The Kallax library from another angle

On sale for a long time, Ikea furniture in general, and the Kallax range in particular, are characterized by their ability to adapt to a variety of tastes, budgets and spaces. Over the years, the Kallax library among others, has established itself as a classic that finds its place everywhere in the house. It is interesting to know that the Kallax Bookshelf was formerly known on the market as Expédit, but the main concept remains the same. Any Kallax piece is easy to customize and gives free rein to creativity. With this article, we set ourselves the goal of making you see your Kallax from a new angle to explore all the customization variants it offers.

The Kallax Library is not only used to store books

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Let's start by reminding ourselves that Ikea furniture is suitable for almost infinite customization, depending on taste and available space. The Swedish decoration giant offers furniture and accessories that are among the most adaptable, beautiful and fun ever made. In addition to being cheap, they have a look that is both refined and elegant. And in our opinion, this reputation of the brand is well deserved.

What are the alternative uses of a Kallax library?

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It is obvious that the main purpose of a library is to store books. But with Kallax, it turns out there are plenty of other options to use. The possibilities multiply further when one realizes the different formats available. The Kallax library comes in four versions: 4 squares in square or in length, 8 squares, 16 squares and 25 squares. The price varies according to size and wood.

A Kallax shelf as a room divider

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It can be used as room divider or living room space for example. It is a modern and practical way to delimit spaces.

Library transformed into TV stand

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If you wish, you can set feet on a Kallax bookcase to make a TV stand. Make sure the number of feet is enough. If necessary, you can put 6 feet instead of 4, or fix the TV stand to the wall to ensure its stability.

Why buy a wine rack, if you have a Kallax library?

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Turn your Kallax library into a wine bottle rack by inserting a Hutten wine bottle storage shelf. And now, in the blink of an eye you already have a wine bar! A kind of homemade wine cellar, it's always a good idea! You can also make room for other matching bottles, ice creams and accessories. We are sure men will love this idea!

The library as an exhibition window

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And so as not to disappoint our friends, the queens of shopping who like to buy handbags or shoes, we will offer them an alternative use of the Kallax library. They can use it as a showcase to display their treasured possessions in style. Remember to add a suitable lighting to emphasize your little treasures.

Kallax for the children's room

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We will pay special attention to mothers who are tired of picking up scattered toys everywhere. The Kallax Library is a way to better organize the children's room to bring order to the chaos.

The Kallax library transformed into a locker

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A few doors will be enough to make a Kallax library a very practical solution for confined spaces. The large number of boxes available makes it possible to store even shoes.

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And not to neglect domestic cats, we offer this last use of the Kallax library. We know that cats seek comfort, so it's a way to provide them with a private space so that your cat relaxes in style.

Useful tips:

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It is very important to consider the weight your library can support depending on its usage. Spice racks in the kitchen barely need support, while built-in bookshelves have a heavy load. The contents of the shelves are really important! If the bookcase is wall mounted, the different materials require different types of wall mount devices that are sold separately. Always place the safety first to avoid possible accidents.

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Maybe you will find other ways to customize your Kallax. The imagination is boundless! We gave you some ideas, now it's up to you to dare to start and experiment!