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Utility Cabinet to keep cleaning supplies organised

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:00:21 GMT

I decided to do this hack after researching what to put in the utility cabinet to suit my needs. The cleaning supply pull out for the SEKTION kitchen cabinet is only available for a 24″ deep cabinet, not the 15″ deep cabinet.

Then, I visited IKEA for inspiration and I saw in the PAX closets an insert that did exactly what I hacked.

IKEA item used:

SEKTION 24″W x 15″ D x 90″H high cabinet frame
SEKTION 15″W x 15″D x 40″H wall cabinet
KUNGSFORS Rail, stainless steel 15 3/4″
KUNGSFORS S hooks – one pack
SEKTION hardware

Other materials and tools:

Tape measure
Pencil
Table saw
Phillips screwdriver
Drill bit and drill

SEKTION utility cabinet instructions:

First, install high cabinet according to instructions.

Then, I measured out how much space I needed to hang and maneuver my brooms and my cleaning supplies.

Cutting the wall cabinet

I cut approximately three quarter of an inch from the bottom of the wall cabinet to line up where the shelving holes lined up on the high cabinet.

Half an inch was cut at the back of the side and top of the wall cabinet so it was able to align with the sides of the high cabinet from front to back.

I did not use the back that was supplied with the wall cabinet.

Dowel holes were drilled into the bottom shelf of the high cabinet and dowels were glued in.

I assembled the left half of the wall cabinet and secured it to the right side of the high cabinet [as if it was the right side of the wall cabinet] using the supplied binding post screws and connector nuts while aligning the dowels on the bottom shelf with the holes in the bottom of wall cabinet.

Once everything was assembled and leveled, I installed the shelves where I wanted them.

Installing the rail

I also needed to hang my brooms. The first thing was to measure how deep I needed the KUNGSFORS rail to be to fit inside the cabinet.

Then, I cut about 2 1/2 inches off the rail. The insert at the ends of the rail for screwing it to the side popped right out and easily back in after the cut.

It was assembled and screwed into place.

Voilà! I have a utility cabinet.

How long did it take and how much did it cost?

I don’t remember how long it took to put it all together from start to finish but it seems that an afternoon would cut it.

Cost:

KUNGSFORS rail $4.99
KUNGSFORS S hooks (package of 5) $2.99
SEKTION wall cabinet frame $65.00
SEKTION high cabinet frame $85.00

Total: $158.00

(The cost of the suspension rail and doors not included).

What’s the hardest part of the hack?

The hardest part about the hack was figuring out how to make the space I needed that IKEA did not offer in the design process.

The cleaning supply pull out is only available for a 24″ deep cabinet, not the 15″ deep cabinet.

Anything you would have done differently?

Looking back, I probably would have, during the design process, included where my trash and cleaning supplies would go exactly. On hindsight, I would have included a designated place or drawer for the dirty towels and work clothes that were waiting to be washed.

~ by Mary

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BILLY bookcases hacked to fit under sloped ceiling

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:00:05 GMT

The space under a sloping ceiling is always a bit of a challenge. Costantino has an attic with a sloped ceiling where he wanted to fill with bookcases and free up the living room.

before

IKEA item used:

IKEA BILLY bookcase x 4

His bookcase of choice was the cheap and very hackable BILLY. However the BILLY is not modular, unlike the PLATSA system which lets you position frames like a step bookcase.

The only solution was to hack.

Admitting he was not skilled at carpentry, Costantino kept it simple.

His plan: cut the two sides into different heights and forget about a sloped top.

Here’s what happened on first attempt. It looked promising.

And the second.

Sloped ceiling bookcase hack

How-to:

First, measure and measure.

Then, he marked the cut lines on the BILLY side panels. Be careful to correctly mark the left and right panels. Cut the side panels with a jigsaw. For a cleaner cut, he recommends using a blade with finer teeth, set at a slower speed and to exercise more care in removing the masking tape from the cut lines.

And after completing the first bookcase, place the upright of the second BILLY side by side with the first and mark the cutting line. Otherwise you may get two sides with one or two millimetres difference, which would be a pain to fix.

Without the top panel, the BILLY was wobbly. Costantino shortened the top piece and positioned it lower as a top shelf.

The last step was to cut the back panel. Measure the top position at each side, draw a line and cut with a cutter on the white side (not the brown).

Secure each module to the wall with appropriate wall fixings.

Lastly, he joined the bottom of one BILLY to another using metal joiners (leftover from a previous PLATSA installation). You can also screw the units together through the dowel holes.

All in all, he’s stoked with the results. The bookcases look good and fits perfectly under the sloped ceiling.

See the full tutorial on Github.

~ by Costantino

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IKEA stores with new format launched in NY & Singapore

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:00:27 GMT

New Year, new stores. But not a typical IKEA store.

IKEA is ramping up to transform their business to meet customers wherever they are and how they like to shop.

In 2020, we saw IKEA release new store concepts such as the convenience store concept in Harajuku and the second hand store in Sweden.

Now, we see two new formats, launched just days aparts in two different parts of the world.

A new IKEA opened in Queens tailored to the life of New Yorkers.

The new smaller IKEA store opened in the Rego Center Shopping Mall on January 11. This store is the first in the U.S. with a smaller format, covering 115,000 sq. ft. of space. However, shoppers will still be able to access IKEA’s full range of products.

“Every detail was created with the unique needs of New Yorkers in mind, from the proximity to public transportation and delivery and assembly options, to the wide product range curated specifically to meet their dynamic lifestyles,” said Shahab Mollaei, Market Manager, IKEA Queens, in a press release.

Shoppers will be able to purchase and take home portable home furnishing accessories, curated specifically for New Yorkers. Customers can set-up delivery for larger items for a flat rate fee of $49 to anywhere in New York City.

“As life at home has taken on a new meaning this year for so many people, our customers’ needs and behaviors are changing too,” said Javier Quiñones, President & Chief Sustainability Officer, IKEA Retail U.S. “And we hope our new Queens store will serve as a convenient and accessible source of inspiration and home furnishing expertise for New Yorkers.”

IKEA Queens is located at the Rego Center shopping mall at the corner of Queens Boulevard & Junction Boulevard. It’s just a block away from Q59 and Q60 bus stops and is right next to the 63rd Drive – Rego Park subway station, which is served by the M and R trains.

The store will be open daily from 10 AM-9 PM.

IKEA Planning Studio in Jurong Point offers move-in ready services

And in Singapore, the Swedish furniture chain IKEA has opened its first planning studio at Jurong Point.

Unlike traditional IKEA stores, the planning studio is powered by a Singapore-based interior design and renovation platform, Livspace.

The planning studio is smartly designed after a 3-room HDB flat home, measuring at around 100 square metres (approx. 1,000 sq. ft.). The rooms consists of a living room, dining area, master bedroom, kid’s bedroom, bomb shelter, bathroom, kitchen, and service yard.

Living room

Dining room / Kitchen

According to a report on Mothership.sg, the planning studio goes beyond merely selling IKEA products. It offers customers end-to-end personalised home interior design, planning and renovation services.

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Shoppers will also be able to get budget-friendly move-in ready packages which includes renovation, construction services and IKEA furniture and furnishings. Packages range from S$9,900 for a 2-room set-up to S$16,000 for a 5-room.

Sounds like a good deal.

Congratulations on the opening and good luck to both IKEA stores.

All images courtesy of IKEA.com.

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3 fabulous ways to use TRONES, not as a shoe cabinet

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:00:44 GMT

IKEA TRONES shoe cabinet used in unusual ways for the bathroom and hallway.

#1 TRONES for display and electronics

Here is my hack.

I commissioned the joinery as part of a hallway renovation but the design was mine.

IKEA item used:

TRONES shoe/ storage cabinet 2 pack x 3

TRONES shoe/ storage cabinet | IKEA.com

I wanted shoe storage, but also storage for the dog stuff. In addition, I had a lot of electronics to hide such as a router and some smart home devices.

I used Pozi pan head A4 self tapping screws to join TRONES units horizontally.

And to stop screws pulling through the soft plastic of the rear of the TRONES unit, I used A2 stainless steel cup washers.

Lastly, I removed the back of the pull out section of the TRONES cabinet so it wouldn’t foul the router and mounted extension strips inside it.

~ by Andrew

#2 TRONES in the bathroom as a laundry cabinet

I turned it into a laundry sorter for our small bathroom.

Basically you would not need any modifications. But I wanted it to look cool so I applied a wooden top and some letters.

What you need for the laundry sorter:

2 x 2-pack TRONES shoe cabinet
Oak wood (16cm x 103cm)
Wood stain
Sandpaper
Putty to fill the holes on the sides
Powerstrips adhesive (Similar to 3M Command strips)
Letters for delicates, hot & cold wash, colors etc.

1. Mount the TRONES shoe cabinets to the wall and screw both together. Fill holes on the outer sides.

2. Sand and stain the wood to be placed on top of the TRONES.

3. Then, when dry, glue the wood to the top of the TRONES. (I used Powerstrips.)

4. The last step is to apply letters to the surface of the shoe cabinet. This step is optional but it does help people get their laundry in the right place. I labelled the four boxes according to delicates, hot & cold wash, colors, etc.

~ by Julie Christiani, Hamburg

#3 Use it in the hallway as a key cabinet

What you need for the key cabinet:

1 2-pack TRONES shoe cabinet
Oak wood (16cm x 51.5cm)
Wood stain
Sandpaper
Putty to fill the holes on the sides
Stick on hooks
Powerstrips adhesive

For the key cabinet, repeat the above steps 1 – 3.

Final step is to glue hooks into the drawer. For the fun of it, we also made labels and pasted them on top of the hooks.

Keeps everything organized. And out of sight, when closed.

While you’re here, take a look at my other hack – an IKEA KALLAX kitchen corner seating.

What we needed was a flexible corner seating for the kitchen. Challenge: the radiator was not to be covered completely. Read more.

~ by Julie Christiani, Hamburg

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IKEA Trellis as a brilliant lighted room divider

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:00:57 GMT

Outdoor trellis comes indoors as a lighted room divider.

As many of you do, due to COVID-19, we spend most of our time at home.

We wanted to make the home environment more cozy and charming and designed a lighted room divider. Our project is called Velumen.

We wanted to take a simple and inexpensive object and reimagine its usefulness and beauty. One that could enter any home for not too much money but for great effect.

With our room divider you can easily create an inspirational private space in your apartment, even if it is small.

IKEA ITEMS USED:

$24.99 – IKEA ASKHOLMEN Trellis
$10.00 – IKEA TORDH Outdoor Shelf
$13.00 – IKEA GRANHULT Bracket 2 pack
$15.99 – IKEA LEDLJUS Outdoor String Lights (or any **replacement with 35+ lights)

OTHER MATERIALS:

$1.00 each – Chipboard 18 x 24” (19 sheets)
$6.29 for 50 18x 25” sheets – Vellum
$1.99 – 1” Self Boring Screws x 14
$1.99 – 0.5” Self Boring Screws x 4
$1.00 – Sandpaper

TOOLS USED:

Hammer
Drill
Wire Cutter
Ruler/ Measuring Tape
White Pencil (or similar writing utensil)
Hand Saw

VELUMEN Lighted room divider directions:

CONSTRUCT THE BASE

1. Lay the TORDH shelf on the ground.

2. With a foot placed on it to secure it in place, use the back of the hammer to pry the support wood from the 5 planks.

3. Now that you’ve separated the two support pieces, take your wire cutter and clip away all the nails poking through the bottom.

4. Next take you hammer and finish the job by hammering them until they are no longer visible.

5. For good measure take your sandpaper and go over the support planks one more time to ensure no nails poke through. If you can’t get rid of your nails completely, don’t worry, cover the bottom of the wood with duck tape or a similar film to protect your floor.

6. Take your ruler and find the center point of the support piece. Making a mark with your white pencil.

7. Take your hand saw and cut that support piece in half. These will become part of the base of the Velumen Room Divider.

8. Next take the planks from the TORDH shelf, and place them on the floor. There should be 5 in total.

9. Take two of the planks, placing them end-to-end, creating a longer 39” surface from the two 19.5” planks.

10. Do the same thing with the next two planks. Placing the new 39” surface parallel to the first one you placed.

ASSEMBLE THE BASE

11. Take the two halves of the supporting piece you cut and screw them to the underside of the two long planks, connecting them with about an inch gap between.

12. Take your GRANHULT brackets and place them on top of the two 39” surfaces that you made from the four planks.

13. Align the edges of the GRANHULT brackets with the outer edges of the two long planks in order to find the proper distance to screw them in place. But don’t screw yet!

14. There should be a gap between the two long 39” surfaces that’s around an inch.

15. Take that last plank from the TORDH shelf and measure off 5 inches.

16. Take your hand saw and cut off those 5 inches. This piece will be used to screw the base planks you just prepared for securing. Keep the remaining 14.5 inches, we will use that later.

17. Now that you have your 5 inch piece of wood, place that under the two long blanks, and begin to screw them into place. Use two screws at the end of each plank for a sum of 8 screws total.

18. At this point you should have the wooden base entirely secured.

19. Next take the GRANHULT Brackets and place them 5 inches from the outside edges of the name wooden base.

20. Take 4 more screws and secure both brackets in place, using two screws for each bracket.

21. Congratulations! The base is complete.

INSTALL ASKHOLMEN TRELLIS INTO THE BASE

1. Take your ASKHOLMEN Trellis and lie it flat on the floor, adjust the length of the freely folding trellis until the squares between each wood piece form 90 degree angles.

2. Take the leftover 14.5’ plank and screw that to the center of the fourth row of the trellis, securing the proper angles of the structure. Use two more screws for this. This will serve as a handle as well!

3. Now that the trellis has been secured, mount it into the brackets. To do this, slide the edges of the rellis into the cavities on both brackets. This should hold the trellis in place reliably.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed the trellis.

PREPARE PAPER LANTERNS

1. You can prepare paper lanterns by laser cutting the material or by manually cutting it (the second option is doable, but will require much more time) . Use this pattern or make your own!

You want to laser cut or manually cut these four shapes:

Chipboard box with glue tabs
Chipboard box with glue tabs
Vellum cover with glue tabs
Vellum cover without glue tabs

2. Download this Adobe Illustrator file. Or use this pdf file for manual cutting. Central square of the cube is 4×4 inches.

3. Email Adobe Illustrator file to a laser cutting facility of your choice asking them to laser cut 35 cubes (one cube consists of four above mentioned shapes). So you will need to laser cut 70 shapes out of chipboard and 70 shapes out of Vellum.

4. After getting your cuts done, assemble your 35 cubes, by glueing together these details in this order:a) Chipboard box with glue tabs and vellum cover with glue tabs
b) Chipboard box without glue tabs and Vellum cover without glue tabs
c) Form a cube by glueing part a and part b

5. Congratulations! You have prepared your paper lanterns.

INSTALL PAPER LANTERNS INTO THE TRELLIS

1. Take your paper lanterns and place them into every available hole of the trellis. Subtracting the three filled by the 14.5” handle that secures the trellis’s rigidity, there should be 35 holes to fill.

2. To finish off the piece, take your lights and string them through the tops of your lanterns or in whichever way works easiest for the lights you have available.

3. Congratulations you have finished your Velumen room divider.

How long and how much did it cost?

Breakdown of Time

Construction of Base: 30- 45 min

Mounting Trellis: 15 min

Building Lanterns: 6 hours with one person

Threading lights: 15-20 min

What do you like most about the hack?

Vellum paper reveals the underlying pattern of the lanterns when either sunlight or the lights inside shine through it. The natural flow of transparent Vellum paper masks the rigid structure of the chipboard lantern.

What was the hardest part about this hack?

The hardest part was assembling the lanterns. They are extremely simple to build, but we would recommend grabbing a friend to help you so that you can finish folding the lanterns faster.

What to pay special attention to?

Pay special attention not to tear the paper of the lanterns when you’re threading the lights. When I did it, I stuffed at least 2 lights into every lantern and I had to gently fold down the flaps so that I wouldn’t tear the corners with the cords on the string lights.

We used the IKEA LEDLJUS light initially, but the easiest light to use is the Icicle type hanging light. The longer sections of wire between each strand make it easy to hide them behind the paper, and the bunchings allow easy allotment for each lantern. They’re also less expensive.

Looking back, would you have done it differently?

We would have purchased another TORDH shelf. For this design we really made every piece of material count, but in the future, that extra supply of clean planks could make fabrication a lot easier. Also, we would rethink the placement of the handle so that all 38 holes of the lighted room divider can be filled with lanterns.

~ by Jane Voronovich, Tirth Engineer, Shayn Jackson

More photos of the VELUMEN lighted room divider (click to enlarge)

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Crate bookshelf made from only IKEA items

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:00:25 GMT

Here’s the crate bookshelf that I made just previous to the KNAGGLIG/ HEJNE magazine rack.

IKEA products:

Six (6) large KNAGGLIG crates
Two (2) HEJNE shelves 30-3/8″ x 11″
One (1) EKET Base on Legs 13-3/8″ x 9-1/2″

The EKET Base on Legs appears to be discontinued, but never fear, IKEA offers another product that I would have used had it been available before.

Tools used:

Instructions for KNAGGLIG crate bookshelf:

1. Assemble the six KNAGGLIG crates as per instruction EXCEPT leave the bottom off of two of the KNAGGLIG crates. And install the bottoms upside-down/reversed on the other four units.

This will create a flat top and bottom for smooth joining of the two stacks you’ll be making. You’ll need to use a spade bit to create a counter sink on the four holes of each bottom – I used a 1/2″ spade bit for mine.

2. Stack three KNAGGLIG crates — 2 with bottom, 1 without bottom – so that the one without bottom is in the middle and the one on top is upside-down.

Once satisfied with the placement, glue them together. I used a rope wrapped around from top to bottom with a trucker’s hitch as a clamp. But you can always use a bunch of heavy books on top as a “gravity-clamp” until the glue dries. I used Gorilla Glue, but most any wood glue used for joinery should work.

3. Repeat step 2 with the other 3 KNAGGLIG crates. You can set both stacks up at the same time to dry.

4. Once the glue is dried and cured (I allowed 24 hours for the two stacks to dry and cure), remove all the slats on one side of both stacks. This will be the front of the bookcase.

Word of caution:

Somewhere between 2018 and 2019, IKEA has started to glue the planks of the KNAGGLIG before tacking them to the frame pieces. This has made deconstructing more difficult especially if you intend to re-use the planks in other projects as I did with these.

I’m rather proud of the console barndoor (pictured below) I made out of 8 KNAGGLIG planks reclaimed from this bookcase project. There were 18 planks so I was able to make 2 barndoors. Some changes that IKEA does I just do not understand.

5. Take one of the unused KNAGGLIG bottoms and drill four new holes near the four pre-drilled holes. Using these newly drilled holes, attach this bottom piece to the end of one of the two stacks with the two ribs of the bottom directly against the stack. This will be the bottom of the book case. Now attach the EKET legs to that new bottom. It should look like this:

6. After setting the stack upright on the EKET legs, place the second KNAGGLIG stack on top. Glue into place. While the weight of the top stack should suffice, you may want to place some heavy books or other weighty objects as a “gravity-clamp”.

Making shelves

7. While waiting for the glue in step 6 to dry and cure (at least 8 hours but 24 hours is better), go ahead and cut the HEJNE shelves down to size.

I cut the HEJNE planks to 16-5/8″ long and the end pieces were cut to 8-7/8″ long. That made for a snug fit that almost didn’t need screws for support – almost.

The cut end piece made a convenient template for drilling the screw holes for shelf support.

8. Once the glue in step 6 has dried, time to put in the downsized HEJNE shelves. I used my template to place the shelf support even with the bottom edge of the middle plank on the side of the two stacks.

It is easier to actually drill all four holes and insert the screws far enough in that it just takes a turn or two to keep the shelf in place as you screw in all four screws.

9. Once you’ve got all eight screws put in for both HEJNE shelves (one for the top KNAGGLIG stack and one for the bottom stack,) they should look something like this:

That’s it … the finished crate bookshelf project:

For me, KNAGGLIGs are like LEGOs for adults and IVARs are like Erector sets.

~ by Darren Remington

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A touch of glass: SKARSTA standing desk upgrade

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:00:41 GMT

My simple hack to improve and smarten a sitting/ standing desk with a glass top.

A couple of years ago, I spotted IKEA had an affordable sit/stand desk in the SKARSTA range, and I duly bought the smaller one for my home computer area.

SKARSTA Desk | IKEA.com

SKARSTA tables have a composite wood tabletop wrapped like many such items in a paper/plastic laminate. Most of the time this is fine for furniture items, but for a desk I quite quickly found the surface easily became marked, and the laminate join of top to edge was vulnerable to moisture. i.e. from hands/wrists (I live in a hot country).

Over time the laminate failed and the composite wood (MDF?) began to swell and crumble, spoiling it looks and just plain bad.

I toyed with just buying another table top to fit to the legs but all table tops seemed to be made in a similar manner or real wood was very expensive. I put up with it for a year or so.

Then I saw IKEA had a safety glass table top GLASHOLM, how would that be possible to switch to the SKARSTA leg mechanism?

Tape measure in hand I went to the IKEA store and the penny dropped, don’t replace the top, upgrade it.

Items:

1 SKARSTA Desk white 120×70 cm
1 GLASHOLM top 148×73 cm
Silicone sealant

Upgrading to a glass standing desk:

I cleaned the SKARSTA table top (not required if new). Then, sanded the bulging edge of the damaged laminate to restore the level of the table.

The GLASHOLM glass is larger than the SKARSTA standing desk. And you have to bear in mind the raising and lowering mechanism underneath the SKARSTA front edge.

In the end I calculated that a front edge overhang of 3cm still allowed easy operation of the SKARSTA winder. The left/right overhang I just equaled out at 14cm each side.

How to attach safely?

Silicone sealant to the rescue. I bought a tube and dispenser of clear silicone seal. Then, ran a bead around the SKARSTA table top about 4cm in from the edge and left a couple of gaps so it wasn’t a continuous run. This allows the air to escape from between the two tops.

I used non permanent marker to temporally mark the GLASHOLM where I wanted the SKARSTA edges to lie. Then, two of us (GLASHOLM is heavy) positioned over the table. Lowered it down and checked the alignment and adjusted by sliding before gently pressing down to the exclude the air.

I left it overnight to cure, and it’s solid as a rock.

Easy to clean surface, GLASHOLM is sweat resistant, SKARSTA raises and lowers as before.

~ by Mark

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Q: Alternative dimmer switch for IKEA LED bulbs?

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:00:25 GMT

Chime in on recommendations for an IKEA LED bulb dimmer switch.

I am not sure if I am the only who has ever wanted this hack but here goes.
As you know, IKEA sells a bunch of LED bulbs advertised as “dimmable” such as the E14 and GU10 bulbs. Here is one example.

LEDARE LED bulb GU10 400 lumen, warm dimming | IKEA.com

It even has a demonstration video showing the dimming feature using a circular dimmer switch. And as we dim lower, the light becomes warmer. That’s nice!

These bulbs can be installed in any regular light fixtures like in the SKURUP track light but their dimming functionality cannot be used without a compatible dimmer switch.

The regular dimmer switches sold in most electrical shops are only suitable for incandescent lights.

I have tried those and it caused the bulbs to flicker and clicks. And at the lowest setting, the lights still seem too bright as opposed to darker and warmer as claimed in the IKEA product page.

What about specialized LED dimmer switches you ask?

Well based on my experience so far I have never found any electrical shops selling those, at least here in Malaysia.

I think right now the only way to actually dim those bulbs is by using them in specialized light fixtures with built-in dimmer such as the TARNABY table lamp or NYMANE wall lamp.

So by installing these bulbs in a regular light fixture we are kind of not using the bulbs at their full potential.

So I am wondering if there’s any hackers out there who have managed to solve this dimmer switch conundrum of IKEA LED bulbs.

~ by Saiful, Kuala Lumpur

***

Hi Saiful

I’m not much of a help here. Nevertheless, I’m posting this so someone with more electrical experience may advice. Anyone?

Until more of the TRÅDFRI range reaches our shores, I’m afraid we’re limited in the lighting department.

If you do find a solution, do circle back and let us know.

Jules

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IKEA chip clip turns into a vinyl record stand

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:00:34 GMT

It’s more than likely that EKET cabinets were designed with vinyl records in mind.

It so happens that a record’s cover fits exactly inside the box so it can be used as a nice background that covers the back plate.

IKEA items:

Other Materials:

Vinyl record with inspiring cover art

EKET display and BEVARA vinyl record stand:

Only problem is, the record sometimes tips forward and comes falling down on its face.

Hmm.. to fix this issue I employed a single BEVARA sealing clip. Using scissors I transformed it into a vinyl record stand.

It’s very easy. First, cut the clip at the joint. You’ll need the section with the two long protrusions. Next, trim off the sealing clip portion and round the edges, if you wish.

Why does it work?

The clip holds the record at a distance from the wall so it stands at a slight angle which keeps it from falling.

Satisfaction is guaranteed!

~ by Sagi

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Hello 2021! Light the year up with a candle fireplace

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:00:53 GMT

A cosy candle fireplace to set the mood for 2021.

Happy 2021!

I’m back after a week’s break. It was refreshing to be away from my devices and reconnect with family and friends. I hope you had a wonderful time closing the year and ushering in the new one.

To be honest, 2021 is still up in the air for me. I’m still calling this year, next year. (The brain is slowly, chugging on, still processing 2020.) So I’ll take my time to ease into all this newness rather than jump right in. The plan is to take this first two weeks to reflect, pray and move with more intention than reaction.

Will 2021 be more of 2020? No one knows.

I’m not looking for that certainty. Rather, I’m looking to faith which gives my inner world an anchor when all is an ever changing landscape.

I pray you’ll find your inner footing too.

And with that let’s kick off 2021 with this very doable candle fireplace hack from Annalisa.

~ Jules

A candle fireplace from two LACK tables

IKEA items:

LACK side table x 2 (55 cm x 55 cm)
Old LACK table legs (optional, to raise it)

Other materials and tools:

Wooden slats of various sizes
Double-sided adhesive scotch tape
Corrugated sheet panels to cut out
Hacksaw
Scissors
Matt white adhesive paper
Contact paper brick effect
Wood screws
Wood glue
Wooden profiles and wooden inserts
White paint for wood

How to:

I wanted to create a candle fireplace using two LACK tables that I already had and on which the TV was already placed.

before

I removed one front leg from each table and joined the two tables by fixing wooden slats underneath so that it became a single large table. (You can also use the rectangular LACK table (90 x 55cm). For my case, I used the two square ones because I already had them).

Then, I raised the table by 10 cm using the removed LACK legs. I attached them with glue and tape. Let the glue dry thoroughly. (You can also use pieces of wood to raise the height of the fireplace.)

After that, I cut out the corrugated sheets, obtaining suitably sized panels to put both inside and outside. And also some for the front to create the frame. (Click the photos below to enlarge and see the process).

I lined the bottom panel with a faux brick effect double-sided adhesive paper. Then, on the two internal side panels, I lined with white double-sided adhesive paper.

The internal faux brick panel I placed it inside but not too far, but a little further on, using scotch tape and pieces of wood as separators, so the fireplace is not come too deep. Then, I applied the internal side panels.

I applied the white double-sided adhesive paper to cover the tables externally and on the upper side, taking care to make it adhere well without bubbles.

Then, I applied to the front and lateral frame profiles and wooden decorative pieces which I already painted with white paint.

Lastly, place battery operated flameless candles in the fireplace.

~ by Annalisa Rizzo from Pisa, Italy

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Top 10 IKEA hacks of 2020 and a few crowd favourites

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:00:29 GMT

Out of hundreds of submissions in 2020, I pick 10 of the most interesting, surprising and beautiful IKEA hacks.

2020 ranks as one of the strangest years in my 50-odd years. The pandemic brought the world together in a most tragic way and showed us that we’re more similar that we thought.

It is also a year where home took center stage. Creating a home that supported our lives and livelihood was more important than ever.

Many took to cooking, crafting, musical instruments and, not forgetting, IKEA hacking, for the first time in their lives. And found joy in these simple things.

For that, I’m thankful. That, in spite of everything, we kept creating and growing as individuals, families and communities. No virus will ever beat that.

2020 is wrapping up in a few days. Let’s look forward to 2021 and keep hacking.

Best IKEA hacks of 2020

Looking through all entries these year was fun and it reflected the times we lived in. We saw a lot of stay-at-home related hacks, even one for daytime napping. And yes, a bumper year for workstation hacks. So let’s start off with this genius one.

#1 Fold out home office desk in a PAX

Marc and his wife did not want a permanent work desk in the bedroom. They didn’t have a spare room but they have a PAX wardrobe and they were willing to sacrifice one drawer for a desk. And so they did.

#2 Keyboard stand that looks like a piano

With just a few IKEA materials, Neil made a keyboard stand that looks like a piano. It looks miles better than the double X foldable stand. Read more.

#3 Gorgeous walk-through closet

A stunning green walk-through closet with the clever use of shorter 79″ doors on the taller 92″ PAX frames. This allowed for KOMPLEMENT drawers at the bottom and moulding at the top. The result? Classy. See the hack.

#4 Glam HEMNES dresser hack

Erika didn’t even need a power saw to cut all those dowels. Not hard to do. But makes a big impact. See the tutorial.

#5 Craft desk organizer

This is one of the smartest transformation of the SKÅDIS pegboard. Katie fastened four pegboards on a plant stand and turned the pegboards into a movable organizer. Brilliant for craft supplies. See the tutorial.

#6 A BILLY room for the home office

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Working from home is becoming a reality for more and more people. But not everyone has the luxury of a dedicated home office. In Carolina’s case, they carved out a spot in their living room with BILLY bookshelves to fit in a home office.

#7 Cheap plastic to rustic farmhouse

This was one of the most surprising transformations of the year. Ana swapped out the cheap looking plastic seats on the STIG barstool for real wood and farmhouse style metal braces. See more.

#8 Full service dining room bar

Andie and Pat love to entertain and have gatherings both large and small, which inevitably ended up in the dining room. So, they wanted a full service bar to round up their entertaining. Combining two BRUSALI cabinets they made their wish come true. Read more.

#9 The expanded 2014 Secretary Desk

Charles always loved the look of the IKEA PS 2014 Secretary desk but he needed it to work harder to meet all his requirements. After some hacking, it now fits a large screen, a tablet, speakers and has a dock for his laptop. See it here.

#10 Super useful hallway unit

Tony recombined 2 KALLAX units to make this tall handy version for his hallway. This has totally changed how he views furniture now. And that’s the genius of IKEA hacking. See it here.

Crowd favourites

It’s always hard to whittle a whole year’s worth of hacks down to 10. I love these too and so did IKEAhackers’ readers.

Hugo’s built-in closet under sloped ceiling

Took many hours and much precision to get the PAX closets and REINVSVOLL doors to fit beautifully under the sloped ceiling. See it here.

Yves’ KALLAX bench seating

Yves wanted a built-in bench seating to save space and to add cosiness to the kitchen. And he wanted powerplugs in there to power up the laptop when the dining table needed to be a work table. See the tutorial.

MO_USE’s unlikely light source

Probably not a hack that will be reproduced by anyone, anytime soon, but I like how a damaged sauce bottle was redeemed and given a new purpose. Shine on, little one.

And with that I’ll take my leave for 2020 and I’ll be back in January with more IKEA hacks.

Till then, which are your favourite IKEA hacks of 2020? Did they make the list? Let us know in the comments below.

Happy Holidays to you and yours,

Jules

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The 10 best IKEA ideas of 2020 – quick & easy edition

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 14:00:16 GMT

I can’t end the year without our annual “Top 10” lists. It’s been an unusual year but I’m glad the IKEA hacking community kept doing what it does best — creating and repurposing even while locked down at home. For that, I tip my hat off to you guys.

To kick things off, we look back at some of the best, quick IKEA ideas that don’t necessarily involve a lot of heavy lifting. (Top 10 hacks are on tomorrow!)

These ideas prove that smart thinking can improve, upgrade or turn around any IKEA item.

Let’s revisit the best IKEA ideas of 2020

#1 Custom 3D doors for BESTÅ

Like many other hacking stories, Mare fell in love with this gorgeous credenza from CB2 but couldn’t bring herself to part with the money. Out comes one of the easiest and cheapest way to make custom doors for the BESTÅ. See the hack.

#2 Modern coat rack

Seeing things differently helped Stéphanie turn a JONAXEL wire basket into a modern coat rack. It is minimalist, cute, and price friendly. Read more.

#3 Worn outdoor armchair transformed

Fabio bought a SKARPÖ outdoor armchair. After many seasons spent in bad weather the surface was stained and impossible to clean and its appearance, very sad. Painstakingly, Fabio gave it layers of new paint and it’s now ready to serve for many more seasons. See the process.

#4 Glammed up as a credenza

Three BRIMNES cabinets strung together filled a long dining room wall as a credenza, with new acrylic handles and a smoked glass top. Read more.

#5 Nest with KYRRE

Using 2 IKEA KYRRE stools Emma made a compact, corner-friendly set of nesting tables in record time. Lovely for a plant pot and to set a cup of coffee down. See the KYRRE nesting tables.

#6 Drink tea and keep hacking

Maartje and Gaby couldn’t find a tea box that was big enough to store their different teas. So they went big and converted the IKEA LIATORP coffee table with drawer into a tea table. Read more.

#7 Best dressed piggy

This well dressed piggy deserves a spot on the list. Grandmama Helen made the KELGRIS pig a waistcoat so her granddaughter can easily spot him when they go to nursery. See the pattern.

#8 Electric toothbrush holder

With 5 people and so many toothbrushes and their stands, Arjette and Anco wanted a way to get them organized and off the sink. The RIMFORSA holder works perfectly. See more.

#9 DRÖNA boxes upgrade

Jessica bought a set of the plain white DRÖNA boxes since they were so cheap. But she didn’t really like the look of them. It took just one step to make them pretty.

#10 Anytime is coffee time

And one last one for the road. This idea made me laugh — clever, cheap and useful all in one.

Trevor thought there has got to be a product he can put into the shopping trolley to hold a cup of coffee while he grocery shops. Well, there is.

Which is your favourite IKEA idea? Let us know in the comments below.

Stay tuned for the Top 10 IKEA hacks of 2020 tomorrow.

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Kids love climbing: A rock wall headboard

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:00:06 GMT

Wall organizer makes a fun kids rock climbing wall headboard.

I’m Camilla’s daddy, a handsome 3-year-old at 12 kgs.

I hacked the IKEA SKÅDIS wall organizer to become a functional headboard and at same time, a mini kids rock climbing wall.

Related: KURA bed with climbing wall

IKEA item used:

IKEA SKÅDIS wall organizer

A kind of easy procedure with kids’ safety first in mind.

For this reason, I fixed the SKÅDIS pegboard with the original upper side fixing point. Then, I also added two more sustain at the bottom using a total of 4 Fisher wall plugs (each 4mm dia. with 20kg axial load, 80 kg total each board).

I bought separately some commercial wall rocks holds and fixed them with M8 screws and crimped washers on the hidden side.

I also added some random handles.

The full drill and mount required about one day.

The system is modular … so it is growing, is fun and adjustable. Under the wall/ headboard is the bed for a soft landing.

~ by Giacomo

CAUTION: Please DO NOT reproduce this hack if you are unsure how to make it safe for your child.

You may also be interested in this climbing rope bag made from the IKEA blue bag.

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Bricking news: LEGO BYGGLEK the best gift yet

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:00:22 GMT

13 Instagram posts show why the LEGO BYGGLEK should be top on your gift list.

Almost three months ago, IKEA and LEGO launched the product of their collaboration — BYGGLEK in the US and Europe. (I’m still waiting!)

My first thought was that the BYGGLEK was “just” a collection of boxes of different sizes: one set of three small boxes, a large and medium box. Along with the boxes, a set of LEGO bricks to kick-start the play experience.

What has happened since?

Did they remain as dusty storage boxes in dark cupboards?

Well, I should have known better. A studded surface never remains so with LEGO fans. A check on Instagram hashtag #bygglek revealed lots of delightful creations.

Oh what fun.

Homage to IKEA

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Play at home

Many BYGGLEK creations centered around homes. Like this Grecian styled house.

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Or beach house. @hello.bricks used the various BYGGLEK boxes to create a 3 level home any minifig would love. I mean it has a barbecue pit and jacuzzi.

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And this amazing structure from @trickybricks.

Granted, you need a lot more of other LEGO pieces besides the BYGGLEK, but setting the creations on a platform seem to elevate the design.

Three swipes (or click the right arrow) to see the tea box by @mind_the_brick. Perfect for that too.

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A fantastic harbor front home. The BYGGLEK box lets @my.lego.mocs raise the street scene and add a metro line and port.

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A pool villa. I wouldn’t mind staying-at-home here.

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Christmas comes early

Lots of Christmas creations on the box too. This one, funnily with Santa partying with Stormtroopers. You never know.

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Santa lights up on this one.

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In case you’re wondering what’s happening at North Pole.

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IKEA gingerbread furniture is too cute. Free download.

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 14:00:51 GMT

This may be IKEA’s most delicious range yet … GINGERBREAD furniture.

The Gingerbread Höme kit includes furniture-shaped cookie cutters and simple instructions, so you can furnish your gingerbread house with edible versions of iconic IKEA furniture.

Pieces include the STRANDMON wingback chair, the ever popular BILLY bookcase, LACK side table and three others to complete the set. You can’t furnish the whole house but it would be enough to create a yummy gingerbread scene.

Free gingerbread furniture templates

First, download the kit for free here and then print them out. In true IKEA fashion, they resemble regular IKEA assembly manuals with step-by-step illustrations. No Allen wrench required.

After printing, you will need to cut out the template of furniture pieces.

Outline the pieces on the dough and then cut them out

Then, comes the exciting part. Make a fresh batch of gingerbread dough. Lay the template on the dough and trace around them to cut out pieces of gingerbread.

Then bake, assemble, and decorate!

Assembling the pieces seems like a delicate job. The manual suggests either warm sugar or icing to “glue” the pieces together. It says, “When using sugar: melt some granulated sugar in a frying pan to make dipping the big gingerbread pieces easier. The sugar dries quickly, in a minute or two. This step is hot, so be careful!”

Sounds like a recipe for lots of deformed tables and chairs.

Nevertheless, at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter how perfect the gingerbread home looks. It’s the sweet warmth and laughter that truly makes a house a home. Even a gingerbread one.

VINTERSAGA gingerbread house, $3.99 | IKEA.com

For those who want to do this more than once, download the 3D printing files to make reusable cookie cutters.

Have you tried this? Let us know how it went.

All images on this post courtesy of IKEA.

Related: Halloween gingerbread house

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Q: How to turn the KALLAX into a filing cabinet?

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:00:09 GMT

A question popped up on our Facebook page which Allen had a great solution for.

Izzie asks, “I’m looking at a way I can use my KALLAX storage unit as a way to store files neatly and in different sections in a cube, like a filing cabinet. I already have the 2 drawer insert and the DRONA box inserts but happy to buy others if they work better.”

KALLAX shelving unit | DRÖNA box | KALLAX drawer insert | IKEA.com

Thank you!

~ Izzie

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Hi Izzie

Yes, you can definitely turn the KALLAX into a filing cabinet. And good thing you already have the DRÖNA boxes cause you’ll be needing it.

The Elba Go-Fix 84408SW Suspension Filing Basket fits into the DRÖNA snugly. See the full post for the hack here.

Allen says, “The files are easy to access by pulling the boxes partially or fully out. The Elba fits tightly and provides the DRÖNA a rigidity that means the weight of the files does not cause the box to crumple up.”

Hope that works for you.

Happy hacking,

Jules

Hacking may compromise the structural integrity of the item, so please be aware of the risks involved before modifying or altering any IKEA product. Alterations and modifications will also void any warranties or return policies you may have received from IKEA. IKEAhackers.net is not liable for any product failure, injury or damage resulting from the application of suggestions, ideas and hacks featured on this site.

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IKEA Snudda Lazy Susan Chalkboard Cheese Board

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:00:34 GMT

I love IKEA products and I am always looking for ways to upgrade them and make them better. SNUDDA is pretty in its simplicity, but I just felt it needed something more and a cheese board, especially a chalkboard one, is so useful.

Whenever we have people over and when we’re entertaining, we always put out a cheese board. Everyone loves cheese, and you can get so creative with all the different cheeses available.

So creating a cheese board from the SNUDDA was an immediate idea that I had.

IKEA item used:

SNUDDA lazy susan

Other materials:

Chalkboard spray paint
Painter’s tape or any kind of tape
Some newspaper
White erasable chalkboard pen

Chalkboard cheese board instructions

Briefly, what I did was:

Sand the SNUDDA so it’s easier for the paint to adhere.
Tape up the parts I want to remain unpainted.
Spray paint the exposed areas with chalkboard paint. You may need a few coats.
Let paint dry thoroughly.
Write the names of the cheese and serve!

The full instructions for the hack in this blog post.

How much did it cost and how long did it cost?

This hack only took a couple of hours. It cost the price of SNUDDA and chalkboard spray paint – which was about $7 – that’s it.

What’s the hardest part of this hack?

The hardest part of this hack is waiting for the paint to dry!!

I love how useful this hack is! Now when I entertain I have a great cheeseboard.

~ by Jae

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Spruced up. HEMNES chest of hearts makeover

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:00:10 GMT

I decided to makeover the HEMNES chest because I am redecorating my bedroom.

And I wanted to have only one style in the bedroom. So I took my old dresser and modified it to suit the style of my other furniture (bed, wardrobe etc.)

IKEA items used:

HEMNES chest of 3 drawers

before

Materials and tools

Brushed spruce boards
Vinyl glue and a brush
Drill
Screws and screwdriver
Miter saw
Jigsaw
Orbital sander
Measuring tape
Pencil
Ruler

What I did was measure the chest and layout the pieces of boards to cover the entire HEMNES chest. Then I cut the spruce boards to size.

I used a bit of vinyl glue to set them in place. Then I screwed the boards in, over the HEMNES chest.

All done! It looks entirely different and matches my room.

How long did it take?

I did it in my free time and it took a few days.

What was the hardest part about this hack?

The hardest for this hack was to cut the wood straight.

Looking back, would you have done it differently?

If I would do another chest makeover like this, probably I would put the screws in the opposite direction, from the inside, for a better look.

~ by Yuri, from Aosta, Italy.

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Q: How was this hacked or put together?

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:00:23 GMT

I am not trying to submit a hack, but rather figure out how this unit was ‘hacked’ or put together.

The dates I found on a couple pieces was 1999. This was disassembled from my mother’s (now deceased and no paperwork on unit) house and now I am trying to reassemble, but can’t figure how to find directions as I don’t know the ‘names’ of the IKEA components.

I was hoping someone in your community might be able to help me figure out names, or possibly even have some directions on how to put together or where to find directions.

Or even direct me to a site where someone could give me advice, help or whatever. IKEA has not been helpful at all. They told me to buy a new unit…. But I really like this one

Whatever help you can give would be much appreciated.

Thank you

Sharon

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Hi Sharon

My best guess is an IKEA BONDE. But I can’t be sure unless I can take a closer look.

Found this photo of the IKEA BONDE on eBay and it does look similar-ish. And the squares do fit the LEKMAN boxes as do the one in your photo.

The only thing that throws it off are the shelves. In the BONDE they are all squares, so I’m not sure if your mother hacked the shelves to be adjustable.

Take a look at the BONDE instrument manual and see if that helps.

Alternatively, if you can find a barcode or any such thing, try Google searching the product code and see if you yield anything.

You can also try browsing an 1999 catalog for clues.

That’s all I got. Anyone else? Drop your comment below.

Good luck on your search.

Jules

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Hold on to your copies. This is the last IKEA catalog.

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:00:46 GMT

The IKEA catalog. What can I say? It’s an annual event here at IKEAhackers — where I excitedly flip through the 200+ pages and pick out my new favourites or try to spot hacks in them.

But all that has come to an end.

Today, IKEA announced that they are pulling the plug on their famous 70 year old catalog. The 2021 catalog will be the last of its kind. It’s going the way of the dodo.

“Turning the page with our beloved catalog is in fact a natural process since media consumption and customer behaviors have changed. In order to reach and interact with the many people, we will keep inspiring with our home furnishing solutions in new ways,” says Konrad Grüss, Managing Director, Inter IKEA Systems B.V. in a press release.

Emotional but rational decision

With changing consumer behaviour, moving from paper to digital, the IKEA catalog has been less used. Leading to this “emotional but rational decision” to end the career of the IKEA catalog, both the print and digital versions.

Needless to say, IKEA fans are not taking the news well. On the IKEA US Facebook page, Tracy says, “The catalog is essential for planning and WAY better than the website! I looked forward to mine each year. This makes me sad…”

Natalie adds, “It has always been something positive to look forward to each year. Apart from the practical ideas and beautiful things in the catalog, it has been like a manual of sorts for us to reference throughout the year. The pictures of the different rooms with clever ideas were almost a respite for us to imagine how a home could be like. Sure, those were just material and physical things, but the inspiration was real nonetheless. In a year like this, I particularly yearned for the normalcy and escape begotten in the catalog, as silly as it may sound. It is now yet another part of life that must become a memory only, and nothing more. This is a loss – of traditions, value at a personal level, and a certain extent of hopefulness. I am heartbroken.”

A well-loved catalog

I’m sad too, though I understand the reasons to reduce paper and change with consumer consumption.

I’ve enjoyed reviewing every new issue.

Watch literary critic Hellmuth Karasek review the 2016 issue, which was the peak of the catalog. 200 million copies of the IKEA Catalog 2016 were distributed in 69 different versions, 32 languages and to more than 50 markets.

With the end of the catalog, IKEA hints at moving towards new exciting tools to help people plan their needs and dreams at home. From what I can see from the comments, the IKEA website falls short in providing the IKEA escape and inspiration. And use of the IKEA Place app is spotty.

70 years of history

You may not have known that IKEA started as a mail order company. Ingvar Kamprad, a mere teenager then, sent out a catalog called IKEA-Nytt, selling small items like pens, watches and belts. He started adding furniture eventually and in 1951, he printed 285,000 copies of what would be known as the first IKEA catalog. The cover featured the MK wing chair in brown upholstery, later reintroduced as the STRANDMON.

All is not lost. IKEA has digitized its entire 70 years of catalog history in an online library. You can browse every issue, even though I know it’s just not the same as a “bookbook”.

I will miss the iconic IKEA catalog.

But in the famous words of Ingvar Kamprad, I take heart that “Most things still remain to be done. A glorious future!”

I look forward to what IKEA has in store for us.

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