Bekvam

Bottle lights spice things up: BEKVÄM luminaire

ContributorJuly 15, 2021

Your home bar needs this set of bottle lights! LED luminaire in a bottle is based on a friend's idea, but it was just a loose set of bottles and wires. The ...

LEDsShades, Bases & Cords0 Comments 0

Convert this popular step stool to an occasional side table

ContributorJune 10, 2021

I wanted a small, portable table that I could use to put my food and drinks on when sitting in my garden. As I would use it only occasionally, I didn’t want to...

Coffee & Side Tables2 Comments 7

How I hacked a freestanding bathroom vanity for $60

ContributorMay 17, 2021

I hacked a $59.99 IKEA kitchen cart into an open shelving, freestanding bathroom vanity. Did this way back in 2019 and it's still holding up well. Here's a ...

Vanity3 Comments 3

Drop leaf kitchen cart solves small space cook/work woes

ContributorApril 12, 2021

From ALEX drawers to dual function drop leaf kitchen cart. I live in a small studio apartment with no real kitchen. Behind the butcher block, you may no...

DesksFeaturedIslands & Carts1 Comment 8

Spice Samurai: Wall mounted sword display rack

ContributorNovember 24, 2020

I wanted to put my bokken somewhere on the wall. I started looking at a BEKVÄM rack I already had on the wall and inspiration for a wall mounted sword display ...

Wall Décor0 Comments 0

BEKVÄM kitchen cart goes rustic with rattan

ContributorNovember 16, 2020

The BEKVÄM kitchen cart is an item that many people have in their kitchen. I wanted to find a way to make it unique to my home. So I added cane webbing and ma...

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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...

Dressing Table0 Comments 0

10 things to hack while you stay at home

Jules YapMarch 20, 2020

Staying at home for an extended period is challenging, even for the truest homebody. For me, making something beautiful or useful helps me. I can't control...

IDEAS0 Comments 5

5 kitchen hacks to organize & declutter: 2020 Fresh Start

Jules YapJanuary 24, 2020

The kitchen is one of the busiest room in the house and, in many cases, in need of organization hacks. Getting your kitchen space organized may not be as t...

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How to hang the BEKVÄM spice rack without drilling holes

ContributorJanuary 14, 2020

No drilling, no mess, renter-friendly ... hang it up without making a single hole. I wanted to add a spice rack to my kitchen, but the backsplash is all ma...

How-toKitchen11 Comments 12

DIY cat house you can easily make with an IKEA step stool

ContributorNovember 29, 2019

Our DIY Cat House project makes use of the IKEA BEKVÄM stool, with the space divided into two. A "Päls Hem" aka Fur House. We enclosed the space at the b...

CatsFeatured4 Comments 7

learning tower high chair ikea step stool hack

2-in-1 learning tower and high chair for older kids

ContributorNovember 11, 2019

This is a really easy hack of an IKEA BEKVÄM step stool into a learning tower high chair. Only a couple of steps, because the base items are so well suited for...

Highchairs0 Comments 9

Make a Rustic Step Stool in 60 minutes

renovardesignSeptember 9, 2019

A quick and easy paint job to upgrade the BEKVÄM into a rustic step stool. I so wish that we had an IKEA close by. The closest one to us is about 90 minute...

Seating0 Comments 1

You’ll have space for this simple $8 makeup organizer

ContributorSeptember 5, 2019

So I did this back-of-door makeup organizer because I just moved into an house with an existing wardrobe. As I did not yet have a makeup table, I decided t...

Bedroom2 Comments 4

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...

FeaturedToys & Play0 Comments 3

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

Funky washstand with drawer from IKEA cart

ContributorJune 18, 2019

A neat little washstand hack that evolved from our remodeling the downstairs bathroom. We quite fancied getting a wash basin instead of the traditional sink...

FeaturedVanity1 Comment 6

Hackers Help: Any tips on hanging BEKVÄM spice rack?

ContributorMay 1, 2019

I’m trying to attach the BEKVÄM spice rack to the side of my daughter’s table, and it is proving to be impossible. Any tips? I’m ready to pull my hair out. :) ...

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