Before we dive into hacks, here’s a quick overview for anyone new to PAX: it’s a modular wardrobe system from IKEA that lets you choose frames, doors, interiors, and accessories to suit nearly any bedroom layout.

PAX wardrobes are affordable, widely available, and extremely customisable — which is exactly why they’re one of the most hacked furniture pieces online today.

If you’ve ever dreamed of a bespoke wardrobe with seamless lines, the biggest PAX hack you can do is make it look built into the wall.

How to do it:

• Add trim and filler panels to bridge gaps between units and the ceiling.
  
• Paint the wardrobe the same colour as the room walls so it visually blends in.
  
• Use crown moulding at the top to mimic custom cabinetry.
  

This simple transform instantly shifts PAX from flat-pack to built-in — and it’s a favourite trick among interior bloggers and DIYers alike.

Styling idea: A statement wall of art prints beside or above your PAX can help reinforce that custom look. Choose prints in a colour palette that echoes your wardrobe finish for visual harmony.

Rather than just rows of doors, many people hack their PAX runs to include open shelving in the middle or at one end. This creates a perfect display zone for decor — and breaks up large expanses of closed storage beautifully.

How to do it:

• Leave one module without doors.
  
• Install floating shelves within that section.
  
• Use baskets or bins to keep open storage neat.
  

Styling idea: Open shelves are ideal display space. Place art prints (framed or unframed) alongside plants, books, or decorative objects to make it feel intentional — like part of your room’s design, not an afterthought.

Changing the doors is a classic IKEA hack for any furniture piece — and PAX is no exception.

Ideas to try:

• Replace plain doors with mirrored ones to make the room feel larger.
  
• Attach wood veneer panels or paint doors in a bold colour.
  
• Add decorative trim to create shaker-style doors.
  

Mirrors add both function and style, while paint or veneer brings warmth and personality.

Styling idea: If you choose mirrored doors, a neat row of vertical prints on a nearby wall reflects beautifully and adds depth to the space.

Lighting is one of the hacks that instantly upgrades a wardrobe from purely functional to boutique-level.

How to do it:

• Install LED strip lights along the inside edges.
  
• Add puck lights above shelves.
  
• Use motion-activated lighting so your clothes glow when doors open.
  

Even a small lighting upgrade can make a dramatic difference in how your wardrobe looks and feels.

Styling idea: Position art prints so they benefit from the wardrobe lighting spill-over after dark — this creates an atmosphere that feels calm and curated.