IDEAS - IKEA Hackers

A low cost, stylish and thin headboard

Two LAPPLJUNG panel curtins (ref. 602.316.58) One LINNMON gray table top (ref. 402.402.39) Two JANSJÖ led lamp (ref. 203.156.45) In order...

Bedroom

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TJUSIG toilet paper tree

A cute idea from Sarah. The TJUSIG hanger as toilet paper holder....

Bathroom IDEAS

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The BEKVÄM step stool gets pretty with washi tape

IKEA items used: BEKVÄM step stool Other supplies needed: Journal or plastic protection (for paint spraying) White...

Seating

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From cutting board to mouse pad

IKEA items used: Aptiltig cutting board This is extremely easy: use a stencil to nicely paint the cutting...

Work station

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LACK dressing room stool

So I had this LACK table that was not being use and because I just moved into a...

Seating

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A good idea: LEKMAN ribbon dispenser

Sylvia from Italy spotted this at her florist’s shop. He’d renovated the shop during the winter and placed...

IDEAS

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VITTSJÖ as entryway table and vanity

Materials: VITTSJÖ, Wood Board, Pre-stain, Stain, Spray paint (optional) I really wanted a simple, metal frame, wood-topped entry...

IDEAS Landing

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Kallax bar with backlight

IKEA items used: – 1x KALLAX Shelving unit, black-brown (Ikea art. n. 202.758.85) – 3x KALLAX insert with...

Dining

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The KALLAX cat cave

I modified a DRÖNA box to make a cat cave for my cat which fits the EXPEDIT or...

Pet furniture

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PAX Mural

IKEA items used: FIVE large Pax Wardrobes Stacy and I firstly photoshopped our desired painting to match the...

IDEAS Wall decor

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TROMSÖ sleep work play fortress

I like to call this my fortress. I sleep work play and live all comfortably in my tiny...

Bedroom

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3 steps to an easy RAST makeover

Ikea Items: Rast, chest of 3 drawers A while back we bought the cheapest, plainest IKEA chest...

Storage

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50’s Florentine Pendant

IKEA Item: Lakheden Lamp Steps: – Cut strips of silk fabric to dimensions of “ribs” on shade –...

Lighting

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“Look Ma, No Headrest”

I sawed the top off the POANG chair to shorten the back and eliminated the headrest cushion. ~...

Seating

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Simple RAST Dresser Upgrade

Time: 45 minutes + Drying time (Overnight) Cost: $48! Materials: Ikea Rast Dresser $10 on craigslist ($35 new)...

Storage

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Dalfred goes Sinnerlig

List of items used: 1. Sinnerlig Pot stand 30 cm diameter (303.136.03) 2. Dalfred bar stool (601.566.02) This...

Seating

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Transforming a Pax Wardrobe into buildings for a child bedroom

IKEA items used: PAX wardrobe frames and doors Made with 2 white wardrobe frames (206 cm high; one...

Children

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IKEA Placemat to Jewelry Organizer

I repurposed an IKEA placemat and used it as a jewelry organizer. IKEA ITEMS used: AVSKILD Cork placemat How...

IDEAS Wardrobe

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LEGO Bricks as Door or Drawer Knobs

IKEA items used: KALLAX Shelf KALLAX Door or Drawers LEGO Brick plus 30mm M5 screw 5mm spacer washer...

Storage

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The Grid Lamp for the HEMMA cord base

I am a young French architect, and design enthusiast. I made a small lamp for my (also small)...

Lighting

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