IKEA Hack: How to Transform Pax Wardrobe Into Custom Walk-in Closet With Shaker Details For $800

by
This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors.

If you are using ad-blocking software, please disable it and reload the page.

We can all agree that having a walk-in closet is the dream. And in East Coast DIY influencer Cori's eyes, if you don't have it, make it! 

(Similarly, if you don't want to spend a bunch of money on something, make it! Rather than buying pricey planters, Peony and Honey blogger Erika DIYs "stone" planters with dollar store items—here's how.) 

Cori is a teacher, mom of four and military wife who decided to redo her entire house while her husband is deployed. (Have a look at her progress in the video above.) As East Coast DIY, she has over 80k subscribers on YouTube, 185k followers on Instagram (@eastcoastfloridaydiy) and 3.5 million followers on TikTok—and we can certainly understand why. One of her projects that has us in awe is an IKEA hack: turning a bathroom into a custom walk-in closet with shaker-style paneling using IKEA Pax wardrobe frames.

Here's how she did it—with $800. 

Inspired? Us, too! Here's what Cori used for the transformation and watch her walk you through it in her YouTube video above.

FOR THE LEFT SIDE:  

  • 2 Ikea PAX Wardrobe Frames 39"

PAX Wardrobe Frame 39"

PAX Wardrobe Frame 39"

Ikea
$115
  • 1 Ikea PAX Wardrobe Frame 29"

PAX Wardrobe Frame 29"

PAX Wardrobe Frame 29"

Ikea
$110
  • 6 Ikea KOMPLEMENT drawers 39"

KOMPLEMENT drawer 39"

KOMPLEMENT drawer 39"

Ikea
$40
  • 1 Ikea KOMPLEMENT shelf 39"

KOMPLEMENT shelf 39"

KOMPLEMENT shelf 39"

Ikea
$10
  • 2 Ikea KOMPLEMENT clothes rails 39"

KOMPLEMENT clothes rails 39"

KOMPLEMENT clothes rails 39"

Ikea
$10

KOMPLEMENT clothes rail 29"

KOMPLEMENT clothes rail 29"

Ikea
$10
  • 1 Ikea KOMPLEMENT pull out tray with shoe insert 

KOMPLEMENT Pull Out Tray with Shoe Insert

KOMPLEMENT Pull Out Tray with Shoe Insert

Ikea
$45
  • One 12-foot 1x6 primed pine board for bottom trim 

Editor's Pick

1 in. x 6 in. x 12 ft. Radiata Pine Finger-Joint Primed Board

1 in. x 6 in. x 12 ft. Radiata Pine Finger-Joint Primed Board

Home Depot
$25
  • One 12-foot 1x4 primed pine board for top trim

Editor's Pick 

1 in. x 4 in. x 12 ft. Radiata Pine FingerJoint Primed Board

1 in. x 4 in. x 12 ft. Radiata Pine FingerJoint Primed Board

Home Depot
$20
  • Four 8-foot 1x3 primed pine boards for vertical trim

Editor's Pick 

1 in. x 3 in. x 8 ft. Radiata Pine Finger Joint Primed Board

1 in. x 3 in. x 8 ft. Radiata Pine Finger Joint Primed Board

Home Depot
$11

FOR THE RIGHT SIDE: 

  • Five 12-foot 2x4 pine boards for base and support for shelves

2 in. x 4 in. x 12 ft. Standard and Better Kiln Dried Heat Treated Spruce-Pine-Fir Lumber

2 in. x 4 in. x 12 ft. Standard and Better Kiln Dried Heat Treated Spruce-Pine-Fir Lumber

Home Depot
$9
  • Six ¾ x 16 in x 8 ft boards for frames
  • One 12-foot 1x6 primed pine board for bottom trim

Editor's Pick 

1 in. x 6 in. x 12 ft. Radiata Pine Finger-Joint Primed Board

1 in. x 6 in. x 12 ft. Radiata Pine Finger-Joint Primed Board

Home Depot
$25
  • One 12-foot 1x4 primed pine board for top trim

Editor's Pick 

1 in. x 4 in. x 12 ft. Radiata Pine FingerJoint Primed Board

1 in. x 4 in. x 12 ft. Radiata Pine FingerJoint Primed Board

Home Depot
$20
  • Three 8-foot 1x3 primed pine boards for vertical trim 

Editor's Pick 

1 in. x 3 in. x 8 ft. Radiata Pine Finger Joint Primed Board

1 in. x 3 in. x 8 ft. Radiata Pine Finger Joint Primed Board

Home Depot
$11

TOOLS + ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES:

  • Miter saw/circular saw/table saw (for cuts)

Editor's Pick 

15 Amp Corded 12 in. Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw

15 Amp Corded 12 in. Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw

Home Depot
$319 $199
  • 18-gauge Brad nailer

Editor's Pick 

18-Gauge Pneumatic Corded Brad Nailer

18-Gauge Pneumatic Corded Brad Nailer

Home Depot
$119 $79
  • 1 ¼" 18-gauge Brad nails (for trim to frame) 

Editor's Pick 

1-1/4 in. x 18-Gauge Brad Nails (2500 per Pack)

1-1/4 in. x 18-Gauge Brad Nails (2500 per Pack)

Home Depot
$10
  • 5/8" 18-gauge Brad nails (for lattice to drawers)

Editor's Pick 

5/8 in. Brad Nails (1000-Pack)

5/8 in. Brad Nails (1000-Pack)

Home Depot
$5
  • Cabinet jig 

Cabinet Hardware Jig with Carry Bag

Cabinet Hardware Jig with Carry Bag

Amazon
$13 $12
  • Drill with  ¼" drill bit 

DEWALT 20V Max Cordless Drill Combo Kit

DEWALT 20V Max Cordless Drill Combo Kit

Amazon
$199 $139
  • Screwdriver 
  • Liquid Nails or Power Grab

10 oz. Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive

10 oz. Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive

Home Depot
$3.28

Power Grab Express 9 fl. oz. All Purpose Construction Adhesive

Power Grab Express 9 fl. oz. All Purpose Construction Adhesive

Home Depot
$4.28
  • Impact Driver

Editor's Pick 

ATOMIC 20-Volt MAX Cordless Brushless Compact 1/4 in. Impact Driver

ATOMIC 20-Volt MAX Cordless Brushless Compact 1/4 in. Impact Driver

Home Depot
$159 $99
  • 2 ½" or 3" wood screws 
  • Caulk 
  • Primer 
  • Color-matched paint

1 qt. Ultra-Pure White Extra Durable Eggshell Enamel Interior Paint and Primer

1 qt. Ultra-Pure White Extra Durable Eggshell Enamel Interior Paint and Primer

Home Depot
$18
  • Cabinet handles

Editor's Pick 

Franklin Brass Matte Black Parow Pull

Franklin Brass Matte Black Parow Pull

Amazon
$4.30
  • Adjustable clothes rails

Editor's Pick 

18 in. - 30 in. White Adjustable Closet Rod

18 in. - 30 in. White Adjustable Closet Rod

Home Depot
$9.47
  • Clothes rail hardware

Editor's Pick 

1-5/16 in. Heavy-Duty White Closet Pole Sockets (2-Pack)

1-5/16 in. Heavy-Duty White Closet Pole Sockets (2-Pack)

Home Depot
$7.47

Have you DIYed your home, too? We want to hear from you! 

You Might Like