We’ve previously talked about shopping at non-IKEA furniture and home decor stores, just so your home doesn’t end up looking like an IKEA showroom. But for those who don’t mind getting your hands dirty in a little DIY, there’s another way – buying from IKEA and repurposing them with these IKEA hacks to make them your own!
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Copper Barn Light Hack
Transform a drab pendant light with just a little spray paint. This is a simple project that will take half an hour to accomplish, max – but the end result speaks for itself!
IKEA hacks from kojo-designs <- click for detailed instructions
Buy similar pendant lights from IKEA here.
2. Magazine Files Hack
Want to spruce up your workstation? One easy way of doing so is to simply adhere contact paper on your magazine files from IKEA.
IKEA hacks from livethemma; instructions aren’t in English – but it’s a fairly straightforward process of cutting your contact paper to the right dimensions and adhering them to your files.
Buy the magazine file from IKEA here.
3. Lantern Terrarium Hack
A lantern doesn’t have to be, well, just a lantern – with a little imagination and some supplies on hand, you can easily turn it into a terrarium!
IKEA hacks from thouswell <- click for detailed instructions.
Buy the lantern from IKEA here.
4. Chest of Drawers Hack
Want to have this statement piece in your bedroom? It’s as easy as painting your chest of drawers, adding some wallpaper to the drawer fronts, and replacing the drawer pulls.
IKEA hacks from housebeautiful <- click for detailed instructions.
Buy the chest of drawers from IKEA here.
5. Step Stool Hack
If you ask us, it’s pretty miraculous how a single coat of paint and some styling can transform a plain step stool into a cute nightstand.
IKEA hacks from housebeautiful <- click for detailed instructions.
Buy the step stool from IKEA here.
6. Coffee Table Hack
All great hacks were borne out of a desire to recreate something ridiculously expensive; in this case, a $900 gold base table.
IKEA hacks from huntedinterior <-click here for detailed instructions.
Buy the coffee table from IKEA here.
7. Coffee Table / Ottoman Hack
This features the same coffee table that was used in the previous hack – but transformed into a gorgeous ottoman this time.
IKEA hacks from mymelodrama <- click here for detailed instructions.
Buy the coffee table from IKEA here.
If you’ve tried any of these IKEA hacks, or have any alternative ones to share, leave us a comment to let us know. In the meantime, happy DIY-ing!
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