You’ve probably already heard about IKEA - they’re a well known company that sells furniture. In addition to that, they also have all sorts of appliances and accessories that you can use to make some DIY home improvement projects by yourself!

For that reason, this is what we have for you today:

Awesome IKEA hacks that you can easily make at home! Whether for your bedroom, your kitchen, or your living room, these hacks will make your home look even better!

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Storage Headboard

This storage headboard is perfect for small bedrooms.
This storage headboard is perfect for small bedrooms. Image source: Apartment Therapy

If your house doesn’t have much space, this is the hack for you! It’s for sure one of the best storage hacks for small bedrooms, full of personality and great for saving space! It’s a combination of two IKEA Mandal headboards and installed with only 6 holes in the ceiling.

Pegboard Storage

Improvise a non-permanent wall storage with a pegboard and some floating shelves!
Improvise a non-permanent wall storage with a pegboard and some floating shelves! Image source: Poppytalk

Also a combination of two items, but this time it’s a pegboard on the wall and floating shelves from IKEA attached to it. The best thing about this hack is that since the shelves aren’t permanently attached, you can move them up, down, or to the sides if needed!

Personalized Seat

An updated rattan chair that's easy to make at home!
An updated rattan chair that's easy to make at home! Image source: Brit + CO

Updating a chair can be simple when you have IKEA on your side!

All you need to make this DIY update are:

  • An IKEA chair
  • Strips of jersey
  • Wood glue
  • Yarn
  • Scissors

And the instructions are so easy to follow! You’ll be thrilled after finishing your project!

Saving Space in the Kitchen

A kitchen counter made out of bookshelves and a butche block!
A kitchen counter made out of bookshelves and a butche block! Image source: Golden Boys & Me

A kitchen storage counter that’s practical and stylish, what more could you ask for? It’s built with bookshelves and a butcher block countertop - all materials from IKEA! Even though this isn’t the most inexpensive project, I do think it’s still my favorite IKEA organization ideas.

Renewed Nightstand

A simple IKEA nighstand transformed into a beautiful and practical decor piece!
A simple IKEA nighstand transformed into a beautiful and practical decor piece! Image source: Vintage Revivals

What about this woman who transformed a simple IKEA dresser into this beautiful piece? I can’t help but be amazed by these projects! It’s amazing what we can do with some sanding and painting (and patience!).

Coffee Table

Durable and simple DIY coffee table from IKEA materials!
Durable and simple DIY coffee table from IKEA materials! Image source: Triple Max Tons

This coffee table is proof that you can make DIY furniture at home and make it long-lasting! This DIY project is made out of a standard, boring coffee table and some table legs, both from IKEA. I’m a huge fan of coffee tables, so I may not be such a reliable source, but I find this one of the nicest tables I’ve seen so far!

Lampshade Accent

Transform an IKEA lampshade into something special in few simple steps!
Transform an IKEA lampshade into something special in few simple steps! Image source: Design Love Fest

You can DIY a simple IKEA lampshade with some yarn and tacky glue! It’s so easy and gives the room an awesome decor accent! Use a color of yarn that fits your room’s color palette or use yarn that’s bright and bold to create an eye-catching accent piece.

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