I am a DIY/crafty girl, but these people have taken Ikea hacks to a whole new level and I just want to share these awesome ideas with you, too. So here we go - 10 of my favorite unique Ikea hacks - enjoy!

I’m a DIY girl, but some people have taken Ikea hacks to a whole new level! So I’d like to share with you 10 awesome Ikea hacks I have found.

I am lucky enough to have an Ikea store here in Tampa.  Can I just say I LOVE Ikea and just get that out of the way first?

Their stuff is good quality and inexpensive and since my husband’s favorite thing in the world is to put stuff together, we make a good team when we go there!

I'm a DIY girl, but some people have taken Ikea hacks to a whole new level! So I'd like to share 10 awesome Ikea hacks I have found- enjoy!

But before I share the other great ideas I found, I want to showcase my own Ikea hack!

Does your kitchen desperately need more counter and storage space? Mine sure did!

So, here is how we built an easy DIY Ikea kitchen island in an afternoon!

Does your kitchen desperately need more counter and storage space? Here is how to build an easy DIY Ikea kitchen island in an afternoon!

Now, on to 10 more of my favorite unique Ikea hacks – enjoy!

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Ikea Hack 1. Dressing up a dresser.

I love this look of vintage suitcases, and this easy project involves simply painting and adding hardware to this basic Ikea Rast dresser.

I'm a DIY girl, but some people have taken Ikea hacks to a whole new level! So I'd like to share 10 awesome Ikea hacks I have found- enjoy!
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Ikea Hack 2. Lego table.

Just attach the Lego base to the table top of the Ikea Lack and sort the Legos into clear storage bins.

10 awesome Ikea hacks you need to try - Lego table
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Ikea Hack 3. This elegant high-backed bench would look lovely anywhere in your home.

It’s an Ikea Expedit Kallax bookcase turned on its side.

10 awesome Ikea hacks you need to try -Dining Banquette
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Ikea Hack 4. Under the bed storage.

What a great way to utilize that overlooked space.  Again, it’s a Kallax bookcase turned on its side. It can be used to store blankets, shoes, or just decorative items.  Nice.

10 awesome Ikea hacks you need to try - under bed storage
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Ikea Hack 5. Everyone needs a “drop zone” when they first walk in the door.

I love this idea! Three Ikea Knuff wooden magazine storage boxes and a shelf, hooked together and hung on the wall. This is a great place for mail, keys, and sunglasses.  And it doesn’t take up any floor space.

For more of my entryway ideas, see this post: Smart entryway organization ideas.

Here are some smart entryway organization ideas that will keep your keys, glasses, and more organized so you can get out of the house faster!
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Ikea Hack 6. These Ikea cork trivets are just covered in fabric – so simple, yet create quite a pop of color.

10 awesome Ikea hacks you need to try - fabric covered cork boards
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Ikea Hack 7. Look at this awesomely clever multi-level cat treeย made from Ikea LACK tables!

(Just  like the Lego table hack) My cats would be over the moon if they had this.

I'm a DIY girl, but some people have taken Ikea hacks to a whole new level! So I'd like to share 10 awesome Ikea hacks - like this cat tree!
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For more kitty tips, check out this post:ย Cats are people, too.

Cats are people, too! Here are ideas on keeping your furry family happy & healthy, including DIY cat toys, how to hide the litter box and DIY cat furniture. cat toys

Ikea Hack 8. What kid wouldn’t love their own reading nook?

This is so easy – just 3 Ikea bookshelves, like Billy bookshelves, screwed together at the bottom so they don’t tip. An added cushion makes it a comfy reading spot. Oodles of storage and a cozy place to sit. Perfect!

10 awesome Ikea hacks you need to try - reading nook from 3 bookcases
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For more of my bookcase ideas, look here: 8 great DIY bookcases.

Here are 8 fantastic ideas for book shelves that are unique, fun, and functional!

Ikea Hack 9. I love this idea of this Ikea plastic bag holder used as a strawberry planter.

Someone was very clever to come up with this one!

 10 awesome Ikea hacks you need to try -strawberry planter from Ikea garbage bag holder
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Ikea Hack 10. As a retired librarian, I seriously need to make this one!

Although they call it an apothecary box, to me it looks just like an old card catalog ๐Ÿ™‚  I always wished I could get my hands on one, but this is the next best thing, and it would still be useful for tucking away small items. Here is the one from Ikea (Moppe).  But, then I also found this one, pre-finished, on Amazon, too.

10 awesome Ikea hacks you need to try - catalog drawer storage unit
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Want to repurpose other things now?  How about 16 fabulous ways to repurpose old dresser drawers?

Here are 16 great ways to repurpose old dresser drawers. I hate throwing away old pieces of furniture & it makes me happy to find ways to reuse them. There are so many ways to re-use old dressers and dresser drawers, so start collecting them to dress you your home!

I hope these got your creative juices flowing!  I think a trip to Ikea is soon to be in my future.  How about you?

~ Pam ๐Ÿ™‚


5 Comments on 10 awesome Ikea hacks you need to try.

  1. We have that IKEA dresser in #1. I love the suitcase idea! Now….will my husband let me do that….?

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