{"id":158762,"date":"2016-11-06T08:30:18","date_gmt":"2016-11-06T13:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/?p=158762"},"modified":"2019-10-02T14:29:41","modified_gmt":"2019-10-02T18:29:41","slug":"23-instagram-worthy-ikea-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/design\/23-instagram-worthy-ikea-hacks","title":{"rendered":"23 Instagram-worthy IKEA hacks you should try this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Upgrading flatpack\u00a0furniture as\u00a0BEST\u00c5 we can.<\/p>\n

1. This entertainment center was built using\u00a0KALLAX<\/a> storage shelves and BRYNILEN<\/a> bed legs.<\/h2>\n

\"entertainment<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0lucasdidthis_\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

2. This\u00a0BEST\u00c5<\/a> TV stand received a mid-century makeover with\u00a0updated\u00a0hardware and new legs.<\/h2>\n

\"tv<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0carolinelizabeth\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

3. This savvy DIYer replaced the plastic top of a $6.99 MARIUS<\/a> stool with a pine round.<\/h2>\n

\"stools\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0gina_rafaella\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

4. This ALEX<\/a> desk looks totally retro\u00a0with a set of custom legs.<\/h2>\n

\"alex<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0arkanoid\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

5. This IVAR<\/a> shelving unit is totally on-trend\u00a0with leather pulls.<\/h2>\n

\"ivar<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0nordisk_stil\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

6. And this TARVA* dresser in a baby’s nursery is anything but ordinary.<\/h2>\n

\"tarva<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0davia_carole\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

*The TARVA dresser has been discontinued.<\/p>\n

7. This colorful BEKVAM<\/a> stool looks like a great project for beginners.<\/h2>\n

\"stool\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0isabelle_fete_unique\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

8. This FINTORP<\/a> rail\u00a0is decorative and functional when used in the kitchen.<\/h2>\n

\"fintorp\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0dysavitri\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

9. These MOSSLANDA<\/a> picture ledges can hold more than family photos.<\/h2>\n

\"MOSSLANDA\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0ohmyliiiiife\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

10. And these R\u00c5SKOG<\/a>\u00a0utility carts were\u00a0customized using spray paint and stencils.<\/h2>\n

\"RASKOG\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0lauravorlicek\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

11. This\u00a0KURA<\/a> was crafted into an adorable house bed for a child.<\/h2>\n

\"house<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0erdmute\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

12. This LACK<\/a> coffee table was hacked using a roll of marble contact paper.<\/h2>\n

\"coffee<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0anna_barck\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

13. This\u00a0S\u00d6DERHAMN<\/a> modular sofa looks insanely chic with a set of Prettypegs<\/a>.<\/h2>\n

\"prettypegs\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0prettypegs\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

14. These two MALM* dressers make for an inspiring\u00a0workspace.<\/h2>\n

\"malm\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0lustliving\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

*The MALM\u00a0dresser has been\u00a0recalled.<\/p>\n

15. This\u00a0EKBY VALTER<\/a> bracket\u00a0is perfect for hanging a pendant light.<\/h2>\n

\"bracket\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0lucillespann\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

16. This bar used to be a couple of BILLY<\/a> bookcases (yes, really).<\/h2>\n

\"billy\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0homesweetrental\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

17. This\u00a0EXPEDIT* shelving unit turned rolling island is seriously awesome.<\/h2>\n

\"Expedit\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0petiteedelweiss\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

*EXPEDIT\u00a0has been replaced by a new line of shelving called\u00a0KALLAX<\/a>.<\/p>\n

18. This\u00a0NORDEN<\/a>\u00a0sideboard was transformed into a\u00a0gorgeous double sink vanity.<\/h2>\n

\"Norden<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0kinderhaus_artgerecht\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

19. This\u00a0VITTSJ\u00d6<\/a> nesting tables hack is super simple \u2014 all you need is a can of gold spray.<\/h2>\n

\"VITTSJO\u0308\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0issahomeandlife\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

20. These\u00a0BEKV\u00c4M<\/a> spice racks were repurposed as\u00a0wall mounted bookshelves.<\/h2>\n

\"bookshelves\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0sosanne85\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

21. This MOPPE<\/a> mini chest of drawers looks picture perfect with a\u00a0geo-inspired paint job.<\/h2>\n

\"geo\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0littlebighappiness\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

22. This\u00a0BARS\u00d6<\/a> trellis can also\u00a0be used as a\u00a0grid moodboard.<\/h2>\n

\"trellis\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0restinpeppermintwind\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

23. And finally, this\u00a0FROSTA<\/a> stool was hacked into a one-of-a-kind table lamp.<\/h2>\n

\"frosta\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0limmaland\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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