I started this blog in 2006. Some of you have stuck with me through it all (thank you!), many are new readers who may have dropped by because of a search on IKEA, IKEA hacking, IKEA hacks, DIY or home décor related issues. No matter how you've arrived here, you're welcome and this page is to help you get off the ground and hacking.
What is an IKEA hack?
"A programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm". No, that's not us.
Essentially, an IKEA hack is a modification/repurposing of an IKEA product. Why I chose to call it a hack? In it's own little way, it breaks into the IKEA code of furniture assembly and repurposes, challenges and creates with surprising results. And yes, some furniture may be destroyed in the process and you may, please be cautioned, compromise the structural integrity of the furniture and its safety standards, so hacking does have its risk. Don't say you're not warned. ;)
Yes, this is the real deal. This site started its life on ikeahacker.blogspot.com (pic, right) because seriously, I didn't know how else to start a website back then.
Not so long ago, I bought the domain www.IkeaHackers.net to give the site its own identity. I also liked the plural - IKEA Hackers - because this site is really about a community of crazy IKEA fans. Other names like Ikeahacker.com were already taken (and no, that site does not belong to me though you may have seen my inspired IKEA assembly man logo there. But that's another story. Sigh.) The previous ikeahacker.blogspot.com site redirects to the new domain so no worries, you're not losing out on any old hacks.
Now, let's get hacking
I've listed some projects to give you a sense of how fun and fantastic IKEA hacking can be.
- Benjamin gets suped up
- Decoupaged wardrobe
- It's butts today
- What to do with your kid's artwork
- Masking tape my IKEA world
- Cheese grater lamp
- Dreaded kids train table with new twist
- TV shelf with door stoppers
- Hack a LEGO table
- Billy bookcase becomes a built in
- Bedroom dress boys
- Turn your blah Fjellse into Fab
- Child's play kitchen
- Double decker Frosta side table
- IKEA Vikare bed becomes a Jeep
- Slick modern IKEA look goes country
- Malm dress up do
- Vika desk goes glam
- Turn your Studio apartment into a 1 bedroom
- TV that fits into your Besta
- Jerker treadmill desk
- High end floating desk and built in
- TV unit with subwoofer space
Tackle some of the most popular hacks
- Bedroom dress boys
- Turn your Studio apartment into a 1 bedroom
- Vika desk goes glam
- TV that fits into your Besta
- Home office hack
- Floating Billies
- IKEA shoe room
- Benno DVID tower headboard and room divider
Top hacks
These are links to my yearly shortlist of favourites. From this list, readers pick the Hack of the Year.
Of course, your could also browse the Archives. Or search for a hack via Categories or according to the Ikea product name (if available).
Stay updated on the latest hacks
There are many ways in which you can keep up with the hacks on this site.
- Subscribe via RSS
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- Like my Facebook Fan Page
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Resources to help you get started
There's always lots of Ikea hacks going on over at Instructables. With the step by step explanation, it takes the guess work out of hacking. Search for hacks at Instructables.
If you're stumped, you can also post your question over at the IKEAhackers forum at IKEAfans.If you need inspiration, visit home decor blogs such as ApartmentTherapy.com or Designspongeonline.com. Home decor magazines
are also great for your muse. Inspirational pictures of interiors may also get your creativity buzzing.
To know more about IKEA
- Visit their official website, www.ikea.com.
- Learn more about Ingvar Kamprad
- Make Swedish meatballs.
Enough?
If you're interested, here's more about the person behind IKEA Hackers.
