The allure of an arch is one that has remained timeless for centuries – but our latest furniture crush has given the shape a Swedish twist.
Enter the painted PAX – the latest piece at the top of our IKEA hack lust list, and the makeover process is refreshingly simple. But how can you recreate this Bohemiam-style statement piece in your home? Here, interior designer Hayley Stuart (@iamhayleystuart) reveals the process behind the continental-inspired focal point.
Armed with an untouched IKEA PAX, Hayley decided to makeover her units using only one simple tool: color.
The designer turned to Dulux – as she had done for her entire bedroom makeover. 'On the inside of the arches and on the doors I’ve used a gorgeous neutral called Shifting Sands in eggshell,' Hayley shared whilst revealing her makeover via Instagram.
The arches pay homage to an overriding escapist aesthetic that Hayley hoped to portray throughout her entire room. 'The wall color and the outside of the arches is Dulux's Folk Tales which is a beautiful muted terracotta.'
Meanwhile, Hayley used the label's former color of the year Brave Ground on her roof. This neutral, almost-rustic choice, allows the PAX and the azulejos-style wall tiles to create the statement they deserve without rivalry.
'I love the warmth that this palette produces which I think is essential in a bedroom. Brave Ground is a beautiful shade that encourages change and creativity, something that I have completely embraced in this room,' Hayley adds.
'I’m absolutely thrilled with how this room has turned out and I genuinely feel like I’m on holiday when I go to bed every night,' Hayley adds.
With a nod to Morocco, Portugal, and a Scandi-cool powerhouse in one frame, Hayley's modern bedroom idea encapsulates escapism – without having to invest in an airplane ticket. Plus, perhaps unsurprisingly this hack has similarly made waves globally, with other design enthusiasts rushing to admire Hayley's modern decorating idea virtually.
So, if you can't make it to the airport anytime soon, a trip to IKEA is the next best alternative. Remember, you only need to add paint.
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