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Antenna Holder hacked from IKEA curtain rod

ContributorJuly 19, 2019

It's the "ANTENNHÅLLARE" aka antenna holder I run an ADS-B receiver to track airplanes and feed data to sites such as Flightradar24. It’s nothing more than a hobby, plus I really like airplanes! Since antennas don’t work that well in the living room I decided to place one outside to improve my ...

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IKEA SCHOTTIS hacks and quick fixes that make it better

Jules YapJuly 18, 2019

We just love the IKEA SCHOTTIS pleated shade. Best thing about it, it costs only $3.99. Besides, it looks good and does the job, whether as a permanent or ...

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Hackers Help: FAKTUM wall cabinets on METOD rails?

ContributorJuly 17, 2019

I have some FAKTUM wall cabinets from the old IKEA kitchen range which I need to mount at a new place. I thought, I would use the rails of the METOD system. ...

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Dog cage cover that looks good and works even better

ContributorJuly 16, 2019

Peppermint Patty is part of our family. With that, her cage needs to be convenient in our living space and she enjoys having her own den handy. I lo...

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back-lit world map coffee table IKEA LACK hack

Popular IKEA coffee table takes on the world (map)

ContributorJuly 15, 2019

I had seen a glass-top table made on an advertising campaign (for a stationers) and thought a LACK coffee table was the perfect candidate. Plus I had seen a ba...

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Strainer Things: Surprisingly good looking colander lights

ContributorJuly 12, 2019

Shira and Alon made a set of pendant lights from the IKEA GEMAK colander. Pretty unusual in a whimsy way. And since they are for the kitchen, seems appropriate...

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The IKEA bucket hat: Got it? If not, hack it

Jules YapJuly 11, 2019

IKEA snuck in a blue bag hack of their own recently. In the form of a bucket hat. The cute KNORVA hat was released in the US some time in June and is on a ...

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Hackers Help: Will KARLSTAD slipcover fit NORSBORG sofa?

ContributorJuly 10, 2019

Does anyone know if a KARLSTAD sectional slipcover will fit or could be hacked / resized to fit a NORSBORG sectional? IKEA KARLSTAD sectional | Comfort-Work...

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Missed out on the Stockholm rattan cabinet? Make this!

ContributorJuly 9, 2019

My inspiration for this one, was the rattan cabinet from the IKEA Stockholm 2017 collection. I thought it would be ideal with a DIY project in the same style. ...

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Super easy tiered pantry organisers. No hacking required!

ContributorJuly 8, 2019

I recently transformed my pantry into a super organised space thanks to some $5 IKEA spice racks. They are super handy as pantry organisers. IKEA item used...

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Robotic Furniture: IKEA’s new big thing for tiny spaces

Jules YapJuly 5, 2019

If there's anything to indicate the shrinking size of living spaces, it's the popularity of Murphy Bed posts on IKEA Hackers. Over the years, they have gone up...

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ikea magazine holders with super smash bros ultimate cover

Smash Bros Ultimate cover for IKEA magazine holders

ContributorJuly 4, 2019

I had a row of IKEA magazine holders on my BILLY shelf. After looking at them for a while, I decided it was too boring. So I decided to customize it a bit. ...

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Help me make the HYLLIS a squirrel proof garden cage?

ContributorJuly 3, 2019

Help! I want to do a nice metal mesh locker for a vertical garden cage (squirrel proof ... and they are real voracious monsters in Montreal)!!! As a sta...

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Make a chic cane headboard in a matter of hours

ContributorJuly 2, 2019

I recently did a series of mini IKEA hacks. The first one is a cane headboard and it only takes a few hours to make. Below is a list of materials and ...

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3 unique IKEA sculptures knock it out of the park

ContributorJuly 1, 2019

I'm an artist in Chicago and have been making sculpture with IKEA materials for about 10 years. Usually the work has to do with early 20th century modernis...

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Your favorite shoe cabinet in a classy black texture: how-to

ContributorJune 28, 2019

This HEMNES shoe cabinet was originally white, and is made with particle board. It has that crappy vinyl surface. (Ok, I’m a snob. I don’t like vinyl). I p...

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Q of the Week: Show me your IKEA kids room ideas

Jules YapJune 26, 2019

Danni called for kids room ideas on the IKEA Hackers Facebook Group and the community really showed up on this one. Her original question was: "IKEA kid...

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IKEA filing cabinet: At last, an easy, perfect solution

ContributorJune 25, 2019

This has got to be the simplest IKEA hack ever. I did some online research and did not find any simple ways of using IKEA KALLAX shelves as a filing cabinet fo...

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Lack doesn’t lack!

Jules YapJuly 13, 2012

Photo: IKEA.com Materials: Hack Shelves x2 , three 2'x1.5"x.75" Wood Bars, Screws, 1 6'x.5"x1.5" Wood Beam Descripti...

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Sew good! A Roll-Top Backpack from IKEA Blue Bags

ContributorJanuary 2, 2018

I made a roll-top backpack for my partner as a Christmas present because he bikes a lot and in case he gets caught in the rain this will def...

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Entrance cupboard with a place for everything & everything in its place

ContributorJune 24, 2013

Materials: Pax cupboard, 50cm wide & 37cm deepDescription: Our entrance hall was always a mess with school bags, hats and coats in a pile. ...

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You complete me: The FULLÄNDAD meets EMPTYÄNDAD

ContributorNovember 23, 2018

We loved the shape of the FULLÄNDAD, as the tapered edge goes right into the corners of our pots. We looked around the kitchen department to...

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Upside down BEKVAM

RosandraDecember 11, 2013

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How to make PAX doors narrower

Jules YapDecember 3, 2014

Materials: PAX Hemnes door Annoying that the PAX doors are only available 50 cm wide. Hard to fit them on a 75 cm wide cabinet. So I ...

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13 Years of IKEA Hacking … where do we go from here?

Jules YapJune 7, 2019

Today, I poured myself a glass for ginger wine, swirled it and raised a toast. Besides chugging down alcohol, I lifted my hands and sai...

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Reveal! My small but blissful guest bathroom

Jules YapMay 3, 2019

Hey, I'm continuing with my house tour today. I revealed the Master Bathroom remodel a while back and now it's time to shine a bit of light ...

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Master Bathroom remodel: It turned out “marblellous”

Jules YapMarch 15, 2019

This post is waaay overdue. It's almost a year since I last updated you guys on House17. All the major renovations are done but I took l...

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The IKEA bucket hat: Got it? If not, hack it

Jules YapJuly 11, 2019

Robotic Furniture: IKEA’s new big thing for tiny spaces

Jules YapJuly 5, 2019