IKEA PAX HACKED! MY CUSTOMISED DIY WALK IN CLOSET / WARDROBE!

Today we’re sharing how we customised an IKEA closet for that ‘built in’ wardrobe look! Details for everything below:

IKEA Pax System: https://bit.ly/2UMF4PI
IKEA Billy Bookcases: https://bit.ly/3Dmk479
IKEA Billy Bookcase extension: https://bit.ly/3Cl4xTZ

MATERIALS USED:
1. Thick MDF (18mm)

2. Timber strips - 30mm x 45mm

3. Steel brackets to fix wardrobe to wall: https://amzn.to/3ovt5og

4. Coving: https://bit.ly/30u3bZy
- Coving adhesive: https://bit.ly/3Hpcifq

5. No More Nails (UK): https://amzn.to/3HsQ4ZJ
No More Nails (US): https://amzn.to/3niJ5uz

6. Filler: https://amzn.to/3kBv9tB

7. Caulk: https://amzn.to/3otUYgE

8. Gold spray paint we used (UK): https://amzn.to/326kxNd
Gold spray paint (US equivalent - same brand): https://amzn.to/3kHmztE

9. Rawlplugs (UK): https://amzn.to/3DfkLzb
Rawlplugs (US): https://amzn.to/3FdPnBE

EVERYDAY TOOLS USED:
- Hammer
- Spirit level
- Drill
- Screws

**DISCLAIMER
Whilst not a professional, Dan is still very handy and knows his way around tools/ machinery. Some of the equipment he used can be extremely dangerous so please only use these items if you’re confident in what you’re doing; have properly read the instructions and have taken the appropriate safety measures! I don’t want anyone getting injured for the sake of some closet space :)

Tools:
1. UK - Table saw: https://amzn.to/2Hrcu3y
US equivalent: https://amzn.to/2KwBqrB
(this seems really expensive to me but couldn’t find cheaper equivalents - maybe there’s a better place to buy table saws in the US?!)

2. UK - Multi-tool: https://amzn.to/3kS0oy5
US equivalent: https://amzn.to/3nMlsrs

3. UK - Mitre saw: https://amzn.to/2UQUfaR
US equivalent: https://amzn.to/3pKv9st

4. UK - Nail gun: https://bit.ly/3lUsYjx
US equivalent: https://amzn.to/3HqbI0Q


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Frequently Asked About Items
1. Pampas grass (in background of my videos – I purchased two bunches to create the effect): https://bit.ly/33iLsmy
2. My phone case: https://bit.ly/31iuXpc

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Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some of the links used are affiliated. Occasionally companies will gift me items however this will not affect my opinion if and when I do review said item. I will always mark gifted items if it/they have been gifted with gift/ad. Gift/ad does not mean that the feature was paid for, but that the item was gifted. That said, the vast majority of items are bought with my own money. All paid-for content will be clearly stated.

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Frequently Asked About Videos!

1. The underwear I swear by (including strapless bras!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coeliYQG1eQ
2. Hair tutorial – how I curl my hair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QBJqHS0IFs
3. Luxury hacks – how to protect against colour transfer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCICFHBGiyI

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