31 of the easiest Ikea hacks that will instantly upgrade your home
By Alexandra Gater, Chatelaine
Updated May 31, 2018
Photo: Amy Taylor
35 DIY Ikea hacks that will upgrade the look of your home
Bracket turned wall sconce
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Make this Ikea bracket the best $2 you’ve ever spent by making this beautiful DIY wall sconce for your bedside. The full DIY tutorial can be found on Sugar and Cloth. Read more: 14 genius IKEA hacks to help you get your sh*t together |
Boring chair turned glam
A little spray paint and a furry throw blanket can make this simple Ikea chair look super snazzy. See the full DIY tutorial on The Key Item.
Basic bunk bed turned decorative
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This $229 bunk bed frame offers the perfect canvas to get creative. Use these etsy stickers from Stickers Coloray to transform it into something even more beautiful. Read more: 25 best things to buy for kids at IKEA |
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! See the full DIY on The House that Lars Built.
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. See the full DIY tutorial on Kitchen Trials.
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. See the full tutorial on Oh Happy Day using this $5 pendant lamp shade.
Bookshelves turned kitchen island
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These $59 bookshelves make an excellent kitchen island with ample cookbook storage. See the full DIY at Golden Boys and Me. |
Kitchen drawer turned shoe storage
Slap some wheels onto this $20 kitchen drawer for some dreamy shoe storage. Get the full DIY on Ikea.
Muffin pan turned herb garden
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So many things you can do with muffin tins! Including this $15 one, which holds fresh herbs which you can sprinkle on your meals. |
Storage bench turned functional small-space mudroom
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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. See the full DIY at Ikea Hackers. Read more: How to tame the front hall chaos |
Storage cabinet turned headboard
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$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. See the full DIY on Ikea. |
Dresser turned desk with tons of storage
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Turn this $149 three drawer dresser into a beautiful desk which will seamlessly fit into a small space. See the full DIY on In My Own Style. |
Boring stool turned fun
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These $30 wood stools are calling for a makeover and are easy to transform into fun dip-stools. See the full DIY on Style Me Pretty. |
Wardrobe turned statement piece
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Give this $780 wardrobe a stylish, wallpapered makeover. See the full DIY at Seasons in Colour. |
Plastic stool turned chic faux Mongolian perch
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These on-trend stools are everywhere at the moment (and most are super expensive.) This one costs $7 (!!) plus supplies. See the full DIY on Darling Darleen. |
Standard white dresser turned chic side table
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Yes, this $79 dresser can look like you splurged. See the full DIY at The Blondie Locks. |
White dresser turned rustic
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This white $200 dresser looks clean and sleek. Make it look antique and completely unique by giving it a rustic twist, using stickers from Behangfabriek. |
Wooden dresser turned modern
This $239 basic pine dresser can easily look like a modern masterpiece. See the full DIY at Kristina Lynne.
Steel plant shelf turned modern
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Take this $27 steel plant stand up a decorative notch by adding on acacia wood details. See the full DIY at Sugar and Cloth. |
Heat trivet becomes jewelry holder
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These $5 heat trivets (that come in a pack of three) make excellent wall jewellery holders. Get the full DIY on Ikea. |
Plain round mirror turned stylish wall accessory
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Attach some affordable leather belts to this $30 mirror for additional character and style. |
Kitchen cart turned chic bar cart/kitchen island
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Some paint, gold hardware and a new surface makes this an incredibly stylish kitchen piece. See the full DIY at Oliver and Rust. |
Crate turned pretty blanket storage
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A coat of paint on this $15 crate is all you need to make it a beautiful storage box for throw pillows and blankets. |
Shelf turned desk
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This $48 shelf makes an excellent desk when you add some stylish legs. See the full DIY at Undeclared Panache. |
Heat trivets turned cork board
Stay organized with a custom cork board using these $5 heat trivets. See the full DIY at Oh Everything Handmade.
Bookshelves turned stunning built-ins
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Ever wonder how to make the $69 Billy bookcase look like a sleek built-in? See the full DIY at Claire Brody Designs. |
Drawers tuned desk
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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. |
Bookshelves turned home library
Three $60 bookcases can be placed together to create a fabulous home library complete with an envy-worthy ladder. See the full DIY at The Makerista.
Mini drawers turned rustic filing cabinet
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This $30 chest of drawers can be easily transformed into a rustic filing cabinet. See the full DIY at The Painted Hive. |
Drawer chest turned chic bedside table
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A fresh coat of paint and some new drawer pulls transforms a $50 chest of drawers into an elegant bedside table. See the full DIY at Vintage Revivals. |
Wine rack turned herb garden
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Have a green thumb? This $13 wine rack doubles as a shelf for a mini herb garden. See the full DIY at Curbly. |
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