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IKEA Has Been Hiding a LEGO Organizer in Plain Sight
The IKEA MAMMUT children’s table looks like any ordinary kids’ table. But is it? Lift off the top surface, and you’ll find something IKEA created as a structural design — a honeycomb of compartments built into the base, hidden just beneath the tabletop. One hacker discovered that these compartments are almost perfectly sized for sorting LEGO bricks by colour
5 Easy Ways to Use This Chic Side Table: IKEA HOLMERUD Round Up
Have you heard the phrase, “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it’s probably a duck?” It basically means you can confidently identify something based on its features. Makes sense. But then came the IKEA HOLMERUD side table. IKEA’s HOLMERUD side table joined the line-up in 2024 after the successful intro of the HOLMERUD coffee
30 IKEA Summer Pieces That Scream Long Evenings, Good Food & Great Company
Woo hoo, summer is on its way! And, while I have to admit, I don’t always look forward to the sweltering heat, I do love summertime. You get more sunshine, longer days, barbecues, family time, all the things that seem to give this season a more laid-back feel. You also have summer vacations, beach trips (if that’s your thing), and more time for outdoor activ
IKEA IVAR Hack Ideas: 12 Ways DIYers Are Reinventing This Classic Shelf
The IKEA IVAR collection offers oodles of versatility thanks to its variety of cabinets, shelving, storage boxes, drawers, doors, and more. Plus, the untreated pine looks great, but it’s also easy to paint. Therefore, it’s a breeze to create whatever look suits your favorite design scheme. Maybe these are the reasons the IVAR range has been popping up in hom
This IKEA Home Tour on Reddit Is Giving Off Strong Design Vibes
One of my favorite things to do when I visit an IKEA is wander through the showroom. (Isn’t it everyone’s?) I love seeing the products in action and how they come together to create effortless spaces that reflect a variety of styles. Recently, poking around an IKEA subreddit brought me to a post from Lalitya Blue that made me feel like I was back on the show
IKEA Takes Center Stage in This Bathroom Remodel and the Linen Closet is a Dream
Have you ever stopped to think about how much stuff you keep in your bathroom? For what’s usually one of the smallest rooms in the house, we sure expect it to handle a lot. Toiletries, towels, makeup, hair appliances, spa treatments, toilet paper, medicine, first-aid supplies, and a few random items thrown in for good measure. If you don’t plan bathroom stor
Loft Bed? It’s So Much More! IKEA KURA Bed Hacks Roundup
My son had a loft bed in his room for a long time because it was the best way to keep his room feeling more spacious. Under the bed, he created a comfy reading zone, and when he had a friend sleep over, we stuck an air mattress underneath to make a temporary bunk bed. This was years ago, and I admit I didn’t know about the KURA back then; if I had, I’m prett
IKEA HEMNES Hack: How One DIYer Transformed a Basic Dresser With Wallpaper
We’ve all had those days where a little change makes all the difference — a new outfit, a fresh haircut, and suddenly you feel like a whole new person. Well, Berlin-based lifestyle and travel creator Georgia (@gigipalamas) had the same idea, except her transformation project involved an IKEA HEMNES dresser, some paintable wallpaper, and a seriously impressiv
Want to Put a Mini Rave Inside Your Coffee Table? There’s a Hack for That!
Have you ever been so into a vacation that you don’t realize until afterward that you forgot to take pictures? I’ve done something similar with some past organizing projects. I don’t remember until I’m snapping the after pics that I forgot to take the before pics. (Oops!) Well, Piers Helm ART (@piers_helm_art) did the same thing when they created this really
IKEA’s Playful PS 2026 Collection Proves That Great Design Knows How to Have Fun
The idea that great design is only for a privileged few is, well, hogwash. At least that’s IKEA’s take. The Swedish superstar has built its brand around creating stylish, functional pieces that elevate even the smallest of spaces, all at an affordable price point. Making good design accessible to everyone, a concept known as democratic design, became a mains
IKEA BESTÅ Bathroom Hack: How One DIYer Got a Custom Vanity Look for Just $210
I love an open-concept floor plan, but an open-concept bathroom sink? Not so much. I’m all about storage and hiding things out of sight, especially when it comes to toiletries. Michele was dealing with a wall-mounted sink and an old cabinet that wasn’t very functional for storage. She made the most of things with a hodgepodge of shelves and baskets, but it l
This Workstation on Wheels Is as Easy as 1-2-3!
Taking your work with you wherever you go may sound stressful, but if you work from home, a portable workstation is brilliant. Personally, I have a dedicated work area at home, but I still end up in the living room a lot. This easy hack from Kostas Syrtariotis sure would make relocating my office area a whole lot simpler. For Kostas, it was a matter of keepi
Not Just a Pegboard! 10 Genius IKEA Skådis Hacks for Easy Home Organization
Ready to unlock everything your IKEA SKÅDIS pegboard can do? These 10 genius pegboard ideas for easy home organization are about to change everything. When is a pegboard not just a pegboard? When it’s also a jewelry organizer, a pot rack, and a rock-climbing wall! (I mean, go big, right?) IKEA’s SKÅDIS system has proven to be quite the versatile superstar ov
The IKEA Hallway Edit: Furniture, Decor and Ideas for the In-Between Space
For years, the hallway in our home was simply a long, narrow pass-through. It was just a transition from one part of the house to the next. Walking through it was like hearing detectives on TV saying, “Nothing to see here, keep moving.” But here’s the thing. Our house is small, and every inch of space counts. I started thinking, “Why can’t our hallway be an
Hack Roundup! 11 Different Ways to Reimagine the IKEA ALEX
Drawers on wheels, narrow or wide, a sleek desk, or one with drawers on the side. This sounds like a quirky poem about furniture, but it’s actually a glimpse into a popular IKEA product range. IKEA’s ALEX series offers a variety of drawer and desk configurations, making it a favorite pick for office hacks. But clever creatives have found other ways to put th
How to Get the Beauty of Blooms When You Don’t Have a Green Thumb
I love the idea of filling my home with fresh flowers, but it seems I lack the skills to keep them alive for more than a few days. I try, I really do, but it doesn’t seem to work out. So I started thinking: what are the best ways for someone like me to include pretty florals in my home without worrying about dying decor? I mean, my rug has a bold floral prin
She Absolutely Nailed This IKEA BILLY Reading Nook — Cozy, Charming and All
I’m going to just put it out there right from the start: I am jealous of this BILLY book nook hack. It looks so amazing, and oh, so cozy! I would snuggle up with my favorite book and never want to leave. I’m scoping out areas in my home that I can convert, such as an extra closet. Then I realized I don’t have a closet to spare. But if you don’t already have
This Free Tool Tells You Exactly What Size Frame Your Photo Needs
I recently had to return three different frames because they just weren’t the right fit for my photo. Between the frame sizes and different mat options, it was a strikeout each time. When I saw this tech-savvy hack from Türker Özenir, I thought, “If only I had seen this a few weeks ago!” Türker wanted to solve a classic dilemma—figuring out which KNOPPÄNG or
The BLANDA Isn’t Just a Bowl; It’s Anything You Want!
When is a bowl not just a bowl? When it’s everything else! These hacks are the epitome of thinking outside the box, turning a basic IKEA bowl into a lamp, a bird feeder, a table, and so much more. (There’s even a way to measure the wind!) IKEA’s BLANDA bowl is a simple, glass beauty, but it’s not the only member of the family. You can also choose the stainle
Three IKEA Stands + One Audiophile’s Wild Idea: The DIY Speaker That Shouldn’t Sound This Good.
Most speakers are boxes. Rigid, sealed, acoustically inert boxes engineered to contain acoustic materials rather than become part of the sound. David Kan, IKEA hacker and audiophile, explains, “The [speaker] drivers work solely on their own, without any musical interaction with the enclosure. The sound energy is fully loaded towards the front, masking musica