Want a Moon lamp? DIY from an $25 IKEA lamp

ContributorMarch 2, 2018

I made a moon lamp from the IKEA FADO, which sells for $24.99. IKEA items used: FADO Lamp Other materials and tools: Dark grey acrylic paint ...

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HEJNE Corner Shelf Unit in one easy step

ContributorFebruary 15, 2018

I wanted a corner shelf unit for my living room and HEJNE storage racks seems to be a good choice for it. But I did not want to just place 2 HEJNE racks at an a...

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Corner shower caddy: The Grundtal extra long version

ContributorFebruary 13, 2018

My wife and I were looking for a corner shower caddy. And we weren't sold on the ones that use a tension pole or suctions cups. Not only that, we didn't want to...

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Add counter space to small bathroom with this $18 hack

ContributorFebruary 2, 2018

IKEA cutting boards add much needed counter space to my small bathroom for only $18. My home has a “cozy” taupe-colored guest bathroom with a white pedestal ...

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IKEA Low chair: Using the Antilop in the lounge

ContributorDecember 26, 2017

We hacked the ANTILOP high chair into a low chair. It's now at a suitable level for feeding and play in the lounge. It takes up less room too. IKEA item used...

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X’mas ball

ContributorDecember 22, 2017

Now here's an idea for the holiday season - an X'mas ball, literally. Replace the paper flowers on the IKEA MASKROS lamp with Christmas ornaments. Voilà!...

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Coffee Table Facelift for Less than $15 saves stained LACK

ObraznicaturiDecember 12, 2017

What I love the most about IKEA furniture is that is so versatile that you can do anything you want from it, and still have a lot of room for improvement. And y...

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Six-year old kid kiteboards with the blue bag

ContributorDecember 7, 2017

He's six. But Frederik wants to kite across the windy waters. But as reported on SurferToday, his dad thought it's best to start him off with the smallest...

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Easy $5.15 Kitchen Door Storage

ContributorDecember 5, 2017

IKEA items used: SUNNERSTA Rail 4x SUNNERSTA container I am and always have been an avid reader of the IKEAhackers. I’ve copied a few over the years but th...

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The amazing IVAR balcony shed / garden storage

ContributorDecember 4, 2017

This is an IKEA hack of a 3-in-1 balcony shed functioning as a privacy screen, planting station and garden storage. List of items for our balcony shed: 1 ...

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Giving Farmhouse Style to an old IKEA Dresser

ContributorNovember 23, 2017

Items Used: Sandpaper Americana Chalky Finish Paint (Everlasting) Acrylic paints in various colors Multi-purpose Sealer Gel Stain Creme Wax in Cl...

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Hemnes black and white vanity makeover

ContributorNovember 17, 2017

IKEA items used: IKEA Hemnes 2-drawer sink cabinet in 31.5" or 31-3/8" I wanted a modern vanity/sink look in our bathroom and was not impressed by my options...

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From the lid … to tablet

ContributorNovember 10, 2017

IKEA items used: RATIONELL VARIERA from Ikea The IKEA RATIONELL VARIERA becomes a tablet stand. A Fablab member, Jean-Philippe brought to the Fablab a...

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The Brassy Bureau: A MCM style wooden chest of drawers

ContributorNovember 9, 2017

IKEA Items Used: Hemnes 8 drawer dresser (Article Number: 003.185.98) Hemnes 6 drawer chest (Article Number: 803.742.79) *Only do one at a tim...

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Make a Mini Glass Cloche Bell Jar

ContributorNovember 8, 2017

After having made my family out of peg dolls, I needed a way to display them. I decided to see if I could find a nice glass at IKEA with as rounded a bottom as ...

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Simple Malm Dresser Upgrade

ContributorOctober 30, 2017

Living in a city studio apartment requires lots of creativity. With minimal tools, I’ve created a modern looking dresser with very little time and money! Mat...

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