8 of the Best (and Easiest) IKEA Hacks We've Come Across

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IKEA hacks are proof that you don’t have to spend a ton of time, energy, or money on little improvements in your home.

These easy hacks are from real people and their real homes.

1. Plaid on a plain cabinet

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Grab some temporary wallpaper and electric tape to transform extremely plain EKET cabinets into a plaid-patterned statement piece.

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2. Easy IKEA bookcase banquette

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Employ an IKEA bookcase and a cushion along with a small table and you create an instant banquette perfect for meals.

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3. IKEA sofa cover

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To make couch covers for your IKEA sofa, purchase affordable linen covers from Bemz.

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4. Oversized art hack

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Paint over a pair of giant IKEA BJÖRKSTA pieces with house paint.

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5. Home office in an IKEA PAX unit system

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An entire wall of IKEA PAX units doesn’t just add extra storage to the small space, it also holds a compact home office.

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6. An IKEA cabinet with a touch of gold

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Cut shapes from gold contact paper and place them on the face of this IKEA cabinet to give some glam.

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7. Dressers as a bed base

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Place a mattress on top of IKEA dressers to add more storage to a small bedroom.

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8 of the Best (and Easiest) IKEA Hacks We've Come Across

IKEA hacks are proof that you don’t have to spend a ton of time, energy, or money on little improvements in your home.

These easy hacks are from real people and their real homes.

1. Plaid on a plain cabinet

Grab some temporary wallpaper and electric tape to transform extremely plain EKET cabinets into a plaid-patterned statement piece.

2. Easy IKEA bookcase banquette

Employ an IKEA bookcase and a cushion along with a small table and you create an instant banquette perfect for meals.

3. IKEA sofa cover

To make couch covers for your IKEA sofa, purchase affordable linen covers from Bemz.

4. Oversized art hack

Paint over a pair of giant IKEA BJÖRKSTA pieces with house paint.

5. Home office in an IKEA PAX unit system

An entire wall of IKEA PAX units doesn’t just add extra storage to the small space, it also holds a compact home office.

6. An IKEA cabinet with a touch of gold

Cut shapes from gold contact paper and place them on the face of this IKEA cabinet to give some glam.

7. Dressers as a bed base

Place a mattress on top of IKEA dressers to add more storage to a small bedroom.

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