Design * Style Stealer

Fresh Chic

From Left: Lecco Cabinet from BoConcept,  Persisk Gabbeh Rug from Ikea, Twiggy Foscarini Floor Light from Linds Furniture, Blue Sofa From Timeless Design, Lappljung Ruta Cushion Cover from Ikea, Square Checkered Cushion from BoConcept, Ludde Sheepskin White from Ikea, Walnut Veneer Coffee Table from BoConcept, Fejka Artificial Potted Plant from Ikea, Kentucky Chair from Timeless Design, Pink Felt Cushion from BoConcept, Leather Ottoman with Crocodile Texture from iwannagohome. 

DIY * Ikea Hack

Book Shelf with a Twist!

Pic courtesy of Iron + Twine

It's amazing the ideas one can come up with when they are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Michele and Brian of Iron + Twine purchased three Expedit Shelving units from Ikea for their organizational needs. However, when they assembled it, the three units did not fit the space they had, which we all know can drive anyone up the wall. So, by putting their thinking caps on, they came up with a really cool Ikea Hack. It was meant to be a temporary fix but after two years, its safe to say, they've got a hit.

Click here for the steps.

DIY * Ikea Hack

Expedit Kitchen Storage

Image courtesy of Ikea Hackers

Over the years I have had a love hate relationship with this cabinet. I have one in my living/dining room and well, to be honest its not perfect for anything but dishes. I keep books in mine and it gets terribly dusty within a week. I love its simplicity though, but because it is so popular, almost every household has a form of this cabinet. I guess that is the only bad point about Ikea, mass production. 

However, there are a few quite crafty people out there who have come up with great ways to turn a popular ikea piece into something quite different, or if not, take it one step further. While I was pinteresting as I do very often, I came across this lovely DIY post on the Expedit cabinet. Of course their styling adds all the more appeal to it but wow did I finally see it in another light. A helluva more stylish for sure! Anyway, before I babble on as I seem to be doing right now, do check out this cool hack here. I'm wondering if my husband will allow his 8th month pregnant wife mess with his circular saw... 

DIY * Ikea Hack

Chic Table

SVALBO Dining Table, Ikea

I haven't posted an Ikea hack in ages but this one is pure gold! All you need is a simple wooden table, they used Ikea Ingo which I could not find on the Ikea Malaysian website. I think it's no longer in production. But you could use any other timber combination. This also does not necessarily have to be a desk, you can hack it for your dining table, side tables or dressing table. 

You will also need a few wood strips available at specialty timber shops, strong glue, a drill, several dowels and of course paint.

Click here to see the steps. Hack away my friends!

DIY * Ikea Hack

Nailhead Side Table

Clayton Gray Olivia Side Table

This is an Ikea Hack that is worthy of blogging. It's so easy and cheap to do that the finished product looks like an expensive Clayton Gray Olivia side table that is worth USD 725. Don't believe me? Click here.

Anyway, the blogger over at Clementine and Olive came up with this genius way of replicating the very expensive side table using two Ikea Lack Tables worth RM49 each and a couple of nailheads.

Click here to see how she did it.

DIY * Ikea Hack

Two-Toned Lampshades

These Leran Lamps, which can be found at the ikea store i'm sure (couldn't find it online), have been given an amazing makeover. Sometimes when I see these hacks I wonder why I didn't think of it myself! The only issue I have with this is how expensive those lights are here, so i'd look for something that resembles them but is cheaper.

Anyway, if you do wish to give it an overhaul, click here to see the steps. Pretty easy to do but it is just a pity that it is not budget friendly.

DIY * Furniture

Stylish Greek Key Dresser

How gorgeous is this dresser? And it's a DIY which is even better! I have to say, Bri from Me, You and a Wiener did an amazing job on making this Ikea piece (RAST goes for RM109) into an expensive looking Greek key dresser. Definitely a big improvement and a fun weekend project to do! 

For the full tutorial click here. 

DIY * Ikea Hacking 01

 Industrialized Ivar Utility Shelf & Painted Egeby Rug

Industrialized Ivar Utility Shelf

Painted Egeby Rug

There is no point denying that you, like myself and everybody else has made a trip to Ikea and bought something, be it small or large. And to be honest, there shouldn't be any shame in it because it's cheap, convenient and easy to bring back home. 

But if you, like myself and everybody else wishes their home wouldn't look so Ikea-ish, then like I've said this before... Have no fear, because ikea hack is here! Hah! Yes rather corny. 

Anyway, I found two such 'hacks' that will transform your snoozeville ikea furniture into chic modern pieces! I'm pretty blown away by these 'genius' makeovers and how much more upmarket the carpet and shelf look. So if you have some spare time on your hands, click the link below the pictures for the DIY steps.