Plant parents will love this 3 tier plant stand with light

ContributorFebruary 26, 2021

I was wandering through the "As-Is" section at IKEA and saw the discounted HEKTAR floor lamp.  I was inspired to pair nature with the simple industrial...

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Linen-wrapped nightstand using IKEA LACK tables

ContributorFebruary 25, 2021

I needed new nightstand and all of the linen-wrapped nightstands I saw online were all much more expensive than I wanted to spend.   Related: Fabric...

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2 easy ways to upcycle the IKEA LACK side table

ContributorFebruary 24, 2021

I had two old LACK tables that were left over from a house remodelling.  Both the IKEA LACK tables took a couple of hours to upcycle. The comics were a fre...

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Kitchen island that hides away a secret compartment

ContributorFebruary 23, 2021

Hidden storage in the kitchen island for, not one, but two foldable tables. We built the house and used IKEA cabinets in the entire house -- kitchen, baths,...

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IKEA Mirror made into French style vintage mirror

ContributorFebruary 22, 2021

I was restoring and repurposing some of our old furniture, specially IKEA furniture because I wanted more classic appearance in the home decor.  This time I...

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3 laptop stand hacks to soup-up your online meetings

Jules YapFebruary 19, 2021

With online meetings now a regular part of work, you'll want to look your best on camera. One surefire solution is to prop your laptop up, so that the camera c...

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TV unit and vinyl record storage in one KALLAX

ContributorFebruary 18, 2021

I searched high and low for a TV unit as I wanted to put vinyl records and other stuff together in one media unit. After some research on the Internet and Pint...

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How to add lighting to a KALLAX cube shelf

ContributorFebruary 17, 2021

I decided to make this change because I like to customize objects. Adding the cube shelf lighting to the KALLAX took me a couple of hours. The total cost i...

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PAX closet hacked beautifully to match Victorian home

ContributorFebruary 16, 2021

We wanted an affordable closet solution -- under $2000 -- in our closet-less Victorian home. However, we wanted something that would match the period archi...

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Pillow packaging upcycled to reusable shopping bag

ContributorFebruary 15, 2021

Some of IKEA’s bedding items now come packaged in fabric offcuts from the manufacturing process instead of plastic. I bought a pair of GRÖNAMARANT pillows a...

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Fixed! Annoying TROFAST Falling Buckets issue solved

ContributorFebruary 12, 2021

Shelves or the buckets falling from the TROFAST slots is an annoying issue. With this less than $15 fix I managed to put a stop to that. This fix applies t...

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Old IKEA footstool gets makeover and new storage

ContributorFebruary 11, 2021

I’m coming back with what I love the most, giving makeovers to old stuff and making them not just nicer but also giving them a new purpose. I had an old IK...

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Fabric cutting & patterning table for a lot less

ContributorFebruary 9, 2021

I decided to do this hack because I needed a sewing / fabric cutting table which was easily moveable and a bit larger than my current one. So I came up with a ...

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Shaker style chest of drawers for country cottage bedroom

ContributorFebruary 8, 2021

Scandi to shaker style chest of drawers. We were looking for a pair of bedside drawers for our cottage but were struggling to find the right size. We wanted...

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2 inexpensive ways to turn shelf unit to a standing desk

ContributorFebruary 5, 2021

Two simple and inexpensive ways to turn IKEA shelf units into a standing desk. Very useful for the current WFH situations. #1 GERSBY standing desk I pre...

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Transforming kitchen cabinets to a rustic bar

ContributorFebruary 4, 2021

I wanted to create a rustic bar, but have it be functional. I also did not want to have to build the cabinets, doors, drawer fronts, etc. (Beyond my skill set!...

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Chinoiserie dresser with plain IKEA MALM

ContributorFebruary 2, 2021

When we moved to a new house, I had some IKEA furniture for which I no longer had a specific use.  The house was bigger, I didn’t have enough furniture for som...

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Hacking KALLAX to a flat screen TV stand

ContributorFebruary 1, 2021

IKEA's popular shelving unit modded into flat screen TV stand. Our house was built in 1957, when TVs were pieces of furniture. We wanted to be able to watch...

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