Want furniture that looks custom without the custom price tag? These 59 DIY IKEA hacks turn basic flat-pack pieces into things you’ll actually want to show off. You’ll find a Rast campaign dresser, a Lack TV stand dressed up vintage and a Raskog vanity, plus dresser makeovers with overlays and wallpaper, Billy bookcase built-ins with a sliding library ladder and an IVAR floating buffet that looks straight out of a design shop. The kitchen gets some love too, with a Rast chest turned into a vintage-style potato bin, a black Bekvam spice rack with wire mesh fronts and cork trivets wood-burned with cute little sayings. And yes, there’s a Duktig play kitchen for the little ones! Perfect for renters, first homes and anyone decorating on a budget. For more, browse these IKEA hacks for the bedroom, IKEA hacks for the kitchen and DIY furniture makeovers.
1. IKEA Hack DIY Kitchen Island
This IKEA hack DIY kitchen island turns two 2×2 Expedit cube units into a rolling island with seating, storage and a butcher block style top. Lengths of IKEA Numerar countertop sit across the cubes on light corner brackets, with heavy duty L-brackets for the wall-mounted section. Mount the four casters close to the outside edges, because casters set too far in make the unit tip when it rolls. The side panels are hollow fiberboard, so the center divider does most of the holding. Wicker baskets slide into the cubes and the back gets an MDF panel so nothing falls out.
Get the full tutorial at Sketchy Styles.
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2. DIY Ottoman IKEA Hack
This DIY ottoman IKEA hack started as a coverless, beat-up ottoman from the as-is section for $70, and the finished cocktail-size piece cost under $120. The metal legs come off and turned wood furniture legs from the hardware store go on, later painted white. Home decor fabric is wide enough to cover a 36 inch square top without piecing. Flip the ottoman over and staple the fabric to the underside one side at a time, saving the corners for last. Take your time tucking and pleating those corners, because neat folds are what make it look store bought.
Get the full tutorial at rebeccapropes.com.
3. Leather and Brass Campaign IKEA Rast Hack
A $34.99 IKEA Rast dresser is small, inexpensive and solid wood, which makes it a great nightstand to dress up. Fill every predrilled hole and screw head with pink wood putty that dries white, piling it high, then sand smooth with a 220 grit sponge in small circles once it is fully dry. Paint it in a soft custom pink. For the campaign look, cut leather pulls in a campaign shape, glue each one to a drawer and screw brass utility pulls through it. Brass corner brackets finish the edges, with pilot holes so the pine does not split.
Get the full tutorial at Vintage Revivals.
4. IKEA Wine Rack Indoor Herb Garden
The IKEA Vurm wine rack was made to hold bottles, but mounted on a wall its round slots hold pint glasses, and the glasses hold herbs. Four slots means four plants in a tidy row of basil, cilantro, parsley or thyme right where you cook. The whole wall-mounted herb garden costs less than $30 and goes up in under an hour. The Vurm is discontinued in some markets, so check secondhand listings first. Pick a spot near a bright window, and the setup keeps soil out of reach of pets and kids.
Get the full tutorial at Curbly.
5. IKEA Bathroom Sink Hack Using BEKVAM Kitchen Trolley
A BEKVAM kitchen trolley makes a compact, open bathroom vanity once a countertop basin sits on top. Drill a hole in the center of the trolley top for the waste pipe. The basin does not even need sealant, since the waste fitting holds it in place and the whole thing comes apart for cleaning. Saw the back legs down to match the front legs once the casters are off, so the vanity stands level. The bottom shelf holds rolled towels and the open frame keeps a tiny bathroom feeling airy.
Get the full tutorial at IKEA Hackers.
6. IKEA Hack Modern Mountain Dresser
This modern mountain dresser makeover needs nothing more than painter’s tape and a can of black spray paint. Empty and clean the dresser, then tape a tall mountain peak shape across the drawer fronts so the lines run continuously from drawer to drawer. Spray the area outside the tape black and let it dry fully before peeling the tape to reveal the natural wood peak. The result is a geometric, abstract piece that works in a bedroom or a living room. Spray outdoors, and wear goggles, a mask and gloves.
Get the full tutorial at Hello Lidy.
7. DIY Ikea Hack Floating Shelves Color Block
White IKEA floating shelves get a pop of color in minutes with gold metallic contact paper. Measure the front edge of each shelf, cut a strip of contact paper to that size and stick it on, smoothing from one end to the other. That is the whole project, and the brass-look edge makes plain shelves look custom. It is renter friendly too, since contact paper peels off when you move. Try it on the shelf fronts in a nursery, office or kitchen, then style with art prints, a plant and a few favorite books.
Get the full tutorial at A Bubbly Life.
8. IKEA Dresser Hack
This IKEA dresser hack won a makeover challenge, and the trick is that everything is glued on. The dresser gets a coat of Sherwin-Williams Ardent Coral, then rows of plain metal washers from the hardware store are glued across each drawer front, with a few thin pieces of wood added as trim. New knobs replace the originals. A small bookcase on the side gets painted stripes using tape. If you can paint and glue, you can make this, and it costs far less than a designer piece.
Get the full tutorial at Thistlewood Farm.
9. IKEA Card Files Drawer Hack
Old library card file drawers are lovely and expensive, so this hack fakes them with a set of IKEA Moppe mini drawers. Turn the drawers around so the finger cutouts face the back, since the new pulls do the opening. Sand the drawer corners fairly heavily to round them and suggest a little wear. Two coats of dark teak timber stain go on next, then three coats of Danish oil for a soft sheen and a richer color. Brass card holder pulls from eBay finish the look, ready for handwritten labels.
Get the full tutorial at The Painted Hive.
10. IKEA Cubbies into a Rustic Apothecary Hack
A plain IKEA cubby shelf gets built up and trimmed out until it looks like an antique apothecary cabinet. A 2×4 base adds height and visual weight, then mitered trim covers the base, the top edge and every exposed laminate edge, glued and nailed. A new top cut from 2×10 boards adds more heft. Doors cut from half inch plywood sit inset within each opening on flush mount hinges, which take patience to align. Stain, drawer pulls and casters finish it. You will want a miter saw, a table saw and a nail gun.
Get the full tutorial at Sawdust 2 Stitches.
11. IKEA Hack DIY Spa Bath Mat
Snap-together IKEA outdoor decking tiles make a wooden spa bath mat that never gets soggy. Six pre-assembled squares join into one mat, and the slatted design lets water drip through while air dries it quickly from below. The only real work is trimming the little connector nubs off the outer edge with a rotary tool like a Dremel so the mat lies flush. One nine-pack box leaves three squares over, so two boxes make exactly three mats. On sale, that worked out to about $13 a mat.
Get the full tutorial at House of Hepworths.
12. DIY Ikea Hack Cream and Black Club Chairs
A pair of secondhand white IKEA Klappsta chairs gets a cream paint job and crisp black trim. Mix satin latex paint with fabric medium at about two parts paint to one part medium, thinned with a splash of water. Mist the upholstery with a spray bottle first so thin coats spread easily, then work the paint in from every angle with an angled brush. After it dries, sand with 220 grit on a foam block to bring back the softness. A second coat evens out any streaks. Black trim outlines the midcentury shape.
Get the full tutorial at The Gathered Home.
13. IKEA Hack Dish Towel Tote Bag
One bright IKEA dish towel and a length of ribbon make a tote bag with just two seams, a mini IKEA hack even a nervous beginner can sew. Fold the towel in half with the wrong side out, pin both sides and sew a straight line up each one. The towel’s finished hems become the top of the bag, so there is no edge to turn. Sew ribbon handles on, stitching across the width in two places on each end so they hold. Turn it right side out and fill it with gifts or beach gear.
Get the full tutorial at Abby Organizes.
14. IKEA Hack Farmhouse Table DIY
Two of the cheapest wooden IKEA tables become one big farmhouse dining table. Join the tables with a 1×3 pine plank screwed into both. Build a subframe of 1×2 boards that overhang the sides to widen the top, about 48 inches finished here, with three screws per board. Cut 2×8 planks for the new top, subtracting about 8 inches for the end caps, round the edges with a sander and screw them on from underneath. A 1×3 apron hides the frame and the evidence. Box out the skinny legs with pine if you like.
Get the full tutorial at East Coast Creative.
15. EASY IKEA Office Chair Hack
The IKEA Patrik swivel chair is simple, comfortable and affordable up top, but its plain base can look better. Here it gets one coat of Rust-Oleum metallic brass spray paint and suddenly reads like a designer piece. Because flat-pack furniture comes apart, the five-star base is already separate from the seat and ready to paint before you assemble the chair. Mask the casters, spray in light even coats outdoors and let it cure fully before you sit. It is a twenty minute hack with a big payoff.
Get the full tutorial at Hither & Thither.
16. Old IKEA LACK TV Vintage Hack
An old IKEA LACK TV bench becomes a midcentury Scandinavian style sideboard. Remove the wheels, add side panels 2.1 cm thick to match the top overhang and fit metal curtain panel tracks as guides for yellow painted sliding doors with round finger pulls. A PVC angle trims the joint along the lower guide. The new base uses legs salvaged from a discarded table, cut to 25 cm and joined with pine slats glued and nailed into a frame, then fixed to the cabinet. A light sand and varnish finish the legs.
Get the full tutorial at IKEA Hackers.
17. Copper Barn Lights IKEA Hack
Copper pendants can run $600, but two IKEA OTTAVA pendants at $29.99 each have the right barn light shape. Take the fixture apart and tape off all the non-aluminum hardware, plus the top and bottom 6 inches of cord so overspray stays off it. Spray an antique copper base coat, then a shiny copper top coat, letting each dry overnight. A couple of coats of the shiny copper alone would probably do. Let the parts cure a day or two before you reassemble and hang them over a kitchen island.
Get the full tutorial at Kojo Designs.
18. IKEA Hack DIY Table from a Reclaimed Door
An old batten door laid across a pair of IKEA trestles makes an instant table with tons of character. The trestles cost about $15 each and come in white and gray. Nothing is attached: the weight of the door holds it in place, so it is easy to move, take apart and store. Leave the original handle on, because it is part of the charm. A worn, chippy door with old paint looks best against crisp walls. Use it as a desk, a console behind a sofa or a buffet for parties.
Get the full tutorial at Content in a Cottage.
19. DIY Ikea Hack Hicks Pendant Light
The famous Hicks pendant sells for $500 to $700, and the $89.99 IKEA Vaster pendant has nearly the same globe shape. Bag the metal portion, set the light on a cardboard stand and spray the clear globe with several light coats of frosted glass spray paint, which turns frosty over a few minutes. Start and stop each pass off the fixture for a smooth finish. The top gets dark bronze metallic paint. A flexible vertical blind slat becomes the gold band, trimmed with half inch wooden furniture plugs and thin brass wire, plus gold metallic paint.
Get the full tutorial at The Gathered Home.
20. DIY IKEA Hack Concrete Table
When the top of an IKEA Melltorp table started to wear out, it became the mold for a new concrete tabletop. The concrete is cast right on top of the old table board, then lifted off once it cures and screwed onto the original white legs. A coarse mix gives a rough, rustic surface, so choose a finer concrete powder for a smoother top. The finished slab is sealed with a matte furniture varnish to protect it. Rough gray concrete over slim white legs suits a Scandinavian kitchen or a modern dining nook.
Get the full tutorial at weekdaycarnival.
21. Chic IKEA Vittsjo Hack Gold and Marble Table
The IKEA Vittsjo laptop table, about $25, becomes a glam gold and marble side table. Assemble the frame and spray it gold in thin, even coats so nothing drips. While it dries, lay peel and stick marble paper good side down, set the glass top on it and cut a piece with extra around the edges. Peel the backing about a quarter of the way, stick it to the glass and keep peeling slowly while smoothing bubbles with a credit card. Fold and trim the corners with a craft knife and pop the top back in.
Get the full tutorial at The Sweetest Digs.
22. DIY Virkad Puff IKEA Hack
A rattan ALSEDA pouf from IKEA gets a cozy new cover crocheted in chunky fabric yarn. First crochet a round mat for the top, about 57 cm across here, then a long strip for the sides, about 190 cm. Lay the round on top, wrap the strip around and sew the two together through the stitches where they meet. Stuff batting in as you go, since an old pillow’s filling works fine, to pad the top. A 10 mm hook worked fairly tightly keeps the cover firm. Old T-shirts can be cut into yarn too.
Get the full tutorial at Mormorsglamour.
23. IKEA Raskog Hack DIY Rolling Vanity
An IKEA Raskog cart becomes a rolling makeup vanity that moves between bedroom and a shared bathroom. Zip tie a metal IKEA utensil holder to the side with two ties at the top and two at the bottom, pulled tight and clipped. It holds a curling iron or flat iron that is unplugged and cooling down. Give each of the three trays a job, like face, nails and hair, and label them with vinyl letters cut on a Cricut. Clear IKEA Godmorgon dividers in the top tray keep makeup sorted.
Get the full tutorial at The Polka Dot Chair.
24. IKEA Billy Bookshelves Hack
Three IKEA Billy bookcases with height extensions become floor to ceiling built-ins in a century-old home. The cases are spaced about 5.25 inches apart, and trim pieces that wide bridge each gap as a decorative pilaster. Horizontal 2x4s screwed into the studs, leveled with shims, anchor the cases with small L brackets. Replica crown molding goes up top, and layered trim recreates the old baseboard. None of the original trim was removed, so the whole unit could come out later. A rolling library ladder finishes the look.
Get the full tutorial at The Makerista.
25. DIY Pouf IKEA Hack
An IKEA foam cube footstool gets a stylish new slipcover and becomes a boho floor pouf for about $40 total. Measure each face of the cube and cut six fabric pieces 1 inch larger in each direction, about a yard of fabric, or a yard and a half to be safe. Sew them together inside out with half inch seams. Take the zipper out of the original IKEA cover and sew it into the new one, leaving it open while you stitch. Turn it right side out and zip the cube inside.
Get the full tutorial at kristimurphy.com.
26. IKEA Helmer Cabinet Neon Hack
The white IKEA Helmer drawer cabinet gets a bold neon makeover with nothing but neon spray paint. Clean the metal and make sure it is dust free before you start, since spray paint will not cover grime. Protect the floor with a plastic sheet or, better, take it outside to spray. Let it dry overnight before putting the drawers back. The result is a punch of color that brightens a work space or craft room. Any white metal cabinet works the same way, so check thrift shops too.
Get the full tutorial at itsprettynice.
27. DIY Modern Vanity IKEA Ekby Alex Shelf Hack
An IKEA EKBY ALEX shelf with drawers, mounted on brackets and given tapered legs, makes a minimal modern makeup vanity. Spray paint 6×8 inch shelf brackets white with a paint and primer, and stain 27.5 inch tapered wood legs with a cherry oil stain. Assemble the shelf, then secure the brackets to the wall with anchors rated around 50 pounds. Set the shelf on the brackets, attach straight top plates underneath and screw the legs in. Bamboo drawer organizers keep brushes and shadows tidy.
Get the full tutorial at a new bloom.
28. Mid Century Modern Record Console IKEA Hack
A BESTA shelf height extension unit becomes a mid century modern record console. Move the center divider to the left so the record side has more room and the receiver fits perfectly, and cut one shelf down to fit. The original top is swapped for a new one in ipe, a Brazilian hardwood, made at a local woodshop. Hairpin legs lift it off the floor. Vinyl slides in on one side, the turntable sits on top and the stereo hides below. It is a smart way to store a growing record collection.
Get the full tutorial at IKEA Hackers.
29. IKEA Brimnes Rustic Wallpaper Hack
The IKEA Brimnes bed has huge drawers underneath and a headboard with a ledge and hidden shelving, which can stand in for bedside tables in a small room. The plain rectangles on the headboard and footboard get covered with a scrapwood wallpaper of white and gray washed planks. Thick, good quality paper with an easy to hide repeat goes up in under an hour on both pieces. The rustic plank look softens a mostly white bedroom and gives a budget bed a custom, reclaimed wood feel. Prop art on the ledge.
Get the full tutorial at currystrumpet.com.
30. IKEA Frack Mirror Lamp
An IKEA Frack extending mirror becomes a swing arm bedside reading light that frees up the nightstand. The mirror comes off, a light socket goes on, and gold wire runs down the accordion arm to the outlet. The tricky part is the hardware: you need a socket with a built in switch and a hole in the side for the wire, plus an IP reducer to join socket and arm. Most hardware stores do not stock them, so plan to shop online. The Frack is discontinued, so check secondhand listings. Mount one on each side of the bed, centered above it.
Get the full tutorial at Yellow Brick Home.
31. Artful Turquoise Expedit Hack
An IKEA Expedit cube bookcase gets artful doors made from painted canvases. Paint plain canvases a bold turquoise and hang each one on small hooks over a cubby so it swings open like a door and hides whatever is behind it. Lining the canvases in an orderly row along the bottom gives the shelf a calm, built in look, with books arranged by color above. The first version of this hack used abstract paintings as the doors, so any art works. Magazine holders sized to the cubbies can fill the next row.
Get the full tutorial at Dans le Lakehouse.
32. Liberty of London Floral Nightstand IKEA Hack
A SELJE nightstand gets wrapped in Liberty of London floral fabric before it is even assembled. Lay out every piece and cut fabric a little larger than each part, about a yard total. Brush on Mod Podge, smooth the fabric on with your hands or a bone folder and wrap the edges like a present, using more Mod Podge as glue. Cover the metal parts too. Trim the excess once dry, then assemble, pressing a bit harder because the pieces are bulkier. Skip the drawer insides, backs and leg bottoms.
Get the full tutorial at See Kate Sew.
33. IKEA Akurum Cabinets Hack
IKEA Akurum wall cabinets hung low become a 12 foot floating sideboard for a dining room. The 36 by 24 inch cabinets with white high gloss doors hang 8 inches off the floor on the IKEA rail, secured with stud screws plus toggle bolts. A poplar plank from a lumber yard, about $28, covers the visible screws on top, trimmed for a slim overhang. Stain it with a mix of Jacobean and Ebony, sanding between coats, then seal with an antique walnut polyshade. Brushed brass pulls from a hardware site make it look high end.
Get the full tutorial at Made By Girl.
34. DIY Kitty Lamp FADO IKEA Hack
The round IKEA FADO globe lamp turns into a sweet kitty night light with a little polymer clay. Shape two small cat ears from soft FIMO clay, bake them and glue them to the top of the globe with a very strong glue. Paint soft pink cheeks, then draw the sleepy eyes, nose and whiskers with a black Posca paint pen. Add white glitter if you like. If a face goes wrong, spray glass cleaner on a cloth, gently wipe the Posca off and try again. Expect a few tries before the face looks right.
Get the full tutorial at Sirlig.
35. Easy DIY Pendant Lamp IKEA Hack
A black and gold metal serving dish from IKEA becomes a modern pendant lamp with the look of a designer beat light. Find the exact center of the back of the dish and drill through it with a 1.75 inch hole saw, which takes a steady hand and some elbow grease. Wear safety glasses, because the drilling throws little metal splinters. Push the threaded end of a pendant light kit through the hole, screw on the ring from the kit, add an antique style bulb and hang it over a reading nook or a dining table.
Get the full tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
36. IKEA TARVA Dresser Hack With Overlays
Want a plain pine dresser to look like a boutique piece? This IKEA TARVA dresser hack starts with wood filler over the knots so they don’t bleed through, then primer, a soft gray paint and a satin sealer. The original legs get cut down flush so chunky mid-century legs can screw right on. The real magic is the geometric overlays glued to each drawer front with construction adhesive and held with painter’s tape while they dry. Brass finger pulls finish it off. So pretty in a bedroom!
Get the full tutorial at Erin Spain.
37. IKEA Hemnes Dresser Hack With O'verlays
Love the look of a designer kids’ dresser but not the price tag? This easy IKEA Hemnes dresser hack uses an O’verlays kit cut to fit the Hemnes drawer fronts. You paint the panels first, prime and paint the dresser, then attach the overlays and swap in gold knobs. The tutorial walks through each step, from choosing your kit to the paint that works on the panels. It’s a sweet, classic look for a nursery or a little girl’s room that you can pull off in a weekend!
Get the full tutorial at Making Joy and Pretty Things.
38. IKEA Billy Built-In Bookcases
Ever wish you had a wall of custom built-ins? These IKEA Billy built-in bookcases get there with real step-by-step instructions, not just pretty after photos. The cardboard backs get covered, the rows of shelf-pin holes disappear and the toe kick at the bottom is hidden behind trim. Molding ties all the bookcases together into one unit so nobody would ever guess they started as flat-pack laminate. A big project, but such a big payoff for a living room or library wall!
Get the full tutorial at Lovely Etc.
39. Easy IKEA Billy Bookcase Built-Ins
Short on time but craving built-ins? This is the easy version! Billy bookcases with Oxberg doors line the wall, tall ones on the ends and short ones under the TV, with a skinny one to fill the gap. Instead of trimming everything in, they left a little space at each side and anchored every bookcase to the wall with the brackets that come in the box. It’s a beginner project that takes about five hours. Perfect for a basement family room!
Get the full tutorial at The Mom Love Blog.
40. IKEA Hemnes Mudroom Bench Hack
Is your entry a catch-all? This IKEA Hemnes hack turns a Hemnes TV unit into a mudroom bench with shoe storage underneath. Everything gets primed and painted a deep blue-gray, a butcher block top adds a sturdy seat, and board and batten with a row of hooks fills the wall in between. Two stacked wall shelves screwed into the studs hold baskets up top. It’s so much cheaper than custom cabinetry and it looks completely built in!
Get the full tutorial at House by Hoff.
41. IKEA Alex Drawer Modern Wood Desk Hack
Need a desk with real storage? This IKEA Alex drawer hack pairs the Alex drawer unit with a simple plywood top for a clean, modern workspace. Maple edging around the plywood gives it that custom, finished look, and tapered maple dowel legs hold up the other end. The tutorial covers measuring the top to fit the drawer unit and finishing it all with clear water-based poly. It’s great for a teen’s room or a small home office!
Get the full tutorial at The Merrythought.
42. IKEA Kallax Legs Hack
Here’s one of the simplest IKEA hacks around! Adding legs to a Kallax cube shelf instantly makes it look like a custom piece instead of basic flat-pack. The tutorial shows how to attach furniture legs, where to buy them and why raising the shelf helps, like keeping floor vents clear. A four-pack of legs costs a fraction of a new mid-century unit. Turn it on its side and it’s perfect under a sloped ceiling!
Get the full tutorial at Single Girl's DIY.
43. IKEA Flisat Dollhouse Makeover
Dreaming of a sweet heirloom dollhouse without the heirloom price? The IKEA Flisat dollhouse is a blank slate of unfinished wood, and this makeover shows how to make it your own. Paint the chimney a pop of color, then apply a wallpaper decal made just for the Flisat to the backboard before you assemble it. Doing the add-ons first is the big tip here! Fill it with tiny furniture and it’s a gift any little one will treasure.
Get the full tutorial at A Nod to Navy.
44. IKEA IVAR Floating Buffet
Could three IKEA cabinets really look this custom? This floating buffet starts with three IVAR cabinets mounted to the wall with extra support boards. Hundreds of thin poplar dowels glued across the doors create that gorgeous fluted look, and chair rail molding and pine boards trim it all out. A layered stain mix gives a warm, weathered wood tone, and a quartz top and brass knobs finish it. A stunning dining room piece!
Get the full tutorial at Taryn Whiteaker Designs.
45. IKEA Kallax Bench With No-Sew Cushion
Can’t sew? You can still make this! Lay an IKEA Kallax on its side and it becomes a bench, and this no-sew cushion makes it comfy. A plywood base topped with foam and batting gets wrapped in a bold print and stapled underneath, no sewing machine required. It takes about 30 minutes and costs a fraction of the ready-made Kallax cushions you’ll find online. Perfect for a playroom, mudroom or basement hangout!
Get the full tutorial at Kate Decorates.
46. IKEA Lack Concrete Coffee Table
Love that chic industrial look? This IKEA hack turns a plain white Lack coffee table into a concrete-topped table. Skim coat the top with a feather finish patch, let each thin coat dry, then sand and buff for that smooth stone look. A few coats of concrete sealant protect it, especially if you want to use it outside. The bottom shelf was left off for a cleaner shape. Such an easy upgrade for so little money!
Get the full tutorial at Alice and Lois.
47. IKEA Billy Bookcase and Dresser Hutch
What happens when you stack a Billy bookcase on a dresser? You get a gorgeous hutch with loads of storage! This IKEA Billy bookcase hack sets two short Billy bookcases on top of two chests of drawers to create the look of custom built-ins. A bold one-step paint pulls it all together, and new hardware makes it look high-end. There’s even a list of current IKEA dressers that work. Perfect for a kids’ room or nursery!
Get the full tutorial at Kaleidoscope Living.
48. IKEA Desk Faux Marble Top
Is your desk top chipped and peeling? Before you replace it, try this! A thick marble adhesive film turns a worn white IKEA desk into a smooth marble look for under $20. Measure, cut the film with a little overhang, smooth it on with a squeegee tool and trim the edges with a blade. The thicker film is the key, it goes on easier and stands up to daily use. Your mouse will glide right across it!
Get the full tutorial at …love, Maegan.
49. IKEA Moppe Mini Chest Hack
Need a cute spot for all the little things? This IKEA Moppe hack turns the plain birch mini chest into a charming organizer. Paint the frame a soft blue, gel stain the drawers a rich walnut, then glue on bun feet and screw on cup handles. Assemble it, slide the drawers back in and you’re done! It’s great for craft supplies, office bits or spices, and a fun easy project for a rainy afternoon.
Get the full tutorial at Angie Holden The Country Chic Cottage.
50. Burl Wood IKEA Dresser Hack
Want the look of a pricey vintage burl wood dresser? This IKEA dresser hack does it with contact paper for about $30 and an hour of work. Lay each drawer front on the burl wood print, trace it, cut it out and smooth it on with an old gift card. Gold and glass knobs make it extra special. It works on the Hemnes chest shown here, or on any dresser with flat drawer fronts. So clever!
Get the full tutorial at Bless'er House.
51. IKEA Kallax Makeover Without Paint
Want a bold color without picking up a paintbrush? This IKEA Kallax makeover adds bright orange to the door inserts with a temporary, removable update instead of paint. The glossy doors are tricky to paint without lots of sanding and priming, so this method skips all that. And when your kids outgrow the color, you just peel it away and start fresh. Perfect for a shared kids’ room that needs to grow with them!
Get the full tutorial at Blue i Style.
52. IKEA Duktig Play Kitchen Hack
Thinking about painting a play kitchen? Read this one first! This IKEA Duktig play kitchen hack shares the paint, supplies and step-by-step process, plus honest tips on what didn’t work, like spray paint chipping off the plastic sink and faucet. A soft blue frame, a patterned backsplash and brass-look handles make it look so sweet. It’s a great gift for a toddler, and you’ll learn from the mistakes before you start!
Get the full tutorial at Bellewood Cottage.
53. IKEA Billy Bookcase Library Ladder
Ever dreamed of your own floor-to-ceiling library with a rolling ladder? This Billy bookcase hack makes it happen! Two Billy bookcases are stacked with height extensions, secured to each other and to the wall studs, then trimmed out for a built-in look. An old antique ladder is cut to size and mounted on a track so it slides along the shelves. It’s perfect for a hallway reading nook!
Get the full tutorial at The Lilypad Cottage.
54. IKEA Tarva Dresser With Fabric-Lined Drawers
Here’s a sweet little surprise every time you open a drawer! This IKEA Tarva dresser makeover starts with two colors of paint right on the bare pine, a soft white on the sides and top and a breezy blue on the drawer fronts. Swap the plain knobs for glass and gold ones, then measure the inside of each drawer and Mod Podge pretty floral fabric to the bottom. So easy, and such a fun touch!
Get the full tutorial at Frugal Mom Eh!.
55. Rustic IKEA Crate Coffee Station
Running out of counter space for your coffee things? This rustic IKEA crate coffee station doubles up the room! A large IKEA wood crate turned on its side gets a shelf added inside, a stenciled coffee label on the side and a stained finish for that vintage look. Mugs sit on top, and tea, sugar and coffee tuck neatly underneath. It fits right next to the coffee maker. Perfect for small kitchens!
Get the full tutorial at Funky Junk Interiors.
56. IKEA Hemnes Dresser With Wallpapered Drawers
Got leftover wallpaper? Put it on a dresser! This IKEA Hemnes hack paints a 3-drawer chest in deep navy chalk paint and wax, then papers each drawer front with a bold tropical print. You only need about a quarter of a roll. The step-by-step tutorial even has a printable how-to card. Big wooden knobs painted to match finish it off. It’s a great way to upcycle a secondhand Hemnes too!
Get the full tutorial at Pillar Box Blue.
57. Wood-Burned IKEA Cork Trivets
Need a gift you can make in an afternoon? These wood-burned IKEA cork trivets start with a 3-pack of HEAT trivets. You cut a lettering stencil from contact paper, trace it onto the cork and burn over the lines with the tool set to its cork setting. Light pressure is all cork needs, and doing the thick parts first makes the thin lines easier. Nothing seals them because the burn sits down in the cork, so it won’t rub off under hot dishes. Housewarming gift sorted!
Get the full tutorial at Where the Smiles Have Been.
58. IKEA Bekvam Farmhouse Spice Rack
Is your spice collection a jumbled mess? This IKEA Bekvam spice rack hack gives you an industrial farmhouse look with almost no effort. The wooden Bekvam shelves get two coats of black spray paint, then strips of hardware cloth are folded into the corners and stapled behind the front bar. Wood-burned “spices” and “oils” labels slide snugly between the boards. The shelves already have holes in the back, so hanging them is easy (drywall anchors help with heavy oil bottles). So handy in a pantry!
Get the full tutorial at The Inspired Hive.
59. IKEA Rast Potato and Vegetable Bin
Where do your potatoes and onions live right now? This IKEA Rast hack turns the 3-drawer chest into a vintage-style potato and vegetable bin. Window openings are cut into the two bottom drawer fronts with a jigsaw and backed with wire mesh so air can flow. The top drawer is cut down into an open two-bin cubby, then everything gets an antique white paint, a stained pine top and vintage-look knobs and pulls. It looks like a farmhouse find!
Get the full tutorial at Stow and Tell U.
