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Forget buying, you can absolutely make this stylish raffia bag

ContributorOctober 16, 2018

I decided to make the bag because this year raffia bags are in fashion and the first thing that came to mind were the IKEA placemats. It took me 3 days because I had to think about how to do each of the pieces and which one would go before the next. IKEA items used: 3 placemats (model LÄTTA...

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Forget buying, you can absolutely make this stylish raffia bag

ContributorOctober 16, 2018

I decided to make the bag because this year raffia bags are in fashion and the first thing that came to mind were the IKEA placemats. It ...

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Quick, easy hat and coat rack for the mudroom

ContributorOctober 15, 2018

I really loved making this hat and coat rack for the mudroom. It's a very simple project you can tackle over a weekend very easily, for a st...

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RFID Shelf for little kids to select their favourite music or stories

ContributorOctober 12, 2018

My "RFID Shelf"-project is a LACK shelf which is able to play music when you place an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag on it. Essen...

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Music Stand Organizer from bathroom shower shelf

ContributorOctober 4, 2018

I bought the IKEA BROGRUND Shower Shelf (8,99 euro) and used it as a music stand organizer. It's ideal for keeping guitar picks and capos. ...

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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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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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Bite into a vegan hot dog at IKEA US and UK

Jules YapSeptember 25, 2018

IKEA wants to scan your butt for the ultimate gaming chair

Jules YapSeptember 18, 2018

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ContributorOctober 1, 2018

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ContributorSeptember 28, 2018

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ContributorSeptember 27, 2018

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Hackers Help: What’s the name of this IKEA dresser?

ContributorSeptember 26, 2018

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Bite into a vegan hot dog at IKEA US and UK

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ContributorSeptember 24, 2018

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Upgrade your old kitchen island with a hot new rack

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

ContributorSeptember 20, 2018

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Hackers Help: Corner table without corner leg?

ContributorSeptember 19, 2018

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IKEA wants to scan your butt for the ultimate gaming chair

Jules YapSeptember 18, 2018

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Sunnersta Cart Becomes Craft Cart / Sewing Tool Station

ContributorSeptember 17, 2018

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Weekend project: Make a Cozy Corner for your Cat

ContributorSeptember 14, 2018

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Glass shelving unit / bookcase… made out of shelves

ContributorSeptember 13, 2018

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