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Use IKEA furniture to transform your home decor.
These IKEA hacks will help you do that on a low budget.
Entryway Organization
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Get an Ikea Kallax shelf unit and transform it into an entryway organization unit.
We all have a lot of things that simply need to go somewhere.
you’re free to now store them in one place and have a nice entry to the house.
Insert IKEA drawers and slide in hand-woven baskets, like these oneshere, into the lower shelves.
Use each drawer for different types of items so you stay organized.
Now all your sunglasses, scarfs, and other essentials have a place to be.
First, get a little bit of paint preferably grey.
And here you go, a way more interesting bedside table thats also a great design piece!
Industrial Shelf
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You dont need to buy industrial shelving to make it look industrial!
Getthis super cheap Hyllis shelving unit, spray it with black paint and add wood planks to the shelves.
For the top wood plank, youll have to drill a few holes to secure it.
The result your very own industrial shelf for a truly small price!
It also happens to look absolutely amazing.
Theoak stainandshellac-based primerare essential to make it happen.
It can also function as a bench, which makes it perfect for a hallway.
Sit down on it to put your shoes on or when waiting for the family to get ready.
Obviously, youll need a few storage baskets as well.
Either way,there are a lot of optionswhen it comes to picking the right storage basket.
Framed Rocks and Minerals
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A big fan of all sorts of rocks and crystals?
If you collect them, it might be a good idea to showcase them.
Get a simple black frame from IKEA, glue some card down and glue the gemstones.
Itll do for a beautiful design piece at home and will carry some spiritual value too.
Shelves for Books
Get theseBEKVAM spice racksand spray them with white paint.
you’re able to use them for books, pictures and much more!
A great way to design your walls and create some practical storage space.
Designed Shelving Unit
Ikea is full of metal shelving units!
Simple, functional and beautiful!
Shelf Brackets for Storing Clothes
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Theseshelf bracketsarent just for shelves!
Use them to hang your clothes and design your bedroom in that way.
it’s possible for you to always put a shelving unit on top and store everything on it!
Especially if you have a wall desk!
Wall Hooks for Shoes
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Who said wall hooks are only for coats and other clothes?
Not at all, organize your shoes with them and your home will look more interesting.
Also, see to it you get big enough hooks!
Assemble all that together and youll have a nice crafts space.
Also, you could very well add a shelf on top of it and increase storage!
Cute, simple and very functional.
So, the kids will be able to reach and get artistic.
Hang it on the wall, just confirm to get beautiful hooks.
Afterward, it’s possible for you to hang various items, accessories on it.
Even your own wire baskets to create even more storage space!
Hereis a beautiful vintage basket you might want to incorporate into this piece.
Overall, its a greatbedroom decor project.
$60 DIY Desk
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Beautiful desks can get very expensive very quickly and thats super annoying.
Since having a beautiful workspace is so important for staying productive and organized.
Get a big desktop from IKEA, smaller bookshelves and just put the top on top of them.
A silver IKEA cart will work beautifully here too because itll create some extra storage space.
Overall, its just a very cheap and practical way to create your office space.
It looks amazing too!
Expedit bookcases from IKEA are simply amazing.
All you have to do is get some fabric and turn it into a beautiful bench.
Rustic Wood Shelves
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Get golden shelving brackets and wood planks to create your own shelves.
Stack them on top of each other and youll have a beautiful shelf unit.
you could store your pictures here, flowers, books and everything else practical.
It looks great too!
Bookcase Makeover
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You know that IKEA shelves are super cheap.
Using wrapping paper or wallpaper and attach it to the back of the shelf while assembling it.
Final result a beautiful and original bookcase.
Also, buy a worldmap wrapping paper(or any other wrapping paper) as well asMop Podge glue.
Finally, youll need to do some handy work.
However, itll all result in a lamp that you will probably not find in any other home!
So, definitely worth trying.
DIY Lantern Terrarium
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This is a beautiful design piece for your home.
Youll need anIKEA Borrby lantern, some plants, potting soil, charcoal, moss, and adhesive sealant.
Itll definitely give the room a little bit of life!
DIY Cabinets
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GetIkea IVAR cabinetsand use golden washi tape to transform them.
Check out moreIKEA bed hacks for bedroom here.
Marbled Makeup Chest of Drawers
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This elegant-looking makeup storage drawer is actually anIkea Moppeall dolled up.
Its super easy to achieve it, too.
you’re able to do it in two ways.
Im sure you will agree that it was a gorgeous makeover.
This time, we use theIkea Gladomtray table, marbled paper, andthis metallic gold spray paint.
Its super easy to make!
Simply spray paint the tray table frame, wrap the table with the marble contact paper, and assemble!
The key thing to remember here is when assembling, flip the tray upside down.
That way, it looks more like a table rather than a tray.
Hows that for an instant added elegance to the room?
Floating Basket Planters
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I love the natural flowy feel of these DIY floating basket planters!
It may look hard to make, but its really incredibly easy.
Bookshelf Cat Hangout
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Isnt this a super cute and brilliant idea?
ASwedish companydesigned this basket specifically to suit the base of an Ikea Billy bookshelf.
This hack is super easy, and you dont even need to do any modifications.
Just slot the basket into the shelf, and thats it!
Dont you wish our human hangouts were just as easy to make?
DIY Floating Shelf
Who would have ever thought that chopping boards can be used as hanging planters?
Its super brilliant, I am annoyed I wasnt the one who thought of it first!
Yes, theyre made from the inexpensiveIkea Ostbitbamboo plate holders!
Versatile and inexpensive, what more can you ask for?
This is a greatIKEA hack for the kitchen!
The good news is, theres no need to do anything apart from getting yourself thisIkea Vadholmawall shelf.
Farmstyle Bookshelf
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Ikea furniture comes in minimalistic yet functional designs.
But that doesnt mean you cant transform them into something to suit your decorative preferences.
Just like thisIkeaHemnes, that was converted into a stunning farmhouse style furniture.
Check out theseIKEA bookshelf ideasfor more inspiration!
Upgrade Your Shoe Cabinet
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This shoe cabinet is another product from the Ikea Hemnes range.
Its slim design makes it a perfect hallway table and shoe cabinet in one.
Just assemble the shoe cabinet, leave out the included door handles, and usethis leather cabinet pullsinstead.
The Skadis is a versatile organization tool with a pegboard base.
Home Office Divider
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Make your workspace distinct from the rest of the house.
Use a combinationof Ikea Kallax shelvesto create a bookshelf and divider in one!
The cubes are also large enough to hold my office folders, books, and even storage boxes.
Check out more ofIKEA Kallax hacks!
You will need these inexpensiveIkea Nyponplant pots and some flower pot rings like the ones foundhere.
It may be difficult to find a Hjalmaren nowadays as it has since been discontinued.
Still, you might also apply the same principle to other towel racks, Ikea or not.
A simple five-minute hack that can transform your bathroom into a more luxurious and vibrant space!
DIY Bar Cabinet
This hack is similar to the shoe cabinet upgrade we showed you earlier on this list.
There you go, now you have more money to use on your favorite bottle of spirits!
Yarn-Wrapped Ikea Stool
This is a fun DIY project for you and the kids over the weekend.
Repurpose Old Ikea Furniture
This hack is about giving the weathered Ikea Tarno a new life.
Now, go ahead and assemble the table but leave out the bottom wooden slats.
Line your glass shelf with contact adhesive using a paintbrush.
Take your pre-cut cane webbing and place some adhesive on it before sticking it onto the glass shelf.
double-check to trim the edges, so it leaves a seamless finish on the table.
Leave this to dry.
Attach this onto the table using a staple gun.
From minimalistic to boho in no time!
Picture Frame Turned Succulent Planter
I love succulents!
They are beautiful indoor plants, and they also make life easier as they are super easy to maintain.
Unconventionally display your succulents by using the inexpensive Ikea Ribba picture frame range.
You probably already know what I am going to say next, right?
A touch of elegance in under 10 minutes!
All thats left is to assemble the pieces and decorate that luxurious office space!
Check out more IKEA desk hacks like thishere!
Conclusion
So, did you like any of these IKEA hacks?
Try them, decorate your home and get inspired!
