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DIY ticket booth that’s easy on the pocket
I received an order from a client for a ticket booth, which was to be placed at the entrance to an auditorium. The client wanted it on a budget. So I turned to IKEA for materials to DIY an affordable...
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Saving Your Little One’s Teeth (and crib!)
Unused bumper pad becomes crib teething guard. The second my little one started teething, she would pull herself up in her crib and start gnawing (well, slobbering initially) on the rails. The...
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IKEA snuggler – 2 seater POÄNG style
First things first, I wouldn’t have been able to do this Double POÄNG without looking at a previous Triple POÄNG article by Ian Fish. Mine is similar, but different at the same time. Thank you so...
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Craft desk organizer hack using SKÅDIS pegboard
I made a mobile craft desk organizer using the SKÅDIS pegboard and a plant stand. IKEA items used: 4 14″ x22″ SKÅDIS pegboards and their mounting supplies SKÅDIS pegboard | Buy on IKEA.com Other...
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Storage steps for non-IKEA full height bunk bed
Combining two IKEA classics to make storage steps. We had a classic bunk bed with a steel side ladder. The bed is very nice, also because it came as a gift. But we just didn’t like the ladder. Before...
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Cane wall cabinet ups the charm in this bedroom
SVALNÄS wall mounted cabinet gets a touch of cane. While I liked the soft white color of the metal brackets and cabinet doors that came with the SVALNÄS range, my husband thought it was too juvenile...
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How to customize IRSTA LED depth to fit your shelves
I recently hacked up some IKEA IRSTA LED countertop lights. Reason for hacking it was I didn’t pay close attention to the depth of the light panels when ordering. And it’s too much of a hassle to take...
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Q: HEMNES stripped to natural wood?
Sophie asks, “Has anyone ever tried to bring that HEMNES solid wood bookshelf to natural?” *** Hi Sophie Firstly, I’m not sure the bookcase in the photo is a HEMNES. The legs are a little different...
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Genius fold out home office desk in PAX wardrobe
After a few months of COVID related working from home, with no end in sight, we wanted a dedicated work space with a big screen. Sitting with the wife at the kitchen table happily hacking away is fun,...
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Love IKEA TÄRNABY? Here are 4 ways to make it better
The IKEA TÄRNABY lamp is inspired by traditional kerosene lamps, with a visible light bulb that emulates a live flame. Lovely in many ways. TÄRNABY table lamp | Buy on IKEA.com But users have made...
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We made a Hello Kitty Bed and Playland
We made a two storey “Hello Kitty” Bed and Playland from 2 IKEA KURA loft beds. The first level is a play area while the bottom bunk is for sleeping. IKEA items used: 2 Preloved KURA reversible beds3...
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Large corner LINNMON desk with floating effect
My wife wanted a large desk to work on her Doctorate program. And combining the affordable LINNMON table tops into a floating corner desk seemed like the best solution. Related: L-shaped desks to...
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R2-D2 dresser hack and it’s bleep bloop beep boop good
Mary @the_handcrafted_haven tagged me on Instagram and was I glad she did. Her R2-D2 dresser hack blew me away. I’m not a huge fan of Star Wars (after Episode 6, I pretty much gave up on the...
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Make a drop leaf table with storage in 5 minutes
Perfect fit! These two IKEA items merge into a drop leaf table with storage. I just came up with a solution for my studio — which is messy and full of materials to store and everlasting lack of space...
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MARKERAD display cabinet, stacked and elevated
The MARKERAD glass door cabinet is a really nice, simple piece of modern furniture made from solid pine. It has a really nice pop of colour on the ‘nail’ shaped orange handle for the glass sliding...
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10 fab things you can do with a $13 kitchen turntable
The IKEA SNUDDA kitchen turntable: It’s one of those things I’ve always want to buy but am not sure what I’m going to use it for. Have you ever had that dilemma? SNUDDA lazy susan turntable | Buy on...
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Valet chair for better, quicker dressing up
The valet chair is a useful piece of furniture that lets you hang your lightly soiled clothes or prep a new set for the next day. It’s also a place to sit down while getting dressed and is especially...
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They used this item to turn into a Covid WorkStation
Due to Covid, I had to work from home more often and had to create a workstation in my room, where I could hide from my toddler for a few hours. I didn’t want to spend too much money. So I used a baby...
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Rawrsome dinosaur bed from IKEA KURA bed
Dad makes fabulous dinosaur bed for daughter’s big girl room. With Baby #2 arriving, my wife and I knew it would only be a matter of time before we needed to evict our daughter Anna from her current...
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Designer improves on IKEA with 6 thoughtful hacks
3D printed add ons take simple IKEA products to next level. Adam Miklosi, a freelance industrial designer based in Budapest, have been quietly tweaking some of the IKEA products that he has been using...
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