How To Design a High-End Looking Bathroom Using IKEA SEKTION Cabinets

The keys to a high-end IKEA master bath are remarkably cost effective

It simply doesn’t get better than having a stylish high-end IKEA bathroom without breaking the bank.

As certified design professionals, we at IKD know how important this is for IKEA customers. After all, the master bathroom is the place you use to recharge, retreat and relax. It’s your sanctuary.

And there are many ways to create this with IKEA cabinetry, especially if you have researched IKEA bathroom design ideas on Web sites like HOUZZ or Pinterest.

Use IKEA’s SEKTION cabinetry framework and pair it with IKEA’s BODBYN gray doors, for example; or use IKEA’s TORNVIKEN open cabinetry for added storage options.

Or you might consider using custom fronts from one of many third-party custom cabinet door manufacturers, such as Semihandmade, Scherrs, Reform or Kokeena.

If you go this route, remember we are experts in maximizing custom door designs as well. As such, the New York Times recommends us as a unique kitchen design resource for customers considering custom doors for their IKEA cabinets.

Creating a functional and beautiful IKEA bathroom also requires effective use of bathroom lighting and other bathroom accessories, including IKEA vanities and shower sets and rails, among others.

Following we’d like to share some examples of how to do just that with your IKEA bathroom.

So, people interested in using IKEA cabinets in their bathrooms for a high-end look will appreciate our insight and how we can maximize your bathroom’s potential.

Let’s take a look!

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Using SEKTION To Enhance Your High-End IKEA Bathroom

For a spacious master bath that requires lots of storage, we recommended IKEA’s SEKTION system with BODBYN gray doors to create a tall IKEA linen cabinet.

Since this was a his-and-hers bathroom, we also used IKEA TORNVIKEN open cabinets to store and have towels handy when needed, as well as lots of organization with drawers and pullouts.

To tie the look together, you can use IKEA KASKER quartz countertop in white Marble Effect – Organic White.

You’ll love the high-end look of your master bath as well as the functionality, including the linen storage and countertops!

Custom Door Options

Sometimes, making your IKEA bathroom design come to life requires some ingenuity.

That means utilizing IKEA “hacks” (or applying IKEA cabinetry in a different way, size or room than originally intended).

We love IKEA hacks and they work well!

But, we do need to point out that IKEA hacks are somewhat limited to IKEA’s own limitations on door and drawer sizes (if you are using SEKTION cabinets).

However, when using custom fronts like Semihandmade, the possibilities are endless. In fact, using custom fronts allows the design to be customized to perfectly fit your space, avoid wasted inches (reduce fillers) and provide unique design solutions.

Plus it captures the unique look that you want for your high-end IKEA bathroom.

And as we mentioned earlier there are many third-party custom door companies to choose from, such as Semihandmade, Scherrs, Reform and Kokeena.

These companies not only provide IKEA’s standard fronts sizes but can provide basically any front size needed to complement your IKEA cabinetry.

IKEA kitchen cabinets are perfect for designing a laundry room

IKEA’s deep kitchen cabinets are also good for laundry rooms.

Instead of continuing the BODBYN door style into the laundry room, Sharon chose LAXARBY doors (with VÄRDE handles). Why the color switch?

My husband is a landscape architect, which means he often comes home covered in mud. Because the laundry room doubles as a mudroom, I needed a bench so my husband can remove his muddy items, stick them in the wash, and the dark LAXARBY doors hide any evidence of dirt. –IKD customer Sharon

Shoes and boots can be tucked away under the bench, which Assembly Squad created from IKEA butcherblock countertop.

FÅGLAVIK , LEKSVIK hooks, and even the TJENA boxes, KNALLA umbrella and KNALLA shopping bag are from IKEA too.

Choose Your IKEA Accessories Wisely

When choosing accessories for your IKEA bathroom, you want to pick products that don’t just complement your cabinetry – you want them to complement your lifestyle.

There are several ways to accomplish this; namely with bathroom lighting, bathroom sinks and faucets, and shower sets and rails.

The IKEA FRIHULT wall lamp in brass is a great option as a vanity light, whether used in single or dual applications. Meanwhile the IKEA SODERSVIK can provide a futuristic and eclectic look to any IKEA bathroom.

For bathroom vanities (sinks and faucets), there are several choices, such as the IKEA ODENSVIK sink which provides a clean, minimalist look; or the ceramic IKEA RATTVIKEN sink in white, which fits seamlessly in a traditional or modern design theme.

For faucetry, the IKEA HAMNSKAR black bath faucet with strainer offers a warm, traditional look while the faucet’s cold start function avoids unnecessary use of warm water.

On the opposite side of the style spectrum is the sleek, modern IKEA ENSEN chrome bath faucet, as well as the IKEA DALSKAR chrome plated faucet – ideal for the IKEA customer with modern sensibilities!

** Images from the IKEA (https://www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/bathroom-ba001/) website

Lastly, IKEA shower sets and rails are an option that will provide style and water savings.

For example, the IKEA VALLAMOSSE chrome plated riser rail with hand shower/outlet, along with the IKEA VOXNAN and IKEA BROGRUND showers, provide a sleek addition to your master bath.

And, you’re saving water and energy with a pressure compensating washer (PCW) to reduce water flow while maintaining the water pressure.

As you can see, designing a high-end IKEA bathroom with IKEA cabinetry (and other IKEA products) for your IKEA bathroom is possible. So bring us your IKEA bathroom design idea and we’ll get started now!