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IKEA RAST dresser makeover to flat file cabinet

Rast Dresser gets a makeover and it’s so good

For the last few months I’ve become a big fan of furniture makeover videos on YouTube and felt really inspired to craft something on my own. As I was both looking for a new weekend hobby and a Christmas present...

Cabinets & Sideboards

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lack shelf external brackets

How to secure IKEA LACK shelf to brackets

I needed a new bookshelf and love the design and look of IKEA LACK shelves. But I have never had a positive...

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4 big ideas from tiny Tokyo ¥99 rental apartment

IKEA is looking for a tenant for its 107-square-foot (10 square-meter) tiny apartment in the district of Shinjuku,...

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ivar pine kitchen cabinet

IVAR hack adds storage to this Storybook Cottage Kitchen

Can you add pine cabinets to an old-world kitchen? Oh, yes! Jennifer lives in a 1937 storybook bungalow....

Cabinets Featured

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kallax shelf divider

How to divide the cube WITHOUT the KALLAX shelf insert

Foolproof method to add a shelf and door to the KALLAX cube. Here at IKEAhackers, we love the...

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ikea etsy black friday

20 “Done For You” IKEA Hacks worth checking out

Etsy is my go-to place for IKEA with a twist. In the treasure trove of a site, I...

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diy pikler climbing triangle

How to DIY an affordable Pikler Triangle: An IKEA Hack

I can see why climbing triangles or better known as Pikler Triangles are so popular. They are a...

Featured Toys & Play

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ikea micke desk hacks

3 hacks to make your Micke Desk more useful

The MICKE range is one of the more affordable desk ranges in IKEA. But don’t let the price...

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ikea gunnlaug sound absorbing curtains

3 Sound Absorbing Hacks for a Good Night’s Sleep

Noisy housemate? Constant traffic outside your window? IKEA has a few solutions for you, including the all-new sound...

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diy plant stands ikea hack

2 easy DIY Plant Stands that get our Green Thumbs Up

So many plants, so little space? It’s not all that hard to DIY a few plant stands to...

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masking tape art on IKEA LACK side table

How to make art with tape and IKEA table

This masking tape wall art piece is inspired by the work of artist Ian Davenport and a hack...

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raffia diy bookcase doors

New DIY Doors for the BILLY bookcase: BOHÈME!

I could not find a piece of furniture for my living room that can contain my many books...

Bookcases & Shelving Featured

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sliding bookcase doors

Sliding Bookcase Doors KALLAX hack to divide your rooms

I replaced single-glazed sliding doors that divided the sitting room and dining room with a sliding KALLAX bookcase....

Bookcases & Shelving

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bed slats repurpose

See these abandoned bed slats in a new light

The saying still holds true, “One’s man trash is another man’s treasure.” Trammell repurposed a set of SULTAN...

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ikea tarva nightstand hack

7 IKEA TARVA Nightstand Hacks we’re in love with

Just a browse on the Pinterest shows the IKEA TARVA nightstand doesn’t get as many hacks as its...

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donkey kong shelves

Donkey Kong Shelves: Japanese gamer shows us how to

I’ve always wondered whether IKEA designer Maria Vinka, had Nintendo’s Donkey Kong in mind when she created the...

Featured Toys & Play

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Charging station organizer to line up your devices

The USB charging station organizer originally came with plastic separators to hold each device. But they were flimsy...

Featured Tech & Servers

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Tree Shelf – FROSTA X goes green

I’m a French YouTuber who makes vlogs, each week a new topic. I hacked the IKEA FROSTA stool...

Bookcases & Shelving Featured

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$10 MALM facelift, huge impact

Materials: MALM four drawer unit, spray adhesive, inexpense engineer print, digital photo Description: I wanted to customize my...

Featured Secondary Storage

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Lucky Lack

Materials: LACK side table Remove legs, sand table-top, dust top, pick choice acrylic paint with primer, apply, order...

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LIMHAMN legs on BESTÅ

I used Limhamn adjustable stainless steel legs with a four rows of BESTÅ cabinets, giving the whole unit...

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How to connect the APTITLIG chopping boards into one big board

Who doesn’t have it ? A collection of different chopping boards, inherited, different sizes, different heights, different colors...

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12 ways to close up the back of the KALLAX

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

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4 IKEA Storage Ideas to make good a wasted gap

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ikea laundry cabinet front loader

5 fresh laundry room ideas for front loading washer

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ikea ivar bamboo doors alternatives

Out of stock. 3 alternatives for IVAR bamboo door.

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Q: Can you help identify these old IKEA armchairs?

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hejne potting table

DIY potting table with shelves for propagation jars

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

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

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A pause

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

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