IKEA Hackers

I recently had to return three different frames because they just weren’t the right fit for my photo. Between the frame sizes and different mat options, it was a strikeout each time. When I saw this tech-savvy hack from Türker Özenir, I thought, “If only I had seen this a few weeks ago!” Türker wanted to solve a classic dilemma—figuring out which KNOPPÄNG or FISKBO frame (or ...

I’m going to just put it out there right from the start: I am jealous of this BILLY book nook hack. It looks so amazing, and oh, so cozy! I would snuggle up with my favorite book and never want to leave. I’m scoping out areas in my home that I can convert, such as an extra closet. Then I realized I don’t have a closet to spare. But if you don’t already have a dedicated readin...

I love the idea of filling my home with fresh flowers, but it seems I lack the skills to keep them alive for more than a few days. I try, I really do, but it doesn’t seem to work out. So I started thinking: what are the best ways for someone like me to include pretty florals in my home without worrying about dying decor? I mean, my rug has a bold floral print that I love, and...

Drawers on wheels, narrow or wide, a sleek desk, or one with drawers on the side. This sounds like a quirky poem about furniture, but it’s actually a glimpse into a popular IKEA product range. IKEA’s ALEX series offers a variety of drawer and desk configurations, making it a favorite pick for office hacks. But clever creatives have found other ways to put this hardworking ser...

For years, the hallway in our home was simply a long, narrow pass-through. It was just a transition from one part of the house to the next. Walking through it was like hearing detectives on TV saying, “Nothing to see here, keep moving.” But here’s the thing. Our house is small, and every inch of space counts. I started thinking, “Why can’t our hallway be an extra room?” I kne...