Smart IKEA + Zebedee Hack for Sloped Ceilings
IKEA Hack: Make the Most of a Sloped Ceiling with KALLAX and a Zebedee Rail
Sloped ceilings are charming — but when it comes to storage, they’re often more of a headache than a help. Loft bedrooms, attic conversions, and rooms under the eaves all come with those awkward angles that make fitted wardrobes costly and standard furniture almost impossible to use.
But with a little creativity, you don’t need bespoke carpentry. In fact, with one clever IKEA staple and a Zebedee Any Angle Hanging Rail, you can transform wasted loft space into a fully functional wardrobe.
The Problem: Sloped Ceilings and Wasted Corners
If you’ve ever tried to install wardrobes under a sloped ceiling, you’ll know the struggle. Standard rails don’t work, flat-pack wardrobes don’t fit, and custom joinery comes with eye-watering quotes.
That’s where the Zebedee rail comes in — designed to fix directly to angled ceilings, it makes awkward spaces usable again. And when combined with a tall IKEA storage unit like the KALLAX or PAX high cabinet, you suddenly have both hanging space and shelving — the perfect mini-wardrobe.
The IKEA + Zebedee Hack
Take one IKEA KALLAX (or a high cabinet of your choice to fit your space) and place it under the highest point of your sloped ceiling. This gives you stacked shelving for folded clothes, shoes, and boxes.
Then, install a Zebedee Hanging Rail or two along the slope, fixed directly to the ceiling — or to a melamine board matched to your IKEA unit and secured to the ceiling. Because the rail is patented to work at any angle, you have instant hanging storage which makes the most of the high point for tall items, such as maxi dresses and coats, and the low point for short items like T-shirts etc.
Together, the two pieces create a custom-looking wardrobe that maximises every inch of your attic space — without bespoke prices.
Why This Works
- Affordable alternative to built-in wardrobes
- DIY friendly — no joiner require
- Stylish and flexible — available in a choice of sizes and finishes
- Modular design — mix and match with IKEA shelves, drawers, or baskets
Get the Look
- Measure your sloped ceiling space.
- Pick a suitable IKEA KALLAX or high cabinet for folded storage. Build your unit and place in position, securing as advised. (Top tip - if the alcove is deep, consider placing units in tandem for double depth or hidden storage.
- Install one or two Zebedee Hanging Rails directly to the angled ceiling — or onto a melamine board first to blend seamlessly with your unit.
- Add baskets, shoe racks, or low shelving at floor level to maximise every inch of space.
- Style with hangers, boxes, or baskets to complete your new attic wardrobe.
The Result
What was once a dark, wasted corner under the eaves now becomes a sleek, functional storage zone — tailored perfectly to your home, without the price tag of bespoke wardrobes.
With a little IKEA hack ingenuity and the Zebedee Any Angle Hanging Rail, you can finally say goodbye to wasted loft space.
