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Skådis pegboard stand as awesome craft room divider

ContributorJanuary 22, 2021

Can't drill into walls? Here's how to make a stand for the SKÅDIS pegboard. I bought some attachments to put the SKÅDIS pegboard at the end of my desk but my desk top was too thick. And I didn't want to hang it on the wall as I like to change my craft room/ dressing room around all the time....

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Toddler bed to captain’s bed with plenty of storage

ContributorJanuary 21, 2021

It was time to transition from a toddler bed to something bigger. Her bedroom is roughly 9x9 so saving space is a must. Our plan was to DIY something similar t...

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Perfect aquarium stand from IKEA cabinet

ContributorJanuary 19, 2021

Been searching for an aquarium stand for my 60p aquarium (23x14x14). With some research and I came up with this perfect aquarium tank. I wanted something th...

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Utility Cabinet to keep cleaning supplies organised

ContributorJanuary 18, 2021

I decided to do this hack after researching what to put in the utility cabinet to suit my needs. The cleaning supply pull out for the SEKTION kitchen cabinet i...

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BILLY bookcases hacked to fit under sloped ceiling

ContributorJanuary 15, 2021

The space under a sloping ceiling is always a bit of a challenge. Costantino has an attic with a sloped ceiling where he wanted to fill with bookcases and free...

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IKEA stores with new format launched in NY & Singapore

Jules YapJanuary 14, 2021

New Year, new stores. But not a typical IKEA store. IKEA is ramping up to transform their business to meet customers wherever they are and how they like to...

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3 fabulous ways to use TRONES, not as a shoe cabinet

ContributorJanuary 12, 2021

IKEA TRONES shoe cabinet used in unusual ways for the bathroom and hallway. #1 TRONES for display and electronics Here is my hack. I commissioned ...

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IKEA Trellis as a brilliant lighted room divider

ContributorJanuary 11, 2021

Outdoor trellis comes indoors as a lighted room divider. As many of you do, due to COVID-19, we spend most of our time at home. We wanted to make the hom...

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Crate bookshelf made from only IKEA items

ContributorJanuary 8, 2021

Here's the crate bookshelf that I made just previous to the KNAGGLIG/ HEJNE magazine rack. IKEA products: Six (6) large KNAGGLIG crates Two (2) HEJNE...

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A touch of glass: SKARSTA standing desk upgrade

ContributorJanuary 7, 2021

My simple hack to improve and smarten a sitting/ standing desk with a glass top. A couple of years ago, I spotted IKEA had an affordable sit/stand desk in t...

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Q: Alternative dimmer switch for IKEA LED bulbs?

ContributorJanuary 6, 2021

Chime in on recommendations for an IKEA LED bulb dimmer switch. I am not sure if I am the only who has ever wanted this hack but here goes.As you know, IKEA...

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IKEA chip clip turns into a vinyl record stand

ContributorJanuary 5, 2021

It’s more than likely that EKET cabinets were designed with vinyl records in mind. It so happens that a record's cover fits exactly inside the box so it can...

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Hello 2021! Light the year up with a candle fireplace

ContributorJanuary 4, 2021

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 w...

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Top 10 IKEA hacks of 2020 and a few crowd favourites

Jules YapDecember 23, 2020

Out of hundreds of submissions in 2020, I pick 10 of the most interesting, surprising and beautiful IKEA hacks. 2020 ranks as one of the strangest years in ...

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The 10 best IKEA ideas of 2020 – quick & easy edition

Jules YapDecember 22, 2020

I can't end the year without our annual "Top 10" lists. It's been an unusual year but I'm glad the IKEA hacking community kept doing what it does best -- creat...

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Kids love climbing: A rock wall headboard

ContributorDecember 21, 2020

Wall organizer makes a fun kids rock climbing wall headboard. I'm Camilla’s daddy, a handsome 3-year-old at 12 kgs. I hacked the IKEA SKÅDIS wall organiz...

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Bricking news: LEGO BYGGLEK the best gift yet

Jules YapDecember 18, 2020

13 Instagram posts show why the LEGO BYGGLEK should be top on your gift list. Almost three months ago, IKEA and LEGO launched the product of their collabora...

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IKEA gingerbread furniture is too cute. Free download.

Jules YapDecember 17, 2020

This may be IKEA's most delicious range yet ... GINGERBREAD furniture. The Gingerbread Höme kit includes furniture-shaped cookie cutters and simple instruct...

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Q: How to turn the KALLAX into a filing cabinet?

Jules YapDecember 16, 2020

A question popped up on our Facebook page which Allen had a great solution for. Izzie asks, "I’m looking at a way I can use my KALLAX storage unit as a way...

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Show off your shoes in this gorgeous gold rack

ContributorAugust 6, 2018

As part of my ongoing hunt for more storage I was looking for a creative way to store my shoes on display but without forking out tonnes of ...

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Closed Expedit wall

Jules YapSeptember 13, 2012

Materials: 2 4x4 and 2 2x4 Expedit and several custom made panelsDescription: My home office is actually a part of the living room and was d...

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How to paint the SKRUVSTA chair with chalk paint

ContributorJune 23, 2020

Yes I did it -- painting a fabric chair with chalk paint. And it looks awesome! I have a 13 year old SKRUVSTA white chair that was in ne...

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A black & white kitchen with Lidingo & Ramsjo

JulesOctober 24, 2013

We wanted to try the trendy "two-tone" cabinet look for the kitchen in our new home. To achieve this look, we decided to use Ikea cabine...

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Hackeas: With love from Turkey

Jules YapSeptember 11, 2008

Handem from Turkey sent me a collection hackeas, which are simply delightful. "I am aware that these are not world-moving hacks. But wanted ...

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Utby. Now available in White!

tung256November 21, 2013

Materials: UTBY Description: The Ikea Utby is a nice bar stable. Unfortunately, it is only available in brown when we were in the sto...

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Making IKEA hacks work beautifully with home decor

Jules YapNovember 27, 2020

A few weeks ago, I did an interview with a local interior design firm, Qube Integrated. And the topic in question -- IKEA hacking and how i...

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A pause

Jules YapJune 2, 2020

Today, we take a moment of silence to remember George Floyd. And every other Black life lost to police brutality and racial injust...

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Adding this furniture wrap to the MALM changed everything

Jules YapApril 17, 2020

Wrappyr.com is running a Summer sale. Prices for all furniture wraps are reduced. So, now is the best time to update your IKEA furnitur...