Transform Your Space: Using Ikea Cabinets with Custom Doors from The Door Maker.

BY Ksenija Lebec, Blog Dec 30 2025

Transform Your Space: Using Ikea Cabinets with Custom Doors from The Door Maker.

Build Your Dream Kitchen, Closet, Pantry, or Home Office with Style and Flexibility 

Renovating your home doesn’t have to break the bank, especially when you combine the affordability and versatility of Ikea cabinets with the endless customization options from The Door Maker. Whether you’re planning a sleek new kitchen, an organized closet, a practical pantry, or a stylish home office, this approach gives you the best of both worlds—solid, modular cabinetry and stunning, tailor-made doors in a vast array of colours and finishes. 

Step 1: Plan Your Space with Ikea Cabinets 

Start by designing your layout with Ikea’s popular cabinet systems, such as SEKTION (for kitchens), PAX (for closets), or BESTÅ (for media and home office units). These systems are known for their flexibility, allowing you to mix and match sizes and configurations to suit every corner of your home. Ikea’s online planning tools can help you visualize your space and ensure you’re making the most of every centimetre. 

Step 2: Order Your Cabinet Boxes from Ikea 

Once you’ve finalized your layout, order just the cabinet boxes, shelves, and hardware from Ikea. Skip the doors and drawer fronts for now—you’ll be adding your own custom flair later! This also streamlines your installation, as Ikea cabinets are designed for easy assembly and mounting, making the process approachable for DIYers or professionals alike. 

Step 3: Choose Custom Doors from The Door Maker 

The Door Maker sets itself apart by offering a much larger selection of cabinet doors than Ikea, with more colours, finishes, and styles to match any décor. Even better, their doors are fully customizable in size, ensuring a perfect fit for any Ikea cabinet model and even unique layouts. Browse their catalogue for modern, classic, or shaker-style doors, and pick from dozens of trending hues and textures to create a truly bespoke look. 

Step 4: Order and Install Your Custom Doors 

Measure your Ikea cabinet frames carefully—The Door Maker makes it easy to order the exact sizes you need online. Once your doors arrive, installation is straightforward: most options are pre-drilled to match Ikea’s hinge systems, so attaching them is quick and hassle-free. Finish the look with matching panels, toe kicks, and trim for a seamless, built-in appearance. 

Why Choose This Approach? 

  • Cost-Effective: Save on cabinet boxes while investing in premium, custom doors for a high-end look. 
  • Custom Style: Access a broader palette of colours and finishes, including Canadian-inspired options, beyond Ikea’s offerings. 
  • Perfect Fit: Enjoy truly made-to-measure solutions for kitchens, closets, pantries, or home offices of any size. 
  • DIY-Friendly: Modular cabinet assembly and pre-drilled door options mean you can take charge of your project. 

Get Started Today 

Ready to refresh your space? Start by mapping out your layout with Ikea cabinets, then unleash your creativity with custom doors from The Door Maker. Whether you’re dreaming of a bold kitchen, an organized wardrobe, a functional pantry, or a productive home office, this combination delivers the look and function you want—Canadian style, flexibility, and value included. 

 

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