IKEA Hackers

Thirty years after a hair dryer, a leaky valve, and some very unglamorous sounds ended IKEA’s first big inflatable experiment, the Swedish giant is trying again. This time, it might actually have nailed it. When IKEA announced that its beloved PS collection is returning for a tenth edition, plenty of things caught the eye: a rocking bench that looks more like a balance board,...

Taking something simple and basic and turning it into a unique piece is one of the most fun parts of hacking. It kind of reminds me of those classic 1980’s movies where the quiet, shy girl gets a makeover and becomes the life of the party. Donald Baxter decided to give this a try with one of his favorite IKEA pieces, the TROMMA clock. He said, “I loved these clocks just plain...

What do you get when you take a few inexpensive IKEA mirrors and some wood trim? You guessed it! A statement wall feature that brightens up your space for under $50. Nilesh wanted to create a high-end wall feature, and he found the perfect solution with IKEA’s BLODLÖNN mirror. You get a four-pack for only $12.99, and you don’t need a ton of other supplies, making this hack af...

IKEA hackers Ian and Loida Callaghan were super excited when they assembled five BILLY bookcases to create a personal library. The only problem? Along with their brand-new reading room, they got over 400 shelf holes. A bunch of holes didn’t quite mesh with the sophisticated look they were going for, and they wondered why IKEA didn’t have the little 3mm plastic hole covers, sa...

Want to make your gift for mom extra-special this Mother’s Day? Hack a custom tea caddy, a stylish vase, or a garden on wheels that will make her smile and appreciate the creative kid she’s raised. These gift ideas start with IKEA products and end with a DIY treat that’s perfect for celebrating mom. Whether you’re working with a smaller budget or have money to burn, there are...