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

06/08/2020 - 05:50 PM

It's no secret that Ikea's furniture [1] 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 [2]. Keep reading to check them all out, and shop the products featured in them.

Boho Side Table

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

Snidad Basket [4] ($25, originally $28)

LED Light Up Mirror

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

Hovet Mirror [5] ($129)

Ledberg LED Light Strip

Ledberg LED Light Strip [6] ($35)

Hanging Lights

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

Brunsta / Hemma Pendant Lamp [7] ($30)

Sandshult Bracket

Sandshult Bracket [8] ($5)

Gold Leafed Mirror

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

Hovet Mirror [9] ($129)

Gold Leaf Paint

Gold Leaf Paint [10] ($9)

Industrial Style Dresser

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

Tarva Pine Chest

Tarva Pine Chest [11] ($119)

Charcoal, Rust-Oleum Chalked Ultra Matte

Charcoal, Rust-Oleum Chalked Ultra Matte [12] ($22)

Varathane Wood Accelerator

Varathane Wood Accelerator [13] ($14, originally $18)

Steer Hide Leather Pebble Grain Men's Belt

Steer Hide Leather Pebble Grain Men's Belt [14] ($14)

Midcentury Console Table

To create a midcentury modern console table on the cheap, blogger Sové Home [15] repurposed Ikea's Kallax bookshelf.

Kallax Shelf Unit

Kallax Shelf Unit [16] ($50)

Easy Curtains

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

Räcka Curtain Rod

Räcka Curtain Rod [17] ($5, originally $6)

Lill Lace Curtains

Lill Lace Curtains [18] ($5)

Command White Designer Hooks

Command White Designer Hooks [19] ($8)

Console Table Makeover

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

Kallax Shelf Unit

Kallax Shelf Unit [20] ($70)

Decorative Baskets

Decorative Baskets [21] ($8)

Round Basket in Braided Matgrass

Round Basket in Braided Matgrass [22] ($17)

Wide Natural Burlap

Wide Natural Burlap [23] ($4)

Waddell Ash End Table Leg

Waddell Ash End Table Leg [24] ($8)

Dresser Flip

Blogger Julianna Claire knows what she's doing when it comes to home decor, and this DIY [25] result is superchic.

Tarva Six-Drawer Chest

Tarva Six-Drawer Chest [26] ($179)

Varathane Early American Classic Wood Interior Stain

Varathane Early American Classic Wood Interior Stain [27] ($7)

Varathane Weathered Oak Classic Wood Interior Stain

Varathane Weathered Oak Classic Wood Interior Stain [28] ($7)

Cane Webbing

Cane Webbing [29] ($15)

Champagne Bronze Bar Drawer Pull

Champagne Bronze Bar Drawer Pull [30] ($9)

Industrial Mirror

The comments section reveals all the details to this industrial mirror DIY [31]. As long as you follow the measurements, you should be good to go!

Lönȧs Mirror

Lönȧs Mirror [32] ($2)

Rust-oleum Flat Spray Paint

Rust-oleum Flat Spray Paint [33] ($4)

Litter Box

Give your cat the royal treatment by remastering the Ikea HOL side table as their litter box.

HOL Side Table

HOL Side Table [34] ($99)

Wall Baskets

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

Fryken Box with Lid

Fryken Box with Lid [35] ($19)

Command Picture and Frame Hanging Strips

Command Picture and Frame Hanging Strips [36] ($3)

Bench

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

Stuva / Fritids Bench with Storage [37] ($79)

Cane Shelf

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 [38], and is incredibly cost effective.

Flisat Wall Storage

Flisat Wall Storage [39] ($15)

Cane Conventional Weave

Cane Conventional Weave [40] ($14)

Vase

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

Godtagbar Vase

Godtagbar Vase [41] ($10)

DIY Home Chalk Distressing Paint by ArtMinds

DIY Home Chalk Distressing Paint by ArtMinds [42] ($16)

Highchair

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

Antilop High Chair with Tray [43] ($20)

Maple Adjustable Highchair Footrest

Maple Adjustable Highchair Footrest [44] ($25)

Antilop Support Pillow

Antilop Support Pillow [45] ($6)

Vintage Hearts

Vintage Hearts [46] ($34)

Maple Wood Contact Paper

Maple Wood Contact Paper [47] ($11)

Marble Side Table

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

Gladom Tray Table [48] ($20)

Marble Shelf Covering

Marble Shelf Covering [49] ($6)

Rust-Oleum Imagine Metallic Spray Paint in Gold

Rust-Oleum Imagine Metallic Spray Paint in Gold [50] ($4)

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