10 Awesome IKEA Hacks to Try



1. BILLY HACKED RECORD SHELF


A solution for storing vinyl, this hack uses a PLACKENBILLY expansion set, to hold LPs with no problem. Via IKEA Hackers.

2. KURA LITTLE FOREST HOUSE


The KURA bed is altered extending the construction system, wrapping it in MDF with wood veneer, creating a Little Forest House with two spaces for play and relaxation. Read more at IKEA Hackers.

3.  DROMMAR LIGHT GARLAND


Using DROMMAR Baking Cups, some string lights are decorated to make a pretty magical garland. Via IKEA Hackers.

4. CREDENZA REDO


This credenza was made using two IKEA 30″ x 15″ horizontal cabinets fitted with sequence-matched walnut doors from Semihandmade with white lacquer top, panels and legs. Via IKEA Fans.

5. BAR CART HACK


Turn a utility cart into a swank bar cart using the BYGEL Cart and a little gold spray paint.  An affordable solution and cute addition to a space. From Blush and Jelly

6. TABLE/BREAKFAST BAR WORKSPACE


A small space solution using the EXPEDIT and BOSSE pieces. Via IKEA Hackers.

7.  HERRINGBONE PATTERNED DRESSER FRONT


Turn IKEA deck tiles into a beautiful herringbone pattern for drawer fronts. Via IKEA Hackers.

8. MARBLE SIDE TABLE


This PS2 Ikea side table gets a pretty makeover with a bit of marble and a splash of gold. Get the how-to from Style Me Pretty.

9. UNDER THE STAIRS BILLY SHELVES


Inspired by other BILLY hacks, this owner adapted a few BILLY's to fit under the stairs, creating a minimal look. Via IKEA Hackers.

10. FLOATING CABINETS


Another fine example of the AKURUM fauxdenza. This one looks especially sleek with the glossy finish and brass hardware. From MadeByGirl.

Jan Halvarson

9 comments:

Nina said...

These are so cool! I love the bunk bed forest idea. I'll have to pin that for when my boys are ready for a bunk. So cool looking!

Caroline said...

That bed is amazing!!!

I did an IKEA hack for my working table in my "atelier" Kitchen upper cabinets (perfect dept for books) ,legs (for a 36" hight) combined with 2 wooden countertops and a couple cut-down Ivar shelving units

Photo here:
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AtelierCaroline/about

Jamie @ SnapGinger Blog said...

Thanks for posting these hacks! There are def some I need to try!
xo
Jamie
http://snapginger.com

Unknown said...

Thanks for post my hack Drommar light garland. Also the moon lamp is a hack from Ikea FADO lamp: you can see it at:
http://mommo-design.blogspot.it/2014/06/ikea-hacks.html

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Carolyn said...

Great collection of hacks!
Carolyn | BLOG

Kim Thomas said...

Okay, that marble side table is literally a Cinderella story. I want to cover everything with that marble contact paper!

-Kim
www.prettyslickchick.com

Unknown said...

Your story looking cool!

Colleen said...

Feeling inspired! Who would have thought to use deck tiles that way!?