IKEA Hackers

This Kitchen Hack Flips Cabinets Into Custom-Looking Storage

Stacy Randall — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

This hack is all about taking things in a new direction, literally. Jim flipped the METOD vertical cabinets on their sides to create slim horizontal uppers. After wrapping them with SINARP panels on the top and bottom and fitting them with MITTLED LEDs, they become modern kitchen storage. It’s a great solution for anybody looking for some sleek upper cabinets. Sure, the METOD series features horizontal cabinets, but they’re taller. So this hack gives you the look with a more […]

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Easy Hack! You’ll Never Look at This Shoe Rack the Same Way Again

Stacy Randall — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Who’s ready for a super easy hack?! This reimagined shoe rack gets a whole new life as a wall organizer. And it only takes a few simple steps. Reddit user vskand wanted a fun, colorful wall rack, and they pulled this one off in five minutes. Sure, they could have used the GREJIG wall grid. But they found that it was too big and bulky for what they needed. Plus, it didn’t come in red. They opted for the GREJIG […]

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She Added ONE Thing to Her IKEA Wardrobe and It’s Giving Total Boho Vibes

Stacy Randall — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

IKEA is known for its practical, minimalist style that showcases Scandinavian roots and a more modern sensibility. Not exactly the first place you’d look for boho flair. But Barbarella (Silke Barbarella @silkrush) saw past the label. “I absolutely loved the look of the NORDKISA open bamboo wardrobe; I thought I could do something creative to change that!” she shared. Her first thought was to hang a Japanese noren curtain in front of the open side to hide clutter and change […]

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This DIY Hack Turns Cheap IKEA Bowls Into Speakers That Look Insanely Expensive

Stacy Randall — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

David Kan is no stranger to IKEA Hackers. This audiophile has delivered some amazingly clever ideas, like these speakers out of monitor stands and how to create a sleek speaker support. Today, we’re showing off another one of his beautiful designs, which, like many of his ideas, began with a question. He thought about how gorgeous the acoustics are in domed cathedrals, which made him question why the horn of a horn speaker always has to be flared and curved […]

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Can You Turn a Step Stool Into a Chair? This IKEA Hack Says Yes

Stacy Randall — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

I think we can all agree that a step stool is a pretty functional item to have around the house. But what if you could up the ante and make it even more useful? I’d say that’s a no-brainer, right? IKEA hacker Joost van Boeschoten did exactly that with their BEKVÄM step stool, adding a foldable back support to effectively transform it into a chair as needed. It’s a simple concept that makes a big difference, especially when you want […]

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Hackers, Help! How Can I Make My IKEA KALLAX Look Like Built-Ins?

Stacy Randall — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Angela specifically asked how she could add a top beam to make her wall of IKEA KALLAX shelves look like one built-in unit. Since there’s a space above the TV, she wants to add something along the top that spans the unit to create a more custom look. This is a shot of her current KALLAX setup. Let’s help her out, hackers! Angela mentioned that she considered purchasing some extra units for the top space, but only assembling the frame. […]

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These Hardworking Home Office Picks Work Overtime In Tight Spaces

Stacy Randall — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Working from home has a lot of perks, but it also comes with plenty of challenges. For example, I often get distracted by random chores nagging at me as I try to type away at my keyboard. And on the days my son is home from school, well, let’s just say I’m grateful for having a dedicated workspace. However, not everyone who works from home gets to enjoy a separate office area. When space is tight, people may carve out […]

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It Looks Like a Library. It’s Actually a Movie Theater.

Stacy Randall — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

I’m always on the lookout for how to hide a TV so it doesn’t become the default focal point in the room. We’ve looked into the artwork televisions, and there are some cool hacks for hiding TVs, but this particular project caught my eye since it’s a screen. We love doing movie nights, and one of the ways we enjoy making it special is using a projector and screen. I recently asked my husband what he thought about making the […]

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From Closet To Catio? This Is One “Purrfect” IKEA Hack!

Stacy Randall — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Is it weird that I want to do this hack, and I don’t even have a cat? I just think it’s so clever, especially how it creates the perfect catio for a balcony. I definitely would have tried this out when I lived in my second-story apartment years ago (again, if I had a cat). Lisa Zadonsky (@lilaboo45) needed a way for her precious kitty, Varya, to hang out with them on their balcony. But how to do it in […]

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A Simple Adjustment Makes This Stool Just Right (and Super Cute)!

Stacy Randall — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Anyone who’s gone furniture shopping likely has a story about how their purchase didn’t work as well at home as it did in the store. It happens a lot with large pieces: when you see them in a big showroom, they feel like they’ll be perfect. Then you get them into your space, and things feel crowded. But this phenomenon doesn’t just happen with big furniture; just ask Reddit user EsoRimmerX. They thought the IKEA MAMMUT stool was perfect when […]

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How IKEA’s Popular Pegboard Becomes a Piece of Mid-Century Design History

Stacy Randall — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

I love a good organizational system. It keeps everything tidy, within reach, and just makes life run a little more smoothly. The right pegboard setup is a perfect example, and Simone Tomaselli definitely has a favorite. “I’ve always had a soft spot for the SKÅDIS pegboard system — cheap, endlessly flexible, and there’s an accessory for pretty much everything.” One of the best things about IKEA’s popular pegboard series is that it never really feels finished. Every time you add […]

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A Genius Hack Turned the Ugliest Part of the MALM Dresser Into Its Best Feature

Stacy Randall — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

When one room has to serve multiple functions, creating zones is one of the best ways to keep things streamlined. You can divide a space in all sorts of ways — a rug, a standing screen, strategic furniture placement — but using a dresser or shelving unit as a divider is especially smart because you also get storage. And when numerous things are happening in one space, storage is essential. The catch? When a dresser lives in the middle of […]

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KALLAX + LAPPLAND: The IKEA Hack That Maxed Out Playroom Storage for the Cost of Two Flat Packs

Stacy Randall — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

I think it’s safe to say that anyone with kids knows a playroom could always use more storage. So it’s no surprise that this is exactly what motivated Rob to create this hack. He needed more places to put stuff, without giving up the TV and gaming elements in the space. However, pricing out a ready-made TV and media unit was a real let-down. He said it was “more expensive and deeper, so wouldn’t have worked.” He needed something with […]

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How One Hacker Built a Complete Hidden Home Office Inside an IKEA PAX — Laptop, Monitor and All

Stacy Randall — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

More and more people work from home these days, whether it’s a full-time remote job or a hybrid position. Having a dedicated place to tackle work tasks is great, but what if you don’t have a spare room for an office? There are all sorts of ways to carve out a home office setup in other areas, like the kitchen or living room, or by doubling up the guest room. But nobody wants to have their work on display 24/7, […]

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This IKEA Hack Turns a Wire Lamp Shade into a Lush Botanical Light

Stacy Randall — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

When I saw this hack come across my desk, I thought it looked pretty cool. It had a high-end, cozy vibe about it, and I realized I hadn’t really seen anything like it before. I googled hanging planter lamps, and the available ones I saw were all around $150 to $180. That’s when I realized just how good an idea this hack is, since you can create a DIY plant pendant for a fraction of that price. At least that’s […]

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IKEA Has Been Hiding a LEGO Organizer in Plain Sight

Stacy Randall — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The IKEA MAMMUT children’s table looks like any ordinary kids’ table. But is it? Lift off the top surface, and you’ll find something IKEA created as a structural design — a honeycomb of compartments built into the base, hidden just beneath the tabletop. One hacker discovered that these compartments are almost perfectly sized for sorting LEGO bricks by colour, size, or type. No tools required. No modifications needed. Just lift, sort, and snap the lid back on. No Hack Required! […]

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Three IKEA Stands + One Audiophile’s Wild Idea: The DIY Speaker That Shouldn’t Sound This Good.

Stacy Randall — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Most speakers are boxes. Rigid, sealed, acoustically inert boxes engineered to contain acoustic materials rather than become part of the sound. David Kan, IKEA hacker and audiophile, explains, “The [speaker] drivers work solely on their own, without any musical interaction with the enclosure. The sound energy is fully loaded towards the front, masking musicality with high resolution. That makes these speakers oversensitive to room placement and tricky to position.” But what if a speaker enclosure could work more like a piano soundboard? Thin, curved, […]

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The BLANDA Isn’t Just a Bowl; It’s Anything You Want!

Stacy Randall — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

When is a bowl not just a bowl? When it’s everything else! These hacks are the epitome of thinking outside the box, turning a basic IKEA bowl into a lamp, a bird feeder, a table, and so much more. (There’s even a way to measure the wind!) IKEA’s BLANDA bowl is a simple, glass beauty, but it’s not the only member of the family. You can also choose the stainless steel BLANDA BLANK or lean into a more natural style […]

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This Free Tool Tells You Exactly What Size Frame Your Photo Needs

Stacy Randall — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

I recently had to return three different frames because they just weren’t the right fit for my photo. Between the frame sizes and different mat options, it was a strikeout each time. When I saw this tech-savvy hack from Türker Özenir, I thought, “If only I had seen this a few weeks ago!” Türker wanted to solve a classic dilemma—figuring out which KNOPPÄNG or FISKBO frame (or any IKEA frame) is best for your print or photo, saying, “I was […]

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She Absolutely Nailed This IKEA BILLY Reading Nook — Cozy, Charming and All

Stacy Randall — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

I’m going to just put it out there right from the start: I am jealous of this BILLY book nook hack. It looks so amazing, and oh, so cozy! I would snuggle up with my favorite book and never want to leave. I’m scoping out areas in my home that I can convert, such as an extra closet. Then I realized I don’t have a closet to spare. But if you don’t already have a dedicated reading nook or a […]

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