Entrepreneurs - IKEA Hackers

This category highlights the creativity and resourcefulness of indie designers and makers who see opportunity where others see flat-packs. From clever IKEA aftermarket innovations to bold business ideas, these stories celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of turning simple concepts into extraordinary ventures. If you’re passionate about transforming everyday items into something remarkable, this is where your journey—and inspiration—begins.

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5 Companies That’ll Give Your IKEA Sofa a Designer Makeover

You know that feeling when you walk past your IKEA sofa and think, “I love you, but…”? Maybe...

Entrepreneurs

·5 mins read

This Former IKEA Designer Created a Business That Makes Pieces Pop!

If you love the idea of hacking IKEA pieces, but not so much doing it yourself, then it’s...

Entrepreneurs

·8 mins read

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This Couple’s Clutter-Hiding Hack Became a Thriving Business

The founders of CleverCube were looking for a stylish way to hide clutter in their cube storage unit....

Entrepreneurs

·7 mins read

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Small Hack, Big Idea: How One Dad’s IKEA Hack Became a Business

When Sydney-based industrial designer Alex Arciga set out to redecorate his kids’ bedroom in early 2023, he had...

Entrepreneurs

·5 mins read

Designer legs for IKEA Sofas & Beds

Finally! Colorful, beautifully designed legs for IKEA sofas that have me absolutely swooning. Pretty Pegs has been a...

Entrepreneurs

·1 min read

Don’t give this the slip

Okay, this isn’t exactly a hack; it’s a business. Still, I love the idea of providing IKEA customers...

Entrepreneurs Seating

·1 min read