7 of the Best IKEA Hacks from the Experts

Growing up, I wasn’t really into home decor. And when my parents drug me to a furniture store, I knew I was in for hours of boredom.

But when it came to IKEA, I was all good; they had food and some of their furniture was fun to look at. And now that I’m an adult, I can go in there and actually enjoy myself. I can grab a cup of coffee and wander through the building checking out the flat-packed furniture.

But what I actually think helps me like going into this huge store even more is knowing that I can take one of the simple pieces of IKEA furniture and do a whole new look with it. Oh, and these IKEA hacks don’t even cost that much which is pretty awesome.

And down below, I’ve included seven of the best IKEA furniture hacks. These ready-to-build pieces are great for DIYers who love to make their home look stylish.

So check out these super chic ideas for adaptable pieces and see how you can custom-design this IKEA furniture!

1. $10 DIY Coffee Table

I’m an avid coffee drinker which is probably why I put this decor idea at the top of the list. And I’m seriously impressed with this one. She took something clean and simple and turned it into a rustic yet modern looking piece of furniture.

And if you love this kind of aesthetic, then this IKEA hack is perfect for your home! It’s a very stylish makeover.

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2. IKEA Charging Station Hack

This is why I love IKEA hacking! You take something so simple, and then turn it into a really creative DIY project.

And for $9 you can buy a simple rail and turn it into a phone charging station. Make it look cute and you have a fun design for any room. This is such a smart way to repurpose an item from IKEA and turn it into something very useful.

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3. Laundry Room Organizing Rack

With a nice color, you can use this organizing mobile rack (Råskog cart) to brighten up your room and keep things in order.

This is probably one of the best IKEA hacks on the list. You can paint it any color you want to match your room’s look, and it’s so versatile. So do you want to organize your cleaning products like in the image above? No problem. Do you want to keep all of your hair styling tools and beauty products together? You can do that too.

4. Frosta Shelf IKEA Stool Hack

If you want your room to look stylish and organized, then this is probably a great DIY project for you. It’s a fun way to dress things up and keep things in order.

And whether it’s for your sewing room, an office, a kids bedroom, or the living room, I think this should be one of the DIY IKEA hacks you try.

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5. Dipped Stools

This is probably one of the best IKEA hacks of all time. It’s cute, it’s simple, and it’s a fun way to dress up a room.

And while I was under the impressions that IKEA furniture was already trendy and stylish, these DIY geniuses keep on proving me wrong. Also, dipping some cute stools in paint can’t be that difficult which probably makes this a pretty easy IKEA hack.

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6. Wood and Metal IKEA Hack Industrial Shelf

Again, just another way to make your home look stylish but organized. I mean you could put those books and trinkets on the coffee table or desk, but this just looks so much better.

Also, if you’re looking for easy IKEA hacks that won’t take you days to complete, then this is a great one to try!

It’s such a simple way to transform a room and keep it tidy.

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7. Bar Cart

Now if you don’t drink, then I don’t see why this couldn’t be used as a fun bar cart for non-alcoholic drinks as well. But either way, this is an awesome piece to make any home party look fun and stylish.

Also, I just really love how this person completely transformed their IKEA utility cart and made it look ridiculously chic!

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Bonus: 12 Places to Shop When You Break Up With IKEA

Yes I know, this isn’t an IKEA hack. And in fact, it’s probably a blasphemy to those who love IKEA.

But I couldn’t help but add this one just in case you wanted more options. Buzzfeed came up with a great list of places to shop if you want more options and ideas.

So read these 12 places to shop when you break up with IKEA and see if you like any of the stores!

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Getting your home to be stylish and cute doesn’t have to cost hundreds of dollars. And in fact, all of these tutorials and IKEA hacks are great ways to upgrade your home for a lot less. They add just the right amount of color and fun into almost any room.

Also, just going to IKEA (or shopping on their site) is pretty fun. And who knows, you might just find some other pieces of furniture that you can make into a DIY project yourself!