IKEA furniture is known for its affordability and practicality. Their attractiveness is enhanced by their ability to make the living space uniquely customizable. Here are some of the most favourite IKEA furniture hacks you must check out.
Cotton rugs then transform into pillow covers
We all know how expensive decorative pillow covers have become nowadays. But you can head to IKEA and buy SÖLLINGE or TÅNUM, affordable cotton rugs that can be easily transformed into unique pillow covers. These IKEA rugs were even used by Game of Thrones costume designers to make fancy capes. And the great thing is that IKEA even has instructions on how to do it yourself.
Build a mini greenhouse from a glass cabinet
For all the plant lovers, IKEA has a great solution to save and store their plants in the winter months. You can use IKEA’s glass-paneled FABRIKÖR cabinet and transform it into a miniature greenhouse,especially for your succulents and cacti. This is a great trick to keep your plants happy and healthy throughout the year, even in the harshest winter months.
Assemble your own built-in desk
IKEA’s ALEX, the under-desk drawer is a great piece of furniture from the designer Hydrangea Treehouse whose YouTube tutorial can be used to create a chic work-from-home spot. Especially in times of pandemic where work from home has gained momentum, this unique built-in desk from IKEA is a perfect solution.
Jazz up a plain mirror
Buy IKEA’s LÖNSÅS mirror and give it a bohemian look. You can follow DIY tutorials from the internet and create a cheap and chic mirror to decorate your living space.
Transform your bed into Sleeping Beauty’s castle
You can customize IKEA’s KURA platform bed and metamorphose it into a castle fit for your little princess. There are several videos on YouTube that you can follow to customize or redecorate a bedroom that too on a budget.
Take an IKEA bag and create a unique raincoat for your kid
IKEA Hackers’s Jules Yap explains how one can upcycle IKEA’s well-known blue bag or FRAKTA into a custom-made raincoat for your kid. This adorable project keeps your kids dry in the rain and also demonstrates your loyalty towards IKEA, the loved store.
Design Banquette seating from basic cabinets
Use IKEA’s HAVSTA line of cabinets to design your own customized banquette. The unique tutorial from Hydrangea Treehouse provides step-by-step instructions to create a stunning and cozy corner of your house.
So next time to plan to visit IKEA, do pick up some items keeping custom designs in mind.
