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3 unique ways IKEA BILLY was used for toys & storage

Jules YapMay 7, 2021

The BILLY bookcase is one of those things that just works. We seen loads of hacks for the BILLY and you can browse them all here. But in this post, we zoom in on three unusual ways you can use the BILLY bookcase for toys and toy storage. Industrial BILLY bookcase with hidden toy bed My sons ...

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Help: Where to add legs to kitchen cabinet credenza?

ContributorMay 6, 2021

Hey there! I'm Rivkie. I have ambitious (well, ambitious for me :)) plans to turn a few 24" depth IKEA SEKTION cabinet bases into a "fauxdenza" (a la Chris ...

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This IKEA storage box is perfect as dinosaur cage

ContributorMay 4, 2021

We wanted something different for our son's dinosaur themed room. And as Darren is very creative (he’s not a tradesman at all) he wanted to design and make som...

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The Ultimate IKEA LACK RetroPie Table

ContributorMay 3, 2021

I really like the idea of having a RetroPie arcade machine, but it would take up too much space. This approach -- of adding a lift top -- gives me the chance b...

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Teens room gets makeover after IKEA store inspiration

ContributorApril 30, 2021

This hack is for our soon-to-be teenagers room. It consists of a KARLBY worktop turned into a desk/bed headboard, ESPEVÄR Slatted mattress bases that double as...

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DRAGGAN cart facelift – from rusty to fresh new look

ContributorApril 29, 2021

Here’s another makeover of an old IKEA item at home. In this case, I am refurbishing an old DRAGGAN cart that got rusty over time. It’s a very easy hack that e...

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6 neat ideas for home recycling bins & stations

Jules YapApril 27, 2021

#1 Compact wall recycling center We live in a small apartment in Copenhagen, so finding space for the variety of recycling can be very difficult. Previo...

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IKEA BESTÅ entertainment unit designed for an 82″ TV

ContributorApril 26, 2021

We wanted an 80+ inch TV and looked at many commercial entertainment units and there were not many that would accept a TV this large. We wanted a 'built-in' lo...

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BYGGLEK, now with 3 fun furniture assembly manuals

Jules YapApril 23, 2021

Towards the end of 2020, IKEA and LEGO launched the much talked about BYGGLEK. It was a collection of clever boxes which not only provided space to store LEGO ...

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How to make a Rust Industrial Pendant Light

ContributorApril 22, 2021

We decided to alter the lights because the shiny finish did not match our interior office style. We have many reclaimed and distressed components in the office...

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3 refrigerator gap filler ideas for IKEA kitchen cabinets

ContributorApril 20, 2021

Hackers Help: Richard needs a 20cm refrigerator gap filler! Hi IKEA hackers, I am building a kitchen in Germany, using IKEA METOD cabinets, third part f...

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All-in-one beer bottle drying rack, sanitizer and storage

ContributorApril 19, 2021

Zaga is a beginner home brewer. Besides her Carboy she needed a beer bottle drying rack to properly sanitize and dry the bottles. Most options she looked in...

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10 IKEA SKÅDIS pegboard accessories you wish IKEA made

Jules YapApril 16, 2021

The IKEA SKÅDIS pegboard system comes with a fantastic range of accessories. Photo: IKEA.com But ... There's always room for more. We found som...

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IKEA BEKANT Desk upgrade with touch screen controls

ContributorApril 15, 2021

This is my hack of IKEA BEKANT Desk, giving it new touch screen controls and height memory. IKEA item used: BEKANT sit/stand desk Photo: IKEA.co...

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How to fit KOMPLEMENT drawer around PAX hinge

ContributorApril 14, 2021

After my previous wardrobe submission, I had some questions about how the KOMPLEMENT drawer was fitted around the PAX hinge. I thought I would do an extende...

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Drop leaf kitchen cart solves small space cook/work woes

ContributorApril 12, 2021

From ALEX drawers to dual function drop leaf kitchen cart. I live in a small studio apartment with no real kitchen. Behind the butcher block, you may no...

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Super large motorized video projector screen for less

ContributorApril 9, 2021

Ever since I first saw the remote-controlled, motorized window blinds at IKEA, I immediately had the idea of using them to build a large screen for my video pr...

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IKEA FÖRNUFTIG air purifier so affordable and stylish

Jules YapApril 8, 2021

Understanding how much more time we spend indoors these days, IKEA has launched its first, affordable air purifier. $54.99. That's the price of clean air at...

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Sam’s extra tall, extra long teen bed

ContributorApril 6, 2021

Our teenage son is 6 ft. 2” and still growing. We wanted a teen bed that has storage and could fit a custom length mattress to suit his height. After seeing...

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