IKEA IVAR Hack: 7 ideas for the wooden shelving unit in the children’s bedroom
This wooden shelving system is one of the true classics from our favourite Swedish brand. No wonder this popular shelving unit is used in so many homes. Whether in the kitchen, the study or even as a wardrobe: IVAR always comes in handy. And the shelving system also looks great in the children’s room – especially with the right IKEA IVAR hack.
Perfect ‘ organisation ’ with IKEA IVAR
Quick storage solutions are particularly needed in children’s bedrooms. IKEA’s IVAR shelving system lets you tailor your shelving to suit any child’s bedroom. With the various individual components, you can put together exactly the combination that works best for you. If you spend time on Instagram and Pinterest now and then, you’ve no doubt already come across the numerous IKEA IVAR hacks featuring the wooden unit. Because the unit is so simple and minimalist, it lends itself to bringing lots of creative ideas to life.
1. Painting the IKEA IVAR
IKEA’s shelving system comes in a simple design made from solid pine. And wood isn’t just one of the current trends for children’s bedrooms – it also provides the perfect base for personalised colour schemes. | Image source: @michelle_faber
2. Patterned IVAR in the children’s bedroom
Of course, you can also apply your paint in trendy patterns. This makes the IKEA IVAR hack look really impressive in the children’s room. And it’s really easy to do: you can mask off the edges with some good-quality masking tape. Simply peel it off again after painting – and you’ll have crisp, clean lines. | Image source: @kotirakkaudelle
3. Cover the IKEA IVAR wardrobe
Admittedly, quite a lot can go wrong with a DIY project involving a paintbrush and paint. So here’s our tip for an IKEA hack that’s guaranteed to work: use furniture film! Here at Limmaland, you can find cute designs created especially for your IVAR wardrobe. This way, you can effortlessly conjure up a sweet little eye-catcher for the children’s bedroom.
4. IKEA IVAR hack with furniture legs
You can personalise your simple wooden cupboard even further with furniture legs. Particularly in older buildings with uneven floors, it can be difficult to open the doors without legs. And a pair of attractive legs really do enhance the look of your wooden cupboard.
5. Handles for the IVAR cabinet
As well as the furniture feet, you can also enhance your IKEA IVAR hack with furniture handles. Not only are these practical, but attractive handles will make your shelving unit even more personalised! | Image source: @ola_trzaska_
6. Hanging the IKEA IVAR on the wall
Your simple shelving unit takes on a sense of lightness when you fix it to the wall. The floating IKEA IVAR hack! You can also mount two rows of the wooden shelving unit one above the other on the wall to create plenty of extra storage space. | Image source: @mevrouwstyling
If you fix your shelf to the wall, you can also make use of the storage space underneath. For example, with toy boxes and baskets that even the youngest children can reach on their own. | Image source: @evabrittakarin
7. IKEA IVAR becomes a doll’s house
You can also turn your shelving unit into a little house – perhaps even for dolls? We also love the idea of sawing little windows into the doors. | Image source: @designbycilla
