57 Coolest IKEA Pax Wardrobe Hacks

coolest ikea pax wardrobe hacks

IKEA is perhaps the most famous furniture and home decor producer all over the world, and that’s for a certain reason: year after year IKEA designers offer us simple and elegant pieces that can be integrated into almost any space and even if not – you can hack them to make them a fit! One of such items is IKEA Pax wardrobe, which is a nice storage unit for your clothes and shoes. Due to its simple look, it’s often hacked by homeowners to make it a better match for a space, and we’ve gathered the coolest ideas to inspire you.

Mirror Detailing

Mirrors are a great idea to spruce up the doors of a Pax wardrobe because they will reflect the light and expand the space. You may go for framed mirror doors with some eye-catchy handles or with mirror doors with criss-cross frames for a classic look. The frames can be not only white – try slate blue, muted green, navy or some other shade that fits your home decor. An easier idea is to add small cutout mirrors to the doors and some knobs – such a hack won’t take much time and looks cool.

An IKEA Pax wardrobe renovation with slate grey framed mirrored doors plus geometric brass handles for a contrasting and eye-catchy look.

An IKEA Pax wardrobe renovation with slate grey framed mirrored doors plus geometric brass handles for a contrasting and eye-catchy look.

An IKEA Pax wardrobe with fully mirrored front panels with aqua frames and brass handles looks very chic.

An IKEA Pax wardrobe with fully mirrored front panels with aqua frames and brass handles looks very chic.

Classic mirrored doors with criss cross frames give the wardrobes a classic and very elegant look.

Classic mirrored doors with criss cross frames give the wardrobes a classic and very elegant look.

Cutout mirror touches with white knobs add interest to a Pax wardrobe and make it stand out.

Cutout mirror touches with white knobs add interest to a Pax wardrobe and make it stand out.

Gorgeous mirror framed doors with a geometric pattern make a Pax wardrobe really amazing.

Gorgeous mirror framed doors with a geometric pattern make a Pax wardrobe really amazing.

Greige built-in IKEA Pax wardrobes with mirror doors and black knobs are amazing for a modern bedroom.

Greige built-in IKEA Pax wardrobes with mirror doors and black knobs are amazing for a modern bedroom.

Mirrored front panels make the Pax piece look chic and glam, plus  mirrors enlarge the space.

Mirrored front panels make the Pax piece look chic and glam, plus mirrors enlarge the space.

Refined black frame mirror doors with exquisite detailing is a chic idea for a Pax wardrobe.

Refined black frame mirror doors with exquisite detailing is a chic idea for a Pax wardrobe.

Painting Or Changing Doors

The most popular IKEA Pax hack is repainting the doors or changing them completely. The first is an easy hack: paint the doors with the color that you like and that fits your interior: anything from blush to emerald is welcome! If you are going for a seamless or built-in look, consider using the same paint color as for the walls. Find some creative handles or knobs that fit the new look: leather ones, brass handles, vintage knobs or other pieces. Changing the doors will be a bit more difficult but it’s worth it! Remove the existing doors and install wooden or plywood ones, chic trim or sleek and shiny glass ones. The handles and knobs are again up to you and the look you want to achieve.

A beautiful built-in IKEA Pax wardrobe with gold knobs is a cool and stylish idea for a bedroom, it looks nice and lovely.

A beautiful built-in IKEA Pax wardrobe with gold knobs is a cool and stylish idea for a bedroom, it looks nice and lovely.

A beautiful neutral bedroom with IKEA Pax wardrobes with gold handles, a blue bed with neutral bedding and a watercolor rug.

A beautiful neutral bedroom with IKEA Pax wardrobes with gold handles, a blue bed with neutral bedding and a watercolor rug.

A chic bedroom featuring a white wardrobe made of two IKEA Pax pieces with gold handles looks very chic and cool.

A chic bedroom featuring a white wardrobe made of two IKEA Pax pieces with gold handles looks very chic and cool.

A chic neutral bedroom with a fireplace, two grey IKEA Pax wardrobes and a paper pendant lamp plus some greenery.

A chic neutral bedroom with a fireplace, two grey IKEA Pax wardrobes and a paper pendant lamp plus some greenery.

A delicate bedroom wiht light green walls anda built-in PAx wardrobe, with a fireplace, a bed with bright bedding, a jute rug.

A delicate bedroom wiht light green walls anda built-in PAx wardrobe, with a fireplace, a bed with bright bedding, a jute rug.

A farmhouse netryway with a wood slat wall with a round mirror, a console and a chair, a built-in IKEA Pax wardrobe.

A farmhouse netryway with a wood slat wall with a round mirror, a console and a chair, a built-in IKEA Pax wardrobe.

A glam bedroom with blush IKEA Pax wardrobes and gold knobs, a crystal chandelier is a gorgeous and chic idea.

A glam bedroom with blush IKEA Pax wardrobes and gold knobs, a crystal chandelier is a gorgeous and chic idea.

A large built-in piece of Pax wardrobes with natural wood front panels is a gorgeous idea.

A large built-in piece of Pax wardrobes with natural wood front panels is a gorgeous idea.

A lovely bedroom with a low bed with neutral bedding, a couple of tables and a rug, a grey IKEA Pax wardrobe.

A lovely bedroom with a low bed with neutral bedding, a couple of tables and a rug, a grey IKEA Pax wardrobe.

A moody bedroom with navy walls and built-in IKEA Pax wardrobes, a bed with neutral bedding and a floating nightstand.

A moody bedroom with navy walls and built-in IKEA Pax wardrobes, a bed with neutral bedding and a floating nightstand.

A neutral bedroom featuring a two-tone IKEA Pax wardrobe with black knobs that makes a statement in the space.

A neutral bedroom featuring a two-tone IKEA Pax wardrobe with black knobs that makes a statement in the space.

A neutral bedroom with a pale blue wardrobe made of IKEA Pax units and with stained handles, with a large bed and neutral bedding.

A neutral bedroom with a pale blue wardrobe made of IKEA Pax units and with stained handles, with a large bed and neutral bedding.

A neutral bedroom with built-in IKEA Pax wardrobes, a grey bed with neutral bedding, a bench and a paper pendant lamp.

A neutral bedroom with built-in IKEA Pax wardrobes, a grey bed with neutral bedding, a bench and a paper pendant lamp.

A neutral bedroom with dove grey IKEA Pax wardrobes with gold handles, a large bed with neutral bedding, a bench with cool decor.

A neutral bedroom with dove grey IKEA Pax wardrobes with gold handles, a large bed with neutral bedding, a bench with cool decor.

A neutral farmhouse mudroom done with greige IKEA Pax wardrobes, a built-in upholstered bench and some drawers.

A neutral farmhouse mudroom done with greige IKEA Pax wardrobes, a built-in upholstered bench and some drawers.

A neutral space with a pale green IKEA Pax wardrobe, a black chair and a storage unit, mauve curtains and some decor.

A neutral space with a pale green IKEA Pax wardrobe, a black chair and a storage unit, mauve curtains and some decor.

A refined vintage bedroom with a white IKEA Pax wardrobe, a vintage fireplace, a forged bed with neutral bedding, a crystal chandelier.

A refined vintage bedroom with a white IKEA Pax wardrobe, a vintage fireplace, a forged bed with neutral bedding, a crystal chandelier.

A row of beautiful pink IKEA Pax wardrobes with shiplap doors and cutout handles is a lovely idea that perfectly fits the space.

A row of beautiful pink IKEA Pax wardrobes with shiplap doors and cutout handles is a lovely idea that perfectly fits the space.

A small attic bedroom with green Pax wardrobes with dark knobs, a green bed with neutral bedding, a green chair.

A small attic bedroom with green Pax wardrobes with dark knobs, a green bed with neutral bedding, a green chair.

A small bedroom with built-in blush IKEA Pax wardrobes, a bed with neutral bedding, a chair and a ledge gallery wall.

A small bedroom with built-in blush IKEA Pax wardrobes, a bed with neutral bedding, a chair and a ledge gallery wall.

A stylish IKEA Pax hack with slate blue paint and new doors plus elegant gold knobs is a very cool idea for a modern space.

A stylish IKEA Pax hack with slate blue paint and new doors plus elegant gold knobs is a very cool idea for a modern space.

A stylish modern bedroom with black walls and matching black IKEA Pax wardrobes, a mirror, a stool and a TV, a pendant lamp.

A stylish modern bedroom with black walls and matching black IKEA Pax wardrobes, a mirror, a stool and a TV, a pendant lamp.

A walk-in closet with black IKEA Pax wardrobes, a stained bench and a stool, some decor is a cool and chic space.

A walk-in closet with black IKEA Pax wardrobes, a stained bench and a stool, some decor is a cool and chic space.

A welcoming bedroom with blush walls and matching IKEA Pax wardrobes, built-in shelves and decor and a potted plant.

A welcoming bedroom with blush walls and matching IKEA Pax wardrobes, built-in shelves and decor and a potted plant.

An attic bedroom with built-in green IKEA Pax wardrobes with leather handles, a neutral chair with bold pillows.

An attic bedroom with built-in green IKEA Pax wardrobes with leather handles, a neutral chair with bold pillows.

An elegant mudroom with black IKEA Pax wardrobes with gold handles, floral wallpaper on the ceiling and potted plants.

An elegant mudroom with black IKEA Pax wardrobes with gold handles, floral wallpaper on the ceiling and potted plants.

Graphite grey front panels plus natural wood handles and sides give Pax a chic look.

Graphite grey front panels plus natural wood handles and sides give Pax a chic look.

Graphite grey paneled doors with small knobs will make your Pax wardrobe look very stylish and very modern.

Graphite grey paneled doors with small knobs will make your Pax wardrobe look very stylish and very modern.

IKEA Pax hack in a muted green shade and with tiny leather pulls is very stylish.

IKEA Pax hack in a muted green shade and with tiny leather pulls is very stylish.

IKEA Pax hack with fabric panels looks wow and makes a gorgeous statement.

IKEA Pax hack with fabric panels looks wow and makes a gorgeous statement.

IKEA Pax wardrobes in a mint shade with creative round handles at different heights.

IKEA Pax wardrobes in a mint shade with creative round handles at different heights.

Make Pax wardrobes more interesting placing the parts at an angle and adding cool brass pulls.

Make Pax wardrobes more interesting placing the parts at an angle and adding cool brass pulls.

Navy paneled front doors plus brass handles give a Pax item a chic look and amke it perfect for a modern farmhouse space.

Navy paneled front doors plus brass handles give a Pax item a chic look and amke it perfect for a modern farmhouse space.

Sleek built-in grey IKEA Pax wardrobes with gold knobs are an elegant and chic idea for a Scandinavian or modern space.

Sleek built-in grey IKEA Pax wardrobes with gold knobs are an elegant and chic idea for a Scandinavian or modern space.

Sleek white doors with handles look shiny and reflect natural light making the space look larger.

Sleek white doors with handles look shiny and reflect natural light making the space look larger.

Smokey blue wood doors with a texture and small black handles look cute and interesting.

Smokey blue wood doors with a texture and small black handles look cute and interesting.

Turn a Pax wardrobe into a built-in solution, just match the color of the doors with the color of the walls to make it seamless.

Turn a Pax wardrobe into a built-in solution, just match the color of the doors with the color of the walls to make it seamless.

Very chic Pax hack for an attic space, with a smokey blue shade and natural oak handles.

Very chic Pax hack for an attic space, with a smokey blue shade and natural oak handles.

Very elegant Pax hack with black paint, molding and vintage brass knobs is ideal for vintage spaces.

Very elegant Pax hack with black paint, molding and vintage brass knobs is ideal for vintage spaces.

White IKEA Pax wardrobes customized with trim and with gold knobs are adorable for a Scandinavian space.

White IKEA Pax wardrobes customized with trim and with gold knobs are adorable for a Scandinavian space.

Other Ideas

Some other ideas may include changing handles to make the Pax look more chic, inserting cool panels into the doors – colorful blue and red touches will make the doors stand out. Make your wardrobe more creative with round knobs attached at different heights. Try wall murals and catchy wallpaper attached to your Pax. Get inspired and go hack your Pax!

A cool and elegant walk-in closet with IKEA Pax units hacked, done in a lovely green shade, with drawers, baskets, some decor and a pouf.

A cool and elegant walk-in closet with IKEA Pax units hacked, done in a lovely green shade, with drawers, baskets, some decor and a pouf.

A cozy bedroom with green IKEA Pax wardrobes, with gold handles and open shelves, a bed with pink bedding, a pendant lamp.

A cozy bedroom with green IKEA Pax wardrobes, with gold handles and open shelves, a bed with pink bedding, a pendant lamp.

A farmhouse renovation of an IKEA Pax wardrobe, done in a soft green shade, with shiplap doors, black handles and baskets.

A farmhouse renovation of an IKEA Pax wardrobe, done in a soft green shade, with shiplap doors, black handles and baskets.

A lovely blush bedroom with matching blush IKEA Pax wardrobes, open shelves and drawers, a bed with blush bedding.

A lovely blush bedroom with matching blush IKEA Pax wardrobes, open shelves and drawers, a bed with blush bedding.

A neutral bedroom with IKEA Pax wardrobes raised on a platform, a neutral bed with neutral bedding and a green lamp.

A neutral bedroom with IKEA Pax wardrobes raised on a platform, a neutral bed with neutral bedding and a green lamp.

A stylish walk-in closet with built-in IKEA PAx wardrobes with elegant brass knobs and mirrors and a vanity with a stool.

A stylish walk-in closet with built-in IKEA PAx wardrobes with elegant brass knobs and mirrors and a vanity with a stool.

A whole walk-in closet created of IKEA PAx wardrobes, with open shelves, drawers and glass doors is a cool and smart solution.

A whole walk-in closet created of IKEA PAx wardrobes, with open shelves, drawers and glass doors is a cool and smart solution.

Grey green front doors with modern black handles completely change the Pax looks.

Grey green front doors with modern black handles completely change the Pax looks.

Muted blue, navy and red panels inserted make a neutral Pax piece look bold.

Muted blue, navy and red panels inserted make a neutral Pax piece look bold.