9 IVAR IKEA Hacks + DIYs

Livet Hemma

The IVAR, we all have had one, haven't we, at some point in time in our life? I know Earl and I did at the beginning of our home together. I wished though we would have kept it when we moved, because we have the perfect spot for it now for holding all my craft stuff.  Nonetheless, I've been noticing a few attractive DIYs for the IVAR and have saved enough for a post.  Check them out below.




1. Magazine Rack
An end of the IVAR shelf IVAR becomes a magazine rack. Leaning against the wall acts as decorative tray storage. Click here for more info.

2. DIY Stained Floating Credenza
The classic IVAR cabinets are a popular DIY favorite of sustainable wood. We love this mix of two stains. Check out the how-to video below. Via Livet Hemma.

3. Leather Handled Credenza
Make a handle out of an old leather belt and nail with a big head. Click here for more info.

4. Wall Cabinet
Make a faux wall cabinet with double hanging IVAR cabinets. The palette they are stained in make for a colourful background wall.  Click here for more.

5. Long Colourful Bench
Make a colorful hobby bench out of IVAR cabinets. Click here for more info.

6. Make Tracks
@cissela_c created tracks in the doors of her IVAR and treated the wood with a beige furniture wax to blend with the colour of her wall for a bespoke look. Love how they turned out.

Projektet är i hamn. Ivar/IKEA goes Vass/Asplund. Kollegans sambo fräste spår i luckorna. Mannen bockade till ben av vanliga plattjärn. Jag behandlade skåpet ett par gånger med beige möbelvax. Köptes på @traneshandelskompagni i somras och kommer ifrån @bytayta. Valde att färgsätta skåpet ton i ton med väggkulören. Rummet är inte så stort och på så sätt tar det inte så mycket plats rent 'visuellt'. Vad tycker ni? Själv är jag nöjd! Det blev som idén såg ut uppe i huvudet ☺️ #ikeaivar #ikea #ivar #cisseladiy #ikeahack #ikeahacks

A photo posted by Cissela C (@cissela_c) on Jan 29, 2017 at 2:32am PST

7. Entrance Storage
A fun paint job by chokotof9

Amusement du WE... #madecoamoi #ikea#ivar

A photo posted by Ingrid Impens (@chokotof9) on Jan 29, 2017 at 2:06am PST

8. IVAR Display Stands
Check out these hacks set up for a trade show by @kajagjedebodesign

Ikeahacker bauhaus stand.. #ivarhyller remade @oslodesignfair @ikeanorge @ikeahackers #ikeahackers #messe #fair #exhibitiondesign #stand #norway #lillestrøm #smykker #gaveoginteriørmessen #ivar #luxor #luxorlampe #ikeahacker

A photo posted by Kaja Gjedebo (@kajagjedebodesign) on Jan 23, 2017 at 6:30am PST

@oslodesignfair #ivarhyller deconstructed! I never really have a clue where i will end when i set up at tradefairs, i just bring along lots of material and get started. I just knew i wanted to do something with @ikea Ivar shelves. Quite pleased now.. #kajagjedebodesign #contemporaryjewelry #oslodesignfair #odf #norskdesign #ikea #deconstructed #exhibitiondesign #blogger #motei #modern #norwegiandesign #scandinavianstyle

A photo posted by Kaja Gjedebo (@kajagjedebodesign) on Aug 30, 2016 at 7:54am PDT

9. Tape It!
A clever five minute project using copper tape. By paulsvera.com