IKEA is everyone\u2019s favourite budget-friendly megastore. But therein lies the problem \u2013 the whole world and his wife owns the same Billy bookcase.<\/p>\n
The wonderful thing about IKEA\u2019s mind-bendingly affordable, build-it-yourself furniture is that it lends itself to a good hack. With a bit of imagination and a few tools, you can transform it into something utterly unique.<\/p>\n
To get you inspired to try your own, I rounded up some of the most creative IKEA hacks on the web. Here are my top picks:<\/p>\n
Floating Bookshelves by <\/strong>Teste di Legno<\/a><\/p>\n These floating shelves look high-end and expensive but cost less than \u00a3100 to put together. It\u2019s a clever reimagining of some really simple, readily available elements: shelves and (painted) brackets.\u00a0 The brackets are positioned in such a way that supports the shelves so the unit is freestanding.<\/p>\n Tapered Leg Coffee Table by <\/strong>Triple Max Tons<\/a><\/p>\n All new homeowners have either bought, or been gifted a \u2018Lack\u2019 table. They\u2019re as synonymous with IKEA as meatballs and little pencils. They\u2019re cheap, durable and practical. But they\u2019re not especially exciting. Kirsten at Triple Max Tons gave hers a mid-century makeover by swapping the standard chunky legs for elegant tapered ones. It\u2019s a really quick project that gives the coffee table a designer look.<\/p>\n Dresser to Desk by <\/strong>In My Own Style<\/a><\/p>\n This hack is a lot more involved than most, but the end result is quite special. Diane started with the Tarva Chest of Drawers<\/a> and created a rolling secretary desk. I love the little details, like the gold hardware and pull-down drawer. Full instructions are provided on her blog<\/a> if you feel like tackling this challenging hack yourself.<\/p>\n Basket turned Cat Bed by <\/strong>Brit + Co<\/a><\/p>\n This is one of those \u2018why didn\u2019t I think of that?\u2019 hacks. A basket has been turned on its side, secured to the wall and fitted out with a blanket to create a cosy, safe space for your furry friends. If you want more amazing pet-themed hacks, check out the IKEA Hackers site<\/a>.<\/p>\n