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The story of the tragic photographer and his lonely Amsterdam

Jules YapNovember 22, 2018

Have you ever wondered how some IKEA wall pictures came to be? This is the story of VILSHULT, a nondescript ready-to-mount photo of Amsterdam. I've passed by it many times at my local IKEA and never gave it more than a glance. That is until I heard the moving story behind it and the photographer who...

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Hackers Help: Need advice on this bookcase over radiator

ContributorNovember 21, 2018

Seeing the fabulous results of using IVAR modules as a base frame, I'm planning on doing something like this, an IVAR bookcase over the radiator....

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No more mess magnetic USB cable organizer

ContributorNovember 20, 2018

I use the magnetic knife holder FINTORP (202.020.83) a little different: It makes a perfect USB cable organizer. I put it high on the wall so my cables can hang...

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The best DIY dog raincoat. With reflectors and only $4.50!

ContributorNovember 19, 2018

My sister and I found an easy way to make a dog raincoat from an IKEA shopping bag. It only takes around two hours of work and costs 4 Euro in total. IKEA item...

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Never again let it all out. Make a discreet network cabinet.

ContributorNovember 16, 2018

I needed to hide the mess of cables to keep my lady happy! Cost wise for my DIY home network cabinet was $25 for the BISSA shoe cabinet. Then, $23 for a nice su...

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Make delightful mini Christmas trees in rainbow colors

ContributorNovember 15, 2018

I wanted wire mini Christmas trees that were in fabulous rainbow colors and didn’t want to pay top dollar. FEJKA mini Christmas trees | IKEA.com These to...

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Hackers Help: How to use ELVARLI posts for a room divider curtain?

ContributorNovember 14, 2018

I'd love help with a hack. I need to divide a room, without putting anything (screws, nails, etc) into the wall or ceiling. I thought I'd put up a room divider ...

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25 things on the “IKEA bring back” wish list. What’s on yours?

Jules YapNovember 13, 2018

For their 75th Anniversary, IKEA brought back some of their old favourites in the GRATULERA series. But wait, those are not the only discontinued IKEA products ...

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Triple POÄNG – The astonishing cat resistant sofa

Ian FishNovember 12, 2018

The missing link in IKEA’s range. Why? We inherited a cat that shredded our furniture, apart from a 20-year-old IKEA POÄNG armchair, with no cat resistant seati...

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Easiest fish tank stand ever and DIY room separator

ContributorNovember 9, 2018

I was wondering how to better separate the entrance (taking into account a fish tank stand with a large aquarium, 120L) from the other areas. Fish tank stand -...

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Your startup the next big thing? Apply now to the IKEA bootcamp

Jules YapNovember 8, 2018

Do you have a startup focused on creating a better everyday life for the many people? If yes, your company may be right for the 2019 IKEA Bootcamp, a startup pr...

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Hackers Help: Can you change the ends of an IKEA daybed?

ContributorNovember 7, 2018

The IKEA daybed -- BRIMNES -- is 1.5cm too long for the spare room. It’s the smallest daybed from IKEA. Hoping to swap the end panels for some thinner painted M...

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How to save by building your own custom built-in closet

ContributorNovember 6, 2018

I turned the IKEA PAX Wardrobe into a custom built-in closet. I purchased a 1980’s condo which hasn't been touched since it was built. Among a complete refreshe...

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A discreet subwoofer cabinet in a KALLAX unit

ContributorNovember 5, 2018

I used a black horizontal KALLAX shelving unit for hifi set-up with a subwoofer cabinet. I had to remove an interior floor to place the subwoofer while retainin...

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Kudos to the moody makeover of this popular IKEA TV cabinet

ContributorNovember 2, 2018

Our white IKEA TV cabinet, the BESTÅ, was the perfect size for holding our Sky box, sound bar, DVD player and hiding an assortment of junk in the drawers. It ha...

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Look at this mudroom! Here’s how to hack it in a day

ContributorNovember 1, 2018

Jessica recently took an under-utilized closet, added some IKEA pieces (BESTÅ and BILLY) for storage and made them into beautiful mudroom furniture for her home...

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Hackers Help: How to make sliding closet doors for PAX?

ContributorOctober 31, 2018

I need a hack for PAX wardrobe system, I cannot afford IKEA's sliding closet doors and I was wondering if there are any hacks that can turn a regular wardrobe d...

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Hemnes black and white vanity makeover

ContributorNovember 17, 2017

IKEA items used: IKEA Hemnes 2-drawer sink cabinet in 31.5" or 31-3/8" I wanted a modern vanity/sink look in our bathroom and was not imp...

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Ivar Babystation

Jules YapApril 4, 2012

Materials: Ivar, Bekvam, Bygel, Kvart, Dimma Description: Material used: - IVAR (rack and shelves, chest of 3 drawers, cabinet) - BEK...

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Rönas/Ledberg pendant lamp

Jules YapFebruary 21, 2013

Materials: Rönas, Ledberg Description: I could not find a satisfying solution to light my dining room, so I made a customized Lamp myse...

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Standing Work/Illustration Station

JulesMarch 20, 2014

Materials: EXPEDIT, LINNMON table top, OLOV adjustable legs After assembling the Expedit shelving unit and placing the felt pads unde...

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Hackeas: A little embellishment goes a long way

Jules YapMay 28, 2009

Desk and wall artJennifer needed a desk for her guest room, but had little space. She says, "I saw the Norbo wall mounted table at Ikea and ...

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Transform the IKEA Maskros in one step

mintyfreshprojectsJune 1, 2017

The MASKROS pendant lamp, named after the dandelion, is a one of those instantly recognisable pieces. It screams IKEA. Luckily for us, it's ...

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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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