TV wall with Besta cabinets (DIY Walnut fronts), joined and trimmed Billy bookcases, and stock Malm floating shelves6yr ⋅ cbroughton80 ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Made a skinny laundry sorter in our closet using a Kallax shelf as the ‘island’. We left the divider shelves out of 3 sections and put 11 gallon Filur bins (1 each for regular laundry, hand wash, and dry cleaning). The end section stores detergent and clothing care items, as well as reusable bags.)4yr ⋅ rqny ⋅ r/ikeahacks
I made this from IKEA products (except for the paint and black light). It’s a shelf to hold my partner’s tiny Nintendo toys. I put it in a RIBBA 19”x 19” frame. I had to buy two of the LUSTIGT shelves to have enough ladders.5yr ⋅ PlahausBamBam ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Can I detach & reattach a Lack table top’s laminate somehow? (I want to chop down a table to a custom size.)1yr ⋅ fpsi_tv ⋅ r/ikeahacks
My Ikea cabinet wasn't going to have shelving because of my plumbing so I just cut around it and I got two shelves!4yr ⋅ kgonzales369 ⋅ r/ikeahacks
White HEMNES TV stand, bookshelf, and coffee table all painted black. 2 drawers converted to large shelves in TV stand to store books and LPs1yr ⋅ throughfloorboards ⋅ r/ikeahacks
My wife was on Pinterest and impulse bought the Besta TV Bench. Made the most of it and did my first hack3yr ⋅ PcFish ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Custom sideboard from 2 Besta units. Painted, caned doors, added hardware and legs.4yr ⋅ ckim82 ⋅ r/ikeahacks
KRUSNING lamp shade flower as opposed to cloud. Rather than scrunching the folds together, bend them up and curl the ends3yr ⋅ Annooula ⋅ r/ikeahacks
We added legs to our Lappland Media unit. Nothing groundbreaking, but I'm very happy how much it reduced the heavy look it had without legs. Bonus, the robot vaccuum can now clean underneath!4yr ⋅ sxrxxnnx ⋅ r/ikeahacks
megadresser! took three 4-drawer malms in black, added peel and stick wallpaper to the drawer fronts and added hardware and feet. love the way it turned out!!2yr ⋅ BoMaxKent ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Mollekular benchtops with built in reading bench. Getting plenty of use during the quarantine / work from home.4yr ⋅ jamesboagsjb ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Not exactly a hack but good to know. I found an ATX micro computer case that fits in a Kallax shelf! Thermaltake Core v213yr ⋅ jmicho123 ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Is this too hack to be ikeahack? Found a karlstad loveseat (and sofa) on fb market place. It was very brown. Shortly after that learned the karlstad was mostly discontinued. Covers became very expensive. Sad face me bought a $20 blue velvet cover and made it fit.4yr ⋅ felixamente ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Majgull curtains and Vidga system bringing the 70’s vibes to our bedroom2yr ⋅ Dnt_tlk_2_me ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Can 2x Alex drawers and 1x center post hold the Karlby (65lbs) and a 45 pound desktop (above one set of drawers)1yr ⋅ Sorry_Sorry_Im_Sorry ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Made a large desk with a plank and some Kallax cabinets, works great to save room!2yr ⋅ Rumblymore ⋅ r/ikeahacks
STUVA loft bed and KALLAX shelf mashup (with secret hideout!) Mr. Bones approved.4yr ⋅ baobones ⋅ r/ikeahacks
New Workshop: Repurposed Ivar and Skadis using 3d printed adapters - detail/link in the comments.1yr ⋅ bgrier ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Kallax cat scratcher/climber (kallax is reinforced to handle kitty climbing)3yr ⋅ ajfunk27 ⋅ r/ikeahacks
IKEA hack that looks kinda like a built in desk unit. 3 white Alex drawer units, 2 Gerton table tops, one Alex add on unit on the top...2 coats of Varathane Stain & Poly on the gerton table tops and boom. Nice big old WFH station.4yr ⋅ Katoshan ⋅ r/ikeahacks
(Help Request) I'm trying to find the right peices to build something like this with Ikea items. Does anyone have any ideas? I'm really hooked on the drawers and that seems to be the piece that's evading me the most.1yr ⋅ miss-karly ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Ceiling to floor wine rack in alcove using HUTTEN plus secure fixings and paint. More detail in comments.3yr ⋅ princemephtik ⋅ r/ikeahacks
IKEA Runnen Deck Tiles - using deck sealer to protect and increase longevity?3wk ⋅ Larrea_tridentata ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Ivar cabinet into 5 shelf CD unit- took off the doors and cut them into extra shelves, added the legs and waxed4yr ⋅ Askellz ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Upgraded the sniglar change table with a stain and stencil. Happy with the results2yr ⋅ ___mommajade ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Since we're doing Poang mods, here's mine with Flottebo swing table attached3yr ⋅ leapinglabrats ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Any ideas how to upgrade stall cabinets? They are super practical but I just hate those openings (In the rest of the room I use those leather handles). I guess I can only replace the “doors” completely, but maybe some genius is among us :D1yr ⋅ katkarinka ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Wanted the staggered look but I live in an apartment and can’t put screws in the walls, so I fastened the middle one to the outer ones with plates on the back4yr ⋅ calee3 ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Billy is pretty boring, but if I buy three billy, two white and one oak, then I can create two with different shelves and backing to better match the aestethics of my house3yr ⋅ SandmanNet ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Sanding, staining, poly coating Bror shelves— not much of a hack I guess!2yr ⋅ amishius ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Looking for some help. Wife found this desk and wants me to build it for her but I can not find the 6 drawer piece at the base or storage unit on top of the desk. Any help would be greatly appreciated.3yr ⋅ Mcdrecan ⋅ r/ikeahacks
I made a very sloppy version of the table to ottoman hack someone posted here the other day with stuff I had at home (pillows instead of precisely cut foam) and although it looks much less fancy somebody really loves it.4yr ⋅ Bibedibabedibou ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Update: Finished with my Sektion/Maximera wall cabinet that I turned into a built in cabinet. I am going to replace the two drawer fronts for new ones and put smaller hardware. I think the proportions are a bit off.3yr ⋅ BetaDIY ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Just finished my Billy Bookcase hack to make it look like a solid piece. How’d I do?5yr ⋅ Church5SiX1 ⋅ r/ikeahacks
What is the best way to fill in the back of this kallax? Looking for a cheap fix2yr ⋅ chucknorris69 ⋅ r/ikeahacks
How to stop Ikea Stora Squeak?? I’m only 100ibs but this thing squeak when I climb up the ladder, sleep, move, do anything.. Any solution to brace it?1yr ⋅ Goodmorningbanana ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Still can't believe how awful the stock armrests were on the Markus. Took the cushioned armrests from my Millberget and sawed off the front portions to make room for my legs. Made a world of difference2yr ⋅ Ceptive ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Bought a hemnes shoe cabinet, THEN realised the top was about 1.5 inches too wide for the space. So, a simple hack: replacing the top with a left over bit of Karlby from the kitchen remodel made it not only fit well, but look even better.5yr ⋅ scarr3g ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Looking for ideas for an additional shelf or riser for this fjallbo unit1yr ⋅ watchmedisappear ⋅ r/ikeahacks
I want to make a floor cushion, but not too low. Can I just sew fabric to cover a stack of mattresses? Would this idea work or would the mattresses shift?2yr ⋅ dumdy ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Would 3x3 Kallax be sturdy enough if I omit one of the vertical shelves? I am considering the pictured setup but want to put my turntable in the upper left 2 pockets, so I'd need to omit the vertical support (in green X) to do so. Just wondering if it would still be sturdy enough otherwise.1yr ⋅ d3lphic ⋅ r/ikeahacks
I previously uploaded a picture of a kitchen that I found in the AS IS for 40$. Here’s what I was able to do with it!4yr ⋅ reham89 ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Drove 2 hours just to install these wooden legs into our KALLAX. In 2 months it'll be a TV stand once we officially move into our new apartment!4yr ⋅ riajane ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Kids activity table! Two Trofasts + painted MDF board. Add two small tension rods, curtains & push light for a secret hideout underneath :)3yr ⋅ adultish- ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Solid beech top on refusal idasen legs! Really happy with how it came out and it’s solid!3yr ⋅ 666xgod ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Made a standing desk with storage by fixing a Haggeby door to a Brimnes cabinet4yr ⋅ alessio_ ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Upgraded with drawers and knobs several years ago and finally got around to adding the legs on the Kallax! The legs weren't as long as I'd wanted, but I was just ready for it to feel complete.4yr ⋅ pottsofgold ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Skogsta as a desk. Never seen anyone do it before. Really needed the 92 L x 39 W. Uses Skogsta cutting boards as speaker stands.4yr ⋅ TheDivaDanielle ⋅ r/ikeahacks
I didn't realize until after I nailed in the back that it's backwards. Is there an easy way to pry off nails or am I screwed?6mo ⋅ PeeB4uGoToBed ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Not quite a hack, but has anyone been able to find a drawer organizer that fits in this space? 25cm x 55 cm1yr ⋅ FeenStar ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Is there a way to push the corner cabinet door on the Ikea lazy susan? Sektion Utrusta carousel on Axstad or Enkoping faces1yr ⋅ paradoll ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Can someone help me identify the blanket holder underneath the side table? I bought it years ago and can’t find the name2yr ⋅ Deenie011 ⋅ r/ikeahacks
IKEA Besta Hack: from ordinary white to elegant taupe *more info in comments*4yr ⋅ debodebodebo ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Change table for nursery out of old IKEA Kallax that was an upright bookshelf in a former life. Just simple stained pine top and facias on box drawers.4yr ⋅ TonberryHS ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Sorry for stupid question. Saw this at Ikea kitchen area. There was no price or name for the items. What do you think it is? I am looking to make a breakfast bar.5mo ⋅ Far_Tackle8069 ⋅ r/ikeahacks
More of a facelift than a hack. JOKKMOKK Dining set. Paint is DecoArt in enchanted and wood stain is Minwax in Jacobean.4yr ⋅ LindaDinner ⋅ r/ikeahacks
When the other unit is out of stock, I had to improvise adapt and overcome. Karlby246cm/one Alex unit :p4yr ⋅ Redaizo ⋅ r/ikeahacks
Can anyone tell me what this is called and what kind of store would sell it? Saw it on an Ikea dresser hack vid and would like to do it myself.8mo ⋅ SplashyGiblet ⋅ r/ikeahacks
I just put a white panel on top of two vittsjo tables and it's so satisfying5mo ⋅ Rasie1 ⋅ r/ikeahacks
hacking a little activity board for my kindergarten 2 yo from an old (unused) #klipsk tray1yr ⋅ theverygoodstuff ⋅ r/ikeahacks
