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Dinged up KALLAX? Renew it wood wrapped style

ContributorMarch 31, 2020

I just completed a makeover -- turning the old unit into a wood wrapped KALLAX. A little bit of glueing, staining and screwing and the old dresser has a new ru...

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Q: EXPEDIT cubes hacked for TV?

ContributorJanuary 22, 2020

I have an EXPEDIT 5x5 bookcase that is probably 10+ years old. I want to remove 9 squares in the EXPEDIT to place a TV inside, do you think it is possible? ...

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Good Old EXPEDIT with Plywood doors

ContributorJanuary 20, 2020

Old EXPEDIT gets a new fresh look with plywood doors. Since my kid is not yet one year old, he does not yet need a bigger wardrobe, I wanted to use two old ...

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2 fabulous DIY dollhouses from IKEA KALLAX/EXPEDIT

ContributorAugust 30, 2019

For my daughter's 4th birthday I wanted to make an extraordinary DIY dollhouse. The KALLAX shelf with 4 cubes (for 4 rooms) was ideal for this. IKE...

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Rattan doors for the EXPEDIT / KALLAX cubbies

ContributorAugust 13, 2018

This is an old hack of mine. I had an EXPEDIT TV shelving unit and wanted some BRANÄS drawers for it. However, for some of the cubbies a door was better suited,...

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Hackers Help: Adding mirrors to EXPEDIT for home gym

ContributorApril 11, 2018

I am moving to a new place and there is a spare room that I would like to use as a gym/office combo. Ideally, I would like each portion of the room to feel sepa...

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Hackers Help: How to stain or paint Expedit / Kallax?

ContributorFebruary 7, 2018

Hi there! I own an old EXPEDIT which I would like to match my dining table. I stained the table (oak) some months ago. Have you any ideas on how to st...

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Hack List: 12 IKEA Hacks to Try in 2018

Jules YapJanuary 6, 2018

At the start of the year, you've probably taken a look at your home and thought, "I need new lighting" or "We should figure out something for that awkward nook"...

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Drumroll! Presenting the top 10 IKEA hacks of 2017

Jules YapJanuary 1, 2018

Happy 2018! I'm looking forward to all (including all the amazing hacks) that 2018 will bring. What about you? Let me start by wishing you all things bright and...

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EXPEDIT entertainment center – this is how to DIY

PerryGTJuly 23, 2015

We recently purchased a home and were looking to add some built-in features. After being inspired by a few post on IKEAhackers and realizing that I had two perf...

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EXPEDIT/KALLAX beefed up as TV & Media Furniture

ArchibaldNovember 13, 2014

The Start After more then 10 years having the same bulky 4:3 TV set, we allowed us an upgrade, and went for a bigger and more stylish flatscreen TV. Our previo...

TV & Media Furniture5 Comments 0

Blackboard for IKEA EXPEDIT

ducksandtigersMarch 31, 2014

The idea: A blackboard blind for my EXPEDIT shelving unit. The material: Wooden strips for the frame (2cm x 1cm x 33,5cm) Board (34,5cm x 34,5cm...

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Night standing Desk

sidrummerboyMarch 24, 2014

I needed a space that would fit next to my bed and act as a sort of night stand, yet also allow me to have lots of storage for misc things and hold my Dual ...

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Craft / Sewing / Work Table Hack

DMCShawMarch 17, 2014

Used 2 IKEA Expedit Shelves & 2 IKEA Linnmon Table Tops Bought 2 Expedit Shelves, 6 sets of caster wheels, and 2 Linnmon table tops. After assembling...

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Join a side table to an Expedit Bookcase

George LeowMarch 11, 2014

After placing all the furniture, I found a space between the Galant Desk & expedit bookcase. In my mind , it says you can do a simple side table first t...

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Expedit drinks bar: Inspired by another post

vimadalalhFebruary 7, 2014

This bar would not have been possible without the original post. Items from Ikea 1 - EXPEDIT Shelving unit, high gloss white 2 X 2 1 - EXPEDIT Shelving uni...

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Ikea Expedit TV stand with pallet boxes

lauraFebruary 6, 2014

We removed the 2 middle shelves and flipped the Expedit on his side. Using pallet wood we made 2 boxes to fit in the spaces....

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Wall-to-Wall Desk for About $300

JulesNovember 25, 2013

Hello, this is my wall-to-wall Expedit-based desk. It was pretty simple but it turned out quite nicely, so my girlfriend convinced me to submit it here. I d...

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Expedit

Dinged up KALLAX? Renew it wood wrapped style

Q: EXPEDIT cubes hacked for TV?

Good Old EXPEDIT with Plywood doors

2 fabulous DIY dollhouses from IKEA KALLAX/EXPEDIT

Rattan doors for the EXPEDIT / KALLAX cubbies

Hackers Help: Adding mirrors to EXPEDIT for home gym

Hackers Help: How to stain or paint Expedit / Kallax?

Hack List: 12 IKEA Hacks to Try in 2018

Drumroll! Presenting the top 10 IKEA hacks of 2017

EXPEDIT entertainment center – this is how to DIY

EXPEDIT/KALLAX beefed up as TV & Media Furniture

Blackboard for IKEA EXPEDIT

Night standing Desk

Craft / Sewing / Work Table Hack

Join a side table to an Expedit Bookcase

Expedit drinks bar: Inspired by another post

Ikea Expedit TV stand with pallet boxes

Wall-to-Wall Desk for About $300

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