Combining 2 KALLAX for a super useful hallway unit
We wanted a hallway unit to store coats, bags, gloves, hats and all the items we normally lose between seasons. IKEA item used: KALLAX 5×5 UnitKALLAX 4×2 UnitDRÖNA Box x 22 x KALLAX Door Insert2 x...
View ArticleBathroom mat to boho pillow. No sewing needed.
I spotted this luxurious bathroom mat in IKEA and it came in handy for my latest project — a boho pillow. The mat is SO soft and fluffy and is perfectly sized for a big cushy floor pillow. And the...
View ArticleBattery cart for outdoor gigs and emergency power
I call it the Cart of Theseus – a battery cart for mobile PA (camping, busking, etc) I built this battery cart out of an old IKEA storage box. It had been sitting around by the trash waiting to either...
View ArticleMaking a BILLY room for our home office
BILLY bookcases are awesome as walls for a temporary room. Working from home is becoming a reality for more and more people. But not everyone has the luxury of a dedicated room for a home office. In...
View ArticleUp the usefulness of the KALLAX with whiteboard doors
I made this KALLAX with whiteboard doors for use in my work / study room. The doors hide the contents of the KALLAX and are useful for planning, designing, scribbling notes, etc. The storage and...
View Article3 standing desk converter ideas for your WFH set up
If you’re tired of sitting at your desk, try a standing desk converter. It sits on top of your desk and can be removed when you’re done standing. There are ready made versions which are height...
View ArticleSOLVED! 4 instead of 2 tiered corner cabinet carousel
Is it possible to ask a question about the UTRUSTA corner base cabinet carousel? UTRUSTA carousel | IKEA.com I was wondering if anyone has bought two of these, but combined into one unit, so with 4...
View ArticleIKEA bar cart hack (That’s not the usual gold & marble)
Duo takes a different approach to the IKEA bar cart hack. My roommate and I liked the idea of filling this corner of our kitchen with a bar cart. But we wanted it to match our furniture and very...
View Article5 hanging pot racks to keep pots & pans within reach
Running out of kitchen cabinet space? Make use of your ceilings for a hanging pot rack and get them all within easy reach. #1 A small hanging pot rack in the pantry I have always wanted a hanging pot...
View ArticleOur fun and fabulous Family Dining Room Bar
A full-service dining room bar for large or small gatherings. When we bought our “forever home” several years ago, it was a brand new build. While there are a lot of perks that come with a brand new...
View ArticleGorgeous built-in closet under sloped ceiling
IKEA PAX closet with REINSVOLL doors built-in under sloped ceiling. For storing all kinds of stuff that every family has, but not use every day, I wanted to make a storage closet on the 2nd floor of...
View Article1 Hack, 2 ways: Learning center vs Vanity station
This might be a good option for parents setting up a learning center at home. If you are short on space, this setup is slim but still deep enough to be a good laptop desk. It also has ample shelving...
View ArticleIKEA Catalogue 2021 on 6 small, budget friendly homes
This year went by so quickly that I almost forgot that it’s time for the new IKEA catalogue for 2021. Yes, it’s that time of the year again. And this year’s edition is a little special as it marks its...
View ArticleFrom regular side table to succulent centerpiece
Turn a plain IKEA LACK side table into a conversation piece. Take it from a regular coffee table to a living centerpiece, a beautiful succulent table. IKEA items used: LACK side table LACK side table...
View ArticleFrom STORÅ loft bed to double bunk bed for 4
Our weekend house is quite small (only 20 m2), so I needed a space saving, fast solution in order to have a double bunk bed option without overcrowding the house. IKEA items used: 2 sets of STORÅ...
View Article$40 KALLAX Shelf becomes upscale kitchen bench seating
I wanted some built-in bench seating to save space and to add cosiness around our kitchen during breakfast and dinner times. And I wanted powerplugs in whatever piece of furniture was going to live...
View ArticleKALLAX tall room divider with integrated desk
We used the IKEA KALLAX modules to build a room divider with a desk. The main structure is a KALLAX 4×4 unit propped up by two 1×2 KALLAX units. Together they work perfectly as a room divider with an...
View ArticleAll you need to know about building a Death Star lamp
Converting an IKEA PS 2014 lamp to resemble the iconic Star Wars’ Death Star is hands down one of the most popular hacks on IKEAhackers. Star Wars fans can’t resist exploding the Death Star in their...
View Article5 ways to raise IKEA PAX wardrobe to fit 9 ft ceiling
On this week’s Hackers Help, Dennis asks: “Do you know the best way to extend or raise the PAX wardrobe 236 cm version to better fit a 9-foot ceiling (Canada)? PAX wardrobe | Buy on IKEA.com The 236...
View Article23 fun & fabulous KURA bed hacks for your kids room
Kura bed hacks that make you want to be a kid again! The KURA bed is one of the best thing you can get for your kid’s room. The reversible bed frame is practically bare bones which you can dress up or...
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