Upgrading flatpack furniture as BESTÅ we can.

1. This entertainment center was built using KALLAX storage shelves and BRYNILEN bed legs.

entertainment center

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2. This BESTÅ TV stand received a mid-century makeover with updated hardware and new legs.

tv stand

Photo: carolinelizabeth/Instagram

3. This savvy DIYer replaced the plastic top of a $6.99 MARIUS stool with a pine round.

stools

Photo: gina_rafaella/Instagram

4. This ALEX desk looks totally retro with a set of custom legs.

alex desk

Photo: arkanoid/Instagram

5. This IVAR shelving unit is totally on-trend with leather pulls.

ivar pulls

Photo: nordisk_stil/Instagram

6. And this TARVA* dresser in a baby’s nursery is anything but ordinary.

tarva dresser

Photo: davia_carole/Instagram

*The TARVA dresser has been discontinued.

7. This colorful BEKVAM stool looks like a great project for beginners.

stool

Photo: isabelle_fete_unique/Instagram

8. This FINTORP rail is decorative and functional when used in the kitchen.

fintorp

Photo: dysavitri/Instagram

9. These MOSSLANDA picture ledges can hold more than family photos.

MOSSLANDA

Photo: ohmyliiiiife/Instagram

10. And these RÅSKOG utility carts were customized using spray paint and stencils.

RASKOG

Photo: lauravorlicek/Instagram

11. This KURA was crafted into an adorable house bed for a child.

house bed

Photo: erdmute/Instagram

12. This LACK coffee table was hacked using a roll of marble contact paper.

coffee table

Photo: anna_barck/Instagram

13. This SÖDERHAMN modular sofa looks insanely chic with a set of Prettypegs.

prettypegs

Photo: prettypegs/Instagram

14. These two MALM* dressers make for an inspiring workspace.

malm

Photo: lustliving/Instagram

*The MALM dresser has been recalled.

15. This EKBY VALTER bracket is perfect for hanging a pendant light.

bracket

Photo: lucillespann/Instagram

16. This bar used to be a couple of BILLY bookcases (yes, really).

billy

Photo: homesweetrental/Instagram

17. This EXPEDIT* shelving unit turned rolling island is seriously awesome.

Expedit

Photo: petiteedelweiss/Instagram

*EXPEDIT has been replaced by a new line of shelving called KALLAX.

18. This NORDEN sideboard was transformed into a gorgeous double sink vanity.

Norden Sideboard

Photo: kinderhaus_artgerecht/Instagram

19. This VITTSJÖ nesting tables hack is super simple — all you need is a can of gold spray.

VITTSJÖ

Photo: issahomeandlife/Instagram

20. These BEKVÄM spice racks were repurposed as wall mounted bookshelves.

bookshelves

Photo: sosanne85/Instagram

21. This MOPPE mini chest of drawers looks picture perfect with a geo-inspired paint job.

geo

Photo: littlebighappiness/Instagram

22. This BARSÖ trellis can also be used as a grid moodboard.

trellis

Photo: restinpeppermintwind/Instagram

23. And finally, this FROSTA stool was hacked into a one-of-a-kind table lamp.

frosta

Photo: limmaland/Instagram

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