IKEA ENETRI shelf and 4 clever ways to hack itThe IKEA ENETRI was one of the more popular, metal and “wood” shelving units designed by Niels Gammelgaard. It was first launched in the 80s and made a short comeback in 2019. It has since disappeared again. Will we ever see it in IKEA stores in the future? We can only keep our fingers crossed. Until then, if you have an old ENETRI, hold on to it. If it looks a bit out of place, scroll down for ways to […]
06/22/22
IKEA’s new catalog is all about baby namesNow you can pick up baby names at IKEA. The IKEA catalog has inspired countless baby nurseries and kids rooms. Now, IKEA hopes to inspire you to name your baby after their furniture with their new Baby Naming catalog. “Finding the name of the child can be both difficult and fun,” it says on IKEA Norway website. “We at IKEA have given names to products for more than 70 years. So, if you are completely stuck, or just want some inspiration – […]
06/20/22
The Ultimate Spherical Speakers Made from 4 Sets of IKEA BowlsResearch done by Dr. Harry Olsen (an early audio pioneer) in the late 1930s showed that spherical speaker enclosures were best for loudspeakers because they did not alter the frequency response of the installed driver as do other shapes of enclosures (rectangular, cylinders, pyramid shaped, etc.). He published a formal paper in 1951 in Audio Engineering. Here’s a detailed article about his work: Many DIYers have built “full range” speakers using a single sphere from IKEA bowls. I set out […]
06/17/22
IKEA x Swedish House Mafia unveils surprising new record playerIKEA and EDM supergroup Swedish House Mafia made some noise at the IKEA Festival during 2022 Milan Design Week. They unveiled the first items from its upcoming 20-piece collaboration called OBEGRÄNSAD. Among the products revealed, no doubt, the record player was the one that caught people’s attention. It has all the classic simple lines from IKEA, dressed in SHM’s signature all black. The price is TBC but if we know IKEA, they will make it affordable. One of the designers […]
06/14/22
Behind the Couch Cabinet hack: A deep, skinny BESTÅ consoleI wanted to install a number of BESTÅ cabinets along the wall behind my couch, but I needed to have easy access to one of the double cabinets from the end, which was going to be directly behind the couch. The normal cabinet doors would be placed like normal, but would be used only as facades since they would be blocked by the couch. For some reason, cabinets 120 cm deep and 40 cm wide are not easily found on […]
04/25/22
16 best IKEA Dresser Hacks for a Happy BedroomMake the most of an IKEA dresser with clever IKEA hacks. From a dresser island to super large storage, these inexpensive DIY projects — a collection of easy to challenging ones — will help your dresser go from bland to brilliant. Whether you’re a minimalist or a maximalist, you’ll find IKEA dresser hacks that will help your happily organized bedroom see the light of day. IKEA MALM dresser hacks Over the years, the IKEA MALM dresser has become a design […]
04/22/22
Surfboard display rack ideas: Wall mounted, awesome and funAnd IKEA’s new range, KÅSEBERGA, specially for earth-conscious surfers and beach lovers. For the love of the surf. When you’re not surfing, wall mount your surfboard, both to store and use them as statement pieces. There are plenty of readymade surfboard wall mounts but if you’re in the mood for a simple IKEA hack, or perhaps you already have these items in hand, you can very easily wall mount your surfboards and display them loud and proud. Wall Mounted Surfboard […]
04/21/22
DIY Live Edge Dining Table even a Beginner can MakeLive edge tables are beautiful but pricey. Here’s how to DIY one. We wanted a bit of a unique look in our house so decided to go for some natural timber. The timber is best sourced locally and can be pricey. It is much cheaper to buy a wood slab and sand it and treat it yourself than buying a readymade live edge furniture or cabinet. Our choice was Black Wattle, a type of acacia wood. Required materials: IKEA VÄSTANÅ […]
04/14/22
Stunning bathroom vanity with wood slab top and stone basinWe had this installed as part of a new home build but did extensive research to have it all come together. Required materials: HEMNES 4-drawer sink cabinet from IKEA A treated solid timber slab Stone basin Wall taps Waste for the stone basin Space saver for plumbing to the wall IKEA HEMNES bathroom vanity with wood slab & stone basin The HEMNES 4-drawer sink cabinet doesn’t come with a countertop and is made for a double sink. That wasn’t my […]
04/12/22
Easy hack for an IKEA PAX hallway closetI wanted a closet and shoe storage in the hallway, all neatly arranged and stored behind doors and put all my shoes and outdoor jackets and coats in one place. We considered buying two 100 cm PAX wardrobes, but since the width of the wall is more than 200 cm, useless space of about 12 cm would remain and we did not want that. We checked the dimensions of IKEA frames and doors and found that we only needed to […]
04/08/22
Chinese apothecary cabinet: How to make one affordablyPre-loved KALLAX rejuvenated as Chinese apothecary cabinet. I moved into an old house with no storage. My laundry setup was disorganized and ugly. After repainting and replacing the floor tiles, I wanted a laundry storage unit that could store medicine, towels and lots of other things in an organized but attractive unit. I tried using the BILLY bookcase but it was too shallow and the KALLAX unit with cube storage didn’t really work either. I had some Chinese brass pull […]
04/05/22
Clever hack for a Home Office in the Living RoomI moved recently and needed a new furniture set for the living room. High on the list was an out-of-sight home office workstation that flowed with the living room layout. My requirements for the project: – TV unit, sideboard and bar in same look and feel– hidden workspace for teleworking– simple and understated– bring some warmth to my black & white interiors – made to measure look & feel for a reasonable budget– maximize storage opportunities– floating desk, high enough […]
04/01/22
IKEA bed on wheels + a fantastic living cube versionA movable bed and even a living cube, here’s hacking the versatile IKEA MANDAL storage bed. Since the IKEA MANDAL bed has storage drawers, I wanted to have access to all 4 drawers. I decided to install wheels to easily move it when I needed to access the drawers that faced the wall. IKEA items used: MANDAL bed 140×200 cm (Depending on the IKEA location, the IKEA MANDAL bed comes in a few sizes — ranging from a twin 90cm […]
04/01/22
IKEA small side table hacks: 15 minute DIY projectsThe most popular small table from IKEA is the LACK side table. But it isn’t always ideal in terms of style, size and storage. Greg hacked his own small side table from items he found in the IKEA As-Is. Just as easy as assembling a LACK. #1 Small table from IKEA drawer front We were looking for a small table for our front room but could not find anything of a suitable size. When we came across a STENSUND drawer front […]
03/29/22
Making a practical yet cozy dog bed end tableI was unable to find functional pet beds that complement my living room furniture, I went ahead and DIY a dog bed with curtains. It worked out really well functionally. It performs like an extra side table. The additional storage shelf holds toys and other items, the top can be used to display items. The tiled floor makes for easy cleaning. As for my puppy, it gives him the feeling that this is his own space. IKEA items used: BESTÅ frame (I […]
03/23/22
How to IKEA hack a lift up cabin bed + deskIn our daughter’s small room, space was at a premium. We needed a new bed for her that provided lots of storage as well as the flexibility of a desk for a teenager with lots of schoolwork. Making it easy to keep clean would be a bonus. Here’s what we ended up with: IKEA ITEM USED: 2 x 4 KALLAX Shelving Units 77x39x147 (2 units)2 x 2 KALLAX Shelving Units 77×77 (2 units)Single cube KALLAX Shelving Unit 42×42 (1 unit)KALLAX inserts to […]
03/21/22
Foolproof way to hack a large abstract wall artI designed and implemented this large decorative wall decor using the excellent IKEA LYSEKIL “splashback” wall panels and aluminium frames system. IKEA item used: A variety of IKEA LYSEKIL wall panels LYSEKIL aluminium rail for wall panel Tools: Handsaw & bladesDrill and bitsPencil A few pointers on how we created the grid wall decor 1. You will need to use a hand saw for the square and narrow panels and also to shorten the length of the aluminium frames. Be sure […]
03/15/22
Kids Dress Up Clothes Storage: 3 ways to hack itKids love to play dress up and live it up as their favourite characters or superheroes. That’s the fun bit. Finding functional storage for these fabulous dress up costumes and accessories — not quite so fun. Which usually leads to an IKEA hack. Thankfully, making a dress up storage wardrobe is not that hard to do. We show you 3 ways to hack one — from a beautiful glass door closet to a theatre style dress up station. You pick! […]
03/14/22
Make an open shelf TV stand with unusual IKEA itemsWhen I moved into my new home and got all of my expensive audio and video equipment, I looked for a media stand that could hold everything and not cost another fortune to buy. I looked at all of the usual online shops, including IKEA, but couldn’t find anything close to matching my requirements. So I IKEA hacked it! My requirements: 1) Must hold 65″ flat-screen TV (I’m in a rented space so I didn’t want to mount on wall)2) […]
03/08/22
We made a Built-In Media Cabinet from stock BESTÅ unitsWe recently hacked two BESTÅ cabinets to make a beautiful built-in media cabinet. We decided to hack the BESTÅ because it has good “bulk” to it and makes for a nice built-in look. The BILLY was also considered but we thought they were not deep enough and felt it would have required more trim to make it look hearty. Let’s start with the end — this is our BESTÅ built-in media cabinet after the hack. IKEA items used: Two 47″ BESTÅ storage units with doors […]