Need some new home Decor ideas but don’t have the budget for expensive, designer furniture and accessories? You may have seen the trend lately for taking cheap IKEA items and hacking them to create fabulous creative version, but if not, you absolutely have to check out these ideas. Some of them are truly brilliant. You would never believe they started as simple items from an IKEA store. From bedroom and living room furniture to fun kitchen Decor and DIY gift ideas, these crafty projects will have you heading over to IKEA to pick up some cheap items to DIY this weekend. I love the dressers and beds, the creative pillows, chairs and bar stools, but all of them are pretty awesome. Check out these cool DIY furniture ideas that are perfect for those looking for creative home Decor” ideas on a budget.

75 Best DIY IKEA Hacks

1. Mid Century Modern and Bright IKEA Rast Hack

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Mid Century Modern and Bright IKEA Rast Hack, a furniture upgrade trick, quick enough to set up in a spare five minutes

This IKEA idea for bedroom Decor is one of my favorites. Learn how to turn a plain, boring IKEA Rast dresser into a showpiece in your room. I love how colorful and unique this is, reminds me of a work of art. For cool DIY bedroom Decor, look no further than this project complete with step by step tutorial and instructions.[social_warfare]

2. DALFRED IKEA Bar Stools Makeover IKEA Hack

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DALFRED IKEA Bar Stools Makeover IKEA Hack, simple enough to try with stuff already on hand and the fix worth remembering

Why have plain bar stools when you can make DIY bar stools that look like this? Turn IKEA Dalfred stools into gorgeous custom seating that looks as good as any designer bar stools I’ve seen. This budget friendly IKEA hack belongs in your kitchen or dining room, don’t you think? Quite the creative DIY furniture makeover!

4. IKEA Hack DIY Kitchen Island

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IKEA Hack DIY Kitchen Island, no special tools needed to pull this together and a small fix with a surprisingly big payoff

Even if you’ve never tackled a big furniture making project before, an IKEA hack just might be where to start when you want cheap furniture for the kitchen or any other room in the house. This kitchen island looks far better than anything for sale around this price point, and it is super functional, too. Did I mention easy to make? Turn an expedit bookcase into a kitchen island with this step by step tutorial.

5. Frosta Shelf Ikea Stool Hack

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Frosta Shelf Ikea Stool Hack, a furniture upgrade trick, low effort once the method is clear and the fix worth remembering

I just love the look of these simple DIY shelving project for the bedroom. I made this for my teen son’s room and it really is a nice accent piece he uses, but it looks great and was super easy to make. Far better than the other MDF Target options I looked at around this price point. Save some money decorating but get the designer look you want – make this IKEA hack shelf made from 3 Frosta stools and some rope.

IKEA projects for Bedroom

6. IKEA Mandal Headboard Hack

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IKEA Mandal Headboard Hack, easy to redo the next time it is needed and the kind of tip that gets remembered and reused

Here is a DIY headboard idea that is easy to make and super functional. I love this project so much after making it for our guest bedroom. Simple to style with books and art, but inexpensive and far from complicated to build. Simply install several Mandal headboards for a wall installation that will not damage the walls of your room.[social_warfare]

7. DIY Ottoman IKEA Hack

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DIY Ottoman IKEA Hack, quick to explain to anyone else in the house and a fix that makes the whole routine less annoying

This basic IKEA furniture hack is a super way to update your living room Decor” without breaking the bank. Cheap and modern looking but looks as good as what we see in expensive designer furniture stores. When it comes to DIY Living room Decor ideas, a creative and colorful ottoman can really make a huge difference.

8. Leather and Brass Campaign IKEA Rast Hack

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Leather and Brass Campaign IKEA Rast Hack, a furniture upgrade trick, low effort once the method is clear

How cute is this DIY dresser for a room decor that adds some creativity to the mix? I’ve seen IKEA rast dressers turned into quite a few things these days, but this DYI project looks so amazing. Paint the IKEA dresser in the color of your choice and add these gold accents to the drawers and voila. I made this project for my daughter’s room but am now thinking I may need one in a different color for my bedroom. See what you think of this DIY IKEA upgrade tutorial.

9. IKEA Wine Rack Indoor Herb Garden

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IKEA Wine Rack Indoor Herb Garden, simple enough for even a first attempt to work and the fix worth remembering

I just love shopping at IKEA, mind you. So many of their products are just well designed and don’t need any sort of upgrade or transformation tips. However, there have been more than a few IKEA hack ideas that really turned my head over the years, and here is one of them – a wine rack turned indoor herb garden. If you love having fresh herbs to cook with but are short on outdoor space and/or cash, learn how to make an herb garden form an IKEA vurm wine rack. Step by step instructions on the DIY blog link above or click the photo to see how to build one.[social_warfare]

10. IKEA Bathroom Sink Hack Using BEKVAM Kitchen Trolley

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IKEA Bathroom Sink Hack Using BEKVAM Kitchen Trolley, quick and cheap to try tonight and the fix worth remembering

Need some bathroom decor ideas that don’t cost tons of money? I would not have thought of turning something from IKEA into a sink vanity, but this DIY blogger sure did, plus gave instructions for making a vanity.Turn a Bekvam kitchen trolley into a fully functional DIY bathroom idea that costs way less than buying something premade like this. Takes up little space, too, which is super important in small houses. This DIY decorating idea could even go in a tiny house, it’s that compact and small.

11. Uneven Vintage Painted Crates

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Uneven Vintage Painted Crates, a furniture upgrade trick, quick and cheap to try tonight and the fix worth remembering

Turn plain wooden crates from IKEA into vintage, farmhouse style crates that look like they’ve been around forever. I was surprised that something so basic and new looking could be transformed into a decor idea with so much rustic charm. Love having these for a living room or office storage idea, especially when you mix a few colors and finishes together. Learn how to make an IKEA hack that is quick but looks great with this step by step DIY decor idea on a budget. Set some on or under a DIY desk, and your creative work space awaits.

12. IKEA Hack Modern Mountain Dresser

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IKEA Hack Modern Mountain Dresser, easy to keep on hand for the next time it comes up and the fix worth remembering

When it comes to dressers, you can’t beat the price of the offerings at IKEA, which look pretty good as they come. However, if you are wanting something a little more unique, there are plenty of creative ways to makeover an IKEA dresser and turn it into a work of art, or at least something kinda cool. You decide… For modern DIY bedroom decor idea on a budget, this black and neutral DIY furniture piece will be a nice accent, plus it can hold your clothes.

13. DIY Ikea Hack Floating Shelves Color Block

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DIY Ikea Hack Floating Shelves Color Block, quick enough that there is no excuse to skip it and the fix worth remembering

Here’s an idea for DIY shelves that are cheap but look far from it. If run of the mill plain shelves are not the look you are going for in the bedroom, kitchen, office or pretty much any other room of the house, then try this IKEA hack for updating shelves into this color block floating shelving display idea. Arrange with some pretty frames and art, home accessories and you will transform a boring space into something more fitting. Learn how with the photo tutorial and step by step instructions.

15. DIY IKEA Hack Cage Light Sconce

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DIY IKEA Hack Cage Light Sconce, a furniture upgrade trick, quick and cheap to try tonight and the fix worth remembering

16. IKEA Dresser Hack

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IKEA Dresser Hack, simple enough for anyone to do and a trick worth passing along to everyone who asks[social_warfare]

17. IKEA Pillow Case Hack Tote Bag

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IKEA Pillow Case Hack Tote Bag, quick enough to set up in a spare five minutes and a small fix with a surprisingly big payoff

18. IKEA Card Files Drawer Hack

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IKEA Card Files Drawer Hack, a furniture upgrade trick, easy to redo the next time it is needed and the fix worth remembering

21. Colorful Side Table IKEA Stools

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Colorful Side Table IKEA Stools, no special tools needed to pull this together and a small fix with a surprisingly big payoff

22. IKEA Hack Wingback Rocking Chair DIY

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IKEA Hack Wingback Rocking Chair DIY, cheap enough to test before committing to it and the fix worth remembering

23. West Elm-Inspired Patchwork Dresser IKEA Hack

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West Elm-Inspired Patchwork Dresser IKEA Hack, easy to redo the next time it is needed and the fix worth remembering

24. IKEA Cubbies into a Rustic Apothecary Hack

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IKEA Cubbies into a Rustic Apothecary Hack, a furniture upgrade trick, quick to explain to anyone else in the house[social_warfare]

26. IKEA Hack DIY Spa Bath Mat

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IKEA Hack DIY Spa Bath Mat, low effort once the method is clear and relief from a problem that used to happen weekly

27. DIY Ikea Hack Cream and Black Club Chairs

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DIY Ikea Hack Cream and Black Club Chairs, simple enough for even a first attempt to work and the fix worth remembering

28. Yellow Painted IKEA Raskog Hack

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Yellow Painted IKEA Raskog Hack, a furniture upgrade trick, quick and cheap to try tonight and the fix worth remembering

29. IKEA Hack Dish Towel Tote Bag

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IKEA Hack Dish Towel Tote Bag, budget friendly using stuff most people already own and the fix worth remembering

30. DIY Industrial Cabinet

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DIY Industrial Cabinet, easy to keep on hand for the next time it comes up and proof the simplest fix is usually the best one

31. DIY Banquette Seat EXPEDIT KALLAX IKEA Hack

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DIY Banquette Seat EXPEDIT KALLAX IKEA Hack, a furniture upgrade trick, quick enough that there is no excuse to skip it

32. IKEA Hack Farmhouse Table DIY

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IKEA Hack Farmhouse Table DIY, quick and cheap to try tonight and the fix that ends the daily hassle for good

33. EASY IKEA Office Chair Hack

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EASY IKEA Office Chair Hack, simple enough for anyone to do and the fix that ends the daily hassle for good

34. Old IKEA LACK TV Vintage Hack

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Old IKEA LACK TV Vintage Hack, a furniture upgrade trick, low effort once the method is clear and the fix worth remembering

35. Copper Barn Lights IKEA Hack

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Copper Barn Lights IKEA Hack, simple enough to try with stuff already on hand and a small fix with a surprisingly big payoff

36. IKEA Hack DIY Table from a Reclaimed Door

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IKEA Hack DIY Table from a Reclaimed Door, no special tools needed to pull this together and the fix worth remembering

37. DIY Ikea Hack Hicks Pendant Light

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DIY Ikea Hack Hicks Pendant Light, a furniture upgrade trick, quick and cheap to try tonight and the fix worth remembering

39. DIY IKEA Hack Concrete Table

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DIY IKEA Hack Concrete Table, easy to redo the next time it is needed and the kind of tip that gets remembered and reused

40. Chic IKEA Vittsjo Hack Gold and Marble Table

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Chic IKEA Vittsjo Hack Gold and Marble Table, quick to explain to anyone else in the house and the fix worth remembering

41. IKEA Sigurd Rainbow Bench Hack

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IKEA Sigurd Rainbow Bench Hack, a furniture upgrade trick, low effort once the method is clear and the fix worth remembering

42. IKEA Slip Covers Sharpie Hack

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IKEA Slip Covers Sharpie Hack, simple enough for even a first attempt to work and a small fix with a surprisingly big payoff

43. DIY Virkad Puff IKEA Hack

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DIY Virkad Puff IKEA Hack, fast enough to squeeze in before anyone notices and a small fix with a surprisingly big payoff

44. IKEA Raskog Hack DIY Rolling Vanity

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IKEA Raskog Hack DIY Rolling Vanity, a furniture upgrade trick, quick and cheap to try tonight and the fix worth remembering

45. IKEA Dresser Arctic Blue Hack

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IKEA Dresser Arctic Blue Hack, easy to keep on hand for the next time it comes up and the fix worth remembering

47. Kardemumma Plant Pots IKEA Hack

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Kardemumma Plant Pots IKEA Hack, quick enough that there is no excuse to skip it and the fix worth remembering

49. IKEA Billy Bookshelves Hack

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IKEA Billy Bookshelves Hack, a furniture upgrade trick, quick and cheap to try tonight and the fix worth remembering

50. DIY Pouf IKEA Hack

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DIY Pouf IKEA Hack, simple enough for anyone to do and a trick worth passing along to everyone who asks

52. IKEA Helmer Cabinet Neon Hack

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IKEA Helmer Cabinet Neon Hack, quick enough to set up in a spare five minutes and the fix that ends the daily hassle for good

53. DIY Modern Vanity IKEA Ekby Alex Shelf Hack

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DIY Modern Vanity IKEA Ekby Alex Shelf Hack, a furniture upgrade trick, simple enough to try with stuff already on hand

54. DIY IKEA Hack Clock with Leather Belt Hanger

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DIY IKEA Hack Clock with Leather Belt Hanger, no special tools needed to pull this together and the fix worth remembering

56. IKEA Pax Cabinet Hack

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IKEA Pax Cabinet Hack, cheap enough to test before committing to it and one small change that prevents a bigger mess later

57. DIY Painted JALLVIK IKEA Frame Hack

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DIY Painted JALLVIK IKEA Frame Hack, a furniture upgrade trick, quick and cheap to try tonight and the fix worth remembering

58. Mid Century Modern Record Console IKEA Hack

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Mid Century Modern Record Console IKEA Hack, quick to explain to anyone else in the house and the fix worth remembering

59. IKEA Brimnes Rustic Wallpaper Hack

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IKEA Brimnes Rustic Wallpaper Hack, low effort once the method is clear and relief from a problem that used to happen weekly

60. IKEA Hack & Meter TV level

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IKEA Hack & Meter TV Level, simple enough for even a first attempt to work and the trick that finally makes the task painless

61. IKEA Frack Mirror Lamp

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IKEA Frack Mirror Lamp, a furniture upgrade trick, quick and cheap to try tonight and the fix worth remembering

62. Ikea Bekvam Kitchen Cart Hack

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Ikea Bekvam Kitchen Cart Hack, budget friendly using stuff most people already own and the fix worth remembering

63. Artful Turquoise Expedit Hack

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Artful Turquoise Expedit Hack, easy to keep on hand for the next time it comes up and the fix worth remembering

64. DIY IKEA Hack Copper End Table

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DIY IKEA Hack Copper End Table, a furniture upgrade trick, quick and cheap to try tonight and the fix worth remembering

65. Liberty of London Floral Nightstand IKEA Hack

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Liberty of London Floral Nightstand IKEA Hack, quick and cheap to try tonight and the fix worth remembering

66. IKEA Akurum Cabinets Hack

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IKEA Akurum Cabinets Hack, simple enough for anyone to do and the fix that ends the daily hassle for good

67. DIY IKEA Hack Bar Cart

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DIY IKEA Hack Bar Cart, a furniture upgrade trick, cheap enough to test before committing to it and the fix worth remembering

68. IKEA Linnmon Kids Study Desk Hack

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IKEA Linnmon Kids Study Desk Hack, simple enough to try with stuff already on hand and the fix worth remembering

69. Painted IKEA Clock

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Painted IKEA Clock, no special tools needed to pull this together and the shortcut that saves a genuine chunk of time

70. DIY Kitty Lamp FADO IKEA Hack

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DIY Kitty Lamp FADO IKEA Hack, a furniture upgrade trick, low effort once the method is clear and the fix worth remembering

71. Easy DIY Pendant Lamp IKEA Hack

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Easy DIY Pendant Lamp IKEA Hack, easy to redo the next time it is needed and the kind of tip that gets remembered and reused

72. DIY IKEA Hack Tree Slab Side Table

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DIY IKEA Hack Tree Slab Side Table, quick to explain to anyone else in the house and the fix worth remembering

73. IVAR Shelf With Belt

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IVAR Shelf With Belt, a furniture upgrade trick, low effort once the method is clear and the fix worth remembering

74. IKEA Wood Fabric Headboard

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IKEA Wood Fabric Headboard, simple enough for even a first attempt to work and the trick that finally makes the task painless

75. IKEA Hack Wood Etched Utensils

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IKEA Hack Wood Etched Utensils, fast enough to squeeze in before anyone notices and the fix worth remembering

Stephanie Hicks | DIY JOY

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Stephanie

Since I lover experiments, I’ve alwaysnloved to create, paint, as well as cook and style food. I feel in love with DIY as soon as I discovered it and could not have been more excited when I learned I could share projects with people around the world. Taking photos is a passion of mine, as is design and painting with oils. I love holidays and celebrations, crafting cute little gifts and serving up at least one new recipe I am excited about.

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