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17 Ikea TikTok Furniture Hacks That You Can Tackle as Soon as This Weekend

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It's no secret that Ikea's furniture is affordable, and while some pieces are stylish staples, others can be a bit plain for my taste. Luckily, TikTok's #IkeaHack hashtag has opened the door to a world of ways to get creative with the retailer's simple furnishings. From repurposing woven baskets to redesigning dressers to upgrading mirrors and so much more — there's no shortage of ways to rethink Ikea's simple finds! And while the TikTok hacks range from easy to difficult, they sure are satisfying to watch. Keep reading to check them all out, and shop the products featured in them.

Getting the boho look doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. If you're looking for a cool side table, try out this seemingly easy basket and cutting board combination.

Snidad Basket ($25, originally $28)

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Snidad Basket
$25
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Sure, you could buy an expensive mirror with lights already attached, but attaching them yourself is much more cost effective (and looks just as good!).

Hovet Mirror ($129)

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Hovet Mirror
$129
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Ledberg LED Light Strip ($35)

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Ledberg LED Light Strip
$35
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Dani customised Ikea's Brunsta / Hemma Pendant Lamp by stringing it through wall brackets and hanging one on each side of her bed.

Brunsta / Hemma Pendant Lamp ($30)

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Brunsta / Hemma Pendant Lamp
$30
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Sandshult Bracket ($5)

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Sandshult Bracket
$5
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Ikea's Hovet Mirror is a popular find, and Jessie took it up a notch by gold leafing the sides. The result is so chic!

Hovet Mirror ($129)

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Hovet Mirror
$129
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Gold Leaf Paint ($9)

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Gold Leaf Paint
$9
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The beauty of Ikea's Tarva Chest? It comes in a nice solid wood finish that can easily be painted.

Tarva Pine Chest ($119)

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Tarva Pine Chest
$119
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Charcoal, Rust-Oleum Chalked Ultra Matte ($22)

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Charcoal, Rust-Oleum Chalked Ultra Matte
$22
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Varathane Wood Accelerator ($14, originally $18)

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Varathane Wood Accelerator
$14
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Steer Hide Leather Pebble Grain Men's Belt ($14)

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Steer Hide Leather Pebble Grain Men's Belt
$14
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To create a midcentury modern console table on the cheap, blogger Sové Home repurposed Ikea's Kallax bookshelf.

Kallax Shelf Unit ($50)

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Kallax Shelf Unit
$50
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Believe it or not, these curtains (with the rods!) will cost you less than $25 to make.

Räcka Curtain Rod ($5, originally $6)

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Räcka Curtain Rod
$5
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Lill Lace Curtains ($5)

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Lill Lace Curtains
$5
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Command White Designer Hooks ($8)

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Command White Designer Hooks
$8
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With a few tasteful baskets and some added legs, you can turn Ikea's Kallax bookshelf into an impressive console table.

Kallax Shelf Unit ($70)

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Kallax Shelf Unit
$70
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Decorative Baskets ($8)

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Decorative Baskets
$8
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Round Basket in Braided Matgrass ($17)

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Round Basket in Braided Matgrass
$17
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Wide Natural Burlap ($4)

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Wide Natural Burlap
$4
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Waddell Ash End Table Leg ($8)

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Waddell Ash End Table Leg
$8
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Blogger Julianna Claire knows what she's doing when it comes to home decor, and this DIY result is superchic.

Tarva Six-Drawer Chest ($179)

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Tarva Six-Drawer Chest
$179
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Varathane Early American Classic Wood Interior Stain ($7)

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Varathane Early American Classic Wood Interior Stain
$7
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Varathane Weathered Oak Classic Wood Interior Stain ($7)

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Varathane Weathered Oak Classic Wood Interior Stain
$7
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Cane Webbing ($15)

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Cane Webbing
$15
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Champagne Bronze Bar Drawer Pull ($9)

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Champagne Bronze Bar Drawer Pull
$9
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The comments section reveals all the details to this industrial mirror DIY. As long as you follow the measurements, you should be good to go!

Lönȧs Mirror ($2)

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Lönȧs Mirror
$2
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Rust-oleum Flat Spray Paint ($4)

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Rust-oleum Flat Spray Paint
$4
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Give your cat the royal treatment by remastering the Ikea HOL side table as their litter box.

HOL Side Table ($99)

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HOL Side Table
$99
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Easily turn Ikea's Fryken Boxes into wall decor by adding command strips and decorating them with greenery.

Fryken Box with Lid ($19)

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Fryken Box with Lid
$19
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Command Picture and Frame Hanging Strips ($3)

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Command Picture and Frame Hanging Strips
$3
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For this bench makeover, there's no cutting, painting, or gluing involved! Simply add some decorative flair with wall art, cushions, pillows, and greenery to create a nook that's cosy and cute.

Stuva / Fritids Bench with Storage ($79)

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Stuva / Fritids Bench with Storage
$79
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The trick to this cane shelf is . . . the cane! The original Flisat shelf is plain, but the cane takes it to a whole other level. Each shelf takes about 10 minutes to DIY, and is incredibly cost effective.

Flisat Wall Storage ($15)

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Flisat Wall Storage
$15
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Cane Conventional Weave ($14)

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Cane Conventional Weave
$14
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Painting the rim of Ikea's Godtagbar vase gives it such an expensive look, no one will guess it's from Ikea.

Godtagbar Vase ($10)

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Godtagbar Vase
$10
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DIY Home Chalk Distressing Paint by ArtMinds ($16)

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DIY Home Chalk Distressing Paint by ArtMinds
$16
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Give your highchair a high-end look for less using contact paper, a cushion, a cushion cover, and a footrest.

Antilop High Chair with Tray ($20)

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Antilop High Chair with Tray
$20
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Maple Adjustable Highchair Footrest ($25)

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Maple Adjustable Highchair Footrest
$25
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Antilop Support Pillow ($6)

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Antilop Support Pillow
$6
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Vintage Hearts ($34)

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Vintage Hearts
$34
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Maple Wood Contact Paper ($11)

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Maple Wood Contact Paper
$11
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This tray table is the perfect example of how versatile Ikea furniture can be. With spray paint and marble contact paper, this blank canvas can be transformed into a pricey looking statement piece.

Gladom Tray Table ($20)

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Gladom Tray Table
$20
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Marble Shelf Covering ($6)

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Marble Shelf Covering
$6
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Rust-Oleum Imagine Metallic Spray Paint in Gold ($4)

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Rust-Oleum Imagine Metallic Spray Paint in Gold
$4
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