IKEA IVAR Hack: 7 ideas for the wooden shelving unit in the children’s room
This wooden shelving system is one of the true classics from our favourite Swedish retailer. 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 storage solutions with IKEA IVAR
Quick storage solutions are particularly needed in the children’s room. The IVAR shelving system from IKEA offers the chance to tailor your shelving to suit any children’s room. 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 from time to time, you’ve no doubt already spotted 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 solid pine finish. And wood isn’t just one of the current trends for children’s bedrooms; it also provides the perfect canvas for a personalised colour scheme. | Image source: @michelle_faber
2. Patterned IVAR in the children’s room
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 dead easy too: you can mask off the edges with some good-quality masking tape. Simply peel it off again after painting – and you’ll have 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 a guaranteed success with your IKEA hack: use furniture film! Here at Limmaland, you can find cute designs created especially for your IVAR wardrobe. This way, you can conjure up a sweet little eye-catcher for the nursery with minimal effort.
4. IKEA IVAR hack with furniture legs
You can personalise your simple wooden wardrobe 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 enhance the look of your wooden wardrobe.
5. Handles for the IVAR unit
As well as furniture legs, you can also enhance your IKEA IVAR hack with furniture handles. These aren’t just practical; attractive furniture handles make your shelving even more personalised! | Image source: @ola_trzaska_
6. Hang the IKEA IVAR on the wall
Your simple shelving unit takes on a sense of lightness when you mount it on 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 mount your shelf on 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 cutting little windows into the doors. | Image source: @designbycilla
