Sick of scrolling through Pinterest, drooling over impossibly organized spaces? Well, get ready to become the envy of your followers. We’re about to spill the tea on how to turn basic IKEA pieces into gorgeous bespoke pieces.
Hack #1: The Dressing Island Dream
Bye-bye cluttered wardrobes, hello island of organization. Grab two IKEA BESTÅ storage units to create this fabulous IKEA hack. In fact, any IKEA dresser will do the trick – so go for one that fits your budget and your space.
Then, mount the dressers back-to-back, and voilà – a dressing room island. But here’s where it gets good. Add a sleek piece of safety glass above the storage units, to take it up a notch.
Arrange your prettiest products on top, hide the ugly stuff in those drawers, and get ready for a walk-in closet that’s begging to be photographed.
Hack #2: The Bookshelf-Turned-Bar
Turn the world’s most popular bookcase into a bar. Take a few IKEA BILLY bookcases and give them a glow-up with paint or wallpaper. Opt for the BILLY glass shelves to display your glassware and bottles. Trust me, this one move makes for more sparkle and less bookworm.
Then, use the shorter BILLY bookcases to create a bar counter to mix and serve your drinks. The end result? A sophisticated setup worthy of your favorite concoctions.
Hack #3: The Wardrobe Revamp
Start with an IKEA PAX wardrobe system. But don’t just settle for basic doors – add crown molding and trim to transform it into the closet of your dreams.
Pro tip – Do not use nails when attaching molding to the PAX doors, as they can damage and create holes in the IKEA product. Instead, use a strong construction adhesive. Do this with the doors laying flat, not installed, so the molding doesn’t move while the adhesive cures.
Hack #4: The Kitchen Peninsula
Extra countertop space is always a good idea, especially when it looks this good. Take an IKEA KALLAX unit and close up the back, then get creative with the open cubes.
Install a worktop with a bit of overhang to create a breakfast bar. Now you’ve got a spot for meal planning, a quick meal, or even a little home office nook.
Hack #5: The Craft Room Dream
This hack is about to make your craft room the envy of Pinterest. Start with a few IKEA LACK side tables. Stack them to create a massive workspace. Now, lay a cardboard cutting board on top to protect the table tops. To keep it from sliding around use the IKEA STOPP anti-slip rug underlay.
Here’s where it gets fun – use IKEA picture ledges fastened to the sides of the LACK tables to store your rulers and tools.
Hack #6: The Entryway Marvel
First impressions matter. Transform your entryway with this easy IKEA LACK console hack.
But we’re not stopping there. Mount a large round mirror (The IKEA STOCKHOLM is perfect) above it, then flank it with some floating shelves for keys and mail. And there you have it, an elegant entryway console that doesn’t break the bank.
Hack #7: The Under-Bed Storage Solution
Don’t let that under-bed space go to waste. This hack is a game-changer for small spaces. Use an IKEA MALM dresser as the base of a kid’s loft bed.
But here’s the Pinterest-worthy twist – add an interesting detail to the bed. Aude used waves, cut out from wood boards. You could try wood slats, even nets for a football-themed room.
For more inspiration, follow IKEAhackers on Pinterest.