IKEA has long been a great source for inexpensive home wares, and people have been creating hacks out of those products for almost as long. And some of those hacks are so unique that it’s difficult to tell they’re even IKEA products. Click through to check out ten of our favorite such hacks.
1. In the market for a small bar cart? This could be just the solution. Find out how to make this compact little rolling cart from an IKEA Nornas here. (Be sure to use Google Translate if you don’t speak Hungarian!) [Photo: Kicsihaz]
2. Learn how to transform an IKEA dresser into this dramatic version using these instructions. [Photo: Hello Lidy]
3. This genius IKEA hack creates a multi-material table lamp from a basic Fas lamp. Check out the how-to here. [Photo: IKEA Hackers]
4. Add some glamorous details to the corners of your IKEA Vittsjo using this incredibly clever hack tutorial. [Photo: Simple Details]
5. Transform a plain old Besta cabinet into this gorgeous buffet-style bar cabinet with a hint of mid-century modern flair. Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: Brittany Makes]
6. Give a modern Malm bedframe a rustic vibe with this awesome hack using a product called Stikwood. Check out the how-to here. [Photo: Sugar & Cloth]
7. Believe it or not, even this one is an IKEA hack! Grab an IKEA heat trivet and head over here to check out the simple tutorial. [Photo: Curbly]
8. Turn a dresser into a gorgeous rolling secretary-style desk using this how-to. [Photo: In My Own Style]
9. Looking for a unique desk for your office? Find out how to turn a Rast into this rustic storage desk here. [Photo: Addison Meadows Lane]
10. Even the humble Billy bookshelf can look sophisticated. Find out how to make it look like it’s built in here. [Photo: The Makerista]
