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As much as we don't like to admit it, Ikea has become an important part of our life. Everyone owns at least one Ikea item, and we have been subdued by our consumerist society. However, we have come to get past this aspect we consider disagreeable and to look for unique methods and hacks of using Ikea items differently than their initial purpose.
In the end, it's a matter of transforming something no longer useful into a piece that can serve another, better purpose in your home. Furniture transformation can be categorized, as appearance transformations using stencils, spray paints, and other techniques, or repurposing the pieces, as is the case in the gallery showcased below.
It is amazing how a simple repositioning of an item can turn its whole purpose upside down! We invite you to explore the gallery below and to think about new innovative ways you can repurpose your Ikea items before throwing the unnecessary pieces away.
1. a simple kid's closet
Use the Expedit bookcase to help you store your kid's clothes.
2. luxurious wall cabinet
Fix a storage cube unit to the wall and top it with an expensive-looking surface.
3. brand new shelf idea
Magazine holders can be fixed to a shelf which after a painting or painting process will result in a perfect storage unit.
4. storing wrapping paper
The carrier bag store was re-purposed brilliantly.
5. the cat tree
6. a bedside shelf from a magazine holder
Using a magazine rack as a shelf can turn up to be very useful.
7. bathroom storage is always needed
Spice racks can be used as bathroom storage.
8. mudroom lockers
Ikea bookshelves have adjustable shelves so they serve perfectly this purpose.
9. another cat tree
10. rolling desk from Ikea dresser
This might require some great DIY skill to transform a simple dresser into such an elegant piece.
11. diy kitchen booth Ikea hack
Another brilliant transformation of an Expedit bookcase.
12. cute baby storage
The "Raskog" cart is so cute in turquoise.
13. upholstered ottomans
Turn a "Lack" table into an ottoman with different fabrics.
14. a rolling cabinet
The Expedit has so many possible transformations.
15. the cloud lampshade
The "Varmluft" lampshade can be turned into a floating cloud.
16. always needed an earring holder
Craft webbing and the 99c frame make this one of the cheapest Ikea hacks.
17. storage kitty litter box
Ikea storage hamper for your cat's necessities.
18. adorable cloud shelves
Paint the cloud and fix a length of Ribba picture edge for the shelf.
19. the perfect corner shelf
Four Lack tables stacked on top of each other serve as a perfect corner shelf.
20. the simple nightstand
"Tibba" picture ledge transformed into a storage nightstand for all those small necessities.
21. a bar cart
Turn a table into a bar cart by adding wheels and an additional shelf.
22. kid's room bookshelves
23. room dividers
Four "Ikvar" side units, piano hinges, and some fabric.
24. toy car storage and display
The "Grundtal" magnetic knife rack is put to good use.
25. a perfect small wardrobe
The Expedit again combined with "Lekman" boxes for the perfect wardrobe.
26. diy bench
The bookcases from Ikea are so versatile!
27. the scented herb garden
Ikea wine racks transformed into a herb garden
28. diy bed frame
A bed made from bookcases? Why not?
29. faux library card catalog console
"Hemnes" shoe cabinet looks so elegant in the hallway!
30. cutting board storage
Spice racks to store cutting boards is such a clever hack!
31. kid's closet
Bits and pieces of Ikea furniture are put together.
32. and again cats-a cat house
33. modern console table
The "Ekby Alex" shelf can serve as a console with the addition of hairpin legs.
