IKEA Hackers

Those Annoying Little Holes in Your IKEA Bookcase? Here Are 6 Genius Ways to Fix Them

Stacy Randall — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

IKEA hackers Ian and Loida Callaghan were super excited when they assembled five BILLY bookcases to create a personal library. The only problem? Along with their brand-new reading room, they got over 400 shelf holes. A bunch of holes didn’t quite mesh with the sophisticated look they were going for, and they wondered why IKEA didn’t have the little 3mm plastic hole covers, saying, “I just can’t believe this, as they are so good at all their products!!” You know […]

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Mother’s Day Special: 10 Heartfelt IKEA Hacks You Can Make for Mom

Stacy Randall — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Want to make your gift for mom extra-special this Mother’s Day? Hack a custom tea caddy, a stylish vase, or a garden on wheels that will make her smile and appreciate the creative kid she’s raised. These gift ideas start with IKEA products and end with a DIY treat that’s perfect for celebrating mom. Whether you’re working with a smaller budget or have money to burn, there are ideas for all price points. One thing’s for sure, no matter what […]

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Best IKEA Products for Your Garden and Balcony in 2026: 30 Picks You Need to See

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

Growing up, my grandmother had an absolutely pristine backyard that made you feel like you were walking through a small botanical getaway. I didn’t inherit her green thumb, but I do share her love for a gorgeous outdoor space. I also adore everything IKEA, so I figured, why not put the two together? I scrolled through IKEA’s catalog searching for pieces that would craft an inviting, outside retreat. With so many possibilities, whether you have a generous garden or an […]

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Baseboard Too Tall for Your BILLY? Here’s How to Get It Flush Against the Wall

Stacy Randall — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

That pre-cut notch at the bottom of your BILLY is maddeningly close to clearing your baseboard but close isn’t good enough. Here’s how to fix it, from the most polished finish to dead-simple solutions. The IKEA BILLY bookcase is a legend when it comes to furniture hacks. People have turned the popular bookshelf into everything from custom built-ins to standing shoe closets to mega entertainment centers. But to get these DIYs to look their best, the key is to clear […]

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Repurposing IKEA Cabinets Saves Money and Creates a Functional Kitchen

Stacy Randall — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

When Amy decided it was time for a kitchen redo, she wanted to keep her existing IKEA cabinets. She loved how they looked, and they were in great shape, so she figured, why not reuse them and save some money? However, she needed a better layout to improve functionality in her small kitchen. Her existing setup featured two old VÄRDE cabinets flanking her stove. She decided to combine them into a single unit, which would give her more usable counterspace. […]

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4 Clever IKEA Ideas to Make Your Dinner Table a No-Phone Zone (Finally!)

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

Time for dinner? Great, I’m starving! Just let me grab my phone. Sound familiar? According to a recent IKEA study, 98% of people eat while looking at a device, primarily their smartphone. You might not find this surprising, since today, more than ever, we spend a good portion of our day scrolling, browsing, and searching for cute cat videos. Enjoying dinner from the couch as you watch your favorite flick is one thing. But what happens when we spend every […]

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A Vintage Hi-Fi System Goes High-End With This Storage Hack

Stacy Randall — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

So what’s a music-loving, design-obsessed homeowner supposed to do when they can’t find stylish, functional storage for a retro stereo setup? Apparently, the answer is to raid the kitchen aisle at IKEA. Creative DIYer Mehmet found IKEA kitchen cabinets to be just the thing for his Hi-Fi cabinet. “While I was planning to build a cabinet for my vintage hi-fi equipment, I came up with the idea of using IKEA kitchen units and customizing them accordingly,” he explained on his […]

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Why This Hacker Cut His IKEA Poäng Footstool in Half (And Maybe You Should Too?)

Stacy Randall — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Who doesn’t love kicking back and putting their feet up after a long day? But if the whole point is to relax, shouldn’t it be as easy as possible? At least, that’s what this hacker thought when it came to their IKEA POÄNG chair and footstool. Paul said, “The chair is very comfortable, but the POÄNG footstool is very large and blocks access to the chair. Getting in and out is very inconvenient.” I get it. When I finally get […]

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This IKEA Glasshouse Hack Makes a Surprisingly Good Mantis Terrarium

Stacy Randall — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Most people flinch when they see a praying mantis. But what if you gave one a home so stunning, it stopped you in your tracks instead? I admit, a mantis terrarium isn’t something I’ve ever thought about making. I mean, it is pretty specific, but it’s also really cool, especially if you’re into insects. The more I looked at this hack, the more I thought about just how special it is. My son loves bugs, and the ones that pop […]

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IKEA Just Turned Its $4.99 Shoe Rack Into a Full Range — And Nothing Costs More Than $8

Jules Yap — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The GREJIG wire shoe rack was always just … there. Doing its job quietly. Now IKEA has built a whole system around it. The IKEA GREJIG shoe rack has never been a headline product. It’s a single-tier wire rack that holds your shoes and costs $4.99. It works. It doesn’t ask for much. Most people who own one barely remember buying it. Which makes what IKEA has just done with the range all the more interesting. GREJIG is now a […]

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IKEA’s 99¢ Gets Reimagined Into the Cutest Ruffle Bag (And You Can Get One For Free!)

Stacy Randall — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

You never know when or where inspiration will strike. And if you’ve got a creative spirit, the odds are good that you can find a project pretty much anywhere. Self-taught sewing artist Bolly took one look at IKEA’s popular FRAKTA and just had to turn it into a funky handbag. I mean, why not? This wouldn’t be the first time we’ve seen the FRAKTA reimagined into a quirky accessory. Clever hackers have turned the big blue bag into everything from […]

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How to Turn an IKEA Tray into a Backlit Mirror for Under $50

Jules Yap — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Sometimes the best projects come about by accident. That was the case for Aeschinoer, who stumbled upon this clever backlit mirror idea while working on a completely different IKEA hack — a project called “back-lit lunar landscape.” One idea led to another, and the result is a wall-mounted mirror with soft, flattering backlighting that the whole family has come to love. The best part? The build takes roughly two hours from start to finish. A quick, easy DIY project you […]

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IKEA Study Reveals We’ve All Secretly Abandoned the Dining Table

Stacy Randall — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Nowadays, the closest my hubby and I get to dinner and a show is kicking back on the sofa with takeout. Turns out, we’re not alone. A recent IKEA study just affirmed our tendency for couch dining, finding that 1 in 5 people enjoy dinner on the sofa. We still eat dinner as a family, around an actual dining table, at least once a week. And I’ll sometimes opt to stay in the kitchen, but in the spirit of full […]

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This Tiny Workshop on Wheels Is an IKEA Hack Anyone Can Build

Stacy Randall — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Andreas Larsen wanted a way to bring his bike repair setup to festivals, markets, and events around town without spending a small fortune to do it. Traditional event cargo bikes and culture carts? They were clocking in at several times more than he wanted to spend. So he designed his own, built it from off-the-shelf components, and made the whole thing open source so anyone could do the same. The result is a beautifully practical, endlessly versatile event cart built […]

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Everyone’s Obsessed With This New IKEA System and Honestly, After Seeing This TV Wall, I Get It

Stacy Randall — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Since launching in January 2025, this snap-together storage range has been quietly conquering DIY forums—one hack at a time. The IKEA LÅDMAKARE range offers a straightforward way to create almost endless configurations without a lot of measuring or cutting. People also love the mix of open and closed storage. Will it replace the ever-popular BILLY bookcase? Probably not. But one thing is for sure, we will be seeing more LÅDMAKARE hacks to come. Case in point: Reddit user GrantDigital, who […]

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5 Companies That’ll Give Your IKEA Sofa a Designer Makeover

Jules Yap — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

You know that feeling when you walk past your IKEA sofa and think, “I love you, but…”? Maybe it’s showing its age, or perhaps that neutral beige that seemed so practical three years ago now feels utterly boring. Sure, you can hop into IKEA for a replacement slipcover, but there are seasons when you want more out of your sofa. What if you’re craving that rich emerald velvet, a bold geometric print, or luxe performance fabric that can actually handle […]

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This Clever Earring Storage Hack Keeps Your Jewelry Organized and On Display

Stacy Randall — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

When you have a bunch of quirky, colorful items that have something in common, it’s pretty much a given that they need to be on display. Reddit user Alien–Wolf decided this was just the ticket for their wife’s extensive earring collection, which includes everything from rubber duckies to spools of yarn. The hacker wanted to give their wife a way to see all of her earrings at once, in one place. Plus, the display keeps the earrings in good shape […]

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This Reddit DIYer Turned $80 IKEA BILLY Bookcases Into Stunning Arched Built-Ins

Stacy Randall — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Whoa, whoa, whoa, back up a second, those are BILLY bookcases?! (That’s what you’re thinking right now, isn’t it?) I get it; I did a double-take, too. This built-in bookcase hack from Reddit user Floyd (u/DisastrousPipe8192) is next-level. I mean, it doesn’t even look like the same room when you see the finished product. Granted, he also changed the flooring, furniture, and wall color, but the built-ins undoubtedly steal the show. Floyd shared that he’s learned most of his home […]

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An IKEA Hack For Dreamy Moon Night Lights Perfect for Kids’ Rooms

Stacy Randall — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

I make a lot of props for theatre productions, and I’ve found that ideas ignite in the most unexpected of places. For example, when splashing around with pool noodles, I thought how cool it would be to turn them into a giant sea anemone for our school’s production of Finding Nemo, Jr. So when DIY enthusiast Aeschinoer discovered inspiration to create their lunar landscape hack in a school activity, it made perfect sense. That’s what’s so fun about art, DIY, […]

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She Hacked Her IKEA IVAR Twice—And The Second Time Is Even Better!

Stacy Randall — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Time passes, things change. What worked once doesn’t anymore. This isn’t breaking news — it’s life, and even the most functional hacks can become less so over time. When Pauline renovated her home, her previous IKEA IVAR hack was no longer working its magic, but that didn’t mean it lacked potential. Initially, the goal was to hide the TV and add some storage. Pauline still wanted to hide her TV, but she reimagined her previous approach to better suit her […]

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