IKEA Hackers

I love an open-concept floor plan, but an open-concept bathroom sink? Not so much. I’m all about storage and hiding things out of sight, especially when it comes to toiletries. Michele was dealing with a wall-mounted sink and an old cabinet that wasn’t very functional for storage. She made the most of things with a hodgepodge of shelves and baskets, but it looked a little jum...

The idea that great design is only for a privileged few is, well, hogwash. At least that’s IKEA’s take. The Swedish superstar has built its brand around creating stylish, functional pieces that elevate even the smallest of spaces, all at an affordable price point. Making good design accessible to everyone, a concept known as democratic design, became a mainstay of IKEA’s miss...

Have you ever been so into a vacation that you don’t realize until afterward that you forgot to take pictures? I’ve done something similar with some past organizing projects. I don’t remember until I’m snapping the after pics that I forgot to take the before pics. (Oops!) Well, Piers Helm ART (@piers_helm_art) did the same thing when they created this really cool coffee table...

We’ve all had those days where a little change makes all the difference — a new outfit, a fresh haircut, and suddenly you feel like a whole new person. Well, Berlin-based lifestyle and travel creator Georgia (@gigipalamas) had the same idea, except her transformation project involved an IKEA HEMNES dresser, some paintable wallpaper, and a seriously impressive eye for design. ...

My son had a loft bed in his room for a long time because it was the best way to keep his room feeling more spacious. Under the bed, he created a comfy reading zone, and when he had a friend sleep over, we stuck an air mattress underneath to make a temporary bunk bed. This was years ago, and I admit I didn’t know about the KURA back then; if I had, I’m pretty sure I would hav...