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Ikea wardrobe doors - anyone got any nice ideas?

6 years ago

We are coming to the end of our build and we are doing up the master bedroom, it all takes time and budget is slowing decreasing!

We have a bank of idea wardrobe doors that are against two walls in an L shape. We got the carcass first as I wasn't sure which doors would look good until there were all built. We have had open wardrobes for the past few months. I went to Ikea last night to look for wardrobe doors and nothing excited me! Our wardrobes are the shorter ones of the two sizes.

Has anyone got any Ikea doors that fit a line of wardrobes that I can have some inspiration on?

Has anyone bought made to measure ones?

Help me oh clever ones...for I am lost with no inspiration...

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E D

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

lol, clever ones. That rules me out.

:-)

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E D
6 years ago
Any photos though?
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E D
6 years ago
Have you considered curtains?

Tried adding photos... :-(

will try again
Sarah U-S
6 years ago
There’s quite a few companies who specialise in doors for Ikea furniture, and they are great for getting a more “bespoke” look.
Just a couple to get started - shakerdoors.co.uk for more traditional styles and superfront.com for more modern / latest trends.
E D
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E D
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E D
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Suzanne C
Original Author
6 years ago
I tried adding photos but struggled! Definitely want doors, have a budget of a approx £800 but for that I would like nice stylish ones!
Suzanne C
Original Author
6 years ago
The carcasses will remain and they are already fixed to the wall
AMB
6 years ago
Try Superfront. I have the mirrored Vikedal doors and think these are the best of the choice given by Ikea.
Suzanne C
Original Author
6 years ago
AMB - do you have any photos?
Sonia
6 years ago
Hi, I wonder if a carpenter can help you? My sister had loads of carpentry done all over her house, including fitted wardrobes, for less than I paid for my Sharpes wardrobes alone!
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Oasys Property Solutions
6 years ago
You could ask a timber merchants to cut sheet material to the size of the door - perhaps birch ply which could be stained, varnished or painted. Alternatively, a company with the ability to cut and edge band a finished panel (e.g. Egger) - Cutlist are one company. This option gives you many options. In either of the above, you will need to use a forstner bit to create a hole for the hinges without going through the face of the door the other side.

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