13 DIY Ikea Hacks to Take Your Furniture to the Next Level
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With a destructive tuxedo cat and a propensity for being clumsy and spilling things myself, I prefer to keep my apartment furnished with budget-friendly furniture that I don’t have to worry about too much. I love Ikea furniture, but sometimes you want home decor that looks more unique or matches the rest of your decorating. Here are 13 Ikea hacks to take your furniture to the next level.

13 Ikea Hacks to Take Your Furniture to the Next Level
DIY Kids Corner IKEA Hack Desk
Short on space? Try making this super cute and custom IKEA corner desk for kids with built-in storage.
DIY Desk for Ikea Expedit Hack
Materials: Linnmon / Alex Drawers Desk
Create a custom desk by pairing together these classic Ikea pieces.
Ikea Hack – Turn 1 Pillow Into 2 Pillows
Materials: Rectangular pillow
DIY Dresser Personalization: an Ikea Hack
Materials: Brimnes 3-drawer chest
Ikea Must-Haves for Your Homeschool Room
DIY Welcome Mat Ikea Hack
Ikea Hack – Kitchen Cart Edition
Materials: Forhoja kitchen cart
A little paint and creativity can transform this kitchen cart into something beautiful.
Ikea Hack – Hemnes 3 Drawer Chest
Materials: Hemnes 3-drawer chest
Ikea Expedit Turned Into a Great Shelving Unit with Desk
Materials: Kallax (previously Expedit) shelving
Ikea Dishtowel Hack
Materials: Dish towels (several)
Koppang Ombre Chest of Drawers Ikea Hack
Materials: Koppang 3-drawer chest
Great Storage Piece for a Narrow Space
Materials: Hemnes shoe cabinet
Ikea Malma Mirror Hack
Materials: Malma mirror