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Hanging wall lamp from whimsy paper pendant light

ContributorApril 19, 2019

This hack is for the folks who don’t like reading the IKEA instructions and don’t need to read instructions. We made a pair of bedside hanging wall lamp from the KRUSNING paper pendant light. They took a while to do, but worth it. Materials for hanging wall lamp: KRUSNING lamp shade for...

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This BILLY celebrates with one-of-a-kind cane doors

Jules YapApril 18, 2019

Cane furniture is definitely here to stay. I first saw Kathryn's BILLY hack with cane webbing doors on Instagram. When I reposted it, I captioned it saying we s...

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Hackers Help: How to fit smaller bed base into MALM bed?

ContributorApril 17, 2019

I'd like to find a solution for my bed. I've a mattress and a bed base with legs of 190 x 150 cm, not from IKEA. It is a good one and I don’t want to change it....

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Vintage metal cabinet created from simple IKEA chest

ContributorApril 16, 2019

I had the desire to create a unique product in steel. My product of choice was the MALM chest of 2 drawers. I wanted to make it look like a vintage metal cabine...

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DIY plywood fronts for massive savings in kitchen do-over

ContributorApril 15, 2019

Hi! This is another one of my hacks featuring IKEA custom cabinet doors. It's an IKEA kitchen do-over with plywood cabinet fronts. I bought an apartment and ...

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How to use kitchen cabinets for small bedroom storage

ContributorApril 12, 2019

Here comes one more hack from me. It's my deco pink-coloured spare bedroom/ office. And I hope to inspire you with my small bedroom storage idea. Maybe not t...

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Floating shelves turned Industrial Pipe Shelving

ContributorApril 11, 2019

We wanted an industrial look for the bar we were planning. So decided to hack the LACK wall-mounted shelves into an industrial pipe shelving. LACK shelf | I...

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Hackers Help: Change out Galant handles?

ContributorApril 10, 2019

Hi! Has anyone had problems with the GALANT handles? I have a GALANT cabinet and the handles are unpleasant to use. The edge is so thin and sharp, it digs in...

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Toilettes de Chat Royale (Extravagant cat litter box furniture)

ContributorApril 9, 2019

I was inspired by another hack to build my own variant of their deluxe cat litter box furniture solution ... In addition to the goals of that project, na...

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See this stunning kitchen with lots of IKEA kitchen hacks

ContributorApril 8, 2019

Rachael, a licensed builder located in Brisbane, sent in her IKEA kitchen project where she (and her team) personalised/ customised/ hacked some parts of it to ...

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Floor speaker stands made from IKEA chopping board

ContributorApril 5, 2019

I made a set of floor speaker stands from IKEA chopping boards. The speakers are not going to move. These things weight about 30lbs. Much better than cheap f...

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Ivar Cabinet – A Bold Blue Makeover

ContributorApril 4, 2019

A bold blue makeover of the IVAR cabinet. I absolutely love the IVAR range – there is so much room to customise and be creative! After painting a bold blu...

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Hackers Help: Darken the Landskrona leather sofa?

ContributorApril 3, 2019

I want to purchase the LANDSKRONA sofa in golden brown but don’t really like the colour. IKEA items used: LANDSKRONA leather sofa in Bomstad golden brown ...

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Massive TV Media Console with Speaker Cloth Fronts

ContributorApril 2, 2019

I wanted a TV media console with speaker cloth on the doors. And I love the IKEA kitchen bench tops. So a hack was the only option. Our friends love the look...

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2 super easy steps to hack a Modern Baroque Vanity

ContributorApril 1, 2019

For my room, I made a chic modern baroque vanity and makeup table. IKEA items used SVALNÄS Desktop (The EKBY ALEX wall shelf is an alternative) 2 LALLE...

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9 = 3 faux apothecary drawers for girl’s room

ContributorMarch 29, 2019

Here's my tricky RAST faux apothecary drawers called Nine equals Three. My daughter Valentina (6 years old) and I (Miguel Angel, 54) made it. The dresser loo...

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10 best IKEA and LEGO storage ideas

Jules YapMarch 28, 2019

IKEA and LEGO go so well together that it's inevitable to use them together. While we wait for the fruit of their collaboration, we round up a few of our bes...

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Stereo System with 4 Bland Matt bowls and 2 Lack Shelves

ContributorMay 22, 2013

Materials: The Loudspeakers: -4 Blanda Matt 28 cm Bowls -2 full band 4" speakers -4 binding posts -6 drawer knobs -Stuffing material ( optio...

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Transform your TV dinners with this uplifting hack

ContributorNovember 29, 2018

When I started to live on my own I bought the MELLTORP square table. First it was a dining table. Later, when I could afford more space, I g...

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BILLY gets a bar

Jules YapNovember 28, 2012

Materials: BILLY Description: Please join BILLY and I for a drink I love to invite friends over for game night. While playing we lov...

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Fabric clock

JulesMay 1, 2014

Materials: textile curtain from Ikea Clock is made from fabric curtains Ikea. High quality fabric. Color: cream base with green plant...

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barbie box

Jules YapNovember 6, 2006

i'm one of those little girls who never had a barbie in her life. not that i wanted one anyways. back then, i hated everything pink and fril...

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Table lamp to ceiling lamp

mikeApril 3, 2014

Materials: GRONO lamp, cord with lamp socket I needed an affordable ceiling lamp, and I liked the look of the GRONO frosted square ta...

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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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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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IKEA releases furniture add ons for people with disabilities

Jules YapMarch 21, 2019

IKEA launches sweetest flatpack ever – DIY chocolate Easter Bunny

Jules YapMarch 8, 2019