8 Brilliant IKEA STALL Hacks To Make Your Storage Look Luxe

When it comes to the best IKEA shoe cabinets, the STÄLL is a top seller for a reason. The unit has a 4.7-star average rating from over 220 customers. And their reviews all echo why the STÄLL is such a standout for organizing entryways time and time again. For one, they love how easy it is to assemble. They also think the design is practical for shoe storage in narrow hallways and love the value of the piece at its $150 price point. While no one is really complaining about the cabinet's minimal look in the reviews, there is a host of DIYers online who have made it their mission to transform the STÄLL into something a bit more stylish.

If you're looking to elevate your STÄLL from its straight-out-of-the-box status, there are plenty of ways to do it. A fresh coat of paint, adding wood trim or fluting to the existing doors, or changing up the hardware are all great options for giving this IKEA piece new life. So if you already have the cabinet or want to buy one new for a DIY blank canvas, we've rounded up eight projects to inspire creativity for your STÄLL makeover.

TikTok creator @raivenfincher shows how she transformed her two black STÄLL units into an extra-long entryway showstopper. In her explanation video, she says she used burlap and wood trim to transform the doors. The burlap mimics the stylish rattan design trend, but at a fraction of the cost. Plus the light, natural fibers contrast nicely with the black finish on the sides and top of the original unit.

From @themodernmaker on TikTok, we have a transformation that takes STÄLL from simple to lush. The addition of trim gives the doors the look of classic shaker-style cabinets, which mesh with a bunch of interior styles — from traditional to farmhouse. The trim also allows for the addition of brass drawer pulls that perfectly complements the choice of dark green paint. And the oak plank table top brings it all together to create a piece you would never guess was from IKEA in the first place.

This hack from @itsamylorraine on TikTok turns the minimalist white STÄLL into a chic, bold entryway piece. Covering the original handle holes with wood trim and upgrading the hardware, plus the beautiful cobalt blue paint color makes this upgrade feel luxe and unique. Take a cue from her styling choice by also adding a mirror right above your shoe storage. It will brighten up any space by reflecting light around – even a narrow hallway.

For this STÄLL makeover, @mynorfolknest opted to cover the door fronts with a wide fluted wood paneling. After cutting the wood to size and sanding it, she finishes off with a coat of white paint. And for hardware, she adds some simple pulls in a gold finish that add an eye-catching detail to the allover white. The finished result is a chic and modern iteration that would look fantastic in a sunny entryway.

For another take on the fluted look, TikTok DIYer @collettes.home transforms the STÄLL by adding fluted panels on either side to round out the edges. Then, the fluting continues onto the face of the STÄLL, with the addition of some wood trim squares framing each door. The softened lines of the unit make feel like a mid-century modern design that will never go out of style.

This next STÄLL flip comes from @creatively.crisp's vision for a simple but elevated look. She uses trim to frame each door panel for another shaker-style look. However, she keeps things simple by painting the trim white to match the rest of the original piece. For hardware, she opts for long, black cabinet handles that accentuate the profile of the cabinet and add contrast to the timeless white. The finished product is an incredibly versatile shoe cabinet that would work well in almost any home.

For this DIY, @lifeoncrest chooses to make her STÄLL stand out with a subdued grey-blue hue — Pigeon from Farrow & Ball. But prior to painting, she removes the doors and adds trim to the front of each, covering the original hardware. And after painting, brass handles are added to the new door fronts. The combination of warm, metallic hardware and the cool toned paint give a subtle but chic look, with just enough contrast to catch the eye.

We love this hack from @krista.nielsen because of how much visual impact it makes for very little effort. To disguise the STÄLL cabinet's existing handles with a classy upgrade, all you need is an old leather belt, some scissors, and screws. Cut a belt into small, handle-sized strips and screw on either side of the STÄLL's existing handle cutouts. Gold plated screws complement the brown leather nicely, but you could change the finish depending on whichever color belt you use.