IKEA KALLAX Hack: Record Player Stand/Storage
![](https://i0.wp.com/thebkeepsushonest.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IKEA-683x1024.png?resize=683%2C1024&ssl=1)
Finding stylish and practical record storage can be difficult, especially if you are on a budget. We needed storage for our Audio-Technica turntable, Klipsch R-15PM Powered Monitor speakers, and extensive record collection. The IKEA Kallax was great for storing records but wasn’t aesthetically ideal for our space.
![](https://i0.wp.com/thebkeepsushonest.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Photo-Jan-22-4-44-23-PM-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)
We wanted something vintage, but it was challenging to find a piece we liked that was in good condition and didn’t cost a fortune.
![](https://i0.wp.com/thebkeepsushonest.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Photo-Jan-23-1-44-26-PM.jpg?resize=412%2C619&ssl=1)
How to Creating Record Storage from IKEA Kallax
- Purchase the Kallax Shelf Unit (We opted for the white finish)
- Purchase Heavy Duty Leg Plates and Taper Round Legs
- Select a stain for the legs. (We used Varathane Wood Stain in English Chestnut and applied multiple coats to achieve our desired look.)
- Attach the Legs to the bottom of the unit using these heavy-duty top leg plate.
![](https://i0.wp.com/thebkeepsushonest.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Photo-Jan-23-1-44-38-PM.jpg?resize=409%2C624&ssl=1)
Simply attaching legs to the shelf makes it look like a piece that belongs in the space rather than a cheap IKEA shelf.
This project was quick, easy, and very affordable.
Adding new legs to furniture can revitalize a space for a fraction of the cost.