DIY-ers and Bloggers everywhere are using Ikea furniture as blank canvases for upgrades,
applying paint or switching out hardware to turn the basic products we know and love into
custom pieces.
Whether you’re looking to spend less on a desk, or can’t quite seem to find the
perfect bar cart,
there’s probably an Ikea hack that will let you change up an item to better suit your needs.
We searched the internet to find the best Ikea hacks, and found these beautiful ikea
hack projects that are easy to re-create.
35 Of The Most Brilliant DIY Ikea Hacks Ever :
1.Drawers turned desk
Can’t find a desk big (or small) enough?
Just use these two $80 drawer units and a custom-sized surface for the top
to make your own like Shift Interiors did here.
2.Bookshelves turned home library
Three $60 bookcases can be placed together
to create a fabulous home library complete with an envy-worthy ladder.
3.Mini drawers turned rustic filing cabinet
This $30 chest of drawers can be easily transformed
into a rustic filing cabinet.
4.Drawer chest turned chic bedside table
A fresh coat of paint and some new drawer
pulls transforms a $50 chest of drawers into an elegant bedside table.
5.Storage bench turned functional small-space mudroom
At the start of a busy day, an organized mudroom is key to geting out the door on time.
This $100 storage bench is the perfect base to a functional storage space.
6.Wine rack turned herb garden
Have a green thumb?
This $13 wine rack doubles as a shelf for a mini herb garden.
7.Kitchen drawer turned shoe storage
Slap some wheels onto this $20 kitchen drawer
for some dreamy shoe storage.
8.Muffin pan turned herb garden
So many things you can do with muffin tins!
Including this $15 one, which holds fresh herbs which you can sprinkle on your meals.
9.Storage cabinet turned headboard
$60 for a three pack of storage cabinets later,
and you’ve got yourself a brand new headboard that also stores linens!
Perfect for a small space.
10.Dresser turned desk with tons of storage
Turn this $149 three drawer dresser into a
beautiful desk which will seamlessly fit into a small space.
11.Boring stool turned fun
These $30 wood stools are calling for a makeover
and are easy to transform into fun dip-stools.
12.Wardrobe turned statement piece
Give this $780 wardrobe a stylish, wallpapered
makeover.
13.Plastic stool turned chic faux Mongolian perch
These on-trend stools are everywhere at the
moment (and most are super expensive.)
This one costs $7 (!!) plus supplies.
14.Standard white dresser turned chic side table
Yes, this $79 dresser can look like you splurged.
15.White dresser turned rustic
This white $200 dresser looks clean and sleek.
16.Bed slats turned bathroom wall organizer
A slatted $10 bed base can easily transform
into wall storage for any room.
17.Basic bunk bed turned decorative
This $229 bunk bed frame offers the perfect
canvas to get creative.
18.Wooden dresser turned modern
This $239 basic pine dresser can easily look
like a modern masterpiece.
19.Steel plant shelf turned modern
Take this $27 steel plant stand up a decorative
notch by adding on acacia wood details.
20.Heat trivet becomes jewelry holder
These $5 heat trivets (that come in a pack
of three) make excellent wall jewellery holders.
21.Plain round mirror turned stylish wall accessory
Attach some affordable leather belts to this
$30 mirror for additional character and style.
22.Kitchen cart turned chic bar cart/kitchen island
Some paint, gold hardware and a new surface makes this an incredibly stylish kitchen piece.
23.Crate turned pretty blanket storage
A coat of paint on this $15 crate is all you
need to make it a beautiful storage box for throw pillows and blankets.
24.Shelf turned desk
This $48 shelf makes an excellent desk when
you add some stylish legs.
25.Heat trivets turned cork board
Stay organized with a custom cork board using
these $5 heat trivets.
26.Bookshelves turned kitchen island
These $59 bookshelves make an excellent kitchen
island with ample cookbook storage.
27.Spice rack turned storage shelf
These $4 spice racks can be easily painted
and transformed into fun wall storage.
28.Garden trellis turned inspiration board
This two-pack garden trellis is $13.
Hang it on your wall for an instant board to hang inspiration and memos!
29.Bookshelves turned stunning built-ins
Ever wonder how to make the $69 Billy bookcase
look like a sleek built-in?
30.Bracket turned wall sconce
Make this Ikea bracket the best $2 you’ve
ever spent by making this beautiful DIY wall sconce for your bedside.
31.Boring chair turned glam
A little spray paint and a furry throw blanket
can make this simple Ikea chair look super snazzy.
32.Classic rug turned fun
Grab some spray paint and acrylic paint and
transform a $15 Ikea rug into an adorable doughnut that your guests will love!
33.Plant pot turned pendant chandelier
Grab a few of these Ikea planters to create
a genius and beautiful pendant chandelier to light up your room.
34.Lantern turned disco ball décor
This glitter lantern tutorial is super easy
and would be the perfect addition to the next party you’re hosting.
35.Laptop desk turned bar cart
Turn this $40 laptop desk into a beautiful,
stylish bar cart.