Chic Hacks You Won’t Believe Are From IKEA

There is something so addicting about taking an inexpensive item and turning it into something chic. The rewarding feeling you get after creating something beautiful is second to none! OK, maybe its on par with the impressed look people give you after you tell them your new cabinet is a chic IKEA hack. I am always on the hunt for the next best IKEA hack and I’m here to share my current faves with you. Here are the best chic hacks you won’t believe are actually from IKEA.

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Boring Side Table Gets A Boho Makeover

This boring IKEA beside table got a boho chic makeover with some help from our good friend cane. Cane is a beautiful trendy woven material that is taking over the home decor world right now! If you’re looking for a casual coastal vibe, then this chic IKEA hack is for you! Get the full tutorial on how to hack the NESNA side table over at Hunker.

IKEA Desk Turned Chic Headboard

IKEA hacks don’t come much easier than this! All Sarah, from Pretty Providence needed to DIY a new headboard for her guest bedroom was an IKEA desktop, and tape! Yes, she created those beautiful stripes with tape! Awesome idea for a bedroom your guests will love.

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DIY Lazy Susan for a chic kitchen

This chic IKEA hack was created by Rachel over at DIY in PDX. I’m loving the natural wood log look, its totally down to earth! She took a Lazy Susan from IKEA and swapped out the top for her own wood log slice. Great idea to keep those kitchen counters clear of clutter! If you won’t have access to a nice round slab of wood, I’ve sourced the perfect one here! This inexpensive round cut of wood is perfect for this DIY project and will look great in any kitchen.

Chic IKEA hack for makeup lovers

Calling all Makeup lovers, this IKEA hack is for you! Twin sisters over at Twinspiration created this totally chic makeup organization station out of a small IKEA storage box. If you have a bad habit of leaving your makeup all over the bathroom counter, or your makeup drawer is a disaster, you need this hack! Get organized with this beautiful storage box.

Bookshelf Turned Storage Bench

Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved window seats. This storage bench by Tonic Living is a great update on a true classic. She turned an IKEA bookshelf into a bench fit with leather storage baskets, an upholstered cushion, and mud cloth pillows. Looking for the perfect faux leather basket? I’ve found a similar leather basket here! A totally chic IKEA hack for an entryway, reading nook or beneath a window!

Scandinavian Chic Log Storage

Ever wonder how these IKEA hackers come up with their genius ideas? Sometimes you just need to look at it from a different perspective. Like this Chic IKEA hack. So simple, you probably never would have thought to flip the FROSTA stool upside down and use it to store your firewood. Check out more great uses for IKEA’s FROSTA stool here.

Plain Side Table Chic IKEA Hack with Marble

OK first of all, this is the BEST gold spray paint I’ve ever seen. I had to do a double take and check to see that the original base wasn’t gold. All this chic IKEA hack requires is gold spray paint and marble contact paper. I’m loving how this expensive looking table turned out. See more expensive looking IKEA hacks here, and IKEA hacks that only need spray paint here! Also check out the full tutorial on Hunker to find out which gold spray paint was used!