This past year brought us a heap of amazing hacks on the web and none are more funner than the IKEA versions. From mid-century modern to the fauxdenza, here's 20 of some of our favorite IKEA Hacks from 2013.
This Expedit shelf has been beautifully modied (so much so) it's our favorite hack of the year! 12mm ply board was added and stained in a maple satin finish, along with legs from a recycle yard. More info at ikeahackers.net.
This shelf was created using EKBY Brackets, then painted various colours to add interest. From stilsucht.de via Apartment Therapy.
Coming in at number three, this marble coffee table idea from the folks at Livet Hemma. Using the KLUBBO Coffee Table, marble-style contact paper is applied giving it a faux marble top look. More info here.
This is a beautiful idea, again from Livet Hemma. Cutting boards are fixed up set up with leather handles and wraps. So simple, and looks amazing. More info here.
Using thrift store leather belts, the ASKER containers are made into some cool hanging planters.
By Liesbeth Smit, Amsterdam. Get the instructions here.
Ikea kitchen wall cabinets are covered in some beautiful recycled wood to make for a nice credenza.
More info at ikeahackers.net.
A PS 2012 kitchen table is modified with a former coffee table marble top. Check out the details here.
Take 3 Ulsberg tables, cut one of the legs and that's it apparantly! Via ikeahackers.net.
A RAST nightstand gets a little hack to make this sweet dollhouse filled with the HUSET living room. Get the how-to here.
The Klubbo nesting tables are topped with solid maple cutting board tops. Via ikeahackers.net.
Jenny Komenda, Domino's DIY expert transforms a PAX wardrobe and vanity. Get the instructions here.
Not really a hack but more of a mix. A two-tone cabinet look is successfully achieved using the Lidingo (white) and Ramsjo (black). By thediymommy.com via ikeahackers.
This is a rather clever hack if we ever saw one. Turning a Ordning stainless steel breadbox into an outdoor mailbox. Get the info here.
The glass of the Vittsjo is removed and replaced with a stained wood to create a more industrial-style shelf. Click here for the how-to.
Lengthen some Ikea Ritva Curtain panels with this simple sewing tutorial on ikeahackers.net.
Probably one of the more cuter ideas for a hack. Creating a doll chair and coffee table out of wooden salad bowls. These using the Blanda Matt Bowls. Check out the how-to here.
A simple idea adding midcentury-style legs to a Lack table top. Get the info here.
A fun idea using kitchen cabinets to create a modern-looking credenza.
A basic Jokkmokk table is transformed by removing the legs and trim and adding mid-century modern style legs. More information at ikeahackers.net.
Make a wall sconce using an IKEA FRACK accordian mirror and a clamp light. Get the how-to at here.
18 comments:
"More funner"???? Seriously?
Also #2 is not real. It's a photoshopped mock-up. Top points for research there.
I can't believe you write a blog for a living...
Though it might be photoshopped i love the nr 2! As well as the hanging planters.
Thank yu for posting!
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h. (interesting you comment anonymously). but just for the record - there is nothing that says it's photoshopped. but like Josien (the comment just below yours) mentions, if it is, i love it too! and wow, have a nice day! seriously i send you nothing but good vibes. i think you need them.
Mary - thanks! :)
I still love your Accordian sconce! The coloured brackets are pretty cool too.
Thanks Janis!
I loved number 2 so much when I first saw it, my husband and I made it. So, it's possible whether the original is Photoshoped or not and I would say it looks pretty nice!
It is a bit wobbly so we only went four shelves high but it holds our books and looks great so we love it.
Just because I am annoyed at both the comments, and the author comment that "there is nothing that says it is photoshopped". Commentor, you're jerk. Author, it's your responsibility to look it up, not assume it's real. Since both of you seem to not have bothered, I looked it up, and it's real. Here's the website with more photos: http://www.testedilegno.eu/lato-b/unalibreria/
And it looks great!
Jo Co - I'm sorry for any misunderstanding on my part. I didn't say I didn't look it up. I only said " there is nothing that says it's photoshopped"... In fact I did look it up and saw that it wasn't, but failed to mention that in my comment. I was only making a point that even if it was photoshopped, it was still a cool idea for a hack, was all. :) Hope that clarifies it. But thanks for reading, and making me realize I need to be clearer with my explanations. Appreciate it!
First of all - I really like your blog, and I don't know what the fuss is all about with #2 - what would give anybody the idea that it was photoshopped? It's a good idea, it's cute, and if it's balanced I don't see why it wouldn't work. Keep up the good work Jan!
Anna Deem - thank you - and I agree - it's cute and balanced and would work!
Jan, Thanks for making the world more funner. Top points to you for writing a blog for a living, because you do a great job.
Thanks ntilla - for stopping by and saying such nice things, so sweet!
AT has never been user-friendly. So confusing. Can't you make it easier?
A bit late to the party, but wanted to say I'm really enjoying discovering your website (via Domestic Sluttery), and these ikea ideas in particular - I so do not get why people think it is worth their while trying to drag down a freely given resource such as yours.
My DIY IKEA loudspeakers.
http://www.stockholmviews.com/gallo-ikea-speaker.html
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