IKEA is a treasure trove of exciting money-saving
DIY opportunities.
You probably didn’t know that most of those
cheap plain-looking items that you hardly
give a second glance at IKEA can easily be
transformed into unique, beautiful, and functional
pieces of furniture or storage solutions.
Here are 25 creative IKEA storage and furniture
hack ideas to get you started by Simphome.com
No 1.
IKEA Rast Hack
Ever thought you could modify a simple 3-drawer
IKEA Rast dresser into an eye-catching
vintage styled dresser?
Here’s a simple hack to send your imagination
wild with endless possibilities.
It’s a real vintage piece of work complete
with one of those rotary telephone dials from
the last century.
Give it a few coats of creamy white paint
and you’ve got a unique dresser unlike any other.
2.
DIY Bench With Storage Compartments
IKEA Norna’s Look-Alike
You’ve probably been at IKEA and admired
their attractive Norna’s bench that comes
with storage spaces.
You don’t need to keep on wishing for one
when you can create your own using a few 1x12
and 2x2 pieces of lumber and paint.
The bench not only looks great but provides
additional storage space too.
Total cost for the DIY project?
It’s just around $30 for paint and timber.
3.
IKEA Rast Hack: Industrial Nightstand
by Serendipity Refined
It feels great to try out new things and building
this beautiful nightstand provides an exciting
DIY experience.
It’s a cute but modest industrial-inspired
nightstand made from an IKEA Rast dresser.
You simply need a few items which are available
on your local hardware store and gel paint
to give it a glossy finish.
The castor wheels make it easily movable too.
4.
Patriotic Dresser Rast Hack
Give yourself a daily boost of patriotism
with this uniquely crafted dresser.
It’s basically an intricate makeover of
a sturdy but plain IKEA chest sold for $34.99
only.
The process is nowhere near rocket science.
Make a nice template of the American shield,
trace the stars on the shield, and give it
a nice coat of glossy paint.
You’ll end up with a patriotic dresser
that everyone will be envious of.
5.
Nice Built-in Shelves From 3 IKEA BRIMNES Dressers
Sometimes it seems almost impossible to live
without clutter in your home or office despite
all your organization and neatness efforts.
Here’s a simple hack that turns 3 IKEA BRIMNES dressers
into beautiful built-in display space.
It’s a great way of keeping things
well organized without investing in expensive storage
furniture.
6.
IKEA Moppe Hack Apothecary Cabinet
What do you do with your huge collection of
CDs and DVDs that you can’t part with,
no matter what?
Well, you find a simple way to organize
the CDs in a beautiful display.
This simple hack takes an IKEA Moppe cabinet
and transforms it into a nice Apothecary cabinet
designed to keep your CD collection organized.
It looks like a normal piece of furniture
but with an added storage function.
You can do it too if you happen to find an
IKEA Moppe in your city.
7.
DIY Twin Storage Bed From IKEA TROFAST 37x17
Storage Shelves
Every parent faces the daily tribulation of
keeping their children’s toys under control.
It’s like the little things have a mind of their own,
I mean the toys, not the kids.
You’ll always find them in the least expected places.
This DIY twin storage bed designed from
IKEA TROFAST storage shelves provides a perfect
solution to the runaway toy story problem.
It looks cute and neat too.
8.
IKEA Rast Farmhouse Dresser Makeover
An IKEA Rast makes a nice side table but it
may not match with your décor.
The Rast is a bit too plain for most people’s taste.
So why not give it a makeover with a few coats
of paint and a little creativity.
The end product looks like some high-end piece
with an exorbitant price tag.
9.
IKEA Cubbies into a Rustic Apothecary
This is another simple makeover project that
anyone can do.
Create a beautiful rustic styled apothecary
from simple IKEA cubbies shelf using a few
pieces of lumber, wood trim, gorilla wood glue,
foam brushes, drawer pulls, and casters.
It may take some time but that’s what makes
a DIY project more fun.
10.
IKEA Cubby Hack
Isn’t it just amazing how you can transform
an old dented, stained IKEA cubbies into neat,
sturdier, eye-catching dining room storage?
A similar piece of furniture would cost you
an arm and leg and would not even be as unique.
All it takes is a little trim to the cubbies
which you can do too.
11.
Warm and Colorful IKEA Dressers
Here’s a perfect example of what the magic
of a few coats of paint and additional hardware
can do to simple plain looking furniture.
These IKEA Tarva dressers were given a nice
touch of green paint and stained on the sides
to give them a little warmth.
The transformation is evident.
That’s what bedroom furniture should look like,
you’ll agree.
12.
Tarva IKEA Dresser to a TV Cabinet
This is another genius hack to modify a Tarva
dresser into a TV cabinet with an apothecary style.
The dresser is built using 1x2’s and furring strips.
The base is painted with a combination of
"Old White" and "Annie Sloan Duck Egg Blue paint".
Some little waxing and espresso stain
in a few areas give it a completely new look.
The caster wheels at the bottom help to move
the TV cabinet to the perfect spot in your
living room.
13.
Build a Cheap and Easy IKEA Bucket Organizer
How do you keep everything neat, stylish,
and well organized in your home without breaking the bank?
Build a nice and versatile organizer for each room.
This bucket organizer is so cheap that you
can build one for each room in your house.
14.
IKEA Expedite $10 Shelf Doors
This is a genius idea of saving space in your
home office or living room.
The idea is to create
a self-contained office space
that does not detract from the rest
of your living space
dedicated to the family and guests.
The hack uses two IKEA Expedite shelves and
attachable desks to create a chic crafty storage.
It’s a simple hack that even novice DIYers
can easily accomplish.
15.
Suitcase Dresser IKEA Rast Hack
You know how costly those Trenton suitcases
are.
Good news is that you can build your own version
from a simple IKEA Rast that sells for around
$34.99.
All you need is the IKEA Rast chest, paint,
clear and dark waxes, drawer pulls, leather scraps,
and different hardware items from
old briefcases or suitcases.
This is one of the best money savers for those
who want high quality without breaking the
bank.
16.
IKEA Rast Hack
by Confessions of a Serial DIYer
This is a perfect upgrade of a simple IKEA Rast
to a magnificent piece of furniture.
It’s a simple project that involves adding
a new top to the IKEA Rast, beautiful fabric
on drawer fronts, some little molding and
trimming, giving it sturdy legs, and a nice
coat of paint.
You wouldn’t believe it was originally plain IKEA Rast.
17.
IKEA SEKTION Hack: TV Console
Ever imagined you could build a beautiful
TV stand from IKEA kitchen cabinets?
This simple doable hack is proof that you can.
It takes one of those affordable IKEA SEKTION
kitchen cabinets and nice looking brass hardware
to create a functional TV console.
The project is quite versatile too.
You can use it as a neat sideboard
or extra storage for your home.
Keep in mind that similar units sell for
more than $1,300 in most furniture stores.
It’s worth a try.
18.
Pottery Barn Inspired Dresser IKEA Rast Hack
If you are up to designer pieces, here’s
a golden opportunity to modify an IKEA Rast
into a designer Pottery Barn-styled dresser.
The idea was inspired by a vintage repurposed trunk
and was even voted the top hack.
19.
IKEA Hacked Garage Storage Idea
This is a genius hack in which simple IKEA
pieces became a custom garage workbench.
It’s a budget-friendly DIY project that
works for spaces in any size.
The customizable garage workbench was made
using three drawer Rast dressers, which cost
just $34.99 each.
The top is made from three LINNMON table tops.
The spray-painted finish gives it that smooth neat feel.
20.
$15 IKEA PAX Door Hack
This is a barn door in a crisscross style
pattern designed from plywood sheet and
a few readily available items.
It will however need thorough sanding and wiping,
which has never killed anyone.
A few coats of "Satin Valspar’s Signature paint"
give it a neat gloss finish.
It’s a simple and affordable project.
21.
IKEA Billy Bookcase Converted as Pantry Storage
The IKEA kitchen section, especially the pantry
area is a great inspiration for DIY ideas.
This is a fine example of such ideas where
an IKEA Billy bookcase was converted into
functional and esthetically pleasing pantry storage.
There are endless ways to convert simple IKEA items into useful stuff.
22.
DIY Doors for IKEA Expedit Cubby Shelf
The IKEA Expedit shelf unit cannot be faulted
for not providing sufficient storage but truthfully
it doesn’t look that neat, especially with
all your junk cluttered inside.
For that concern,
Why not give it a nice pattern with doors
in every cubby and baskets in between to make
it look more organized?
This is a simple hack to clean up the look of your room.
23.
Two Toned IKEA Rast Dresser Hack
Are you still hoarding stuff in cardboard
boxes stuck in your bedroom?
Here’s a simple hack to help you unbox stuff
and store them in a neat two-toned IKEA Rast
dresser.
It takes a little customization work but
ends up providing plenty of useful storage.
The dressers are extremely affordable at around
$40 and can be customized in numerous ways.
24.
IKEA Rast Dresser Hack – Dresser Into Dog Bed
Give your 4-legged companion more comfy
accommodations
with this simple hack that transforms an IKEA
dresser into a luxurious and convenient bed
that your dog will love.
Simply remove the bottom drawer and customize
it into a dog bed complete with a plush cushy pillow.
It’s best for small dogs.
Your Golden Retriever may have a difficult time
fitting in the small accommodation.
And finally, Number 25…
IKEA Rast Hack Trash and Recycling Center
In this simple and quite doable hack,
an IKEA Rast was transformed into a trash
and recycling center to create a neater
and more organized environment.
All you need is an IKEA dresser, a few tools,
and materials to create this simple trash
and recycling center for your craft area or home office.
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