As someone who lives in a small home, I’m always looking for ways to make things more functional without overwhelming a room. One trick I love is keeping things off the floor to create more visual space. (Plus, it makes it easier to vacuum.) Turns out, IKEA hacker Alex Semenov (Homeject) had similar thoughts about his entryway. He needed a place to hang coats that didn’t feel miles away from the f

Years ago, my husband and I made an impromptu purchase of four matching storage benches. We were in my Toyota Rav4, and let’s just say, after a lot of creative rearranging and deconstructing, we managed to get all of them inside the vehicle. But having to wrestle with a bunch of benches, remove the legs, load them in and out several times, all while in a hot parking lot, was not a good time. I’m s

Ooh, those pesky sloped ceilings. They sure do make it tricky to fit storage, don’t they? But when you’re a clever IKEA hacker like Marie, you meet the challenge head-on and end up with a sweet, custom-built-in solution. If you’re dealing with an angled roof and trying to figure out your storage options, then you need to check out this hack. The IKEA METOD kitchen cabinets formed the foundation of

Is it just me, or do toys seem to multiply when you’re not looking? It’s like I wake up, go into my son’s room, and I swear there’s more in there. I will be the first to admit that even when you have the best intentions of keeping your kid’s room organized, the toys can get out of hand. At one point, my son’s room had a dinosaur jungle, a superhero headquarters, and some kind of police garage. All

Can we all agree that it’s super frustrating to know what you want to do but be unable to do it? It doesn’t matter what it is. You could be trying to solve world hunger or simply looking for your keys, and if you can’t figure it out, it’s stressful. But that’s when you reach out to others for some guidance. Maybe they’ll see something you don’t, looking at things from a new perspective. Like IKEA

If you’ve ever lived in a compact flat, you know the problem: you need a desk and storage, but your room never has space for both. Hynge has a fix for that. Their mechanical system turns an ordinary IKEA BESTÅ cabinet into a swivel-out desk. When you need to work, the desktop rotates out. When you’re done, it disappears back over the cabinet. Simple idea. Clever execution. Where the idea came from

This hack is all about taking things in a new direction, literally. Jim flipped the METOD vertical cabinets on their sides to create slim horizontal uppers. After wrapping them with SINARP panels on the top and bottom and fitting them with MITTLED LEDs, they become modern kitchen storage. It’s a great solution for anybody looking for some sleek upper cabinets. Sure, the METOD series features horiz

Who’s ready for a super easy hack?! This reimagined shoe rack gets a whole new life as a wall organizer. And it only takes a few simple steps. Reddit user vskand wanted a fun, colorful wall rack, and they pulled this one off in five minutes. Sure, they could have used the GREJIG wall grid. But they found that it was too big and bulky for what they needed. Plus, it didn’t come in red. They opted fo

IKEA is known for its practical, minimalist style that showcases Scandinavian roots and a more modern sensibility. Not exactly the first place you’d look for boho flair. But Barbarella (Silke Barbarella @silkrush) saw past the label. “I absolutely loved the look of the NORDKISA open bamboo wardrobe; I thought I could do something creative to change that!” she shared. Her first thought was to hang

David Kan is no stranger to IKEA Hackers. This audiophile has delivered some amazingly clever ideas, like these speakers out of monitor stands and how to create a sleek speaker support. Today, we’re showing off another one of his beautiful designs, which, like many of his ideas, began with a question. He thought about how gorgeous the acoustics are in domed cathedrals, which made him question why

I think we can all agree that a step stool is a pretty functional item to have around the house. But what if you could up the ante and make it even more useful? I’d say that’s a no-brainer, right? IKEA hacker Joost van Boeschoten did exactly that with their BEKVÄM step stool, adding a foldable back support to effectively transform it into a chair as needed. It’s a simple concept that makes a big d

Angela specifically asked how she could add a top beam to make her wall of IKEA KALLAX shelves look like one built-in unit. Since there’s a space above the TV, she wants to add something along the top that spans the unit to create a more custom look. This is a shot of her current KALLAX setup. Let’s help her out, hackers! Angela mentioned that she considered purchasing some extra units for the top

Working from home has a lot of perks, but it also comes with plenty of challenges. For example, I often get distracted by random chores nagging at me as I try to type away at my keyboard. And on the days my son is home from school, well, let’s just say I’m grateful for having a dedicated workspace. However, not everyone who works from home gets to enjoy a separate office area. When space is tight,

I’m always on the lookout for how to hide a TV so it doesn’t become the default focal point in the room. We’ve looked into the artwork televisions, and there are some cool hacks for hiding TVs, but this particular project caught my eye since it’s a screen. We love doing movie nights, and one of the ways we enjoy making it special is using a projector and screen. I recently asked my husband what he

Is it weird that I want to do this hack, and I don’t even have a cat? I just think it’s so clever, especially how it creates the perfect catio for a balcony. I definitely would have tried this out when I lived in my second-story apartment years ago (again, if I had a cat). Lisa Zadonsky (@lilaboo45) needed a way for her precious kitty, Varya, to hang out with them on their balcony. But how to do i

Anyone who’s gone furniture shopping likely has a story about how their purchase didn’t work as well at home as it did in the store. It happens a lot with large pieces: when you see them in a big showroom, they feel like they’ll be perfect. Then you get them into your space, and things feel crowded. But this phenomenon doesn’t just happen with big furniture; just ask Reddit user EsoRimmerX. They t

I love a good organizational system. It keeps everything tidy, within reach, and just makes life run a little more smoothly. The right pegboard setup is a perfect example, and Simone Tomaselli definitely has a favorite. “I’ve always had a soft spot for the SKÅDIS pegboard system — cheap, endlessly flexible, and there’s an accessory for pretty much everything.” One of the best things about IKEA’s p

When one room has to serve multiple functions, creating zones is one of the best ways to keep things streamlined. You can divide a space in all sorts of ways — a rug, a standing screen, strategic furniture placement — but using a dresser or shelving unit as a divider is especially smart because you also get storage. And when numerous things are happening in one space, storage is essential. The cat

I think it’s safe to say that anyone with kids knows a playroom could always use more storage. So it’s no surprise that this is exactly what motivated Rob to create this hack. He needed more places to put stuff, without giving up the TV and gaming elements in the space. However, pricing out a ready-made TV and media unit was a real let-down. He said it was “more expensive and deeper, so wouldn’t h

More and more people work from home these days, whether it’s a full-time remote job or a hybrid position. Having a dedicated place to tackle work tasks is great, but what if you don’t have a spare room for an office? There are all sorts of ways to carve out a home office setup in other areas, like the kitchen or living room, or by doubling up the guest room. But nobody wants to have their work on