Furniture Legs
Knobs/Handles
DIY/Parts
Inspiration
Jana Cagin - Co founder of Prettypegs
Ten years ago, Jana and Micke were in search of a new sofa. They scanned the market and eventually concluded that Ikea had the modern design they were looking for. However, they stumbled upon a detail.
"The sofa legs screamed mass production! They felt so non-unique and impersonal," says Jana.
The couple began searching for furniture legs to buy separately, but they couldn't find anything to replace the mass-produced ones. So, Jana, who was a former organizational consultant, and Micke, an art director, decided to produce customized legs for Ikea furniture and Prettypegs was born!
Jana with her kids Ted and Carla in their apartment in Stockholm.
"The sofa legs screamed mass production! They felt so non-unique and impersonal," says Jana.
Modified furniture and Ikea hacks are, of course, essential features in Jana's own home. She lives in a three bedroom apartment in Norra Djurgårdsstaden in Stockholm.
After eight years in the apartment, it's still in constant transformation. "I'm always doing something and always want to change what I have, I can't help it.
The sofa table is made from an old stone slab with Bertil 300 legs in walnut and sofa has been hacked with Bertil 40 in matte black.
Bertil 300
495.00 SEK
Bertil 40
245.00 SEK
"It's amazing how much storage space the IKEA Bestå unit has, and it's so versatile – you can use it as a TV stand, bookshelf, or even a bar!", says Jana.
The Prettypegs Folke tall legs give it a sleek, modern look, and the Bodil knobs in black steel add the perfect finishing touch.
Bodil 18Ø
119.00 SEK
Folke Tall 170
275.00 SEK
The IKEA kitchen has new doors from Järfälla kitchen painted in graphite green in the NCS color S5005-G50Y. Knobs and handles are another ongoing project, and Jana doesn't know how many times she's changed them so far.
"I chose the green color for the doors because I wanted color but nothing too flashy. The green feels soothing and cozy," she says.
Hjördis 80
119.00 SEK
Lilian 30Ø
79.00 SEK
Jana's bedroom is also painted in a soothing green and she has a built-in storage solution with IKEA's Pax wardrobes, painted in the same green for a coherent look. It creates a cozy feel and of course she added some Prettypegs handles to the wardrobes and Otto bed feet that bindes the decor together.
Majken 200
175.00 SEK
Otto 100
195.00 SEK
The headboard is made from Ivar panels and a n added shelf. Transforming your bedroom into a personalized oasis is easier than you might think! With Prettypegs fluted panels designed for the Ivar cabinet, you can create a stylish and unique headboard in no time. For a full tutorial, check out this blog post on DIY Headbord for beds!
Fluted Ivar Panels
849.00 SEK
Another clever way to use the Ivar panels is by transforming the Ivar cabinet—what these panels were originally designed for—into a stylish bed linen storage solution. When painted in a matching color, it seamlessly blends into the space, while the ribbed panels add a subtle yet elegant texture, elevating the overall design.
Jana's daughter Carla got to choose her own colors and it ended up being two shades of blue that meet in a painted-in list.
" I thought it added something fun but still maintained a calm expression in the room," Jana explains.
The bed is from IKEA with Prettypegs Dagmar 230 legs to add some extra storage underneath. Headboard is from a previous collaaboration together with the talented creatives at Mrs Mighetto.
Dagmar 230
195.00 SEK
The Ivar cabinet is the perfect toy storage solution for a kids' room—practical, stylish, and endlessly customizable! Here, it's dressed with our Ivar Layers in collaboration with Photowall, paired with Siri legs and Lilian RAW knobs, painted in a beautiful blue.
Ivar Layer
499.00 SEK
Siri 160
195.00 SEK
Lilian 65Ø
109.00 SEK