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No Foyer? This IKEA BESTÅ Hack Creates an Instant Entryway

A proper foyer or an alternative like a mudroom makes coming and going much easier. Just kick off your shoes, hang your coat, or drop your bag without cluttering your living room. It’s nice to have, so you’re not always aware of the chaos happening by your front door. But what if you don’t have a dedicated entry hall? Well, you make one, of course! JulesButNotVerne (Reddit), inspired by Vitsoe shelving, created a freestanding partition near their door using IKEA […]
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But what if you don’t have a dedicated entry hall? Well, you make one, of course! JulesButNotVerne (Reddit), inspired by Vitsoe shelving, created a freestanding partition near their door using IKEA BESTÅ units (at a fraction of the cost).

The structure provides separation from the rest of the room, includes a landing space for shoes, and masks the front entrance. The hacker also faced the added challenge of working with a sloped ceiling. Their solution was aluminum poles at varied heights to create the finished piece and give it a cohesive, built-in look.

#### What You’ll Need

- 3 IKEA BESTÅ cabinets

- 6 IKEA BESTÅ doors

- 6 LAPPVIKEN drawer fronts (used as shelves)

- 4 40-series extruded aluminum poles

- M8 x 30mm bolts and T-nuts

- 6 pre-cut 60cm poles

- 8 M8 threads

- 90-degree angle brackets

- 8 Screw-in leveling feet

Design an Entry Zone Using IKEA BESTÅ Cabinets as a Partition

#### 1. Prep the BESTÅ

[Image: BESTÅ cabinets joined and suspended on poles]

Photo Credit JulesButNotVerne | Reddit

Assemble the BESTÅ cabinets according to IKEA’s instructions. Install the doors, then attach the extra doors to the back of the units so they look finished from both sides.

#### 2. Install the Feet

Tap the M8 threads into the ends of each aluminum pole, then screw in the feet.

#### 3. Add the Poles and Shelves

[Image: aluminum poles to create partition]

Photo Credit JulesButNotVerne | Reddit

The meat and potatoes of this hack are definitely the aluminium poles. Attach three precut 60cm poles under each cabinet using angle brackets (inside and outside the cabinets) for support.

The other three 60cm poles are below three of the LAPPVIKEN drawer fronts (used as bottom shelves for shoes). Attach these with angle brackets below. Likewise, attach the upper shelves to the vertical poles using angle brackets.

On the sides of each cabinet, drill two holes, centered front to back, approximately 2.5 inches from the top and bottom of the cabinet. Attach the vertical poles using M8 x 30mm bolts and T-nuts. The T-nuts slide into the track, keeping things adjustable.

#### 4. Make Things Secure

The hacker drilled holes into the feet and screwed into the subfloor and, as they put it, “a conveniently located truss above.” Depending on your unit’s placement, you may need special anchors to secure it properly.

#### Is There an IKEA Product Similar to This?

If you’re thinking IKEA has something similar to this, you’re right. One of the commenters even brought it up in the thread. IKEA’s ELVARLI shelving system has a similar design, with adjustable posts.

[Image: studio apartment living room with a DIY room divider screen separating the TV area from the bedroom]