20 Awesome Ikea Hacks You Have To Try
By Melanie Blodgett |
I’ll say it. I like – nay, I love Ikea. But sometimes Ikea stuff is a little on the bland side and needs some repurposing or spicing up. Here are 20 awesome Ikea hacks I love and you should too.

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Modular Storage
So, so beautiful. I need to make this ASAP.
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Ombre Dresser
Such a cool effect without too much effort.
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SIT
Ha! How did they add that "S" there?
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Toy Kitchen
I want one. Now.
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Industrial Lamp
Metal, wood and cement in one lamp? Sounds like perfection to me.
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Mini Bar
This is such a genius and gorgeous use of this odd little space.
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Deck Chairs
Don't these chairs look so sleek? I love the slatted look.
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Dresser Made Nightstand
A small dresser became a great little nightstand. I've always said nightstands don't have enough drawers.
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Rope Mirror
Pretty and simple. My kind of DIY.
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Picture Dresser
How cool is this? The possibilities are kind of endless with this one.
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Mirrors Made Lights
Pull out mirrors made into bed side lights! Genius!
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Bird Feeder
A tri-level serving dish made into a bird feeder! Who comes up with this stuff?
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Hide Something Ugly
A fantastic way to hide something unsightly in the room.
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Hideaway Printer
Until someone designs a printer that isn't a total eye sore, this is the perfect solution.
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Wrapping Paper Organization
It's great to know I'm not the only one who needs to contain their wrapping paper.
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Kiddo Furniture
A simple kid's table and chairs, add a little fun fabric and it's a brand new set.
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Pallet Desk
This is on my to do list. Love.
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Planters Made Pendants
Pretty pots made into pretty pendant lights! Perfection!
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Bookcase Made Dollhouse
I want a little girl just so I can make and play with this.
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Dorothy Draper Dresser
Such a fantastic transformation! The black and gold is so chic.
See more here on Better Decorating Bible./crafts-activities/20-awesome-ikea-hacks-you-have-to-try/#dorothy-draper-dresser
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