The Ikea MALM is a modern classic that is perfect to customise with Ikea Malm hacks.
Its minimalist design and range of finishes make it one of the most adaptable pieces Ikea offers.
Modifying it can be as straightforward as applying some decorative stickers.
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After implementing any of the ideas weve collected here, your MALM dresser will be unrecognizable!
And if youre a bit hesitant about DIY projects, fear not.
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Here is a fantastic solution for the DIY-challenged among us!
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A new set of drawers, more or less!
She complemented this with gold hardware and spray-painted the legs for a polished finish.
Simple Green Paint Job Transformation
Sometimes, all you need is a fresh lick of paint.
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I think that would have made it one of our favourite Ikea Malm hacks here.
With that in mind, an easy way to update the MALM is to just add some handles!
This simple offering fromjosefinegunhamreon Instagram does just that with someleather strap pulls.
We also particularly love that the MALM dresser has been paired with bright colours bysophierobinsoninteriorson Instagram.
Once that is set, go over again with the same glue to seal it.
Can you spot the moth drawer knobs?
They fit in perfectly, but you could use theseantique gold butterfly knobsas an alternative.
Very simple, but very effective.
We love it too and you’re free to find analternative on Etsy.
Ikea Malm Relief Pattern Hack
Lux Haxhave some great stick-on panels for a variety of Ikea furniture.
The good old white and wood look is a tried and tested look that stands the test of time.
Ikea Malm Black & White Hack (Reversed!)
This Ikea MALM hack frommercedes.doczion Instagram looks especially good when teamed up with some black and red accessories.
We love the black and red french bulldog print too and found agorgeous pug version!
Floral patterns are the way forward!
(for now!)
The use of soft furnishings such as cushions and plants help disguise it further.
It is a great piece of design anyway though!
The creators atGrey House Studio(who have loads of great ideas!)
have basically completely clad a MALM dresser with reclaimed wood and added a chunky raised worktop with storage baskets.
This is perhaps one of the best ways to completely transform the MALM.
It is so creative and also really practical and good looking.
There is even room for a breakfast bar and stools!
This hack makes the kitchen island dream accessible to anyone with the space for it.
Preciously Mehave created a gorgeous bedside dresser with just the addition of gold vinyl to the gaps between drawers.
We think they could have elevated (literally!)
the look by adding short legs but it is stunning by itself.
This one covers the whole dresser in mirrored vinyl sheets to make it almost disappear into its surroundings.
AtSliikthey have just addedraindrop decalsto a white MALM dresser to help it fit into their monochrome decor.
Its a fun hack that would look great in a kids room, as demonstrated.
Looking through her other creations she seems to be an expert at distressing and the shabby chic look.
This Ikea MALM hack fromHome Talkuses a variety of stencils to transform the dresser into something quite amazing.
We found thisplaying card symbols stencilwhich we think would look really cool.
The Ikea MALM gives us a great blank canvas that we can customise in so many different ways.
These Ikea Malm hacks should give you enough decor ammunition to tackle your own Malm transformation!
