75 Best DIY IKEA Hacks

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 bliss-athome 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. 2. DALFRED IKEA Bar Stools Makeover IKEA Hack krysmelo 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! 3. IKEA Fintorp System Hack DIY Charging Station hometalk Learn how to make this DIY charging station from inexpensive IKEA items. Loving this in my kitchen, as everyone's phones are now in the basket instead of on the counter. An easy DIY, this one could make a nice DIY Christmas gift idea. Not all IKEA hacks are difficult furniture ideas, this little project proves it. Perfect for rustic farmhouse decor, this is simple enough to go with most home decor. 4. IKEA Hack DIY Kitchen Island sketchystyles 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 vtwonen 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 apartmenttherapy 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. 7. DIY Ottoman IKEA Hack petitepartystudio 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 vintagerevivals 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 curbly 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. 10. IKEA Bathroom Sink Hack Using BEKVAM Kitchen Trolley ikeahackers 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 livethemma 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 hellolidy 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 abubblylife 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. 14. IKEA Hack Embellished Pillow thehousethatlarsbuilt Wow. I am still, after years of blogging, impressed with some of the creative DIY projects I see, especially those made from IKEA basics. I did a double-take on this pillow because it looks so much different than the one you buy at the store. How smart to just adorn the pillow so it looks like an expensive handmade item that you could pay $100 for at Anthropologie. 15. DIY IKEA Hack Cage Light Sconce nalleshouse 16. IKEA Dresser Hack thistlewoodfarms 17. IKEA Pillow Case Hack Tote Bag melissaesplin 18. IKEA Card Files Drawer Hack thepaintedhive 19. IKEA Hack Rope Bridge Bookshelf instructables 20. DIY IKEA Donut Rug Hack thehousethatlarsbuilt 21. Colorful Side Table IKEA Stools vtwonen 22. IKEA Hack Wingback Rocking Chair DIY interiorsbykenz 23. West Elm-Inspired Patchwork Dresser IKEA Hack apartmenttherapy 24. IKEA Cubbies into a Rustic Apothecary Hack sawdust2stitches 25. IKEA Hack Cobalt Office Chair stylemepretty 26. IKEA Hack DIY Spa Bath Mat houseofhepworths 27. DIY Ikea Hack Cream and Black Club Chairs thegatheredhome 28. Yellow Painted IKEA Raskog Hack clarissalum 29. IKEA Hack Dish Towel Tote Bag justagirlandherblog 30. DIY Industrial Cabinet livethemma 31. DIY Banquette Seat EXPEDIT KALLAX IKEA Hack krysmelo 32. IKEA Hack Farmhouse Table DIY eastcoastcreativeblog 33. EASY IKEA Office Chair Hack hitherandthither 34. Old IKEA LACK TV Vintage Hack ikeahackers 35. Copper Barn Lights IKEA Hack kojo-designs 36. IKEA Hack DIY Table from a Reclaimed Door contentinacottage 37. DIY Ikea Hack Hicks Pendant Light thegatheredhome 38. Gold Leafed IKEA Desk Hack stylemepretty 39. DIY IKEA Hack Concrete Table weekdaycarnival 40. Chic IKEA Vittsjo Hack Gold and Marble Table thesweetestdigs 41. IKEA Sigurd Rainbow Bench Hack likesof 42. IKEA Slip Covers Sharpie Hack littlegreennotebook 43. DIY Virkad Puff IKEA Hack afnord 44. IKEA Raskog Hack DIY Rolling Vanity polkadotchair 45. IKEA Dresser Arctic Blue Hack beachhouseinthecity 46. DIY Union Jack IKEA Hack Dresser lovelyindeed 47. Kardemumma Plant Pots IKEA Hack bradybunchremodel 48. DIY IKEA Kallax Book Shelf Hack Bar Cart sugarandcloth 49. IKEA Billy Bookshelves Hack themakerista 50. DIY Pouf IKEA Hack kristimurphy 51. DIY Washi Tape Ikea Clocks tellloveandparty 52. IKEA Helmer Cabinet Neon Hack itsprettynice 53. DIY Modern Vanity IKEA Ekby Alex Shelf Hack newblooming 54. DIY IKEA Hack Clock with Leather Belt Hanger remodelista 55. DIY IKEA Hack Floating Credenza sugarandcloth 56. IKEA Pax Cabinet Hack domino 57. DIY Painted JALLVIK IKEA Frame Hack poppytalk 58. Mid Century Modern Record Console IKEA Hack ikeahackers 59. IKEA Brimnes Rustic Wallpaper Hack currystrumpet 60. IKEA Hack & Meter TV level villaluova 61. IKEA Frack Mirror Lamp yellowbrickhome 62. Ikea Bekvam Kitchen Cart Hack oliverandrust 63. Artful Turquoise Expedit Hack dans-le-townhouse 64. DIY IKEA Hack Copper End Table poppytalk 65. Liberty of London Floral Nightstand IKEA Hack seekatesew 66. IKEA Akurum Cabinets Hack madebygirl 67. DIY IKEA Hack Bar Cart blushandjelly 68. IKEA Linnmon Kids Study Desk Hack stephbond 69. Painted IKEA Clock thepapermama 70. DIY Kitty Lamp FADO IKEA Hack sirlig 71. Easy DIY Pendant Lamp IKEA Hack abeautifulmess 72. DIY IKEA Hack Tree Slab Side Table stylebyemilyhenderson 73. IVAR Shelf With Belt nur-noch 74. IKEA Wood Fabric Headboard crafthunter 75. IKEA Hack Wood Etched Utensils livethemma

75 Best DIY IKEA Hacks

41. IKEA Sigurd Rainbow Bench Hack

42. IKEA Slip Covers Sharpie Hack

43. DIY Virkad Puff IKEA Hack

44. IKEA Raskog Hack DIY Rolling Vanity

45. IKEA Dresser Arctic Blue Hack

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