40+ Absolutely Genius IKEA Hacks To Make The Most Bang For Your Buck
These people know how to work IKEA products in the best ways.
Who doesn't love IKEA? Ever since it was founded in 1943, the Swedish company has forever changed the way we shop for furniture and design our homes.
Do you need a new office setup? IKEA has got your back.
Do you want to remodel your entire kitchen? You can find everything you need at IKEA.
From Scandinavian minimalist designs and ready-to-assemble furniture to items you never knew you needed in your home, IKEA has so much to offer. And what's not to love about that, right?
Fans of the company even create communities and groups to share their interest and love for all things IKEA. One such group is the Reddit community "IKEA Hacks." There, you can find tons of furniture ideas made from IKEA products that will blow your mind. It's basically a treasure trove for anyone who loves home improvement and design.
There, you can find tricks to create your own library. You can even discover solutions to give your cat their own space beside your desk so they don't take over your workspace.
Keep scrolling and check out the smartest hacks these people have come up with. And get ready because they might inspire you to go on a shopping trip.
1. Magnificent floor-to-ceiling bookshelves made from combined IKEA shelves
atari_guy2. A cute pet crate for dogs (and cats) made from a Kvistbro table
mokey-moke3. A handy tree table created by cutting a keyhole shape into an end table
AviatorCam
4. How to keep the cat off the desk? Make them their own drawer bed
Markbro89
5. A regency gown made from a single duvet cover. It features the perfect 1800s print and is even 100% cotton.
Pauline-Loven
6. Guest room closet converted into a neat little craft space
cbender410
7. A Duktig doll bed with handmade covers made for this little kitty
EvelienZ123
8. Creative ergonomic window desk
tmp729
9. Lamp transformed into a cool mood light with an IKEA basket cover
Whoopiskin
10. IKEA drawer made even more awesome with paint
360inMotion
11. Inverted Ekby Hall wall brackets used to create natural bookends for the shelf
thebassics917
12. Using toilet paper as a pretty cool headphone stand
sharks_teeth
13. Fancy Ivar hidden desk
neezerd
14. A whole new level of IKEA hacks plus creativity and resourcefulness
android_cook
15. Upgrade Kitty's toilet with this Besta litter box hack
Nemo1ner
16. Customized Kullen painted to resemble a Nintendo NES
MomOnALedge
17. This Fjallbo hacked bar
Braikenb
18. Billy bookcases assembled with plywood placed in front to create a built-in look
haekleobsessed
19. All-recycled little kitchen for kids put together with hot glue, tape, and plenty of imagination
korkmazk
20. Amazing IKEA camping backpack made entirely out of Frakta bags
SanDiegoMitch
21. Cute mirror wall built with numerous mirror tiles and some wood
clehn8ok
22. Want a shed in your apartment? Here's 42 units of Trofast in a single Pax wardrobe
danielharkin
23. Custom-made crafting nook in the guest bedroom closet
daisypaisy
24. An Hemnes shelf found in the as-is area, upholstered with fabric to help dogs get onto the bed
whydid_i_eatsomuch
25. IKEA kitchen with custom fronts
sortofyoung
26. A Sektion, Grimslov, Saljan Top, and Billy bookcase hack
R0B5000
27. Stained Ivar with a foldable table
1kiki09
28. A complete and cozy home office made with Eket and Alex cabinets
Arkade_Blues
29. Amazing Rudsta greenhouse cabinet
BringPlutoBack
30. Ceiling decorated with plants using Fintorp to hang them
cookingandcursing
31. Give an old Hemnes dresser a touch of paint, and it'll look brand new
dave113
32. IKEA PS lamp transformed into a snazzy disco ball
cesarmunir
33. Improved IKEA wastebaskets. Attach them to the door with a pulley system on the lids.
MontagoDK
34. Sliding bookcase built from two IKEA Besta bookshelves with six casters screwed onto a large bottom plate
_gameoverman
35. Window benches with storage made from Sektion over-fridge cabinets, 2x4 bases with baseboards, and 2x6 appearance boards on top
coneybeare
36. Hemnes bookshelf used to create cabinets and shelves
dtspmuggle
37. Havsta units designed to look like built-in shelves
dynamictype
38. Making use of the 3-inch cabinet gaps
130designs
39. Get your own indoor greenhouse with a Fabrikor cabinet
elliotte02
40. A classic but well-loved and easy shelf hack
GuybrushMightyPirat
41. Customized Billy bookcase and TV wall centerpiece
chucknorris69
42. The Kura transformed into something much more fun
Bob_Chris
43. Classy and luxurious-looking wall panel made from IKEA cabinet doors
_Miezo_
44. Old Hemnes IKEA drawer given new life with a little makeover
clehn8ok
45. Karlby laundry room counter with cat litter drawer and custom shoe rack
Atom800
46. A 3D printer enclosure built from two IKEA Lack side tables
HollyMacXx
47. Faux built-in Pax wardrobe
b96d98g97
48. Kallax converted into camping gear storage
kevinthewild
49. Perfect Gamleby dad chair
Dr5ushi
The creativity of all these people is amazing. They have taken IKEA products and transformed them into something completely their own—something others would pay a fortune for.
But then again, that's one of the best things about IKEA: it's almost as if they designed their furniture so you can personalize it in some way. We guess that's why we love IKEA so much.
What was your favorite hack?
