Being in my mid-twenties, I’m right smack in the middle of still having a bunch of the furniture I moved out with (aka hand me downs and good old IKEA).
Now having my own place for quite a while now, I’ve been on the hunt to slowly start updating my furniture more towards my style and away from the typical college student set-up (I’m lookin’ at you black-brown).
When I mentioned slowly updating, I meant slow. It’s been well over a year of getting new furniture and I’ve gotten maaaaybe 4 pieces. With many more to go.
Furniture is expensive man!
It’s not easy to justify dropping hundreds on a new kitchen table when you’re still trying to establish your career and you’ve got bills to pay (and other fun things to do).
I’m all about the DIY route if it’s going to save me some money, and it’s a great way to create a piece that’s all your own! (We even hacked an old mini fridge!)
Looks like we don’t actually have to leave the world of IKEA because with these IKEA furniture hacks you don’t need to be dropping your cash anywhere else.
I also did my best to grab some hacks that require only basic, on the cheaper side IKEA products. Because I know how irritating it can be to want to go ahead with a DIY project only to find out that the main piece of furniture alone is over $400. If I’m paying that much, I want it to all be done already LOL.
IKEA Furniture Hacks For Every Room In Your House
Entryway
This console table is such a great idea if your entryway lacks space! Having a place to toss your mail or keys when you arrive home is always a necessity, so this Narrow Console Table from Shelterness is just perfect.
Kitchen
Take an old (& much cheaper) IKEA table and make it new! This DIY farmhouse tabletop is the perfect upgrade to your old IKEA table.
We had repurposed an old IKEA table they no longer carry, but you can find IKEA tables for under $30!
Living Room
I’m in love with this IKEA dresser hacked into a TV stand! This TV Stand from Purely Katie can easily be customized to match your home and offers such good storage space too!
IKEA Product: TARVA Dresser
Under $200
Bedroom
Having a side table is vital to store your nightly book and glass of water each night! This Nightstand from Hawthorne and Main is perfect for that!
IKEA Product: TARVA Nightstand
Under $70
Office
IKEA hacked desks are all the rage, and I can see why! So much versatility for whatever needs you may have. Loving this DIY Desk from Pretty Providence!
IKEA Products: LINNMON tabletop
Under $40
Bathroom
Bathroom cupboards can get filled up mighty quickly. Adding some wall storage can free up your counter space and add that vital storage!
This Nail Polish Storage Rack from This Mom’s Gonna Snap is perfect for not only your polish collection, but could work for any other toiletry too!
IKEA Product: BEKVAM spice rack
Under $8
What are some of your favorite IKEA hacks!?
We’ve done a few in our home and I’m definitely a fan. Check my “home” highlight over on my Instagram (@jamienoonan) and see if you can spot our IKEA hacked furniture!