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IKEA Platform Storage Bed – The Best Way to Save Money on Sleep
Long before it became popular on TikTok, we’ve been featuring IKEA platform bed hacks made from IKEA EXPEDIT shelving units, and later, KALLAX units. Why a platform storage bed? It’s not surprising...
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12 ways to close up the back of the KALLAX
An interesting question popped up on our FB group. Stacy asked, “Has anyone put a back on their KALLAX shelving unit? What did you use?” Well, glad you asked. The KALLAX shelving unit comes with open...
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Donkey Kong Shelves: Japanese gamer shows us how to
I’ve always wondered whether IKEA designer Maria Vinka, had Nintendo’s Donkey Kong in mind when she created the IKEA LUSTIGT wall shelves. Perhaps a mere coincidence but gamers immediately saw a...
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7 IKEA TARVA Nightstand Hacks we’re in love with
Just a browse on the Pinterest shows the IKEA TARVA nightstand doesn’t get as many hacks as its larger counterpart, the TARVA dresser. To us, this cute bedside table is an oft overlooked gem and can...
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See these abandoned bed slats in a new light
The saying still holds true, “One’s man trash is another man’s treasure.” Trammell repurposed a set of SULTAN LÖDINGEN bed slats salvaged from the trash into a chair. He says, “Amsterdam’s trash is...
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Sliding Bookcase Doors KALLAX hack to divide your rooms
I replaced single-glazed sliding doors that divided the sitting room and dining room with a sliding KALLAX bookcase. For one “door”, I used two 2×2 cubes and one 2×1 unit. As we already owned 4...
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New DIY Doors for the BILLY bookcase: BOHÈME!
I could not find a piece of furniture for my living room that can contain my many books and did not look like an ordinary bookshelf. Looking at the popular BILLY bookcase, I thought it would look...
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How to make art with tape and IKEA table
This masking tape wall art piece is inspired by the work of artist Ian Davenport and a hack I saw here. The LACK side table was obtained free from a local Freecycle group with scratches and other...
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2 easy DIY Plant Stands that get our Green Thumbs Up
So many plants, so little space? It’s not all that hard to DIY a few plant stands to display your greens all around the house. Even in a small tight spot. Let us show you how with these 2 plant stand...
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3 Sound Absorbing Hacks for a Good Night’s Sleep
Noisy housemate? Constant traffic outside your window? IKEA has a few solutions for you, including the all-new sound absorbing curtains. #1 IKEA sound absorbing curtains The new GUNNLAUG sound...
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3 hacks to make your Micke Desk more useful
The MICKE range is one of the more affordable desk ranges in IKEA. But don’t let the price tag fool you, the simple desks are highly functional with a lot of customization options to fit your home...
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How to DIY an affordable Pikler Triangle: An IKEA Hack
I can see why climbing triangles or better known as Pikler Triangles are so popular. They are a whole lot of fun. And with multiple climbers, you can set up mini obstacle courses right at home. While...
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How to divide the cube WITHOUT the KALLAX shelf insert
Foolproof method to add a shelf and door to the KALLAX cube. Here at IKEAhackers, we love the IKEA KALLAX storage unit for its unmatched hackability. And even when it was in its former incarnation —...
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IVAR hack adds storage to this Storybook Cottage Kitchen
Can you add pine cabinets to an old-world kitchen? Oh, yes! Jennifer lives in a 1937 storybook bungalow. Her kitchen oozes with charm. The only downside is the original footprint is what most of us...
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Rast Dresser gets a makeover and it’s so good
For the last few months I’ve become a big fan of furniture makeover videos on YouTube and felt really inspired to craft something on my own. As I was both looking for a new weekend hobby and a...
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Make a Bookcase TV Stand for 85-inch TV
So we had a 10 year old TV in the family area that eventually decided its time was up and went to sleep. We had a bulky low lying tv cabinet on the floor, which I thought was time, after looking at it...
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IKEA Gazebo made into the dressing room of my dreams
On IKEA’s website, they say. “With GUNNÖN gazebo/pergola you quickly create an extra room on your terrace or in the garden. The roof gives cooling shade for summer lunches – and if you are many,...
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Easily assembled Reading Nook Bench for family and kids
Marie-Claude shares her reading nook bench made from 4 IKEA KALLAX units. An easy DIY with a bit of sewing involved. (Unless you hate sewing. In such a case, there’s Etsy.) It can even work as a...
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Building a Beautiful Bookcase Library Wall with BILLY
Philippe works for a builder and has designed the last two houses we have lived in. I had a small built-in library in our previous house in Melbourne. Given my absolute love of books, that library was...
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The best Christmas Tree when you live in a small space
Merry Christmas! Elly shows us how she turned the IKEA Christmas tree fabric into a 3D wall hanging, complete with presents. She bought this wonderful IKEA christmas tree fabric over a year ago. It’s...
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