When I received this IKEA hack from Kappy, I had no idea what a Noggle was, let alone Nouns NFTs. Some googling later, I learned a little about Nouns. I thought I’ll add an introduction to Kappy’s hack — a Noggle (Nouns Glasses) shelf — as many, like me, may have no idea what Nog … | Continue reading
A treehouse bed spells adventure and is such a fun and unique way to transform your child’s bedroom. If you need ideas on transforming the IKEA KURA bed look no further than these DIY treehouse beds. While it looks like a tough DIY, it actually isn’t too hard to construct. You’ll … | Continue reading
I wanted a slatted headboard and wanted to DIY one that was easy and fast and looked good. It took about 30 minutes to make and the cost was less than $200 with all the supplies. The BJÖRKÖVIKEN door is made to fit the BESTÅ cabinet. It comes in 3 sizes which are handy for confi … | Continue reading
From Duplo to LEGO, IKEA SMÅSTAD turns play space into a small LEGO room. We IKEA hacked our two SMÅSTAD benches with toy storage with a wooden top and some ENERYDA cup handles, and our kids have been using it as a LEGO table. The drawer beneath is used for Duplo storage. But our … | Continue reading
I had an old brown IKEA BESTÅ dresser with 6 white drawers on metal feet that I was tired of. However, the chest of drawers was still in excellent condition, so I decided to hack it in the furniture style of the 70s. Here’s how the storage unit used to look. I have an old model c … | Continue reading
If you’re planning a wedding, you know that the costs can add up quickly. However, with a little creativity and some IKEA hacks, you can save money without sacrificing style. IKEA has various affordable and versatile products that can be transformed into beautiful wedding decor. … | Continue reading
DIY LEGO storage solution that look 100% better than plastic bins! We are working on converting our garage to a TV/ Playroom and we thought our old storage of LEGO collection in Tupperware drawers was super ugly. Then we stumbled upon a LEGO storage idea when we found these IKEA … | Continue reading
I’ve just finished a large DIY grid mirror for my house entrance. I made it with 28 IKEA picture frames and 28 LÖNSÅS mirrors. The result is wahoo! IKEA Materials: IKEA LÖNSÅS mirror x 28 – use as many as you need to fill your space and form a square or rectangle KNOPPÄNG picture … | Continue reading
Building a cat litter box bench can be a great way to hide your cat’s litter box while also providing a functional piece of furniture. Using IKEA furniture is a good starting point as you’ll save time constructing a bench from scratch. IKEA has a few benches that are particularly … | Continue reading
I like the aesthetic and breathability of a wicker laundry hamper, but I need to sort 3 types of clothing (colors, delicates, athletic wear) and I could only find hampers that sorted 2 types. Taking two NATTGIBBA laundry baskets I was able to hack them together into a 3-section l … | Continue reading
While IKEA may not have made children’s products especially to fit the Montessori method, many parents have cleverly use IKEA products and hacks to create a home environment that encourages hands-on learning, imaginative play and independence. Here are some favorite IKEA hacks th … | Continue reading
When Karolina moved from a small studio to a newly built house, the construction ate up most of her renovation budget. That pushed her to learn how to update the look of her old furniture and furnish her new home affordably. The DIY projects grew from a need to a part-time hobby, … | Continue reading
IKEA has many fantastic kitchen and pantry organization solutions and products, which can keep your kitchen clutter-free and ensure all your supplies and ingredients are properly stored and within reach. With the right guidance and hacks, you can transform any kitchen into a spac … | Continue reading
Add a kitchen peninsula or kitchen island is one of the best ways to add storage space and counter space to the kitchen. Depending on the layout of the kitchen you can opt to have an island or a peninsula. A peninsula may work in smaller spaces where there isn’t room for an islan … | Continue reading
For a small bedroom, the IKEA BRIMNES storage bed ticks all the box. The beds come in full, queen and king sizes — all with 4 spacious drawers under the mattress. There’s also a smaller IKEA BRIMNES daybed with two drawers. The daybed looks like a twin bed but can be quickly pull … | Continue reading
One of the most popular ways to decorate the space at the entrance or a hallway is to use a console table — which is the fancy name for a long, narrow table, with or without storage. The table is usually placed flush against the wall, below artwork or mirrors and wall sconces. Th … | Continue reading
IKEA TARVA dressers are affordable, durable, and easy to construct, making them one of the Swedish manufacturer’s most popular products. TARVA dressers seamlessly combine simple designs with untreated solid wood, creating a blank canvas that works well with other styles and IKEA … | Continue reading
My child is finally getting his own room. So I would like to have a wardrobe suitable for his size, where he can easily see his clothes, make his choices, and actually access these choices by himself. It shouldn’t take up too much space, but having different dedicated spots for d … | Continue reading
I wanted a dedicated poker table but we didn’t have enough space. Any table would be used for its intended purpose (dining, etc) 99% of the time so I wanted a regular table that can be immediately turned into a gaming table. Materials: 1 x IKEA JOKKMOKK dining table (any size you … | Continue reading
A couple of years ago, I had a dead Ash tree cut down and the trunk cut into planks. At the time I thought it might be nice to make a live-edge Ash fireplace mantle, or counter top, so the idea was in the back of my mind when I saw a few YouTube videos of hacks of other IKEA Dres … | Continue reading
IKEAhackers readers help solve PAX wardrobe in old wall closet space problem. Linda B sent in a question, “How can I access the space between the PAX system put into a wall closet with non-standard higher ceilings? The PAX is blocking the top. (Shall I) hinge the top? Put in trap … | Continue reading
Budget savvy shaker style remodel refreshed a dated kitchen and added lots of storage space. My old built-in microwave failed during the pandemic and I could not replace it with one that fit in the hole. The built in wall oven also was having issues. In addition the kitchen cabin … | Continue reading
Even the smallest walk-in closets add much-needed privacy and storage space to rooms. Walk-in closets allow you to store similar items together and keep your home clutter-free. You can double up on your overall storage space with the right IKEA hacks and ideas for your small walk … | Continue reading
Year on year, I’m glad to see IKEA introducing more and more Chinese New Year decorations and tableware. I personally love the Lunar New Year range from IKEA as it is not overly traditional. I’d say it’s Chinese with a modern Scandi flair. This year the FÖSSTA collection is the b … | Continue reading
I wanted to have shelving and storage in my home office. It would be highly visible in my video conference calls so I wanted it to look “built in”. The IKEA KALLAX unit fit perfectly into this space but I did not want it to look like a standard IKEA because so many people have KA … | Continue reading
Some say you should start the day (or year) with easy wins to get the momentum going, before you plunge headlong into the hard stuff. I agree. Nothing like checking a few things off the list before January ends. These quick and easy IKEA hacks are just the sort of projects to get … | Continue reading
I started this last year when, out of curiosity, I analysed the most viewed posts of 2021. This year I did the same and widened my search to the 10 most viewed posts of 2022. (I omitted three which made the IKEA Hack of the Year 2022 list.) This list is based on number of “eyebal … | Continue reading
The year 2022 is fast coming to a close. And that means it’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s time for the annual IKEA Hack of the Year round-up. We saw IKEA hacks explode on the scene in a big way this year. IKEA hacks are everywhere, on every social channel, video plat … | Continue reading
IKEA PAX wardrobe offers lots of storage in this tall entryway cabinet We needed to create storage in a high traffic, oddly shaped back entryway. The entrance is visible from our open concept dining room and kitchen so we wanted it to look clean and finished and to match the déc … | Continue reading
Ed R made this because his wife needed a workspace with dual monitors for her work from home setup. But they didn’t have any extra space for a home office. Looking around, Ed saw the deep stair landing and what he termed “6-thousand dollars worth of square footage”. At first, Ed … | Continue reading
We needed a place to store our many LEGO bricks but also a place where the building structures could stay out on display for a while. And we needed the entire LEGO table to be movable. What was also essential was the LEGO table needed to be large enough for our 3 older kids to pl … | Continue reading
Under-stair storage is one of the most convenient spaces in your home. But fitting a storage unit under there can be tricky. We show you how to get it right with these IKEA hacks and ideas to turn that extra space into functional under stairs storage. 1. Use bookcases under the s … | Continue reading
I run an ADS-B receiver to track airplanes! I decided to place an antenna outside using an IKEA hacked antenna holder to improve my range. | Continue reading
My hack is a DIY IKEA server cabinet using IKEA STUVA and BESTÅ frames. So the first thing I need to do is to get an equipment rack (obviously) but the more important consideration here is the WAF. | Continue reading