Grab your Allen wrenches, thinking caps, and emergency frozen meatball supplies, dear Pandas—we’re going on an adventure.

It’s hard to imagine furniture and interior design without the influence of IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings retailer that has become a global phenomenon. The world would be a very different place without its flat-pack, low-cost, self-assembled, minimalistic furniture. And though the stuff you can buy there is great, some people like to take it a step further.

Enter, stage left: the ‘IKEA Hacks’ subreddit. A popular online community, it unites IKEA lovers from around the globe who have a passion for ‘modding’ furniture and furnishings to create great-looking interiors. Some go the upcycling or repainting route while others combine different IKEA products in unexpected ways. Check out some of the sub's best recent pics and modding tips below.

Once you’ve upvoted your fave hacks (and shared a few of your own!), take a peek at Bored Panda’s earlier articles about the subreddit here: Part 1 and Part 2. And if you’re a fan of IKEA and loved the idea behind the subreddit, consider joining it—they’re a friendly bunch.

Bored Panda reached out to Ariane Sherine, the editor at These Three Rooms. She explained why IKEA is so popular, and shared her furniture trend predictions for 2023. Read on to check out what she told us!

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#1

Turned My Nissafors Utility Cart Into A Cat Bunk Bed To Keep The Cats Off Of My Desk While I Work

Cats lounging on hacked IKEA furniture beside a desk with string lights.

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    Built In And Painted My Billy Bookshelves And It Turned Out Great

    Living room with IKEA furniture hack featuring bookshelf storage, fireplace, and cozy decor.

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    #3

    Large Planters Are So Expensive, So We Used Filir Trash Cans + Hedges To Build A Patio Privacy Enclosure

    Outdoor patio with IKEA furniture hack featuring a cozy seating area and lush greenery in the background.

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    #4

    My Old IKEA Lamp Was Boring So I Crocheted A New One

    Tall woven floor lamp designed from 'hacked' IKEA furniture, illuminating a dark room with warm light.

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    #5

    We Used Seven Havsta Cabinets To Create Faux Built-Ins!

    IKEA furniture hack with custom green cabinets, abstract painting above, and a cat exploring the floor.

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    #6

    Upscaled My Old Beat Up Kallax!

    IKEA furniture hack with a dark green shelf unit, books, bonsai, and art decor on wall.

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    #7

    Gerdie And Pudda Make A Great And Cute Cat Bed

    Cat sleeping inside a creatively hacked IKEA basket, showcasing a smart furniture hack.

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    #8

    I Got My Friend Who Is A Sign Writer To Hand Paint Our IKEA Kitchen Units. I Installed The Kitchen Myself And Built The Extension To The House That It Sits In

    IKEA furniture hack: vibrant green leaf-designed wall panel in a bright room with yellow walls and patterned floor.

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    #9

    IKEA Kallax Entry Bench Hack

    IKEA furniture hack showing a white entryway bench with storage, wooden top, hooks, and a red bag hanging.

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    #10

    I Made A Secret Place For Reading

    IKEA furniture hack transforming a dresser into a clever child-sized play space.

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    #11

    Finally Almost Done With A New Entertainment/Library

    IKEA furniture hack: A custom built-in bookshelf with integrated TV and lighting in a living room.

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    #12

    Bought Used Pax With Damaged Back. So We Put Wallpaper To Cover Damages

    IKEA furniture hack with custom wallpaper inside a wardrobe for a stylish look.

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    #13

    Milsbo Greenhouse!

    IKEA furniture hack with plants in a converted cabinet indoor garden setup.

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    #14

    Little Wallpaper Backing For The Billy Does It Quite A Bit Of Justice!

    IKEA cabinet hack with wave-patterned wallpaper, showcasing creative interior design.

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    #15

    Kallax Hanging Cat Apartment

    IKEA furniture hack transformed into a creative cat shelving unit with cozy compartments and toys.

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    #16

    Besta Hack

    IKEA furniture hack: stylish sideboard with geometric black patterns, adorned with a mirror and decorative items.

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    #17

    A Lot Of Billies, One Gnedby And Some Doors. Plus Extra Panelling

    Living room with IKEA furniture hack featuring custom bookshelves and a cozy couch with colorful pillows.

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    #18

    Kitchen Pantry, My First IKEA Hack

    Small pantry with shelves from hacked IKEA furniture, neatly organized under black ceiling light.

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    #19

    Framed In Some Pax Units For A Walk In Closet

    IKEA furniture hacked into a custom, organized closet with shelves and drawers, showcasing colorful clothes and accessories.

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    #20

    Our IKEA Rudsta Cabinet Greenhouse After Three Months Progress

    IKEA furniture hack: glass cabinets repurposed as stylish indoor plant terrariums.

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    #21

    Had A Gap Between Our Kitchen Cupboards And Larder Unit, Put A Skadis Board On Some Drawer Runners To Make A Pull-Out Knife Rack/Spice Rack

    IKEA furniture hack: Knives stored on a magnetic strip and a mesh basket attached to a pegboard inside a cabinet.

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    #22

    Ivar Christmas Tree

    IKEA furniture hack: Ladder transformed into a Christmas tree with lights and colorful garland.

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    #23

    Presenting The Kitty Kullen

    IKEA furniture hack transforming a wooden cabinet into a hidden cat litter box in a modern room.

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    #24

    Komplement Pants Drawer As A Wine Shelf!

    IKEA furniture hack: glass shelf used as a wine rack with bottles, glasses, and decanter displayed neatly.

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    #25

    Upcycled Besta

    IKEA furniture hack with a modern TV stand transformation in a stylish living room setup.

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    #26

    Laundry Room Remodel Using Mostly IKEA Kitchen Cabinets And Countertop

    IKEA furniture hack transforms a plain laundry room with green cabinets and new countertops.

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    #27

    A Most Basic Hack, But Some Amazon Hairpin Legs On My Kallax Really Brings It To Life

    IKEA furniture hack used as a stylish vinyl record storage with speakers and audio equipment on top.

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    #28

    Mulig Blanket Rack. Buy Two, Put Them Together Vertically

    IKEA hack: White frame used creatively as a wall-mounted storage for folded blankets.

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    #29

    Made Some Changes To The Ställ

    IKEA furniture hack with a minimalist cabinet featuring textured wooden doors and a decorative round mirror above.

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