Media Storage - IKEA Hackers

IKEA blanda matt salad bowl hack turning them into speakers with custom wooden enclosure

This DIY Hack Turns Cheap IKEA Bowls Into Speakers That Look Insanely Expensive

David Kan is no stranger to IKEA Hackers. This audiophile has delivered some amazingly clever ideas, like these...

AV aids

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DIY room setup: a large white screen leaning against a wall with a wooden frame; an orange banner overlays the text about a Billy built-in.

It Looks Like a Library. It’s Actually a Movie Theater.

I’m always on the lookout for how to hide a TV so it doesn’t become the default focal...

IKEA Bookshelf Hacks IKEA TV and Entertainment Center Hacks: Built-In Looks For Less

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IKEA KALLAX LAPPLAND IKEA KALLAX LAPPLAND playroom storage and TV combo hack. white modular shelving unit filled with colorful books surrounding a mounted TV and small toy/set pieces on the right shelf area.

KALLAX + LAPPLAND: The IKEA Hack That Maxed Out Playroom Storage for the Cost of Two Flat Packs

I think it’s safe to say that anyone with kids knows a playroom could always use more storage....

IKEA TV and Entertainment Center Hacks: Built-In Looks For Less

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IKEA Bamboo Wooden curved stereo speaker cabinet with two circular black speakers mounted on opposite panels.

Three IKEA Stands + One Audiophile’s Wild Idea: The DIY Speaker That Shouldn’t Sound This Good.

Most speakers are boxes. Rigid, sealed, acoustically inert boxes engineered to contain acoustic materials rather than become part of the sound. David...

AV aids

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A Vintage Hi-Fi System Goes High-End With This Storage Hack

So what’s a music-loving, design-obsessed homeowner supposed to do when they can’t find stylish, functional storage for a...

Media Storage

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Everyone’s Obsessed With This New IKEA System and Honestly, After Seeing This TV Wall, I Get It

Since launching in January 2025, this snap-together storage range has been quietly conquering DIY forums—one hack at a...

IKEA TV and Entertainment Center Hacks: Built-In Looks For Less

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She Hacked Her IKEA IVAR Twice—And The Second Time Is Even Better!

Time passes, things change. What worked once doesn’t anymore. This isn’t breaking news — it’s life, and even...

IKEA TV and Entertainment Center Hacks: Built-In Looks For Less

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He Hid His Entire Home Network in IKEA Furniture

A €35 IKEA home data center that’s been running perfectly for 15 years Ever wondered where to hide...

Tech & Servers

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This Hidden TV IKEA Hack Keeps Your Bedroom Looking Calm and Clutter-Free

The easiest hidden TV idea yet—perfect for small spaces and minimalist bedrooms. Apparently, you’re supposed to keep TV...

IKEA TV and Entertainment Center Hacks: Built-In Looks For Less

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IKEA Picture frames hacked to hide the TV and conceal wires

Genius Way to Hide Your TV Without Tools or Damage

Hate how your TV sticks out like a sore thumb? Joanna did too. When she wanted to create...

IKEA TV and Entertainment Center Hacks: Built-In Looks For Less

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This TV Wall Hack Doesn’t Just Frame the Screen, It Steals the Show!

When you walk into a living room, the last thing you want is a lonely TV swallowed by...

IKEA TV and Entertainment Center Hacks: Built-In Looks For Less

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collage of a living room. Left picture shows TV cabinet in wood with wall art. Right picture shows a woman standing in a TV lift cabinet with TV half raised

Who Knew You Could Have a Better Movie Night When You Hide Your TV?!

I love an all-night binge session as much as the next Squid Game fan, but I’m not thrilled...

IKEA TV and Entertainment Center Hacks: Built-In Looks For Less

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DIY IKEA EKET sideboard with built-in lamp

She Tried the IKEA EKET Hack Everyone’s Sharing… With a Brilliant Twist

Love a good BOGO deal? Two for one? I’ll take it! This IKEA DIY gives you two hacks...

IKEA TV and Entertainment Center Hacks: Built-In Looks For Less

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This DIY TV Accent Wall Fixes That Awkward “Small TV-Big Wall” Gap

iBeryl’s old TV setup looked lost in their new, larger living room—and the problems didn’t stop there. “After...

IKEA TV and Entertainment Center Hacks: Built-In Looks For Less

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Messy Charging Station? Here’s a Sneaky IKEA Fix You’ll Love

The messiest spot in my house isn’t the junk drawer or the laundry room—it’s where we charge our...

Cable Management

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The Super Long TV Unit We Wanted Didn’t Exist—So We Built It

Sometimes, you just can’t seem to find the piece you want when it comes to furniture. I get...

IKEA TV and Entertainment Center Hacks: Built-In Looks For Less

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scalloped TV stand IKEA BESTA media unit hack

This Custom Media Console Is Making Waves and Has Everyone Talking

Custom media units give your space a sophisticated, designer look, but they typically cost thousands. Personally, I have...

IKEA TV and Entertainment Center Hacks: Built-In Looks For Less

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IKEA EKET Wall Mounted TV Unit Seals the Deal on Marlene’s Living Room Redo

Marlene, a seasoned IKEA hacker who has contributed several inspiring projects to the IKEA Hackers, recently took on...

IKEA TV and Entertainment Center Hacks: Built-In Looks For Less

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TV wall and entryway shoe storage with IKEA kitchen cabinets

A Random Idea Made The Most Of This Small Living Room Entryway (And It Stores Plenty)

Meet Whitney Mancini who recently tackled a storage challenge in her new 800 sq. ft. (75 m2) apartment...

Entryway IKEA TV and Entertainment Center Hacks: Built-In Looks For Less

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TV Wall panel with IKEA SEKTION and mesh door BESTA cabinet

Remote-Ready and Hidden Wires: Doug’s Clutter-Free TV Wall Panel Makeover

Doug wanted a media center that not only provided ample storage but also hid all the unsightly wires...

IKEA TV and Entertainment Center Hacks: Built-In Looks For Less

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