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Upgrade your old kitchen island with a hot new rack

ContributorSeptember 21, 2018

I have had a STENSTORP Kitchen island in black for years and when the 2019 IKEA catalog came out with the new VADHOLMA kitchen island with rack I was immediately smitten. I trawled Google looking for someone that had managed to fit the new rack on the old bench but only people saying that the new ki...

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My new Writing Room / Sanctuary. Features a monster desk!

ContributorSeptember 20, 2018

I've recently taken up writing again, but I needed a nice quiet place to do that – and a place that makes me feel peaceful and happy. We dec...

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Weekend project: Make a Cozy Corner for your Cat

ContributorSeptember 14, 2018

I decided to hack this item because I live in a small apartment and wanted to have a space for my cat. My cat corner is an easy way to store...

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Glass shelving unit / bookcase… made out of shelves

ContributorSeptember 13, 2018

I had old IKEA GRUNDTAL shelves lying around and I wanted a glass shelving unit for my modem and plants. It took me two evenings to complete...

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Upgrade your old kitchen island with a hot new rack

ContributorSeptember 21, 2018

I have had a STENSTORP Kitchen island in black for years and when the 2019 IKEA catalog came out with the new VADHOLMA kitchen island with r...

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Sunnersta Cart Becomes Craft Cart / Sewing Tool Station

ContributorSeptember 17, 2018

I had been looking for a solution to store my most frequently used tools and “works in progress” in my sewing area. I loved the SKÅDIS Pegbo...

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As-is item in IKEA turns into a luxe tray table

ContributorSeptember 11, 2018

So I found this IKEA GLADOM tray table in the bargains section in IKEA and all sorts of ideas came into my head. I’ve been looking for a sid...

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Bathroom tiles for House 17: Finding the right combo

Jules YapMay 5, 2018

I have a confession. I've never ever bought bathroom tiles before this. And I did not know that buying tiles could be such a mind-boggling p...

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House 17: Renovation Plan and Progress

Jules YapMarch 10, 2018

Since the last Renovation Diary update, things have progressed rapidly. Dismantling the old kitchens and hacking the walls took more than a ...

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Renovation Diary: Signed and sealed. Now what?

Jules YapFebruary 3, 2018

10 months! I’ve kept it under wraps for that long. But no more. As an apartment dweller for the last 18 years, I never imagined myself...

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IKEA wants to scan your butt for the ultimate gaming chair

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This piece of furniture is one of the biggest IKEA fail

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ContributorAugust 29, 2018

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ContributorAugust 28, 2018

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How to Pinch Pleat Curtains aka IKEA RITVA luxe version

ContributorAugust 27, 2018

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ContributorAugust 24, 2018

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ContributorAugust 22, 2018

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