Now You Can Get That Fancy Oak Cabinet Look for Your Pax Closet

IKEA’s Pax closet system is one of our favorite essentials for its sheer ability to be transformed into something pretty bespoke. We’ve seen DIYers create walk-in closets out of the cabinets, clad them in decorative molding, and even make them look like they’re 100-plus years old. But you don’t have to be skilled with a saw to elevate a Pax closet—that’s where Fronteriors comes in. 

The brand is known for making different styles of doors, sides, tops, and hardware that fit right into IKEA frames. Its new Framed Oak collection offers a fancy-looking door that will instantly upgrade your beloved Pax. Going all in on this upgrade is certainly more budget-friendly than having something custom-made, but it’s still going to be a bit of an investment. Each door is sold individually, coming in at $467 apiece. 

But the beauty here is that Fronteriors is one of the only IKEA hack brands making chic swaps for the Pax. (Semihandmade, another company aimed at providing IKEA upgrades, does carry a similar oak design, but the product isn’t made for the Pax system.) You’re also in luck if you want to apply this streamlined door to your Besta or Sektion systems; Fronteriors offers a range of dimensions in the Framed Oak collection, plus a handful of colors and stains, too.

Framed Oak Door for Pax (in Beige), Fronteriors ($467)

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Framed Oak Door for Pax (in Natural), Fronteriors ($467)

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Anyone considering this sleek swap is in good company—we’ve seen thinner doorframes popping up in homes we love, replacing thicker, Shaker-inspired styles left and right. If you’re working within tight quarters, opting for narrower lines can help create the illusion of extra space. And isn’t that what we’re all searching for at the end of the day?