We all want a beautiful home—but with kids, things just get...ruined. So we found some awesome Ikea hacks that make your house look better.
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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 |
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.
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 |
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.
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.
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.
These $59 bookshelves make an excellent kitchen island with ample cookbook storage. See the full DIY at Golden Boys and Me. |
Slap some wheels onto this $20 kitchen drawer for some dreamy shoe storage. Get the full DIY on Ikea.
So many things you can do with muffin tins! Including this $15 one, which holds fresh herbs which you can sprinkle on your meals. |
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 |
$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. |
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. |
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. |
Give this $780 wardrobe a stylish, wallpapered makeover. See the full DIY at Seasons in Colour. |
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. |
Yes, this $79 dresser can look like you splurged. See the full DIY at The Blondie Locks. |
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. |
This $239 basic pine dresser can easily look like a modern masterpiece. See the full DIY at Kristina Lynne.
Take this $27 steel plant stand up a decorative notch by adding on acacia wood details. See the full DIY at Sugar and Cloth. |
These $5 heat trivets (that come in a pack of three) make excellent wall jewellery holders. Get the full DIY on Ikea. |
Attach some affordable leather belts to this $30 mirror for additional character and style. |
Some paint, gold hardware and a new surface makes this an incredibly stylish kitchen piece. See the full DIY at Oliver and Rust. |
A coat of paint on this $15 crate is all you need to make it a beautiful storage box for throw pillows and blankets. |
This $48 shelf makes an excellent desk when you add some stylish legs. See the full DIY at Undeclared Panache. |
Stay organized with a custom cork board using these $5 heat trivets. See the full DIY at Oh Everything Handmade.
Ever wonder how to make the $69 Billy bookcase look like a sleek built-in? See the full DIY at Claire Brody Designs. |
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. |
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.
This $30 chest of drawers can be easily transformed into a rustic filing cabinet. See the full DIY at The Painted Hive. |
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. |
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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14 IKEA hacks to help you get your sh*t together
IKEA hack: How to tame the front hall chaos
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