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10 Clever IKEA Hacks That You Might Actually Use

by on Jan 5, 2015

There’s something so appealing to me about an IKEA hack. I love the idea of transforming a mass produced piece into a customized, one-of-a-kind item that nobody else has. And there are a lot of great ones kicking around the internet right now. Here are ten useful ones.   

10 Clever IKEA Hacks That You Might Actually Use

1. Turn a Lack table into a decorative wall shelf – no paint necessary. Genius! Here’s the simple tutorial. [Photo: Redbook]

2. These step stools got a colorful makeover using paint and wallpaper… here are the details. [Photo: This Little Street]

10 Clever IKEA Hacks That You Might Actually Use

3. I’ve been searching and searching and searching for a way to store my jewelry in a way that I could see it all clearly – and I’ve finally found the answer! Here it is. [Photo: The Girl On The Go] 

4. This little table is pretty neat… check out the tutorial here. [Photo: EmerJa]

10 Clever IKEA Hacks That You Might Actually Use

5. This bike rack idea is pretty genius… here’s the tutorial. [Photo: IKEA Hackers]

6. There isn’t much to this one, but the result is pretty fantastic. Read more here. [Photo: Teste Di Legno]

10 Clever IKEA Hacks That You Might Actually Use

7. Skip the expensive built-in closet system and do this instead. [Photo: IKEA Hackers]

8. This narrow console table will fit virtually anywhere. Here’s the easy tutorial. [Photo: Hey, Let’s Make Stuff]

10 Clever IKEA Hacks That You Might Actually Use

9. This glamorous campaign-style dresser is made from a Hemnes dresser. Find out how to make your own here. [Photo: Laquer & Linen]

10. And this last one might be the most clever one of them all…. convert a dresser into a secretary-style desk! Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: In My Own Style]

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