Incredible IKEA Hacks

Incredible IKEA Hacks
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There’s no shortage in creativity when it comes to new ways to use IKEA products. Here are 12 fantastic IKEA hacks that will make you say, “Wow! That’s cool!”

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Activity Table IKEA Hacks

Activity Table IKEA Hacks
Photo: Courtesy of The Crazy Craft Lady

When blogger Aimee, aka The Crazy Craft Lady, needed a storage solution for her child’s toys, she turned to IKEA. She took the Trofast frame and Trofast storage boxes, along with the IKEA Linnmon table top and created this activity table complete with a storage area.

IKEA Sideboard Hack

IKEA Sideboard Hack
Photo: Courtesy of Stroemann

DIYer Janina used the IKEA Hyllis shelf unit to create a sideboard for her living room. Grab your glue gun, a screwdriver, saw and tape measure and get ready to transform your space with these IKEA hacks.

IKEA Bunk Bed Hack

IKEA Bunk Bed Hack
Photo: Courtesy of Mommo Design

Photos on Mommo Design show how you can take two IKEA Kura beds and create a triple bunk bed. The result rivals any of the cool bunk beds you can buy.

IKEA Office Desk Hack

IKEA Office Desk Hack
Photo: Courtesy of Keeps On Ringing

When it was time for an office makeover, the blogger at Keeps On Ringing purchased an IKEA butcher block tabletop, steel legs and file cabinets. These IKEA hacks created a one-of-a-kind work space. And just hang some artwork and you’ll have a space you’ll look forward to working in.

IKEA Shelf Hack

IKEA Shelf Hack
Photo: Courtesy of The House on Stanford

For a custom floating shelf look, one DIYer took IKEA Lack shelves and hung them on the wall. For a little extra support and a unique look, she added L-brackets. And you can see the process on The House on Stanford.

IKEA Built-In Dresser Hack

IKEA Built-In Dresser Hack
Photo: Courtesy of Simply Swider

Who knew you could use IKEA Tarva dressers to create master bedroom built-ins? And Check out this cool project at Simply Swider to see how they used some classic tools to transform their space with two IKEA hacks dressers and some creativity.

IKEA Couch Hack

IKEA Couch Hack
PHOTO: COURTESY OF ROOT SIMPLE

When the writer at Root Simple felt his IKEA Karlstad couch needed some repair, he made some new arms for the couch that were not only sturdy, but cat-friendly.

IKEA Table Set Hack

IKEA Table Set Hack
Photo: Courtesy of Milk and Mascara

See how one parent got creative and turned the IKEA Latt children’s table set into a decorative masterpiece. And she used painter’s tape, paint, wrapping paper and some protective finish to create this IKEA hacks kid-sized set.

IKEA Bookcase Hack

IKEA Bookcase Hack
Photo: Courtesy of The Spruce

The IKEA Billy bookcase is one of the store’s most popular items. See how clever DIYers have used the bookcases in a wide variety of ways. Also, you can try painting the bookcase for a pop of colour.

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