IKEA Furniture Guide


IKEA furniture is one of the most popular foundations for furniture makeover projects worldwide. Millions of homeowners choose IKEA because of its affordability, functionality, and clean design. However, many customers eventually want to personalize their furniture, improve its appearance, or make it look more custom and expensive.

Artvoom decorative furniture overlays are designed specifically for this purpose. They allow homeowners to upgrade existing furniture without replacing it, painting it, or investing in custom-built cabinetry.

This guide covers the most popular IKEA furniture collections compatible with Artvoom decorative overlays.IKEA Stall Shoe Cabinet Overlays – Wood Panels for Custom Door Upgrades panels by Artvoom – wood decor

IKEA MALM

IKEA MALM is one of the most popular furniture collections ever produced by IKEA.

Its clean drawer fronts and minimalist design make it an ideal candidate for decorative overlays. Many homeowners use MALM dressers as the foundation for luxury furniture transformations because the flat drawer fronts are easy to upgrade with decorative patterns.

Popular applications include:

  • Bedroom dressers

  • Nightstands

  • Storage units

  • Children's furniture

  • Guest room furniture

Popular patterns for MALM:

  • With Gaps 1 cm

  • Without Gaps

  • Oval

  • Half Circles

  • Hexagons

  • Retro

IKEA HEMNES

HEMNES features a more traditional Scandinavian appearance compared to MALM.

Customers often choose decorative overlays to modernize older HEMNES furniture while preserving its solid and durable construction.

Popular applications include:

  • Dressers

  • Nightstands

  • Chests of drawers

  • Bedroom furniture

Popular patterns for HEMNES:

  • Oval

  • Retro

  • Rings

  • Floral

  • Without Pattern

IKEA BESTA

BESTA is one of the most versatile IKEA storage systems.

Because BESTA doors and drawer fronts are relatively large, they provide an excellent surface for decorative overlays and statement patterns.

BESTA is particularly popular for:

  • TV units

  • Sideboards

  • Media storage

  • Living room cabinets

Popular patterns for BESTA:

  • With Gaps 1 cm

  • With Gaps 3 cm

  • Half Circles

  • Tropical

  • Hexagons

  • Kaleidoscope

IKEA KALLAX

KALLAX remains one of IKEA's best-selling storage collections.

Its square doors and modular design make it highly suitable for decorative customization.

Customers frequently use overlays to create custom storage furniture that appears significantly more expensive than standard KALLAX units.

Popular patterns include:

  • Without Gaps

  • Hexagons

  • Moroccan

  • Retro

  • Rings

IKEA ALEX

ALEX furniture is widely used in home offices, craft rooms, studios, and workspaces.

Decorative overlays help transform practical storage furniture into furniture that better matches modern interior design styles.

Popular applications include:

  • Home offices

  • Creative workspaces

  • Makeup stations

  • Studio furniture

Popular patterns include:

  • Without Gaps

  • Oval

  • Retro

  • Rings

IKEA STORKLINTA

STORKLINTA has become one of the most discussed IKEA furniture collections since replacing MALM in several markets.

Many homeowners choose overlays to personalize STORKLINTA furniture and create a more premium appearance.

Popular patterns include:

  • Without Gaps

  • Oval

  • Hexagons

  • Retro

  • Without Pattern

IKEA STALL

STALL shoe cabinets are among the most frequently customized IKEA products.

Because the original furniture contains cutouts and handle openings, many customers select one-piece overlay designs that help create a cleaner appearance.

Popular patterns include:

  • Without Gaps

  • Oval

  • Retro

  • Rings

  • Hexagons

  • Without Pattern

IKEA NORDLI

NORDLI features clean modern lines and modular storage options.

Its simple drawer fronts make it highly suitable for decorative furniture transformations.

Popular patterns include:

  • Without Gaps

  • Oval

  • Retro

  • Half Circles

IKEA KULLEN

KULLEN is one of IKEA's most affordable furniture collections.

Decorative overlays allow homeowners to upgrade KULLEN furniture without replacing it.

Popular patterns include:

  • With Gaps 1 cm

  • Without Gaps

  • Retro

  • Hexagons

IKEA KOPPANG

KOPPANG dressers feature large drawer fronts that work particularly well with decorative overlays.

Customers often choose KOPPANG as an alternative to MALM while achieving similar furniture makeover results.

Popular patterns include:

  • With Gaps 1 cm

  • Oval

  • Hexagons

  • Retro

  • Floral

IKEA PAX

PAX wardrobes are among the most frequently customized IKEA products.

Large wardrobe doors create excellent opportunities for decorative furniture transformations.

Popular patterns include:

  • With Gaps 1 cm

  • With Gaps 3 cm

  • Half Circles

  • Tropical

  • Kaleidoscope

  • Without Pattern

IKEA TROFAST

TROFAST is often used in children's rooms and play spaces.

Decorative overlays can help personalize storage units while matching the room theme.

Popular patterns include:

  • Kids Stickers

  • Floral

  • Retro

  • Hexagons

IKEA TRONES

TRONES cabinets are commonly used for entryways, hallways, and shoe storage.

Decorative overlays help transform simple storage furniture into decorative interior features.

Popular patterns include:

  • Without Gaps

  • Oval

  • Rings

  • Retro

IKEA TARVA

TARVA is made from solid pine and is frequently used in DIY furniture makeover projects.

Many homeowners combine TARVA furniture with decorative overlays to create fully customized furniture.

Popular patterns include:

  • With Gaps 1 cm

  • Half Circles

  • Retro

  • Without Pattern

IKEA VIHALS

VIHALS offers modern storage solutions with simple front surfaces that work well with decorative overlays.

Popular patterns include:

  • Without Gaps

  • Oval

  • Retro

  • Hexagons

IKEA EKET

EKET modular cabinets are often used to create custom wall storage systems.

Decorative overlays allow homeowners to create unique wall compositions that feel custom-built.

Popular patterns include:

  • Hexagons

  • Retro

  • Rings

  • Moroccan

IKEA BISSA

BISSA shoe cabinets are another popular candidate for decorative furniture upgrades.

Because the original design is simple and functional, overlays can dramatically change the appearance of the furniture.

Popular patterns include:

  • Without Gaps

  • Oval

  • Rings

  • Without Pattern

Why Upgrade IKEA Furniture Instead of Replacing It?

Many homeowners choose furniture overlays because they allow them to:

  • Save money

  • Avoid replacing functional furniture

  • Follow interior design trends

  • Create custom furniture appearances

  • Upgrade furniture in rental properties

  • Reduce waste and support furniture upcycling

Furniture overlays provide one of the easiest ways to transform IKEA furniture while preserving the original structure underneath.

Which IKEA Furniture Is Best for Decorative Overlays?

The most popular IKEA collections for furniture makeovers are:

  • MALM

  • BESTA

  • PAX

  • STORKLINTA

  • KALLAX

  • HEMNES

These collections offer flat surfaces that work exceptionally well with decorative furniture overlays and custom furniture transformations.