Keep table runners in place on ÄPPLARÖ outdoor table

ContributorAugust 8, 2019

No more flyaway table runners! I bought this ÄPPLARÖ table so that all family could sit together on the deck.  The table seats 10.  ÄPPLARÖ drop leaf...

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IKEA’s STUVA kids range is perfect for a home office setup

ContributorAugust 1, 2019

I have been wanting to redo my home office setup. None of the desks offered were to my liking. I needed more space and more storage. What's more, I also did...

Work station2 Comments 4

Steel frame coffee table glammed up with stone

ContributorJuly 22, 2019

A simple tweak to get a high-end designer steel + stone coffee table Instead of the really expensive designer powder coated steel coffee table with a porcel...

Coffee table0 Comments 2

Super easy tiered pantry organisers. No hacking required!

ContributorJuly 8, 2019

I recently transformed my pantry into a super organised space thanks to some $5 IKEA spice racks. They are super handy as pantry organisers.  IKEA item used...

Kitchen5 Comments 4

Smash Bros Ultimate cover for IKEA magazine holders

ContributorJuly 4, 2019

I had a row of IKEA magazine holders on my BILLY shelf. After looking at them for a while, I decided it was too boring. So I decided to customize it a bit. ...

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IKEA filing cabinet: At last, an easy, perfect solution

ContributorJune 25, 2019

This has got to be the simplest IKEA hack ever. I did some online research and did not find any simple ways of using IKEA KALLAX shelves as a filing cabinet fo...

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Easy peasy colorful children’s stool

ContributorJune 3, 2019

I love DIY projects and IKEA hacks ! Recently I went to IKEA, and let’s be honest, I went quite mental. I can almost remember my hubby sighing with&nbs...

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Giant dandelion MASKROS floor lamp

ContributorMay 31, 2019

I saw a post on Facebook where Vivacity Arts was asking people to submit ideas for an installation called ‘Boxed in’. The installation was an exciting new ...

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IKEA VIDJA Floor Lamp with Vintage Fish Decor

ContributorMay 27, 2019

I love the fabulous and fantastical fish illustrations of Louis Renard and I wanted a unique way to display them in my home.  That is when I came up with ...

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Skådis pegboard as back panel for Alex storage unit

ContributorMay 21, 2019

I was looking for a back panel for my ALEX storage unit unit. The original one sits inside the unit (see pix below) and didn't leave enough room for my gaming c...

Work station1 Comment 6

Jackson Pollock inspired lamp and media unit

ContributorMay 20, 2019

After I moved into a smaller apartment I was forced to set my home office in the space where the living room is. I had no choice but to hack the MICKE drawer un...

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Making a lighted mirror with IKEA NISSEDAL

ContributorMay 13, 2019

To create a cozy atmosphere in the hallway and brighten up the space, I decided to hang up an IKEA NISSEDAL mirror. But after thinking about it further, I came ...

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This IKEA item may buy mom and dad more sleep

ContributorMay 10, 2019

If you have a toddler at home, you're no stranger to early wake up calls. In the summer months it may get even earlier as the little one may wake with daylight....

Children1 Comment 0

Drawer latch for IKEA Maximera internal drawers

ContributorMay 9, 2019

I made a drawer latch that allows the IKEA MAXIMERA internal drawer to be pulled out together with the exterior drawer front. Reason for this hack is I wante...

Kitchen4 Comments 2

Making an IKEA sit stand desk that remembers

ContributorMay 7, 2019

Greg has a BEKANT sit stand desk. With the BEKANT, you can adjust the height of the table top electrically from 65 to 125 cm to ensure an ergonomic working posi...

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Watch them bloom in semi hydroponic orchid pot hack

ContributorApril 23, 2019

I was looking at buying specialized hydroponic pots for growing orchids "semi hydroponic" (not immersed). I realized IKEA had the ODLA pellets (growing media) m...

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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...

Bedroom1 Comment 13

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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