Article created by: Indrė Lukošiūtė

IKEA has been designing and selling ready-to-assemble furniture for decades. The company operates 460 stores in 62 markets and aims to, as it says, "offer a wide range of well-designed, functional home ... products at prices so low, that as many people as possible will be able to afford them."

And it's succeeding. Every year, IKEA welcomes more than 680 million customers in its stores and around 3.8 billion on its website, amounting to sales of 39.5 billion EUR (or 41.8 billion USD) in the fiscal year 2022. However, with around 10,000 products, some clients are having doubts if they can make the most out of the retailer's supply.

This is where the internet comes in. There's a Facebook group, called 'IKEA tips, hacks and more!' and as the name suggests, it invites people to share their proudest shopping discoveries. Whether you are already planning a complete makeover for your place or are simply looking for some DIY project inspiration, this online community might have exactly what you need.

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#1

The Window Seat I Built In My Bedroom, Using The Nordli Drawers

Before and after IKEA hacks showing a cozy room makeover with window storage bench and modern furniture.

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    IKEA Kitchen Cabinets In The Bathroom

    Bathroom with green IKEA cabinets, patterned black and white tile floor, round mirror, and white subway tile walls.

    Елена Младенова Report

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    #3

    Thanks To Malm Bed With Drawers, I Neither Need To Accidentally Step On LEGO Nor My Son Get His City Dusty. Ready To Be Played With When He Wishes

    IKEA drawer repurposed as a LEGO city play area with vehicles and buildings, showcasing creative IKEA tips and hacks.

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    #4

    I Used Fejka Plant Tiles To Decorate My Veranda Roof

    Balcony ceiling covered with artificial greenery and string lights, showcasing IKEA tips and hacks for home decor.

    Put them together in rows of 4, then fastened each row to a 5x1m plastic garden fence. Put in a light chain. Everything was then fasten to 8 shower rods. For fastening I used green metal thread. The shower rods had to be a 2-3 cm wider than the space so they could hold up.

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    #5

    I Needed Storage Space In My Hallway For All My DIY Stuff. This Is My Idasen. I Went To The DIY Store And Got A Cheap Roll Of Wallpaper For The Doors. Now My Stuff Is Hidden Away

    IKEA cabinet with decorated sliding doors, organized storage boxes and tools inside, shown as a practical IKEA hack.

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    #6

    For The Cat

    Wall-mounted IKEA storage units with plants and a decorative lamp, showcasing practical IKEA tips and hacks.

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    #7

    IKEA Malm Chest Of Drawers, Bought Used, Removed 4 Drawers So The Dogs Each Got Their Own Sleeping Space In The Living Room

    White IKEA storage bench with plants on top and pet beds underneath on wooden floor, showcasing IKEA tips and hacks.

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    #8

    I Made The Kids Moppe A Bit More Fun With Wallpaper

    Wooden drawer unit with floral wallpaper hacks and colorful rainbow decor, showcasing popular IKEA tips and hacks.

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    #9

    Who Says IKEA Is Only In Favour Of Home? We Have A Different Home. A Home On Wheels. Our Facility Is Made Entirely Of IKEA

    Cozy camper van interior featuring IKEA-inspired tips and hacks with modern storage and decorative accents.

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    #10

    I’m What Is Known As An Afol (Adult Fan Of LEGO) And I’ve Come Up With An IKEA LEGO Minifigure Hack

    White IKEA shelving units filled with organized LEGO collections and a DIY stepped LEGO display stand on a table.

    I’m what is known as an AFOL (Adult Fan of LEGO) and I’ve come up with an IKEA LEGO minifigure hack.
    I used:
    * 2 x IKEA Gnedby DVD/CD units (often cheap on Gumtree as people are getting rid of their DVDs/CDs) screwed together
    * 1 x IKEA Oxberg glass door
    * Moulding (I used 42x11x275 primed wood lengths from Bunnings)
    * I finished it off with 3x20 LEGO plates (trimmed from 32x32 baseplates)
    Now I have dust free LEGO minifigure display/storage! 😊
    Edit:
    I had a third Gnedby that was broken and I could salvage the shelves from, so the number of shelves shown in my pictures is more than you’d get with just 2 units (so with 2 units you'd just space the shelves a little further apart)
    I had to drill the holes for the door to go on as they were not pre-drilled - I used the holes on our Billy bookcase as a guide to where they should be positioned.
    You can get around 25 minifigs on each stand (more if you space them closer), however I did 20 on most shelves as the door obstructs a bit on either side. Where there were themes that had more than 20 minifigs I just put the ones I didn't like as much in the column that would be harder to see.

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    #11

    I Created A Unique Piece Of Design By Putting Together A Mirror And A Coffee Table From The Stockholm Series By IKEA, I Attached Them Together With Bi-Adhesives To Avoid Ruining Them And Being Able To Reuse Them Later

    Modern wooden IKEA coffee table with mirror top, showcased with décor in a stylish living room setup from IKEA tips and hacks.

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    #12

    Pull Out Bed Camouflaged Between 2 IKEA Pax Cupboards

    IKEA tips and hacks showing a hidden Murphy bed inside white cabinets in a bright bedroom with wooden floors.

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    #13

    Simple And Easy Tricks Dronjons Magazine File Converted Into Storage For Scarves And Gloves, Umbrellas Or For Something Else

    Black mesh wall-mounted organizer kit attached to brick wall showing an IKEA hack for space-saving storage.

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    #14

    Love Love Love My Powder Room Vanity Made From The Möllekulla Oak Worktop!

    Modern bathroom interior featuring IKEA-inspired wooden vanity, round mirror, vessel sink, and stylish lighting fixture.

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    #15

    Just Glue A Vinyl Record Onto A Marius Stool For A Neat Table

    Black IKEA stool transformed into a decorative side table with plants and vases on a wooden floor.

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    #16

    We Built Our Own Laundry-Dry Drawer From The Maximera Drawer Pulls

    Laundry room showcasing IKEA tips and hacks with hanging clothes drying rack and pull-out drying drawer solution.

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    #17

    My Weekend Job

    Before and after photos showing a room transformed using IKEA tips and hacks for stylish home storage and decor.

    Previously a dumping ground…
    SMÅSTAD / PLATSA wardrobe, KALLAX cubes and BERGSHULT shelf with GRANHULT brackets, all white but painted with dark blue After Midnight  Frenchic paint.
    KARTOTEK hooks screwed onto pallet wood. 
    All baskets and fake foliage from IKEA. 
    TV bench from different brand, covered with pallet wood, stained and waxed for maximum protection. 
    Made a massive difference to the entrance and we love it 

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    #18

    IKEA Sektion Hack

    Organized home entrance with IKEA tips and hacks featuring coat racks, shelving, and plant display on a blue room divider.

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    #19

    Bestå Hack, As Wood Storage

    Ornate green tiled stove near black IKEA storage unit with firewood and small plant in cozy living space

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    #20

    We Bulit A Play Kitchen With Cooking Island And Seating From Two Duktig Kitchens Ready For Bulky Waste. A Few Little Things Are Still Missing, But My Daughter Already Loves Her Kitchen

    Children’s play kitchen with floral decorated IKEA furniture, featuring organized and creative IKEA tips and hacks.

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    #21

    We Used IKEA Countertops As Our Mud Room Bench Top. Love How This Came Out

    Organized mudroom with wooden benches, hooks, and storage showing clever IKEA tips and hacks for home organization.

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    #22

    No More Rambling To Get A Hanger

    Organized drawer hack using IKEA magazine holders to neatly store clothes hangers for easy access.

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    #23

    Made From The IKEA Method Upper Kitchen Cabinets. A Floating Dresser 3 M Wide TV Cabinet 4.10 M Wide And 2.60 M High

    Modern floating and built-in IKEA cabinets with decorative plants and hidden storage in a stylish living room setting

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    #24

    I Had A Small Space Between The Wall And The Closet, I Assembled Three Cabinets Each 15 Cm Deep. Just Have To Mount The Wheels And Make The Hutch That Will Take The Furniture Back, And Add One On Top To Wire

    White IKEA storage cabinets with sliding door revealing organized shelves and shoe storage inside a room.

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    #25

    For Parents With Lots Of LEGO Mini Figures: Sannahed Frame Used (Took The Front Cover Off- Used Velcro Command Strips To Hang Them)

    Two IKEA display cases mounted on a wall holding numerous LEGO minifigures as a creative storage hack.

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    #26

    Finally Got Some Storage For Spices And Stuff In My Tiny, Tiny Kitchen

    Kitchen wall storage with IKEA tips and hacks for organizing spices, bottles, and utensils on a pegboard near stove hood.

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    #27

    Black IKEA storage hack used as a book organizer for children's books on a wooden floor near a wall and window.

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    #28

    A Little Spring Nice In The Little Hall

    Cozy entryway with IKEA storage bench, wall hooks, and potted plants showcasing smart IKEA tips and hacks.

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    #29

    Try To Make A Side Table With This Chair

    Light wooden IKEA stool transformed into a practical side table with simple DIY hacks for home use.

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    #30

    IKEA Trofast & Ivar

    Organized children's playroom featuring IKEA storage hacks with wooden shelves, bins, and toys for efficient space use.

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    #31

    A Slightly Different Greenhouse Made Of Picture Frames

    White IKEA frames transformed into a mini greenhouse for plants, showcasing creative IKEA tips and hacks.

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    #32

    This Has Become Our Pantry! All Billy's With Two Separate Billy's Converted As Wine Rack

    Corner wine storage with IKEA-style cabinets featuring woven-panel doors and dark wood finish in a modern home.

    Petra van Adrichem-Spithoven Report

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    #33

    Upcycled An IKEA Toy Box, Aka Småstad, Into A Deluxe Litterbox

    Cat exploring IKEA furniture hack with cozy cushion and plants near a window in a modern home setting.

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    #34

    The Old Classic; The IKEA Rast Drawers! I ‘Upcycled’ The Plain Pine Drawers Into A Taller Drawer Unit, After Not Being Able To Fond Quite What I Was Looking For Online. Hope You Like This Little Project

    Before and after IKEA tips and hacks showing a wooden dresser transformed into a stylish white piece with gold accents.

    Lauren Ramoth Report

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    #35

    Showroom Display Unit. Billy Bookcase With Mosslanda Picture Shelves To Hold Plates. Angled Shelves And Trim Work

    White IKEA shelving unit organized with plates, glasses, and cutlery showcasing IKEA tips and hacks for home storage.

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    #36

    I Used The IKEA Mackapar On My Closed In Veranda For My Climbing Pots Plants. I Think It's Come Up Really Nice

    White IKEA plant shelf filled with various potted plants, showcasing creative IKEA tips and hacks for indoor gardening.

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    #37

    This Is My IKEA "Hack". It's A Restaurant And Toilet For My Cat

    Cat inside a customized IKEA cabinet with built-in pet food area and cat door showing IKEA tips and hacks.




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