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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 to take control, even if only in the smallest way. We used to have a family calendar on our fridge, but our...

Wall Décor

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Pop Art on IKEA Dresser Makes a Bold Impact

September 20, 2021

I always wanted to create something unique and I knew that the RAST dressers would be the perfect...

Storage

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Make A Fun Play Structure At Home: Brunoland now open!

September 17, 2021

The history of this play structure project began while we were in lockdown here in Spain, back in...

Toys & Play

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3 Ways to hack a Fold Down Table for a Small Space

September 16, 2021

I would really like to have a drop-leaf table next to my window, but I’m having trouble finding...

Hackers Help

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See 100+ homes around the world In 24-hr IKEA Festival

September 14, 2021

IKEA will open its doors to its first ever global festival on September 16, celebrating the best of...

Event

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Hidden Desk in an IKEA IVAR cabinet

September 13, 2021

My husband and I are now both working from home. We wanted to create a space in the...

Desks

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Dream IKEA kitchen just in time for the Big Day

September 10, 2021

And they cooked happily ever after. In August 2018 we got married. Everything was arranged: DJ, location, catering....

Cabinets Featured

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The evolution of the famous IKEA Blue Bag

September 9, 2021

Everyone’s favourite IKEA blue bag has undergone a lot of changes over the years. But none as drastic...

Products

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Bunk bed and a nice large desk for my girl’s room

September 7, 2021

Daughter’s room is now ready for friends and sleepovers. My daughter is 6 years old, and this summer...

Beds Desks & Chairs

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How To Add Japanese Kumiko To Swedish Table

September 6, 2021

My wife and I love our SKOGSTA Dining Table. I do woodworking as a hobby, and came up with...

Dining

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Just 4 things to make this affordable IKEA Kitchen Island

September 3, 2021

HY (@yatt_azml) shared her compact IKEA kitchen island on Twitter and it caught my eye. She shows how...

Islands & Carts

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4 IKEA Storage Ideas to make good a wasted gap

September 2, 2021

Make room for more with these IKEA bedroom storage ideas. I’m looking for help with a space in...

Bedroom Storage Hackers Help

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Turn the IKEA Owl Lamp into a unique stone sculpture

August 31, 2021

We hacked the IKEA Owl in order to turn the ordinary SOLBO lamp into something special. It looks...

Accessories Lighting

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Electronics Workbench, A fully equipped & concealed lab

August 30, 2021

Transforming a PAX wardrobe into a concealable, fully equipped electronics workbench. I am passionate about electronics, fixing and...

Tools

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A dream DIY LEGO table that any kid will want

August 27, 2021

My sister asked me to build a large LEGO table for her boys and I thought that it’s...

Toys & Play

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3 ways to IMPROVE the POÄNG armrest for work and play

August 26, 2021

The iconic POÄNG is one of the most popular armchairs in IKEA and with good reason. It’s comfortable,...

Seating

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Rönas/Ledberg pendant lamp

February 21, 2013

Materials: Rönas, Ledberg Description: I could not find a satisfying solution to light my dining room, so I...

Featured Lighting

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This clever white TV stand hides a heap. So practical!

January 3, 2019

I decided to update my TV stand, I asked myself: … shall we buy a ready and durable...

Featured TV & Media Furniture

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Ivar Babystation

April 4, 2012

Materials: Ivar, Bekvam, Bygel, Kvart, Dimma Description: Material used: – IVAR (rack and shelves, chest of 3 drawers,...

Children Featured

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Floral Nordmyra Chair Makeover

November 11, 2013

Materials: Nordmyra Chair, Fabric, Mod Podge, Scissors, Xacto Knife, Spray Paint Description: After a while I tend to...

Dining IDEAS

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Kids’ clothes hangers as Christmas tree

December 24, 2014

My daughter Maddie’s use of ikea kids coathangers! Merry Christmas! ~ Fiona lee...

Accessories Holiday IDEAS

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Bath Toy Storage that Transforms to Guest Luxury Bathroom

May 5, 2014

Materials: Grundtal Rail; Rationell Waste Sorting Bin Bath time with toddlers is a lot of fun, but...

Bathroom

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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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