3D printing may not be entirely mainstream just yet, but it sure has made strides in recent years … most surprisingly, IKEA printing their Swedish meatballs for a recruitment campaign. Probably the tastiest job interview? Furthermore, cost of printing has also come down, with affordable 3D printers readily available for…
A tall, narrow bathroom cabinet is just what you need for a small bathroom. It provides lots of storage for towels, toiletries and cleaning supplies. Furthermore, a cabinet with doors keeps the chaos and clutter hidden. Whilst a tiered open shelving provides easy access to necessities. These tall bathroom cabinet…
The most popular small table from IKEA is the LACK side table. But it isn’t always ideal in terms of style, size and storage. Greg hacked his own small side table from items he found in the IKEA As-Is. Just as easy as assembling a LACK. #1 Small table from…
When I moved into my new home and got all of my expensive audio and video equipment, I looked for a media stand that could hold everything and not cost another fortune to buy. I looked at all of the usual online shops, including IKEA, but couldn’t find anything close…
If you are familiar with TikTok, you definitely have seen a version of this DIY tile table that went viral. I think the IKEA LACK side table is the perfect size for this hack. IKEA items used: IKEA LACK side table Other materials and tools: 2×2″ tiles (9 sheets 12×12″)Tile adhesive…
This masking tape wall art piece is inspired by the work of artist Ian Davenport and a hack I saw here. The LACK side table was obtained free from a local Freecycle group with scratches and other imperfections on it. The masking tape cost about £15 in total and I…
I needed new nightstand and all of the linen-wrapped nightstands I saw online were all much more expensive than I wanted to spend. Related: Fabric wrapped IKEA RAST chest of drawers IKEA items used: LACK side table x2 Photo: IKEA.com Other materials and tools: 2×2 @8ft 1×5 @6ft1x3 @6ft Miter…
I had two old LACK tables that were left over from a house remodelling. Both the IKEA LACK tables took a couple of hours to upcycle. The comics were a free gift from the thrift shop and the Mod Podge cost 8 dollars. The tiles and grout were left from…
A cosy candle fireplace to set the mood for 2021. Happy 2021! I’m back after a week’s break. It was refreshing to be away from my devices and reconnect with family and friends. I hope you had a wonderful time closing the year and ushering in the new one. To…
I received an order from a client for a ticket booth, which was to be placed at the entrance to an auditorium. The client wanted it on a budget. So I turned to IKEA for materials to DIY an affordable but stylish ticket booth / counter. All in, it cost…
Turn a plain IKEA LACK side table into a conversation piece. Take it from a regular coffee table to a living centerpiece, a beautiful succulent table. IKEA items used: LACK side table LACK side table | Buy on IKEA.com Other materials and tools: Measuring tapeDuct tape Pen and cutterPlastic wrapExpanded…
I’m looking for a way to join two square LACK tables together. This is so that they can easily and quickly form a play table for my son to put his railway on but be separated and stored away at the end of the day. LACK side table | IKEA.com…
Hacks and ideas to solve your craft room storage woes. If there’s one thing I know about DIY, is that you need storage — storage for supplies, tools, leftover bits and bobs, paused projects (you know, the macrame tapestry from 2020?) and for future projects. Luckily for us, IKEA is…
The kitchen is one of the busiest room in the house and, in many cases, in need of organization hacks. Getting your kitchen space organized may not be as tough as it seems. So, let’s begin our Spring Fresh Start series with the kitchen. Here are a few quick tips…
I have a LACK TV unit, but I have also a lot of devices that cannot fit into it. And IKEA does not provide other LACK products that can suit with the TV unit (as the BESTÅ can.) This is my version of the IKEA TV stand and LACK range…
I made paper mache coffee tables sculpted like a dog and cat. And I named them Hulky and Siam. Below are the instructions I made — on what I call — the MOJO tables. The base of both paper mache coffee tables is the LACK side table. IKEA Item Used: IKEA…
The LACK side table is as IKEA as it gets. Minimal. Particleboard exterior. “Honeycomb” interior. Cheap. The LACK goes for $14.99, which makes it the perfect candidate for pimping, sawing, painting. Despite its unmistakable IKEA look, hackers have found ways to disguise the IKEA LACK side table all over their homes.…
For my Music LED visualiser, I used a matt white IKEA LACK table (mainly as it was the cheapest!) and hollowed out the inside. My plan was to create a matrix out of white laminated hardboard. I used the electronics from an Adafruit kit, and added 128 LEDs to make the…
I wanted a dog bed for my pooch but couldn’t find one that fit our style. And I had an old LACK side table. A lightbulb moment hit me and I realised I could DIY it into a dog bed when I flipped it around and cut down the legs.…
It’s a Saturday and perhaps you’ll like a round of baseball too. Matthew made this baseball card collage table that’s so awesome. Happy weekend and happy hacking. He says, “I discovered an interesting way to give the LACK side table a baseball make-over using a bunch of vintage baseball cards,…