3 fun ways to use the IKEA KNAGGLIG box

ContributorJuly 10, 2020

The IKEA KNAGGLIG box is one of my personal favourites. The solid pine box is pretty sturdy and is great for storing larger and heavier things like my tools an...

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ÄPPLARÖ sofa gets new arm and it extends

ContributorJuly 7, 2020

Last summer, I purchased the ÄPPLARÖ corner sofa for my deck renovation: ÄPPLARÖ corner sofa | IKEA.com I loved how the back of the sofa fit perfectl...

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Give the changing table a few more useful years

ContributorJuly 6, 2020

Kids' art desk hack saves changing table from the landfill. Although my toddler outgrew needing a changing table a while ago, she loved playing with it and ...

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KALLAX transformed into Media Console

ContributorJuly 3, 2020

We wanted a big media console for our 50" TV, but we didn't want a standard IKEA stand or a $1000 console from West Elm. So we decided to make our own! ...

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Half this to make an IKEA MOPPE alternative

ContributorJuly 2, 2020

Looking for an alternative to the IKEA MOPPE? Here's how to DIY one. I have an old LACK shelving unit (not sold anymore) and no box/ drawer options really f...

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Amped up KURA bed with drawers and safety rail

ContributorJune 30, 2020

We saw other KURA beds with storage drawers underneath on this site. So, we also wanted the same -- to make space for LEGOs and wooden trains under the bed. ...

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This IKEA PS 2014 Secretary holds a few secrets

ContributorJune 29, 2020

IKEA PS 2014 secretary with clever bells and whistles. As the global pandemic around COVID-19 started to take hold across the world, working from home full ...

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Glam HEMNES Dresser Hack. No power tools needed.

ContributorJune 26, 2020

I wanted the HEMNES dresser to have some fun texture and give off a retro glam feel in my Retro Palm Beach style guest room makeover.  I painted it the same co...

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Modern DIY wall clock for less than $10

ContributorJune 22, 2020

A DIY sunburst wall clock made from IKEA skewers. A nice wall clock need not be expensive. (I only spent $9.24). I made this wall clock with IKEA bamboo...

Clocks2 Comments 6

A switch around made this into a cat bed scratch post

ContributorJune 15, 2020

I wanted to avoid buying a cat bed scratch post made out of cardboard and rug material. Furthermore I could not find one that suited my style, so I decided to ...

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Good hair days start with these 4 little hacks

ContributorJune 12, 2020

Keep your hair tools and products in hand and organized with these simple hacks. #1 Hair tools holder I hacked a simple hair tools holder using the disco...

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Sheet pan storage rack that’s just right for this slim spot

ContributorJune 9, 2020

After years of using various sheet pan storage solutions, including the expandable pot lid rack, I came up with this idea to use up the dead space between my f...

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First timer hacker turns HEMNES into MCM Media Console

ContributorJune 5, 2020

I wanted a new MCM media console, but didn't want to shell out $1400 for one.  This is my first time making anything like this. I came in with no skills, a ...

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Make this stylish wooden coat stand for under $10

ContributorJune 1, 2020

After my last hack, the ÖRTFYLLD accent lamp, I went on to make this wooden coat stand from IKEA clothes hangers. IKEA items used: HOPA clothes hanger ...

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Barcelona studio apartment so cosy after this 2-day hack

ContributorMay 29, 2020

A lovely bed nook with the BILLY Bookcase as a room divider. I hated being able to see my bed from the "kitchen" and vice versa, so needed a cheap way to hi...

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An IKEA DJ Booth completes this supercool hideaway

ContributorMay 28, 2020

After completing the bar in my garage, I had planned on adding a DJ Booth using IKEA elements. Finally, it is finally complete. IKEA items used: 6 x KALL...

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Adjustable helper tower that grows with your child

ContributorMay 26, 2020

CAUTION: If you are unsure of how to make this safely, please do not recreate this TROFAST helper tower. Get an original Learning Tower. When our son was ab...

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IKEA PAX wardrobe too tall, so we did this

ContributorMay 25, 2020

The IKEA PAX wardrobe was too tall for our low ceiling. But we made it work. So I was moving into a my girlfriend’s house and we were remodeling a room and ...

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