #courage #kindness](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/aqua-blue-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-beauty-kafka.jpg)
![Inspirational faith quote from John Ortberg on Hello Lovely Studio. #quotes #faith #spirituality #christianity](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/john-ortberg-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-failure.jpg)
![Inspirational quote to encourage, uplift, and inspire on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationaquotes #quotes #encouragement #personalgrowth #courage #kindness](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/aqua-blue-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-cants-into-cans.jpg)
![Barbara Brown Taylor inspirational quote on Hello Lovely Studio about loving the neighbor. #inspirationalquotes #barbarabrowntaylor #spiritualquote #faithquote #lovequote](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/inspirational-quote-spiritual-wisdom-barbara-brown-taylor-love-the-neighbor-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
![Inspirational quote to encourage, uplift, and inspire on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationaquotes #quotes #encouragement #personalgrowth #courage #kindness](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/aqua-blue-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-be-brave-child-of-God.jpg)
![Inspirational quote about gratitude on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationalquote #gratitude](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-praise-the-bridge-coleman.jpg)
![Inspirational quote to encourage, uplift, and inspire on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationaquotes #quotes #encouragement #personalgrowth #courage #kindness](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/aqua-blue-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-adventure-chesterton.jpg)
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like the bookcase with the covered stained wood, classy hack for sure !
agreed! thanks for reading! 🙂
In hack #20, where do you find the wall hanging book display shelves? Thanks!
Author
Hi Kristi. There are a few great options here: https://rstyle.me/+FBv8UPwdm-ohWR_QghZhxQ Let me know what you think, and thanks for reading. 🙂
Even their quality (Ikea) is not as good as many years ago but they have always great ideas how you can enhance your furnishing problems. “Billy” accompanied us for centuries. Isn’t that true love. Ha?!
Author
My parents still have their Billy bookcases which look like built-ins – we can never give those Ikea superstars enough credit! Happy Wednesday, friend.