Easy DIY Home Improvements You Can Make to Transform Your IKEA Furniture

It’s no surprise that IKEA even inspires creativity in its users. This story highlights just a few things customers have made from IKEA products.

We have the perfect solution. Make yourself a “hidden” desk space. Make yourself a multipurpose room for a small space that doesn’t compromise comfort and function by using the doors of a cabinet as your computer desk, you can tuck away all the office elements when not in use.

If you buy IKEA’s signature glass-door cabinet, you can easily transform it for all your greenhouse needs. All you need to do is install UV lights within the cabinet to make sure your plants don’t die. Plant safety first.

Bonus points if you can paint like Van Gogh but even if you can’t, you can commission a famous painting print and paste it onto your IKEA furniture like a professional. You can get these prints customized to fit each of your drawers or any decor you want giving your home the ultimate artistic touch.

Guess what? You just need Hejne shelves and chicken wire from IKEA. With these, you can DIY shelves on which your cat can laze around during a sunny day without you worrying about their safety.

We recommend a bed that’s off the ground for functionality, where the extra space can be as a play area or storage space. Whatever bed design you choose, keep it fun since it goes a long way in sparking your child’s creativity.

You can have both if you get yourself an IKEA Friendly Bench. It lets you have an open litter box for your cat when no one’s around, but it can also be hidden when guests are over. 

Thank goodness for this cupboard that isn’t just affordable but also practical. Its stylish appearance adds a touch of elegance without it taking up too much space. Now you can finally set the table quickly and easily. 

This fellow IKEA lover bought two black lack tables and staked them on each other. Along with hinges, handles, and back and side panels, these simple IKEA items now house a 3D printer.

But an IKEA end table and edge a keyhole shape into the base of it. This will allow you to hide such a bulky vase under a table or easily move it whenever you need to.

You don’t have to have an entire room dedicated to being a bar, though. With this table, you can set up a mini-bar that ensures the house remains non-cluttered even as you entertain several guests.

The glowing feature adds a whimsical twist, while the shelf doubles as a perfect display for collectibles. This clever idea lets you transform your IKEA shelf into a nostalgic tribute!

Create a stylish double-decker haven for your fur baby by connecting two doll beds with a metal plate and screws and adding a plush foam mattress. It’s a simple yet adorable upgrade where your kitty can snooze in style and comfort.

You, too, can do it! Line up the shelves side by side to create a stunning book display that’s both functional and visually appealing, and rediscover the magic of your cherished book collection with your very own hallway library. 

How? Begin with furniture paint, then artistically create marble veins using black paint. Finish with a water spray for a glossy, luxurious look. It’s a unique and creative way to upgrade your IKEA Docksta table and impress your guests.

It will make the space more visually appealing and provide a convenient folding area on top. This easy, budget-friendly IKEA laundry hack can transform your laundry room into an organized, efficient, and attractive workspace.

Here, the owner wanted a rustic touch to the bed, so they knocked off wooden slats from the bedframe and painted them white. Just a little DIY effort added some aesthetic touch to the bedroom and made it more sturdy.

They make dressers with baby changing tables, but you can also DIY them with some IKEA products. Simply use the base of a chest of drawers, fix it on the top, and voila!

However, there’s an easy but ingenious way to get the exact appearance for a fraction of the cost. Like this person, we too can paste marble contact paper on a cheap Vittsjö table for a stylish tabletop.

If you want to go beyond the basics, crafting a tabletop garden can take Feng Shui to another level. Just carve a rectangular space into the table and attach a small soil box of tiny plants for visual appeal.

This Kallax furniture is ironic because books have lost importance here. Instead, vinyl records have made a comeback despite being the era of digital music.

By sticking magnets at the bottom of IKEA racks, keys, sunglasses, and wallets can easily be kept close to hand. You’d just need to grab them all here and head out for the day. 

It’s a problem with simple solutions, but you need to get creative. This genius couple devised a brilliant way to utilize one of their stories as a workplace for two by separating it with the help of a cabinet that you can buy at IKEA.

Although upcycling the bed was challenging, the final result was indeed stunning. We bet your kid would love to snuggle up in this pretty little bed every night.

For instance, adding a touch of gold to an ordinary cabinet with golden tape that costs barely $10 can create a lovely retro piece. This undeniably elevates the aesthetics of a room and fits well with the other decor.

Thanks to the IKEA Frosta stool, your cats can roam around your home safely. This savvy design has the stool’s legs attached to the wall to let the kitties climb easily and keep them active. 

A shelf can become a cozy seat if you just turn it on its side and add a foam mattress. You can even add drawers or other accessories to the shelves for additional storage space. Check out this DIY project for some design inspiration!

Simply remove a panel, customize the cat house, and create a cozy nook for your kitty. The remaining shelves can be utilized for storing food and other items, provided they are sealed properly.

If you coat oak or pine cabinets or drawers with wood-colored stain and wipe away the paint to thin it out, it will create a faded look. This simple technique will add a touch of antiquity to your home without costing you too much. 

Standard shelving can become a minibar, with ample storage for beverages and mixers. With a little out-of-the-box thinking, you can add glass hangers beneath the top shelf and mesh gates as cabinets for other bottles. And voila – you have a mini bar! 

Putting a few pots here and there is a great way to develop a positive aura and introduce a sense of calmness in your house. We also have a space-saving technique for setting up the plants by hanging them from the walls using IKEA Racka poles.

Place a bundle of paper between two leather straps and fix it on the wall, just like in the picture. You can use these straps to hang anything – so it’s time to get creative. 

Stop by IKEA for some elegant wall brackets and it will surely take your style and home to the next level. They not only support your books but they have a double feature, no need for bookends because they automatically keep your books straight.

Get your craft one, with your own craft corner using an IKEA closet. One innovative woman put her DIY craft skills to the test by turning her IKEA guest room closet into a craft nook. We rate this a 10 out of 10.

With some DIY magic and some hard work, mostly IKEA, they transformed their space. They bought an IKEA bookcase and laid it horizontally across the best with some fabric on top. Now they not only have another storage space for books but also an innovative way for their dog to get on and off the bed.

If you buy 24 IKEA mirror tiles you can DIY yourself a giant mirror with some wood to frame it. It may take some time to put together but it is so worth it.

You can buy your classic solid IKEA mirror and DIY yourself a new colorful wallpaper frame in no time at all. There are so many kinds of wallpaper to choose from you can pick an exact one to compliment your home.

Now you can have your cake and eat it too, well sort of. If you’ve always wanted a toolshed but have no space this DIY can help you out. Buy IKEA storage units (Trofast) and create this shed-closet. You get to keep your organization and your space clear.

Adding a single line of gold paint on each of the drawers of this IKEA cabinet could be one way of sprucing things up. You could also repaint the entire unit and have something completely new!

There are drawers, shelves, and even open spaces to place items for display. Plus, there is ample space to keep one’s work table tidy and organized.

Converting these crates into a step ladder was a brilliant idea, and it gave the dog a respite from all that extra jumping.

You also get a ton of extra built-in shelving. The vibe this creates is cozy, contained, and, most importantly, private! It is also ideal for basements or kids sharing a room who want their own space. 

First, they swapped the plastic handles for wood ones on appliances and drawers using wood glue. Then, they replaced the plastic stove top with a rectangular pine slab and added a couple of round wood circles to mimic burners. 

After placing the KORNSNÖ lamp face down into the vase, cover the BLENDA bowl and place it upside down so it’s resting on the light. When you press down, it should activate the light’s push button, making for a gorgeous accessory hack.

You don’t even need to wet-stretch cane. Pull it tight for the ultimate trendy look. This look works great on sliding doors, a smart space-saver for bedrooms.

These things were the best part of the 1970s, and we all deserve to have one in our house for when we need an instant dance party in our houses. Plus, the fact that no hot glue is needed is a major, mess-free plus.

To bridge that gap, create your own custom cutting board holder created from BODBYN cover panels, and voila! Dedicated kitchen storage and gap-free bliss that’s much more useful than a filler piece. 

This Redditor used a RESGOD bed tray, OSTBITS plate holders, and a couple of packs of Command Large Picture Hanging Strips for this ingenious solution. 

To water plants, they removed them and watered them on the countertop. This is also a fantastic storage solution for hanging pots and pans for those low on cabinet space.

The drawer will capture most of the stinky odor, and you’ll no longer have to be embarrassed and stock up on numerous room sprays and candles to mask the smell.  

For an even better upgrade, you can cover the fronts of the drawers in an expensive-looking laminate with a rich wood look and use sophisticated single pulls instead. The IKEA RAST dresser is waiting to be painted and customized!