10 Best Ikea Hacks of 2012
This past year I posted a few IKEA hack round-ups here from kids rooms to stylish home office ideas; and with each post I continually was impressed with the innovative and creative thought put behind each piece. So I thought it would be fun to round up some of the best ones from 2012. From customized billy bookcases to a clever window herb garden. Here’s this year’s top hacks!
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Industrial
A faux vintage steel sideboard from Rast chest.
More info at Ikea Hackers. -
Planter Rail
A fun idea for a windo herb garden using a rail and "S" hooks.
More info at Ikea Hackers. -
Office Update
A clever update to an IKEA desk.
More info at Happy Mundane. -
Cross-Stitch Chair
Add some handmade to your home office with a little cross-stitch action.
More info at Ikea Hackers(Photo: Lo veo y me gusta).. -
Custom Billy
A beautiful custom job using Billy Bookcases.
More info at Ikea Hackers. -
Vanity Flair
All-In-One Multipurpose Bathroom furniture which hides a washer & dryer.
More info at Ikea Hackers. -
Backsplash
Add some splash to your backsplash with this genius hack. (Don't you love the color of that kitchen aid?)
More info at Ikea Hackers. -
Book Shelf
A clever use of a napkin holder.
More info at Ikea Hackers. -
Ivar library and storage
A clever and attractive use of the IVAR system.
More info at Ikea Hackers. -
EXPEDIT - Kitchen Storage
An Expedit is hacked using different materials making the simple white expedit-style very unique.
More info at Ikea Hackers. -
Mid-Century Style
A Stolmen turns into a mid-century unit/space-divider/desk.
More info at Ikea Hackers. -
Multi-Kid Drafting Table
A clever hack using VIKA table tops.
More info at Ikea Hackers. -
Add Leather
Leather straps take this RAST chest of drawers to a whole new level.
More info at Ikea Hackers.
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Jan is the co-founder of Poppytalk, a blog about the beautiful, the decayed and the handmade and Poppytalk Handmade, an online curated marketplace. Follow her on Twitter , Facebook and Pinterest!
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