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12 ways to close up the back of the KALLAX

October 21, 2021

An interesting question popped up on our FB group. Stacy asked, “Has anyone put a back on their KALLAX shelving unit? What did you use?” Well, glad you asked. The KALLAX shelving unit comes with open cubes, which is why...

Bookcases & Shelving Hackers Help

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IKEA Platform Storage Bed – The Best Way to Save Money on Sleep

October 20, 2021

Long before it became popular on TikTok, we’ve been featuring IKEA platform bed hacks made from IKEA EXPEDIT...

Beds Featured

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70 years of IKEA LIVING Rooms, which is your style?

October 18, 2021

Up until the last edition of the IKEA Catalog, its release was an annual event we looked forward...

Catalogue

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IKEA-Sonos Speaker Lamp just got a whole lot better

October 15, 2021

We love the better acoustics, standard E27 bulb socket and changeable shades. Just a few months ago, IKEA...

Products

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6 Clever & Easy IKEA FLISAT Table hacks for more Fun & Play

October 14, 2021

The IKEA FLISAT children’s table is quite a smart little thing. See those white covers? It’s a secret...

Desks & Chairs Featured Toys & Play

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This crib is made for less bending over, more ventilation

October 12, 2021

The IKEA crib that was used when my son was an infant (1999) was stored away after he’d...

Cribs

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IVAR with beautiful Louis Cubes parquet design

October 8, 2021

I would never recommend trying this. Because it drove me nuts. The end result is kind of cool...

Cabinets & Sideboards

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5-minute Hacks To Keep Your Furry Friends Happy

October 7, 2021

Do we have time for a full-on IKEA hack for our pets? Not always. But 5 minutes? Yes,...

Pet Furniture

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An easy tweak made this desk set-up more affordable

October 5, 2021

In setting up my home office, I found table legs with a drawer unit to be expensive. So...

Work station

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How to keep RUNNEN floor decking tiles in place (even in high winds)

October 4, 2021

I noticed when I researched laying RUNNEN Floor Decking tiles, people commented that the tiles lifted in high winds...

How-to

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Preserve Your Appliances from IKEA: Warranty Basics

September 30, 2021

IKEA is famous for furniture and decor, but the Swedish giant has a lot more to offer like...

Products

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This Cat Canopy Shelf dupe looks just as good

September 28, 2021

5 shelves for the price of one cat canopy shelf! Our cats were to be indoors and we...

Cats

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Make your own skateboard from a $15 chopping board

September 27, 2021

I made a DIY skateboard from an IKEA chopping board. The project only takes about 3 hours but...

Miscellaneous

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Old camera steals the spotlight as a vintage lamp

September 24, 2021

Once in a while, a prized family treasure lands in your hands. In Kala’s case, it was a...

Table Lamps

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IKEA Makes It So Easy To Add Wireless Charging To Your Furniture

September 23, 2021

IKEA SJÖMÄRKE Qi wireless charging pad turns almost any flat surface into a charger. IKEA is not a...

Products

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How we made a Custom Family Calendar & Command Center

September 21, 2021

The world has been upside down for a while now, and we figured it’s about time to start...

Wall Décor

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First look at the 2019 IKEA catalogue and it does not disappoint

August 7, 2018

There’s always one thing to look forward to in August – the new IKEA catalogue. This year also...

Catalogue Featured

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Double it! Malm console becomes a 10 people table

July 30, 2013

Closed – a console Opened – a dining table! Materials: Malm console, long hinges Description: If you need...

Dining Featured Landing

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KNUFF Transformable Coffee Table

September 12, 2012

Materials: KNUFF Magazine file X 4 sets, rotating artist stool, shelf insert, liquid nail. Description: I was looking...

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Pax in Black

July 23, 2013

Materials: Pax closet frames (4 x 50 cm and 2 x 1 m); Pax Stormdal sliding door frames,...

Wardrobe

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Hemnes Coffee Table Chalkboard

June 2, 2014

Materials: Hemnes Coffee Table This is a very easy hack that expands the creative space in your living space:...

Coffee table

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The youngest IKEA Hacker

October 20, 2015

Items used: Molger step stool My son of 2 turned the Molger step into a mini chair with...

Children IDEAS

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DIY potting table with shelves for propagation jars

June 18, 2021

With more time spent at home, I’ve started doing a bit more gardening. I’m so glad I hacked...

Featured JULES Plants

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Making IKEA hacks work beautifully with home decor

November 27, 2020

A few weeks ago, I did an interview with a local interior design firm, Qube Integrated. And the...

Interview

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A pause

June 2, 2020

Today, we take a moment of silence to remember George Floyd. And every other Black life lost to police...

JULES

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