9 IKEA hacks with the KALLAX shelving unit in the children's room

Our all-rounder in the children's room: The IKEA KALLAX is an integral part of almost every home. We show you how versatile the shelf is and have summarised the best IKEA KALLAX hacks.

1. Storage space and playing surface with the KALLAX shelving unit in the children's room

Of course, the children's room organisation also needs to be organised. The KALLAX shelving unit provides plenty of storage space. And that's not all, because this all-rounder can also be used as playing surface. We have great KALLAX hacks for the children's room that create storage space and provide fun, especially for small flats.

All KALLAX play foils

2. Organisation create in the KALLAX shelving unit

The perfect duo in the children's room: KALLAX and TROFAST. The practical, lightweight TROFAST boxes with lids make tidying up child's play and enhance the look of the KALLAX shelf.

With the custom-fit insert, you can easily slide TROFAST boxes into your shelf - ideal for toys, craft or school supplies. The insert offers space for three small boxes and provides more storage space and organisation.

To the shelf insert

Klebefolien und Designideen für das IKEA KALLAX Regal

3. Montessori wardrobe - IKEA KALLAX Hack

"Help me to do it myself" is the guiding principle of Montessori education. And you can encourage the independence of our little darlings even with the smallest everyday things. For example, with their daily choice of clothes. The KALLAX shelf is the perfect companion for this. In just a few simple steps, the children's shelf at eye level can be converted into a DIY Montessori wardrobe.

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4. Converting the KALLAX shelving unit into play kitchen

We also think the idea of converting the KALLAX shelf into a play kitchen is fantastic. You can create a mini kitchen in no time at all with our KÖKBASTLA sticker set. Even with a dishwasher!

To KÖKBASTLA for KALLAX

5. KALLAX shelf becomes a children's launderette

And anyone who wants to make their play kitchen really deluxe can grab the KALLAX and build a washing machine for children! We also have the exact instructions for you.

Build your own washing machine

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6. KALLAX hack for more colour

With the yard goodsfrom Limmaland, your KALLAX becomes a real eye-catcher! Simply attach the decal to the inside of the shelf and add more colour to your home.

7. KALLAX as a DIY bench in the children's room

A seating area in the children's room is cosy - and perfect for telling stories. Plush friends will also find a wonderful place to snuggle up here.

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8. Dollhouse: The KALLAX shelf becomes a Barbie dream

Simply remodelling a KALLAX shelf ... we think that's great! And with the Limmaland adhesive foils, you can easily transform your old piece of furniture yourself.

How about a cosy home for Barbie and Ken? Little doll fans are totally impressed by our stylish adhesive foils. No wonder, because they transform your KALLAX into Barbie's dream home!

you can easily cut our yard goods furniture film to size and stick it into the individual KALLAX compartments. The doll's villa is ready!

9. Hidden storage space with the KALLAX hack

Get really creative with Cornelia's KALLAX idea for the children's room: she has converted the 2×2 shelf into a play table with a reversible lid using our customisable adhesive foils.

What you need:

the IKEA KALLAX
two matching boards (77×77 cm)
Cordless screwdriver and screws
two Limmaland foils (suitable for the LACK table)

The two boards will be the base and top of your new play table. You can easily get these from a DIY store. Screw down the plate for the base. Cover both sides of the lid with playing surface. Our foils for the IKEA Lack table are best suited for this, as they are also square.

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