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I need ideas for a platform bed with shelves and legs

ContributorSeptember 18, 2019

Help me hack a platform bed with shelves and legs I have seen the great KALLAX / EXPEDIT hacks to platform beds. While I love the storage, I do wish they were on legs. Also, I have fallen in love with this Urban Outfitters bed (which is way out of my budget and sold out in any case). B...

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Ironing board on wheels: Your sewing room needs this

ContributorSeptember 17, 2019

RÅSKOG + JÄLL = cute ironing board on wheels I was organizing my sewing room and frustrated by my big ironing board that was blocking access to my fabric st...

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IKEA RIMFORSA Jar shattered? Get this unbreakable replacement

ContributorSeptember 16, 2019

3d printed IKEA RIMFORSA and in any color your want! My name is Flora and broke pretty much everything that falls into my clumsy hands! Last Sunday, I b...

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IKEA Slow TV is here to help you fall asleep faster

Jules YapSeptember 13, 2019

If you've been counting sheep hoping to fall asleep, it's time to switch to IKEA's Slow TV channel. IKEA Australia launched a 14-day-long livestream on ...

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From cluttered to classy, organized art canvas storage

ContributorSeptember 12, 2019

Art canvas storage and art supplies corner for an artist's studio Since moving in to a new apartment a few months ago, I have not had a functional space to ...

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Help me make an alternative STUVA loft bed stairs

ContributorSeptember 11, 2019

Hiya! Can anyone recommend an alternative ladder / stairs solution to this STUVA FRITIDS loft bed? STUVA FRITIDS loft bed | IKEA.com In the store, t...

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5 brilliant ways to IKEA hack a skateboard rack and organize them all

Jules YapSeptember 10, 2019

Whether you have one or a dozen boards, your longboard or skateboard rack does not need to be dull. You can easily DIY a display stand to show them off or ...

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Make a Rustic Step Stool in 60 minutes

renovardesignSeptember 9, 2019

A quick and easy paint job to upgrade the BEKVÄM into a rustic step stool. I so wish that we had an IKEA close by. The closest one to us is about 90 minute...

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IKEA HEMNES built-in: Trim and moulding does wonders

ContributorSeptember 6, 2019

Here's how I made a wall to wall IKEA HEMNES built-in bookcase. It's amazing what a little trim and moulding can do. The project took me 3 d...

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You’ll have space for this simple $8 makeup organizer

ContributorSeptember 5, 2019

So I did this back-of-door makeup organizer because I just moved into an house with an existing wardrobe. As I did not yet have a makeup table, I decided t...

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Help! How to DIY a king size loft bed?

ContributorSeptember 4, 2019

Small room, huge mattress. I need to hack a king size loft bed! I've been wracking my brains to come up with a solution for this but I'm just not coming up ...

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IKEA outdoor dining table set gets real wood

ContributorSeptember 3, 2019

10 years of rain, sun, snow and heavy usage by the family made the supposedly indestructible polystyrene plastic on the IKEA FALSTER outdoor dining table set l...

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KALLAX TV bench that’s as eclectic as can be

ContributorSeptember 2, 2019

A delightful smorgasbord of colours transforms this mobile KALLAX TV bench The KALLAX unit was a bit boring for my taste, so I went ahead and painted it wit...

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2 fabulous DIY dollhouses from IKEA KALLAX/EXPEDIT

ContributorAugust 30, 2019

For my daughter's 4th birthday I wanted to make an extraordinary DIY dollhouse. The KALLAX shelf with 4 cubes (for 4 rooms) was ideal for this. IKE...

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IKEA RAST Dresser Hack: The complete wine cart

ContributorAugust 29, 2019

Are you ready to see how to change the life of an IKEA RAST Dresser Hack? I am not talking just painting the drawers and changing the hardware – but a true ...

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Help: IKEA PAX frame top panel — where to safely cut?

ContributorAugust 28, 2019

Where's the sweet spot to cut the IKEA PAX frame top panel? I have just assembled a row of four IKEA PAX frames. My goal is to mount a TV inside one of the ...

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5 easy ways to create a unique KALLAX TV Stand

ContributorAugust 27, 2019

Simple mods to create your one-of-a-kind KALLAX TV stand The KALLAX is one of the most versatile ranges in IKEA. And IKEA designers are constantly adding to...

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Art sculpture pedestal and stands for Johanna’s work

ContributorAugust 26, 2019

For an art exhibition, "Homage to Johanna Koopmans" we wanted to create a DIY art sculpture pedestal and display stand. Her work consisted of 20-22 wooden s...

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Space Saving Pull Out Fjellse Daybed

Jules YapDecember 31, 2012

Materials: Fjellse Full-size Bed Frame, Sutlan Florvag, wood screws, 4 lag bolts, wood glue Description: The whole idea for this pro...

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10 new items at IKEA you’ll want for your home

Jules YapMay 15, 2018

Over the last month, if you noticed, a lot of new items quietly snuck into IKEA. They weren't launched with fanfare. They didn't come with f...

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Bill-enno alcove storage

Jules YapApril 20, 2013

Materials: Billy, BennoDescription: Hi, everybody! Not a lot to this and unfortunately I didn't take step-by-step photos, but I think it's q...

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IKEA poncho as Halloween Treats Thieving Magpie

Jules YapOctober 29, 2015

Materials: IKEA KNALLA black rain poncho To make “a trick or a treat”, do it under your candy thieving magpie secret identity. With this ...

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Cat tower power – A super easy hack with IKEA ELVARLI

ContributorJuly 30, 2018

I'd been looking to create a freestanding cat tower for my high-flying cat, Frank, for a long time but was disappointed with the ready-made ...

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Upgrade the FLISAT children’s table with a simple mod

ContributorOctober 24, 2017

The FLISAT children's table is quite a smart little thing. See those white covers? It's a secret compartment. Open them up and you'll fit 2 ...

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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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IKEA Slow TV is here to help you fall asleep faster

Jules YapSeptember 13, 2019

12 IKEA small space finds from the 2020 Catalog

Jules YapAugust 16, 2019