Ikea Hackers

IKEA Hackers began in 2006 as a personal blog dedicated to highlighting amazing IKEA hacks from around the globe. Over the years, it has transformed into a vibrant community where you can find inspiration, featuring incredible furniture makeovers, DIY guides, upcycling ideas, and tips for personalizing flatpack furniture. On IKEA Hackers, you'll discover a daily source of inventive DIY projects and the newest updates from the popular Scandinavian furniture retailer, IKEA.

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The Surprisingly Stylish Way to Dry Your Wetsuit in a Tiny Apartment

2 weeks ago | ikeahackers.net | Jules Yap

Let’s talk about a problem that only divers truly understand: Where on earth do you hang a soaking wetsuit to dry when you live in a matchbox-sized apartment? The bathroom door? Too drippy. The balcony railing? Too public. The shower curtain rod? Too saggy. That’s the exact problem Matteo Mortari faced.
10 Backyard Ideas (All Totally DIYable with IKEA Finds)

3 weeks ago | ikeahackers.net | Jules Yap

Ever looked at your backyard and thought, “This could be so much better”? You’re not alone!If your outdoor space feels a little soulless, listen up. You don’t need a full renovation to make a big impact. With a few clever IKEA hacks, your backyard can transform into the perfect spot to watch the sunset and roast marshmallows. Here are 10 quick and easy IKEA DIYs and ideas to get you started. All totally doable, even for beginners. The KALLAX unit is incredibly versatile.
DIY Dog Car Seat Cover You Can Make in 5 Minutes

3 weeks ago | ikeahackers.net | Jules Yap

If you’ve ever taken your dog for a car ride and ended up with muddy paw prints, flying fur, or drool on your seats, you’re not alone. Here’s what you can do: make your own cozy dog car seat cover using a simple IKEA rug. Alissa, parent to two adorable pups, shows us how to whip up a pet-friendly seat cover in under 5 minutes. It’s washable, stays put, and looks way cuter than many store-bought options.
Restore IKEA RUNNEN Decking Tiles Like New (User Tested!)

4 weeks ago | ikeahackers.net | Jules Yap

So, you’ve got a batch of weathered IKEA RUNNEN tiles and you’re wondering if they’re worth saving. Good news — they totally are! With a bit of sanding, staining, and some TLC, these popular IKEA deck tiles can be brought back to former glory. A Reddit user recently shared their refresh project, and it really struck a chord with the IKEA hacker crowd.
$20 IKEA Bedside Shelf That Looks As Good As Designer Ones

4 weeks ago | ikeahackers.net | Jules Yap

Oak bed shelves. Beautiful, warm, minimal. But also? Surprisingly expensive—and perpetually out of stock. That’s what happened here. So instead of dishing out the moolah, Ole made one using an IKEA EKET cabinet. The result? A sleek, wall-mounted bedside shelf that looks high-end, fits perfectly in small spaces, and costs a fraction of designer alternatives. This hack doesn’t just save money, it’s great for holding your book, phone, or a small light.
This $95 IKEA Screen Might Be the Fix for Small Spaces (Indoor & Outdoor)

1 month ago | ikeahackers.net | Jules Yap

If you’re working with a tiny balcony, patio, or even just an awkward corner of your apartment, you know how valuable visual separation and a bit of privacy can be. Whether you’re trying to block your neighbor’s direct line of sight or simply carve out a little sanctuary for yourself, the IKEA NÄMMARÖ Privacy Screen might be exactly what you need. This wooden slatted beauty isn’t just a room divider—it’s a hackable piece that brings both function and form to small-space living.
IKEA's Plush Toys Are Living Their Best Lives In This Viral Mini-Sitcom

1 month ago | ikeahackers.net | Jules Yap

There’s something unexpectedly magical happening over at IKEA these days, and it’s not just their latest storage solution (though we’re obsessed with those too). “Life in Stitches“, IKEA’s charming mini-sitcom starring their plush toys as roommates, has captured hearts by turning stuffed animals into characters with personalities as distinct as their stitching.
The IKEA Storage Hack Every Playmobil Parent Needs to Try

1 month ago | ikeahackers.net | Jules Yap

Looking for a clever way to store Playmobil sets and give kids an imaginative play surface? Pauline, a creative DIYer from Utrecht, The Netherlands, came up with a brilliant solution: wooden lids for IKEA TROFAST containers that double as interactive play plates for Playmobil fun. How did she come up with this idea? “I made a drawer under my kid’s bed to store Playmobil. The roll-out drawer contains several TROFAST containers.
Make It Stand Without the Clamp

1 month ago | ikeahackers.net | Jules Yap

If you’ve ever brought home the IKEA TERTIAL work lamp, you’ll know it only comes with a clamp. While the clamp is handy for certain setups, what if you don’t want to attach it to your desk? Or your workspace just doesn’t have an edge to clamp onto? IKEA hacker Andrew felt that pain, and his research led him to a simple but seriously effective workaround: a DIY weighted stand for the TERTIAL lamp – a solid base that lets the lamp stand, wherever you want it.
IKEA Didn’t Design It for Bikes - But One Cyclist Swears By This Wall Rack Hack

1 month ago | ikeahackers.net | Jules Yap

When space is tight and the bike is hogging space, it takes a little ingenuity to make it all work. Matteo found himself in this dilemma: a basement with no obvious place to stow a bicycle. The solution? A clever IKEA hack using two FLISAT wall shelves — made for children’s books — now repurposed as a simple, wall-mounted bike support system. 2 FLISAT wall shelves4 wall anchors1 wall-mounted pedal supportUnfortunately, the FLISAT wall shelf seems to be discontinued in some IKEA markets.