I believe good ideas should not be wasted and are best when shared. Which is why in September 2013, I started a new category especially for IKEA ideas. Deferring (just a little) from hacks, they are simpler in execution. They may be the clever repurposing of an IKEA item or an embellishment that totally makes over the ubiquitous IKEA look. In a nutshell, they make IKEA better, more useful, more interesting, more personal. And this category deserves a title and prize of its own. Because simple fabulous ideas are some times the hardest to come by. Since it only started in September, there are not that many ideas but I’ve still managed to find 10 gems. Here’s my favourites (in no particular order). Tell me which one is yours.
A splashing idea
Cut and paste. Ta-daa! See it.
Easy bike stand
Screw towel holder to door or wall. Park bike. See it.
Magnetic power for curtains
Join two Spontan whiteboard magnets together with a ribbon. Clasp it on curtain. See it.
Magazine racks are great for shoes
Hang Spontan magazine rack as per instructions. Instead of magazines, slot in shoes. See it.
Placemat goes to town
Roll up placemat. Do some sewing and bring it for whirl. See it.
A little bedside reading
Nail the Ribba picture ledge onto the Kura bed frame and stock with books. See it.
Stick it on
Oven with no handle bar? No worries. Here’s a magnetic wunderbar! See it.
The Christmas how-to
Hack the IKEA manual style into a card. See it.
Spice rack from towel rack
Instead of filling it with fluffy towels, slot in jars instead. See it.
See it upside down
Start seeing the world in a new light. See it.
Which one do you think is the best idea? Click below and let me know.
Voting ends 27 January 2014 at 11.59pm (EST time).
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Jules is the author of IKEAHackers.net: 25 Biggest and Best Projects".
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