I turned an IKEA PAX wardrobe into an epic ‘glow station’ using a £38 Hollywood mirror – I did it all myself with DIY
AFTER the pandemic turned most of the nation into DIY whizzes, some people have kept the skillset in their arsenal.
And with the likes of IKEA, B&Q and Dunelm offering cheap furniture and materials, there’s nothing we can’t create at home ourselves.
DIY sensation Kirsty Griffiths has revealed that she turned the IKEA PAX system, a customisable wardrobe, into a “glow station”.
A “glow station” is a dressing table designed for make-up application, skincare and doing your hair.
Purchasing a number of IKEA PAX wardrobes, Kirsty revealed on Instagram that she “cut them up” to create her new vanity area.
“This has been a mission,” she joked.
“So happy to be finished.”
She accessorised the area with a £38 ‘Hollywood mirror’ to give the design an air of glamour.
PAX wardrobes with doors start as cheap as £189, but get gradually more expensive the more you seek to customise your design.
There’s everything from PAX sliding doors and drawer inserts to PAX door handles and interior organisers.
“Our PAX wardrobes are the perfect way to maximise your bedroom space,” IKEA bosses explained.
“With their modular design, you can easily customise them to fit your needs.
“Choose from a variety of sizes, styles, doors and interior organisers to create a wardrobe that’s perfect for you.”
For Kirsty, the PAX system was perfect for creating a vanity area that most women would dream of – and she’s promised to release an eight part tutorial imminently.
Among the content creator’s other DIY creations are a trendy peg shelf for her kitchen that cost just £20 to execute.
She used minimal nails and drilling to erect the mounted peg board and shelf too, which she finished in a dusty pink paint to match her kitchen.
Keboyoe Yingcen Wooden Pegs cost just £8.99 for a 16 pack on Amazon and are identical to the ones Kirsty used, working out at 56p per peg.
She also uses the Sanded Pine Shelf Kit from The Range, which costs £8.69 for the largest size of 119cm or £7.59 for the smaller size of 89cm.