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Stunning Cherry Wood Closet with Secret Passage to Walk-in
This is our hack of a cherry wood closet, with PAX frames at its core. What’s surprising is it has a secret passage leading to a hidden existing walk-in closet. In order to make space in our bedroom,...
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Built-in Home Bar Cabinet with IKEA BILLY
I wanted to create a place to house all the wires and components of a home theatre. And I wanted to create a home bar cabinet to store wine glasses, etc. We already owned the BILLY bookcases and they...
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A fabulous Earring Holder for your giant earring collection
I chose to hack the MACKAPÄR into an earring holder because I have a very large earring collection. I wanted something minimalist and removable. The cost was under $20. IKEA item used: MACKAPÄR Shoe...
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Easy tweak for a new dining buffet with hutch
I turned an old IKEA LEKSVIK cabinet into a dining buffet with hutch. IKEA item used: LEKSVIK glass door cabinet. (Some items in the LEKSVIK range are still available, but this particular cabinet model...
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42 EKETs make a unique IKEA Cube Bookcase
We built a new house three years ago and now decided to build a new book case to replace our ages old EXPEDIT. The idea was to cover the whole wall with books and bookcase. As we did not find anything...
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Computer hutch hidden away in BILLY Bookshelf
My goal was to build a computer hutch that looks clean and uncluttered for a room that doubles as my home office and guest bedroom. I use a Mac Mini but a larger computer would probably fit in the...
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The best 14 IKEA BILLY hacks for every room in your home
We made a list of the best IKEA BILLY hacks to celebrate the world’s most beloved bookcase. It’s been around for an incredible 40 years and have undergone new colours and accessories, doors and...
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Terrarium lamp: An easy hack for your miniature garden
I’ve just finished an IKEA hack to transform my terrarium into a terrarium lamp. My terrariums needed light, specially during winter. So I decided to create a terrarium with lamp attached. IKEA items...
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Box shelves: Make them really quick and easily
I hacked the IVAR shelving system, because I wanted to have stackable box shelves which are more flexible and easier to moving around. They also save space. The hack wasn’t very hard to do and it took...
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IKEA corner table in beautiful beech: A DIY
Here’s how I made a large IKEA corner table from their work tops and legs. In total, we spent $325, which was far cheaper than buying a custom made L-shaped desk to fit the space. IKEA items used: 2 x...
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This loft storage hack is anything but ordinary
This is my loft storage hack for the awkward space, where the sloping ceiling meets the wall. I can’t put anything there, but I wanted to find a way to add in more under-eaves storage. IKEA items used:...
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How we painted kitchen cabinets for our new kitchen nook
We had an open wall in our kitchen and needed some extra cabinet storage. We really liked the look of open shelves and wanted something that would complement our current gray cabinets. Here’s the...
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Make it a double sink vanity {A kitchen cabinet hack}
We had a 74” black (painted) double sink vanity with a black granite top and glass bowl vessel sinks. Over time, because the sinks weren’t sealed properly, they began to leak, and the backer board...
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Minecraft Villager Costume in simple Swedish style
My daughter wanted a Minecraft villager costume for a party, which meant we needed an elongated cubic head. We did not have lots of time, so we decided to look for an off-the-shelf box to start with....
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How to make an Upholstered Bed Frame on a Budget
I love all the Ikea hacks I’ve ever done, but none have brought a room together as much as this one. I knew I wanted to do an upholstered bed frame for my son’s first “big boy bed,” but definitely...
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Cheap but eye-catching DIY baby changing unit
I made another hack. This time it’s a cheap baby changing unit. We made it out of 4 IKEA LACK side tables in high gloss yellow. LACK | IKEA.com Ingredients: LACK side table x 4 LINNMON table top x 1...
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Charging station organizer to line up your devices
The USB charging station organizer originally came with plastic separators to hold each device. But they were flimsy and broke off. Furthermore, the gap spacing was too narrow to fit my devices. I was...
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Screen with greens: Make an Indoor Plant Room Divider
This is our hack of the PINNIG coat rack and shoe bench into an indoor plant room divider. Which we now call “The Pinnig Sprout Screen”. Backstory We have always wanted a room divider to have clear...
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Height adjustable kid’s desk: A desk that grows with you
Joy hacked a height adjustable kid’s desk using the IKEA HEJNE system. Besides the desk, it also has plenty of shelves for toys and books. This is a simple desk set up that will grow with your kid. The...
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10 best IKEA and LEGO storage ideas
IKEA and LEGO go so well together that it’s inevitable to use them together. While we wait for the fruit of their collaboration, we round up a few of our best IKEA and LEGO storage ideas. But first … a...
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