The ultimate IKEA Bestå hack guide

Over the years, we’ve collected some of our favorite IKEA BESTÅ hacks, from creative customer makeovers to our own transformations. Different styles, colors, legs and details, all showing how a few simple changes can give the same IKEA classic a completely new personality.

Get inspired by some of our favorite BESTÅ transformations and see how small changes can make a big difference.

First out: Elevate Your IKEA BESTÅ with 30 cm Furniture Legs

Taking BESTÅ off the floor can completely change its proportions. Here, we used our 30 cm Hedda furniture legs in Walnut, originally designed as coffee table legs, to give the cabinet a taller, lighter and more elegant silhouette.

Paired with Hedda handles in Walnut, the warm wood details tie the whole look together and create a beautiful contrast against the light BESTÅ fronts.

The result? A completely new look that feels warm, stylish and surprisingly high-end. Hard to believe it started as a BESTÅ.

A playful IKEA BESTÅ hack with attitude

@feelhomemome paired her white BESTÅ cabinet with our Clas furniture legs and matching knobs in pink, adding color, personality and just the right amount of attitude.

The soft pink details completely change the expression of the cabinet, turning a simple IKEA BESTÅ into something playful, cool and far from an ordinary IKEA piece.

IKEA BESTÅ Hack with Bold Round Legs & Knobs

We gave this IKEA BESTÅ a warmer, more personal look with a soft beige finish, bold round wooden legs in black and chrome knobs. The mix of black and chrome keeps it clean and contemporary, while the rounded wooden legs add warmth so the overall look doesn’t feel too cold or minimal.

1. Paint – Paint the BESTÅ cabinet in a soft beige shade for a warmer base.

2. Add the legs – Attach bold, round black wooden furniture legs for contrast and character.

3. Add the knobs – Measure and drill holes for the chrome knobs. The chrome adds a crisp detail and works beautifully with the black legs

KEA BESTÅ Hack: A Built-In Look with a Simple Upgrade

Looking for an IKEA BESTÅ hack that gives your storage a more custom, built-in feel? This beautiful transformation shows how a few simple details can completely change the look of IKEA furniture.

Using IKEA BESTÅ cabinets with Björköviken doors, she added our slim Hedvig Little furniture legs and Maj knobs in brass. The combination of warm fluted wood and delicate brass details gives the BESTÅ a sophisticated, bespoke look while keeping that clean Scandinavian feel.

It’s a great example of how upgrading the legs and knobs on IKEA BESTÅ can turn a simple storage cabinet into a statement piece that feels designed for the room.

And of course, don’t forget to secure your BESTÅ cabinets to the wall according to IKEA’s recommendations.

IKEA BESTÅ Hack: A Scandinavian Classic with Estelle Legs

Sometimes the simplest IKEA BESTÅ hacks are the ones that age best. This clean BESTÅ cabinet gets a timeless Scandinavian update with our Estelle furniture legs, crafted from FSC-certified wood and finished with an elegant brass toe.

Hollywood Glam Meets IKEA BESTÅ

A little 80s Hollywood glamour, because beige can only carry civilization so far. Gold, dusty pink and deep burgundy come together to give this IKEA BESTÅ hack a bold, luxurious feel.

The burgundy furniture legs Hedda 100 add depth against the clean white BESTÅ, while the gold knobs bring in that unmistakable vintage glam. Paired with pink walls, statement lighting and an oversized mirror, the result is playful, dramatic and wonderfully over the top.

Pink, burgundy and gold. Basically everything you want in one IKEA furniture makeover.

From Basic BESTÅ to a Bold Walnut Statement

This transformation takes IKEA customization a little further. Starting with an old IKEA BESTÅ cabinet, our customer used IVAR panels to create a beautiful ribbed surface, painted the entire piece in a warm greenish tone, and finished it with our chunky Otto 150 furniture legs in Walnut. The rounded wooden legs add warmth and a sculptural contrast to the clean, linear fronts, giving the BESTÅ a completely different character.

We love this IKEA BESTÅ hack because it shows just how far you can take a piece you already own. A little more DIY, yes, but the result feels genuinely custom-made.

How to recreate the look:

1. Cut the IVAR panels to fit the BESTÅ doors.

2. Attach the panels to create the ribbed fronts.

3. Paint the cabinet and fronts in a warm greenish tone.

4. Add Otto 150 furniture legs in Walnut underneath the BESTÅ.

5. Secure the cabinet to the wall according to IKEA’s recommendations.

Elevate Your IKEA BESTÅ with Sleek High Legs

Sometimes, new furniture legs are all it takes. Adding sleek, high legs to your IKEA BESTÅ creates an elegant, elevated look and gives the cabinet an almost floating feel. The extra height makes the BESTÅ feel lighter and more refined while keeping its clean, minimal design. Here seen with our Hedvig Little legs in chrome.

An effortless IKEA BESTÅ hack for anyone looking for stylish legs for BESTÅ or furniture legs for IKEA without changing the cabinet itself.

A Playful BESTÅ Hack for the Playroom

Who says IKEA BESTÅ storage has to look grown-up? This playful BESTÅ hack by @stellaandthestars gives classic white storage a much more fun personality with our chunky Otto 100 furniture legs in Cloudy Pink.

The soft pink rounded legs peek out beneath the BESTÅ like little pieces of candy, adding color and character without competing with the rest of the room. Paired with IKEA SUTTUVIKEN

A fun DIY that makes all the difference

Sometimes you want to go all in! With paint, decorative molding and new furniture legs, a simple IKEA cabinet can get a much more custom and considered look. Here’s how we did it:

1. Choose your color
   Paint the cabinet in a shade you love. We went for a soft blue for a calm but playful look.

2. Add decorative molding
   Cut and attach molding to the cabinet doors to create more depth and give the simple fronts a custom-made feel.

3. Paint the molding
   Paint the molding in the same color as the cabinet for a seamless, built-in look.

4. Add new furniture legs
   Finish with round Prettypegs furniture legs to soften the straight lines and give the cabinet a completely new silhouette.

A fun IKEA Bestå hack that makes a big difference, without replacing the furniture you already have.

Black & Burgundy: A Dramatic IKEA Bestå Hack

For a bolder IKEA furniture hack, we paired Dagmar furniture legs in Black with round Bill 40 knobs in Burgundy. The sleek black legs give the cabinet a more defined silhouette, while the deep burgundy knobs add warmth, contrast and just the right amount of drama.

Styled with burgundy accents, dark details and warm neutrals, the result feels sophisticated and expressive. A simple way to transform IKEA furniture with new legs and knobs and create a look with much more character.

Warm Scandinavian IKEA BESTÅ Hack

Warm, minimal and a little unexpected. This IKEA BESTÅ hack combines soft neutrals, natural wood and rounded details for a distinctly Scandinavian look.

White rounded furniture legs soften the clean lines of the BESTÅ, while small brass knobs add warmth and contrast. A simple change of BESTÅ legs and knobs turns practical storage into something much more personal.

A little softer, a little warmer, and a lot less flat-pack.

Mix & Match: IKEA BESTÅ with Furniture Legs & Knobs

Sometimes you can completely change the look of an IKEA BESTÅ just by mixing different shapes and colours. Here we’ve combined our Siri furniture legs in Cloudy Pink with Bill and Frank knobs for a playful mix of details.

The result is warm, personal and a little unexpected. And the best part? It takes less than five minutes.

Bold IKEA BESTÅ Hack with Mustard Yellow Furniture Legs

Sometimes the details make the whole piece. Here, Barbro furniture legs in Mustard Yellow and matching Bill knobs create a striking contrast against the dark grey IKEA BESTÅ.

The sculptural legs and bold yellow accents give the cabinet a more exclusive, expressive look, turning simple storage into a statement piece. A great example of how new furniture legs and knobs can completely transform an IKEA BESTÅ without changing the cabinet itself.

Connecting IKEA BESTÅ units with furniture legs

When connecting two or more IKEA BESTÅ units, adding a middle leg can be tricky. Our BESTÅ Connecting Plate creates a secure mounting point where the units meet, giving your storage a clean and seamless look.

Simply connect the units, add your favorite furniture legs for IKEA BESTÅ, and transform standard IKEA storage into a more personal piece. A simple solution for anyone looking for legs for BESTÅ, legs for IKEA or stylish storage legs.

Find Your Perfect IKEA BESTÅ Legs & Knobs

Ready to give your BESTÅ a new look? Explore our full collection of furniture legs, knobs and handles for IKEA BESTÅ. Mix different shapes, colours and finishes to create a piece that feels completely your own.

Small change. Big BESTÅ difference.