Montessori Tower with a touch of Mondrian

ContributorAugust 15, 2019

I wanted to build a Montessori observation tower for a child. Kids like looking at the countertop in the kitchen to help. Materials: BEKVÄM step toolPai...

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Hackers Help: Can I make slimmer KIVIK armrests?

ContributorAugust 14, 2019

KIVIK armrests taking up too much space. My boyfriend and I are exploring our options as far as living together goes. He owns an apartment which is pretty t...

HACKS2 Comments 1

The bathroom “everything” rack including a litter box

ContributorAugust 13, 2019

One bathroom rack to catch all, including the litter box. Our bathroom cabinet storage is very limited, and I wanted a large piece that could hold everythin...

Bathroom StorageCats1 Comment 0

A clever solution for an awkward nook

ContributorAugust 12, 2019

PAX wardrobe built into the wall for guest room and craft supplies storage We had an incredibly small and awkward nook area with an angled wall in our basem...

Bedroom StorageFeatured2 Comments 6

How to: Easy, Precision Stacking of BESTÅ Cabinets

ContributorAugust 9, 2019

Stacking BESTÅ cabinets, an alternative sturdier method. I wanted to stack 4 BESTÅ cabinets on top of each other and attach them together to make them very ...

HACKSHow-to0 Comments 3

Large rabbit hutch: A simple DIY project for your bunny

ContributorAugust 6, 2019

WARNING: Readers have commented that this set-up is UNSUITABLE for rabbits, due to its size and material. For rabbit habitat requirements, please check out the...

Other Pets9 Comments 1

How to add PAX sliding doors on your own woodwork

ContributorAugust 5, 2019

This project started when I wanted to replace a coat rack and garden seat with a closet. I decided to build my own wood frame but use the IKEA PAX sliding door...

Wardrobes3 Comments 2

Chop! Chop! Manual to motorized spice grinder

ContributorAugust 2, 2019

I recently finished a hack using an IKEA IHÄRDIG spice mill. The intention was to turn the manual IKEA IHÄRDIG spice mill into a motorized spice grin...

3D0 Comments 1

Make your own pedalboard in 10 minutes

ContributorJuly 29, 2019

Not including meatball eating time, of course. Why spend time and money searching for one when you can make your own fantastic pedalboard from IKEA in less ...

Music & DJ0 Comments 6

Restyling IVAR into an open closet system

ContributorJuly 26, 2019

An alternative to the ELVARLI for an easily reconfigurable open closet system Earlier this year, I had a roof leak that completely trashed my master bedroom...

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Mom makes 3-in-1 cotbed for toddler from daybed

ContributorJuly 25, 2019

Brimnes daybed becomes a cotbed plus seating Our daughter had been using a compact cot since birth and was quickly outgrowing it. After rejigging the be...

BedsCribsFeatured6 Comments 6

Ceiling lights for a small room? A classic to the rescue

ContributorJuly 23, 2019

I've seen quite a few very nice ceiling lights made from the TERTIAL work lamp, such as: This TERTIAL chandelier A Dear Ingo Modern Chandelier ...

CeilingFeatured0 Comments 3

Antenna Holder hacked from IKEA curtain rod

ContributorJuly 19, 2019

It's the "ANTENNHÅLLARE" aka antenna holder I run an ADS-B receiver to track airplanes and feed data to sites such as Flightradar24. It’s nothing more than...

Miscellaneous2 Comments 5

IKEA SCHOTTIS hacks and quick fixes that make it better

Jules YapJuly 18, 2019

We just love the IKEA SCHOTTIS pleated shade. Best thing about it, it costs only $3.99. Besides, it looks good and does the job, whether as a permanent or ...

Curtains1 Comment 4

Dog cage cover that looks good and works even better

ContributorJuly 16, 2019

Peppermint Patty is part of our family. With that, her cage needs to be convenient in our living space and she enjoys having her own den handy.  I lo...

DogsFeatured5 Comments 6

Popular IKEA coffee table takes on the world (map)

ContributorJuly 15, 2019

I had seen a glass-top table made on an advertising campaign (for a stationers) and thought a LACK coffee table was the perfect candidate. Plus I had seen a ba...

Coffee & Side TablesFeatured4 Comments 9

Strainer Things: Surprisingly good looking colander lights

ContributorJuly 12, 2019

Shira and Alon made a set of pendant lights from the IKEA GEMAK colander. Pretty unusual in a whimsy way. And since they are for the kitchen, seems appropriate...

Ceiling0 Comments 5