Materials: Expedit Shelves 2X2Description: We needed to create some storage in the flat and wanted something more exciting than traditional shelving units so created the box canvas concept which is both fun and helps to conceal some of our excess junk. Method:...
Baby Karlstad corner sofa
Materials: 2 seater Karlstad, 3 seater Karlstad, 2 x brackets, drills and screwsDescription: We have a small space in our lounge and wanted to put a corner Karlstad sofa. The problem was that the corner sofa available at Ikea was too big. We decided to make...
Hyllis Catwalk
Materials: Hyllis shelving unitsDescription: Use Hyllis shelving units to create a literal "catwalk" for your cats! Writing up a good set of directions to do this is almost as hard as hanging the catwalks themselves. I'll do my best to make it clear but if you...
Very Effektiv Garbage & Recycling Bins
Materials: Effektiv Cabinets, Varde Countertop, Chrome trim rings, garbage cansDescription: One of my clients needed a clean solution for their garbage, so I came up with this. Step One - Remove the back panel from one Effektiv cabinet to allow room for the garbage...
Custom Crazy Clock
Materials: TAJMA wall clock ($9.99), Scissors, fabric glue, fabric, an inexpensive paintbrush, paper adhesive (such as double-sided tape), computer drawing program (such as Photoshop, Paint, GIMP, etc.), a box cutter, and small hand saw.Description: Hi! I wanted...
Rexpedit!
Materials: Expedit shelving unitDescription: I transformed a Expedit shelving unit in a desk with a lateral horizontal shelving unit. I disassembled the long side of Expedit. I took off the central shelves in order to make the space for the legs (human legs)....
Closet isn't LACKing anything as a Bar
Materials: 4x4 Expedit, Lack shelves, Hutten, Counter lamps, wine glass holdersDescription: Not the first Expedit bar hack, but hopefully you all will still appreciate our interpretation.... Our old place had a multipurpose room we converted into a dining room....
Upside down roller blinds
Materials: Isdans or Tupplur, Aluminum rod, Rod holder, screws, saw, screwdriverDescription: I wanted a blind, which covered the bottom part of the window, so people couldn't look in, but I could still look out. I saw this really neat roller blind which could...
Statement stainless steel wall art
Materials: Ikea Fastbo wallpanel (use the stainless steel side of the panel), wall sticker/decal (I used silver coloured), hook to the backside to hang Description: Want to make statement wall art? Want to do it fast and easy? Here's a great way to have a stainless...
Lack Ottomans
Materials: Lack side table, high density foam (21 5/8" x 21 5/8" x 4"), upholstery fabric (72" x 72"), craft glue, staple gun, jigsawDescription: I wanted a couple of custom made ottomans that could also double as a coffee table or even extra seating in a pinch....
Scanner cart from Molger
Materials: Molger cart, tools, "L" bracketsDescription: I needed a cart for my flatbed scanner that would give adequate ventilation and a lower work surface than a standard table. The Molger cart was "almost there", with slatted shelves and locking wheels. However,...
Hackers help: how to reduce Besta Jagra depth to 40 centimeters?
Materials: Besta Jagra TV standDescription: I am planning a Besta Jagra hack, inspired by this Ikea Hackers post. Currently, under the TV, I have a Besta Jagra TV stand, which is 60 centimeters in depth. My idea is to cut it, so that its depth becomes 40 centimeters:...
PS Maskros Floor Lamp
Materials: PS MASKROS (901.474.65) + RODD (701.924.06)Description: This is a simple hack that combines a PS MASKROS pendant lamp and RODD floor lamp base into a gorgeous floor lamp. The hack is plain dead simple and literally takes 10 minutes to complete: 1)...
Top Cabinet Pull-out
Materials: Akurum pantry & drawer kitsDescription: We took the Akurum WRD refrigerator cabinet & Akurum HD pantry & modified them to use Rationell pull-out drawers for storage items. these cabinets typically don't have drawers in the top, just shelf...
FÖRHÖJA Kitchen cart with Wine Crate Fronts
Materials: FÖRHÖJA Kitchen cartDescription: Bought a Birch FÖRHÖJA Kitchen cart from Ikea. We took the top of the cart and stained it with a dark stain from Home Depot. We then went to our local wine shop and purchased the fronts of a few wine crates which...