Looks AMAZING Kristen…definitely inspired to transform my unit. The only problem is that mine is from Target. Wonder if the Kalax inserts and door would fit. Love love LOVE!!!! Hugs- Rosalia!
I've seen a lot of youtube DIY channels attempt a similar project. Yours is by far the easiest to execute, the smartest in terms of strategy (using already attached doors), and the best looking one in the final result. Really well done!
This is my all-time favorite IKEA transformation! It looks high-end, and the legs and hardware are perfection. I have a KALLAX in storage, and this is exactly what I intend to do--thanks for sharing your talent and ideas.
I have been looking everywhere for this style in an accessible price for a single mom, now I can have it!!! Thanks a lot Kristen McGowan you have made my dream come true. This is my first video but I will definitely be checking for more of your fantastic creations.
Omg exactly what I was looking for - I really wanted to level up my kallax but don't have the space (and more likely - the skills) to make my own doors and attach. This feels like a really doable and accessible project, thank you!
WOW! What a transformation! It turned out great. My only change would be to run a sander across the tops of the half-rounds after they’re installed so they’re exactly the same height. Looks great as is!
Here's what my carpenter did on a much larger project. He installed all the cross pieces with extra overhang. After they were all in, he used a saw to cut all of them at one time, perfectly the same length. For this project the way she did it, it would require removing the door units after the half-moons were nailed on so they could be cut and sanded.
That trim is such a brilliant idea! I’m so glad I came across this video - I have an old Expedit (the old version of Kallax) and I’ve been trying to figure out how to make it look better. I am totally using your idea. It looks fantastic and like a much more expensive piece! ❤️
I love it through and through! 🤩 You are so creative and talented, Kristen. May you and your husband enjoy this piece and everything else in your home with great health, harmony, and all of the love your hearts can possibly contain!! ❤️❤️
Kristen, words can't even express how much I love your videos ❤️ I have been subscribed to you for about 8 months, and have never regretted it, because you are the right person to be subscribed too 🥺
OMG you give women a good name!!!! You can make any project look so simple!! I have been watching you for years now and I learn more about what CAN be done every time. Thanks 🙏 for your help all-ways!!
Loveeee how this turned out! What a transformation into a beautiful modern piece! One thing that would make your videos more helpful when doing this type of content is including the prices and then showing a comparison of a high end furniture piece price to the total price of your DIY! 💕💕
I agree, great idea ☺️. I did a quick calculation based on the prices in the links and the info in the video, and the DIY would cost you about 525 dollars - not including tools. The kallax inserts are expensive and the wood adds up too. Not that expensive for the result, but not nothing :)
I am fairly new watching you, fabulous I. am so inspired, will be attempting to do the transformation as soon as I can get into my garage.Watching from Toronto. mid February.
Thank you for your detailed instructions. I reviewed many similar videos and your video was by far the best explanation for what I was trying to achieve. I wanted to connect 2 doors like you did and the tip you gave to have door front overlap was just what I needed to know. Awesome Outcome!!!🎉
Une pure merveille ! J'ai deux petites bibliothèques Ikea pour les CD-DV, livres de poches et une plus large et plus profonde. Avec votre idée, je vais pouvoir leurs donner de l'allure. Elles ont 18;ans et sont toujours fonctionnelles mais pas lookées. Grand merci pour ce partage
You really present well and make it so easy to listen to you. I have learned a lot from all of your videos! I now have a plan to redo my entire small home for cozy, warm, and elegant ideas! Thank you for keeping your videos efficient and informative and detail-oriented! You are SO GOOD at what you do!
Super inspiring idea. Was looking for a way to use two of my Kallax pieces as a room divider without it looking bland and blocky. You did it! I might do contrasting colours for the doors and the Kallax. But just grateful for this inexpensive concept to make it an architecturally interesting piece. Great job!
Looks awesome, you probably could've still put the doors so they were flush to the front of the cabinet since you installed the fluted pieces on the surface, they shouldn't be an issue sitting on the edge of the frame.
Amazing job! Those half-round pieces were a brilliant unifying touch for top and bottom doors. Also, you did a great job matching the door handles with the legs.
I have been binging your videos for weeks now, you are so good! So inspiring. And you seem like a great person with a really nice energy too! And... you make this ⬆️ look easy, not like it took you hours and hours. I always need to remind myself about the real, massive work people like you put behind each project! Looks amazing!
I keep going back to this video, there is so much to learn here. I wish I could share a pic of what I made using tips from this video, thanks a ton Kristen
Absolutely stunning 🙌🏻 😍…. thank you for sharing. The only minor criticism is placing it in front of a somewhat large cold air return, very important for air flow of your home.
Love this tutorial! It looks absolutely beautiful! So glad I found your station❤️. I have the large (25 cube) unit which I purchased second hand for my office…I think I’m going to do this for the top of the unit. Great idea! Thank you!
That is the first time I have seen someone use the kallax inserts as a backing, that is a neat way to do it. Will definitely be using that idea for when I transform my 2 units.
I love the idea. and the result. Cool execution as well. The few dark accents make it even more poping. Didnt know that kallax had those boxes. I will definitively use this at some point. Thanks for sharing
I just want to say ... Wow ! Out of all the years I have been on TH-cam I have probably subscribed to a few people . Love your energy, you are so talented!!
This looks so good. Such a pretty transformation. I was trying to think if it would work with having the cubby doors flush as designed, and I think it would, and then it’d just be the half moon wood pieces protruding. Still, really awesome transformation 🙌🏼
This is one of the best IKEA hacks I’ve seen. Absolutely beautiful and looks like a piece of high end furniture. Thank you for sharing. Also the paint color & hardware are perfect. I love clean lines and for me this piece ticked all the boxes for me. ❤️💯✅
It all depends on what tools and supplies you already have! I already had the unit so that was free, I had to buy the doors which were $17 each, wood was about $110, paint about $20, feet were $17, pulls were $10 each!
@@lorig.7127 Not sure whereabouts you're located but the project cost for wood should be even cheaper, since lumber prices are dropping now! Best of luck
Nice transformation, however I would definitely inset the doors and avoid having the gaps shown from the side and also the double thickness of door + the half round dowels.
I almost got rid of my Ikea Kallax unit but now it's a keeper - will attempt to repeat this DIY - thank you for sharing your ideas and talent - I think I can do this .. I think I can !! 🙂
Well done indeed. ❤️The black metal element gives the whole thing so much modern/ industrial character, what a pleasant surprise. You have great taste👍
Love love love the transformation of this unit! You are so talented. This is an excellent idea for a toy room!! Looking forward to more of your videos!!!
I've wanted to add doors to my kallax for months and have searched for a solution on how to cover the front for weeks. I never even thought about using the kallax inserts/ikea doors as a base to create a closed front. I feel so dumb!! 😂 Love the video and great inspiration!! 🤩
I think I will countersink those screws on the side so they don't show. Love this idea! I just put the unit together this morning and the bottom lines up nicely so they must have changed the design a little. Doing this for a nursery!
I love this idea I have a small house with Zero storage in my half storey and 2 ft pony walls . I was going to build some sort of storage but this so much nicer thank you!
Absolutely love 💕 this. I’ve seen these on Facebook marketplace and been wanted to get one but all others show putting these boxes inside to store stuff. I love this idea better. Ready to try out my new drill I got as a gift. Wish me luck
Thanks for building something very possible for renters and I like using the ikea doors since it’s so hard to customize but then add the full length doors!!!
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Do you also have an IKEA KALLAX UNIT? if you, you NEED to try this DIY! SO EXCITED FOR YOU TO SEE THE FINAL RESULT!!!😍👏
What color is it ? It look to me like sand or maybe is white I don’t know you tell me please
She said she painted with a color called Almond Wisp.
Looks AMAZING Kristen…definitely inspired to transform my unit. The only problem is that mine is from Target. Wonder if the Kalax inserts and door would fit. Love love LOVE!!!! Hugs- Rosalia!
Hi! Can I achieve this look with a unit from Target?!?
Great job, love the color!
The legs look really good not being placed at the edges, it actually looks more high end for me 🤩
Yay! Yes I’m actually very happy with the placement too!
Agree. Love it. Great job.
@@kayelle8005 lol lol lll
Yes! Very modern and chic. 😉
Yes, agreed. Looks better set in a bit like this. And I usually don't like black hardware but with this colour it's stunning...
I've seen a lot of youtube DIY channels attempt a similar project. Yours is by far the easiest to execute, the smartest in terms of strategy (using already attached doors), and the best looking one in the final result. Really well done!
This is my all-time favorite IKEA transformation! It looks high-end, and the legs and hardware are perfection. I have a KALLAX in storage, and this is exactly what I intend to do--thanks for sharing your talent and ideas.
Absolutely does not look high-end! The finishes are very poor.... The half-rounds are extremely poorly prepared and finished ... Not good
@@cassey3063 what would you have done differently ?
WOW!!! I would never have guessed this was a kallax if I hadn’t just seen this video.
I have been looking everywhere for this style in an accessible price for a single mom, now I can have it!!! Thanks a lot Kristen McGowan you have made my dream come true. This is my first video but I will definitely be checking for more of your fantastic creations.
@@joemmaal Understand but the comparables r $1700- 8000. I know accessibility is subjective but I stand by my comment.
Omg exactly what I was looking for - I really wanted to level up my kallax but don't have the space (and more likely - the skills) to make my own doors and attach. This feels like a really doable and accessible project, thank you!
WOW! What a transformation! It turned out great. My only change would be to run a sander across the tops of the half-rounds after they’re installed so they’re exactly the same height. Looks great as is!
Here's what my carpenter did on a much larger project. He installed all the cross pieces with extra overhang. After they were all in, he used a saw to cut all of them at one time, perfectly the same length. For this project the way she did it, it would require removing the door units after the half-moons were nailed on so they could be cut and sanded.
My OCD saw that too. It really does look good - her project. Maybe trim across the top.
That trim is such a brilliant idea! I’m so glad I came across this video - I have an old Expedit (the old version of Kallax) and I’ve been trying to figure out how to make it look better. I am totally using your idea. It looks fantastic and like a much more expensive piece! ❤️
Have you done yours?? How did it come out?
This looks great Kristen you're absolutely so talented. I love how it turned out.
Thank you!!
I love it through and through! 🤩 You are so creative and talented, Kristen. May you and your husband enjoy this piece and everything else in your home with great health, harmony, and all of the love your hearts can possibly contain!! ❤️❤️
Kristen, words can't even express how much I love your videos ❤️ I have been subscribed to you for about 8 months, and have never regretted it, because you are the right person to be subscribed too 🥺
Stumbled upon this vid & am now obsessed. Your comment confirmed I should subscribe!
OMG you give women a good name!!!! You can make any project look so simple!! I have been watching you for years now and I learn more about what CAN be done every time. Thanks 🙏 for your help all-ways!!
Loveeee how this turned out! What a transformation into a beautiful modern piece! One thing that would make your videos more helpful when doing this type of content is including the prices and then showing a comparison of a high end furniture piece price to the total price of your DIY! 💕💕
I agree, great idea ☺️. I did a quick calculation based on the prices in the links and the info in the video, and the DIY would cost you about 525 dollars - not including tools. The kallax inserts are expensive and the wood adds up too. Not that expensive for the result, but not nothing :)
I am fairly new watching you, fabulous I. am so inspired, will be attempting to do the transformation as soon as I can get into my garage.Watching from Toronto. mid February.
It's doesn't looks like the former kallax anymore at first sight!... its wonderful! the way you repurpose it, Kristen... love it! ❤️😊
That came out so much better than I had thought. Talking about a transformation makeover. 💘
Kristen this is absolutely one of the best furniture upgrades I've ever seen. It is an amazing transformation!
I love it Kristen, you are the best designer!!
I love that you transformed an affordable piece to something that looks worth $500-$600…amazing job and love the modern take on it🙌🏽
The transformation is a WOW! What a difference from the plain bookcase to an amazing cabinet. Enjoy your videos.
Thank you for your detailed instructions. I reviewed many similar videos and your video was by far the best explanation for what I was trying to achieve. I wanted to connect 2 doors like you did and the tip you gave to have door front overlap was just what I needed to know. Awesome Outcome!!!🎉
Obsessed with this transformation! More ikea transformations please!! Also, love the new intro!
Une pure merveille !
J'ai deux petites bibliothèques Ikea pour les CD-DV, livres de poches et une plus large et plus profonde.
Avec votre idée, je vais pouvoir leurs donner de l'allure. Elles ont 18;ans et sont toujours fonctionnelles mais pas lookées.
Grand merci pour ce partage
WOW!! No one would guess this is a Kallax unit. It looks like an expensive sideboard. You did an amazing job.
I’m so sick of Furniture is being so expensive when you can actually achieve it like you have done . Amazing 🤩
I love this! I NEVER would’ve thought about doing this! Thank you so much for always giving such great, beautiful, AFFORDABLE ideas ❤️
You really present well and make it so easy to listen to you. I have learned a lot from all of your videos! I now have a plan to redo my entire small home for cozy, warm, and elegant ideas! Thank you for keeping your videos efficient and informative and detail-oriented! You are SO GOOD at what you do!
This is so stunning and such a smart way to use what you already have.
Looks awesome. Using the half rounds to join the doors, and get that custom look, was genius.
This looks great. Re use something and making it new.
Great inspiration.
Super inspiring idea. Was looking for a way to use two of my Kallax pieces as a room divider without it looking bland and blocky. You did it! I might do contrasting colours for the doors and the Kallax. But just grateful for this inexpensive concept to make it an architecturally interesting piece. Great job!
Looks awesome, you probably could've still put the doors so they were flush to the front of the cabinet since you installed the fluted pieces on the surface, they shouldn't be an issue sitting on the edge of the frame.
I was about to type the same!
Holy Moly!!! That transformation is mind blowing! I was thinking they could be a viable kitchen cabinet option.
Thank you for sharing your brilliance!
LOVE how this turned out!! And it looks like it is a simpler diy then many others like this. Nice job!
The piece came out beautifully. It has a sleek yet soft look to it and could fit in any decor. To me it has an Art Deco vibe to it as well. Great job.
Amazing job! Those half-round pieces were a brilliant unifying touch for top and bottom doors. Also, you did a great job matching the door handles with the legs.
Wow, Kristen. You have outdone yourself. Looks amazing!
I have been binging your videos for weeks now, you are so good! So inspiring. And you seem like a great person with a really nice energy too!
And... you make this ⬆️ look easy, not like it took you hours and hours. I always need to remind myself about the real, massive work people like you put behind each project! Looks amazing!
Kristen. You are my fav designer. I have learned so so much that my husband is impressed with my skills that I learned from you😊 thank you
We love it. I would never have thought of doing something like this it’s fab x
I keep going back to this video, there is so much to learn here. I wish I could share a pic of what I made using tips from this video, thanks a ton Kristen
Absolutely stunning 🙌🏻 😍…. thank you for sharing.
The only minor criticism is placing it in front of a somewhat large cold air return, very important for air flow of your home.
I LOVE it, with the legs not right on the corners it really has a 50s vibe
LOVE how it turned out! Can't wait to see the rest of the entryway!
Thank you so much, dear Kristen. Frankly, I was running out of ideas for my ikea kallax unit , but your video brings hope and relief 😅😅😅
Love it so much, great job
Thank you so much!!💗💗
Well done
The best of the video is how you explain everything in way that even I understand it. I'm going to try this, because it looks very high-end.❤
Love this tutorial! It looks absolutely beautiful! So glad I found your station❤️. I have the large (25 cube) unit which I purchased second hand for my office…I think I’m going to do this for the top of the unit. Great idea! Thank you!
That is the first time I have seen someone use the kallax inserts as a backing, that is a neat way to do it. Will definitely be using that idea for when I transform my 2 units.
Love this idea! Have seen a couple of these done now & they've all turned out so nice. May need to give it a try too! 💖
I love the idea. and the result. Cool execution as well. The few dark accents make it even more poping. Didnt know that kallax had those boxes. I will definitively use this at some point. Thanks for sharing
Looks great! Do you mind telling me where the black vase that you used to style the cabinet at the end is from?
I am in absolute awe. This is amazing. So inspirational.
Amazing job! Looks like $1,000 piece now. What was the total cost including supplies and paint?
If you don't already have the doors, it would be somewhere between $200 to $300.
This would be stunning painted in emerald green with gold handles and feet. I love it! Great job!
Such a fun idea, can't wait to see the results 🤗🙈
I just want to say ... Wow !
Out of all the years I have been on TH-cam I have probably subscribed to a few people . Love your energy, you are so talented!!
This looks so good. Such a pretty transformation. I was trying to think if it would work with having the cubby doors flush as designed, and I think it would, and then it’d just be the half moon wood pieces protruding. Still, really awesome transformation 🙌🏼
I tried but the molding pieces get in the way of the doors opening all the way when they are flush! So they had to come out a bit!
@@KristenMcGowan ahhhhh hadn’t thought of that. Good point 👍🏼 xoxo
It would work if you had thinner wood slats or soomething - have to test by taping in place and seeing how it works to open the door.
@@dianawilliams3514 But if you used something else (shiplap, beadboard, etc.) then mounting them flush might work.
This is one of the best IKEA hacks I’ve seen. Absolutely beautiful and looks like a piece of high end furniture. Thank you for sharing. Also the paint color & hardware are perfect. I love clean lines and for me this piece ticked all the boxes for me. ❤️💯✅
Wonderful transformation! What was the cost of added supplies to complete this? It would be nice to include that in the ending of the video as well.
It all depends on what tools and supplies you already have! I already had the unit so that was free, I had to buy the doors which were $17 each, wood was about $110, paint about $20, feet were $17, pulls were $10 each!
@@KristenMcGowan Thank you! That information is helpful!
@@lorig.7127 Not sure whereabouts you're located but the project cost for wood should be even cheaper, since lumber prices are dropping now! Best of luck
@@TheMochaMonster I imagine the half-dowel molding to cover the front added up in cost.
@@KristenMcGowan So gorge!! How many dowels did you buy? I have so many Kallax pieces and want to do this asap! Thx!
WOW!! What a transformation!! Your so talented. I wouldn't have the thought of that.
Nice transformation, however I would definitely inset the doors and avoid having the gaps shown from the side and also the double thickness of door + the half round dowels.
Love this. You’d get a different look with gold feet and the gold edge pulls! So many different looks.
I almost got rid of my Ikea Kallax unit but now it's a keeper - will attempt to repeat this DIY - thank you for sharing your ideas and talent - I think I can do this .. I think I can !! 🙂
Super impressed. Love that you showed each product you used. 👏
It has a real art deco look, its great
I just said to my husband last night that I wished our Kallax unit had doors on it so we could hide stuff in it. This is an awesome hack! Thank you!
It looks amazing. I also love the legs not being at the edge.
Well done indeed. ❤️The black metal element gives the whole thing so much modern/ industrial character, what a pleasant surprise. You have great taste👍
Love love love the transformation of this unit! You are so talented. This is an excellent idea for a toy room!! Looking forward to more of your videos!!!
Wow! I'm speechless. Great IKEA hack.
Genius to add the half rounds!
OH MY, it is absolutely gorgeous!
The new opening is brilliant!
Thank you for doing a transformation that doesn’t involve power tools. I don’t have them and don’t plan on it. Looks great.
I've wanted to add doors to my kallax for months and have searched for a solution on how to cover the front for weeks. I never even thought about using the kallax inserts/ikea doors as a base to create a closed front. I feel so dumb!! 😂
Love the video and great inspiration!! 🤩
Yes! Iove this idea! I know it feels so good to see something you made,as soon as you walk in the door😍👩🔧.
I absolutely love this! Simple and easy. Hard to believe the transformation
I think I will countersink those screws on the side so they don't show. Love this idea! I just put the unit together this morning and the bottom lines up nicely so they must have changed the design a little. Doing this for a nursery!
This project inspired me to try and duplicate. This was more challenging than expected, happy with the results. I”m all in with th
That turned out absolutely beautiful
This is a beautiful transformation.
I love this idea I have a small house with Zero storage in my half storey and 2 ft pony walls . I was going to build some sort of storage but this so much nicer thank you!
Omg that is so awesome and the painting on top and the vase make it look so beautiful and elegant !
Yay to using weights. I use a rolled up yoga mat. Looks amazing!
Beautiful- unbelievable transformation and a very polished piece
What a beautiful transformation.
I’m going to do this for my kid’s playroom, but in a pretty green. Thanks for the inspo!
Absolutely love 💕 this. I’ve seen these on Facebook marketplace and been wanted to get one but all others show putting these boxes inside to store stuff. I love this idea better. Ready to try out my new drill I got as a gift. Wish me luck
This is STUNNING !!!! Wow. Just wow.
This is the most beautiful transformation i've ever seen ❤
I love this, but I wanna try it with each cubby having an individual door. Looks great. Well done! Thx for the video!
I know this is an old video but I just saw it. The finished item is just beautiful! You did a fantastic job. And that insert shortcut was genius!!!
I think this is pure genius! I never have used a nail gun but now I'm tempted to try and get one :). Thanks for your tips and tricks!
OMG ! It looks so high end gorgeous !!
Marvelous Darling! I really enjoyed your video straight to the point without a lot of empty chatter. Truly well done.
Love this. I have a child care and and this would be perfect..Just in rainbow colours!
I'm currently in the process of doing this and your tutorial is VERY helpful!!
Thanks for building something very possible for renters and I like using the ikea doors since it’s so hard to customize but then add the full length doors!!!
I love this!!! I would have left the half slats in the natural wood colour just to break it up a little but that’s just my preference