Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent Used This Clever IKEA Hack (& It's Perfect For Small Spaces)

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Storage can be stylish if you take advice from the right designers. As partners in design and real life, Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent live and breathe high-end interiors. Having starred in several HGTV shows, they know a thing or two about clever solutions for small spaces. If you're dealing with a compact space and a limited budget, try following their genius storage DIY. All you need is an IKEA wardrobe, leftover wallpaper, and driftwood handles.

People was able to give viewers a look inside one of Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent's homes in Montauk. Brent and Berkus showcased their personalized wardrobe from IKEA, proving that you don't have to splurge on every piece. Because the home is located by the sea, they wanted the furniture to radiate a coastal, bohemian vibe. Brent explained, "We found ways to reuse and rethink things that you can buy really inexpensively, like this IKEA wardrobe, which we love. Nate personally hand-did this really great woven wallpaper on each panel."

Berkus continued, "This [wallpaper] is left over from our townhouse in New York City, so we saved it." Not only is Berkus and Brent's clever IKEA hack perfect for small spaces, but it can be adjusted to suit your unique space.

Their wardrobe appears to be a variation of the PAX / BERGSBO combination, one of the stylish IKEA items that even HGTV stars love using in their homes. Nate Berkus further explained the customization process: "[Jeremiah] went to the hardware store and got me paste, which I've never worked with." 

Brent added, "You did a great job. And those driftwood handles are actually from Etsy." The secondhand driftwood handles added the perfect finishing touch that tied the organic, coastal space together. However, the boho style isn't the only aesthetic you can achieve with this hack.

For wallpaper, you can opt for anything from bold geometric prints to soft florals, depending on the mood you want to create. Removable peel-and-stick options make it easy to switch things up seasonally or as your style evolves. For example, consider this Orainege Vintage Floral Peel and Stick Wallpaper as a vibrant option. To customize your wardrobe handles, explore unique materials like leather pulls, vintage brass knobs, or matte black hardware to complement your distinct aesthetic. These Dophee Antique Bronze Pulls are ideal for a vintage look. This creative way to repurpose your old furniture is proof that even top designers save costs by reusing and upgrading inexpensive pieces.