{"id":10250,"date":"2017-05-26T04:10:51","date_gmt":"2017-05-25T20:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/blog\/singapore\/?p=10250"},"modified":"2022-07-01T04:07:01","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T20:07:01","slug":"11-ikea-hacks-to-help-you-go-from-bleak-to-chic-for-cheap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/11-ikea-hacks-to-help-you-go-from-bleak-to-chic-for-cheap\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Ikea hacks to help you go from bleak to chic (for cheap!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>Ah Ikea. It\u2019s the go-to stop for every couple that\u2019s just starting out in their home ownership journey &#8211; I mean, where else can you find a sofa for under $100 &#8211; even though they\u2019d rather be shopping for some West Elm-style luxury furniture instead.<\/p>\n<p>For all you newlywed (or just broke) people, here are a few hacks that can help you turn some of your fantasies into realities.<\/p>\n<p>1.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Modern shoe cabinet<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10327 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hemnes.png\" alt=\"Ikea life hacks that helps you save money\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hemnes.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hemnes-940x607.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/sg\/en\/catalog\/products\/20161209\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ikea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.housetweaking.com\/2016\/02\/15\/diy-leather-pulls-from-a-0-99-belt\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House Tweaking<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who knew that all this simple Hemnes cabinet needed to bring it from \u2018meh\u2019 to \u2018woah\u2019 was a 99-cent belt?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Difficulty Level : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.housetweaking.com\/2016\/02\/15\/diy-leather-pulls-from-a-0-99-belt\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House Tweaking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for instructions on this gorgeous shoe cabinet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>2.<\/p>\n<h3><b>DIY Mid Century Bedside Table<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Tavar-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Tavar-2.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Tavar-2-940x607.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Source<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/sg\/en\/catalog\/products\/10219611\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ikea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelaholic.com\/easy-mid-century-ikea-tarva-nightstand-hack\/?utm_source=feedblitz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remodelaholic<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn a bog standard Ikea Tarva bedside table into a stylish statement piece, with a bit of sawing and a lick of paint. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Difficulty level : \u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelaholic.com\/easy-mid-century-ikea-tarva-nightstand-hack\/?utm_source=feedblitz\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remodelaholic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for instructions on this DIY table.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>3.<\/p>\n<h3><b>DIY Modern Pom Pom Pillow<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/screenshot-10-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1070\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/screenshot-10-1.png 1070w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/screenshot-10-1-940x650.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1070px) 100vw, 1070px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Source<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/catalog\/products\/40259064\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ikea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/almostmakesperfect.com\/2016\/03\/09\/diy-modern-pom-pom-pillow\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost Makes Perfect<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t know how to sew? Don\u2019t worry. All you need for this major upgrade to Ikea\u2019s Vigdis cushion cover is some pom-poms and a bit of felt glue. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Difficulty level : \u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/almostmakesperfect.com\/2016\/03\/09\/diy-modern-pom-pom-pillow\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost Make Perfect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for instructions on how you can recreate this gorgeous throw pillow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>4.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Coffee Table Turned Classic Ottoman<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Ottoman-2-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Ottoman-2-2.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Ottoman-2-2-940x616.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Source<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/sg\/en\/catalog\/products\/60215333\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ikea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mymelodrama.com\/2014\/03\/17\/ikea-vittsjo-table-turned-cocktail-ottoman\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Melodrama<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ikea\u2019s Vittsj\u00f6 table is virtually unrecognisable as a striking ottoman &#8211; it\u2019s amazing the magic a bit of upholstery and spray paint can do. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Difficulty level : \u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mymelodrama.com\/2014\/03\/17\/ikea-vittsjo-table-turned-cocktail-ottoman\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Melodrama<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for instructions on how you too can make this classy ottoman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>5.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Stylish Gilded Bar Stools<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/screenshot-5-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/screenshot-5-1.png 1110w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/screenshot-5-1-940x628.png 940w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/screenshot-5-1-440x294.png 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Source<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/sg\/en\/catalog\/products\/40161595\/?query=DALFRED+Bar+stool\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ikea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mymelodrama.com\/2014\/01\/21\/dalfred-ikea-bar-stools-makeover\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Melodrama<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take plain old Dalfred bar stools to the next level with just a little gold paint. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Difficulty level : \u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mymelodrama.com\/2014\/01\/21\/dalfred-ikea-bar-stools-makeover\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Melodrama<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for instructions on how to make these stools for yourself!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>6.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Classy Lantern Terrarium<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Terrarium-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Terrarium-2.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Terrarium-2-940x612.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Source<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/sg\/en\/catalog\/products\/10270143\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ikea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thouswell.co\/ikea-hack-diy-lantern-terrarium\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thou Swell<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe new life into any old Ikea Borrby lanterns you have laying around the house by turning them into these cool terrariums. They also make great wedding dinner centerpieces! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Difficulty level : \u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thouswell.co\/ikea-hack-diy-lantern-terrarium\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thou Swell<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for instructions on how you can get make these for yourselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>7.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Rustic-Industrial Style Shelves<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Shelves-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Shelves-2.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Shelves-2-940x591.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Source<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/sg\/en\/catalog\/products\/80278579\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ikea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/realhappyspace.com\/ikea-hack-wood-and-metal-bookshelf\/#comment-274&amp;_a5y_p=5000835\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Happy Space<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rustic-industrial is all the rage nowadays. Achieve the look for cheap with just a few changes to Ikea\u2019s Hyllis shelving units. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Difficulty level : \u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/realhappyspace.com\/ikea-hack-wood-and-metal-bookshelf\/#comment-274&amp;_a5y_p=5000835\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Happy Space<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for instructions on how you can get make this shelf yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>8.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Geometric Cabinet<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/screenshot-8-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1112\" height=\"744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/screenshot-8-1.png 1112w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/screenshot-8-1-940x629.png 940w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/screenshot-8-1-440x294.png 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1112px) 100vw, 1112px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Source<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/sg\/en\/catalog\/products\/50214999\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ikea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/style-files.com\/2016\/11\/03\/personalize-a-simple-ikea-cabinet-with-washi-tape\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Style Files<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just a little washi tape elevates these simple Ikea Ivar cabinets from barnyard fare to NY chic. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Difficulty level : \u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/style-files.com\/2016\/11\/03\/personalize-a-simple-ikea-cabinet-with-washi-tape\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Style Files<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for instructions on how to modify your Ivar cabinets (though frankly we can\u2019t imagine you\u2019d need them!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><\/b>9.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Laptop Table to Stylish Bar Cart<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Bar-Cart-1-2-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Bar-Cart-1-2-1.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Bar-Cart-1-2-1-940x589.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Source<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/sg\/en\/catalog\/products\/60221353\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ikea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/lifestylethreesixfive.stfi.re\/2014\/09\/21\/project-ikea-hack-bar-cartish\/?sf=kyoajjz#aa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life 365<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing makes you feel more like a grown-up than a fancy bar cart. Get one for less by modifying Ikea\u2019s Vittsj\u00f6 laptop table. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Difficulty level : \u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/lifestylethreesixfive.stfi.re\/2014\/09\/21\/project-ikea-hack-bar-cartish\/?sf=kyoajjz#aa\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifestyle 365<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><\/b>10.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Stylish Lego Table <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Lego-Table-1-2-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Lego-Table-1-2-1.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Lego-Table-1-2-1-940x591.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Source<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/sg\/en\/catalog\/products\/60161797\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ikea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.ca\/2014\/06\/diy-lego-table.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Little of This, A Little of That<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your kids will absolutely <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">love<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this Lego table. Not only is it a great place for them to build their creations, it\u2019s a great way to keep their Lego pieces organised as well!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Difficulty level : \u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.ca\/2014\/06\/diy-lego-table.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Little of This, A Little of That<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><\/b>11.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Pretty Fabric Decoupaged Chair<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Decoupage-chair-1-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Decoupage-chair-1-2.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Decoupage-chair-1-2-940x595.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>Source<\/b>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/sg\/en\/catalog\/products\/S59046261\/?query=SNILLE+Swivel+chair\">Ikea<\/a>, \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/littlegreennotebook.com\/2014\/09\/diy-fabric-decoupaged-office-chair.html\/\">Little Green Notebook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brighten up your home office by turning your plain, office chair into a work of art. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Difficulty level : \u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/littlegreennotebook.com\/2014\/09\/diy-fabric-decoupaged-office-chair.html\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little Green Notebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many wonderful ways to decorate your home on the cheap. Help your neighbour out, and share <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ideas in our comments section below! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ah Ikea. It\u2019s the go-to stop for every couple that\u2019s just starting out in their home ownership journey &#8211; I mean, where else can you find a sofa for under $100 &#8211; even though they\u2019d rather be shopping for some West Elm-style luxury furniture instead. 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