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An Easy IKEA Hack Brings Statement Shelving to This Bare Wall
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Only a few steps were needed to give these IKEA shelves the look of custom built-ins.
Megan Baker Detloff
Sep 23, 2023
This Remodeled Scandi-Style IKEA Kitchen Is *Chef’s Kiss*
HOME PROJECTS
There's a reason why IKEA is a go-to for kitchen renos among designers and DIYers alike.
Heather Bien
Sep 22, 2023
IKEA’s 2023 Advent Calendar Comes with a Free Meatball & $5 Gift Card
The calendar says that Christmas is still a few months away. But if you ask IKEA, it’s already here.
Inigo Del Castillo
Sep 20, 2023
Surprise! This Chic Playroom’s New $560 Storage Is Actually IKEA
HOME PROJECTS
The stylish storage isn’t the only improvement in this one-time dining room.
Sarah Everett
Sep 19, 2023
Grab This $6 Dancing Skeletons Pillow to Decorate for Halloween on a Budget
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Step aside, 20-foot skeleton, there’s a cute new (indoor!) decoration in town.
Blair Donovan
Sep 18, 2023
5 Things to Know If You Want to Tackle Your First IKEA Hack
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Inspired to take on an IKEA hack as a total beginner? Read this first.
Kelly Dawson
Sep 16, 2023
This Bathroom’s Luxurious Redo Has a Hidden IKEA Hack
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This bathroom redo is peak “quiet luxury.”
Megan Baker Detloff
Sep 15, 2023
This $800 Laundry Room Redo Features a Hidden IKEA Hack
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This hardworking space now has a home for everything.
Megan Baker Detloff
Sep 9, 2023
This Sleek Mushroom Lamp DIY Uses Unexpected IKEA Staples
“This is SO creative, clever, and the best mushroom lamp shape I’ve ever seen.”
Abby Monteil
Sep 7, 2023
The Surprising Reason IKEA Is Keeping Its Maze-Like Showroom
The company has canceled plans to transform the signature layout. Here’s why.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 5, 2023
IKEA Is Having a Rare Sale for Its 80th Anniversary
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Plus, teachers and college students get additional in-store savings.
Blair Donovan
Aug 29, 2023
IKEA Canada Is Selling a "University Starter Kit" for Students
The kit is so handy that even those who have already graduated want one.
Inigo Del Castillo
Aug 28, 2023
10 of IKEA's Best New Products for Fall, According to Designers
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Starting at just $8.99!
Sarah Lyon
Aug 23, 2023
I’m a Style Editor, and This Is My Favorite Surprising IKEA Storage Find
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It’s the functional under-bed organizer you actually WANT people to see.
Blair Donovan
Aug 18, 2023
If You Love Bold Color, Then These New Under $100 IKEA Finds Are for You
STYLE
Maximalism for color lovers on a budget.
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Aug 16, 2023
TikTok Loves IKEA’s New Color Changing Oven Mitt
You didn’t burn the mitt — it’s thermochromic!
Noella Williams
Aug 16, 2023
This Cloud-Like IKEA Sofa Feels Much More Expensive Than It Is
“It’s actually comfier than my bed!”
Abby Monteil
Aug 15, 2023
The Best Entryway Organizers from Our 2023 Organization Awards
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Run, don’t walk to see these smart organizers.
Stephanie Nguyen
Aug 14, 2023
The Best General Home Organizers from Our 2023 Organization Awards
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Versatile tools you’ll want in your home.
Stephanie Nguyen
Aug 14, 2023
A TikToker Used This $25 IKEA Staple to Make a Coffee Table
News and Culture
The result is more creative than you’d think.
Arielle Tschinkel
Aug 13, 2023
This Grandma Raving About Her First IKEA Trip Is Pure Joy
The TikToker calls her sweet grandma an “IKEA influencer,” and when you watch the video, you’ll understand why.
Arielle Tschinkel
Aug 11, 2023
The $7 IKEA Kitchen Item That Keeps My Bathroom Counters Tidy
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Plus, it’s stylish to boot.
Trisha Sprouse
Aug 10, 2023
This TikTok Will Make You Want to Paint Your BILLY Bookcase Hot Pink
One TikToker is making the case for transforming your IKEA BILLY bookcase into something a little more whimsical.
Arielle Tschinkel
Aug 7, 2023
8 Underrated IKEA Products Apartment Therapy Editors Can’t Live Without
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Starting at just $2.99.
Blair Donovan
Aug 6, 2023
IKEA's Fall 2023 Line Is Here — with Its First-Ever Halloween Collection
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Starting at $2.99.
Blair Donovan
Aug 3, 2023
These 12 Homes Reveal the Secret to Styling Budget IKEA Pieces
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The stylish renters and homeowners use styling abilities to elevate humble IKEA pieces in their home and make them look more expensive than they are. And all without having to lift a paint brush!
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 3, 2023
You Won't Even Recognize IKEA in These 10 High-End Hacks
A little elbow grease can transform bargain staples into something totally luxe-looking.
Heather Bien
Aug 1, 2023
This DIYer Literally Embroidered Her IKEA Table & It Looks Amazing
It looks so unique.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 30, 2023
10 Heartwarming, Hilarious, and Horrifying IKEA Stories
Living
From love at first sight to stuffed rats, IKEA has it all.
Heather Bien
Jul 30, 2023
The Most Iconic IKEA Products of All Time, from BILLY to STRANDMON
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Including some of IKEA’s original designs.
Blair Donovan
Jul 29, 2023
This $9 IKEA Tool Is My Laundry Room Secret Weapon
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It’s the real MVP on laundry day.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 29, 2023
The 14 Best IKEA Before & Afters of All Time
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These are some of the best Before & Afters featuring IKEA ever showcased on Apartment Therapy, selected for the function, style, and smart use of IKEA staples, of course!
Sarah Everett
Jul 28, 2023
12 IKEA Facts to Help You Celebrate the Company’s 80th Birthday
Living
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know, but didn’t know how to ask in Swedish.
Terri Pous
Jul 27, 2023
B&A: An IKEA BILLY Hack Makes a Bathroom-Laundry Hybrid Work Beautifully
Home Projects
“Because this is a small apartment, this room had to accommodate both a bathroom and a laundry area,” this apartment owner says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 25, 2023
This IKEA Hack Turns a Modern HEMNES Dresser into a Vintage Heirloom
Home Projects
The DIYer behind this design was a total novice when she completed the project, and she has some smart insights to share.
Yelena Moroz Alpert
Jul 24, 2023
B&A: This IKEA KALLAX Wine Rack Hack Came Together in 30 Minutes
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If you’re a DIY novice looking for an easy IKEA hack to start out with, this KALLAX upgrade is your friend.
Sarah Everett
Jul 19, 2023
This Surprising Under-$4 IKEA Find Is a Stylish Laundry Organizer
It’s my laundry day BFF.
Jessie Quinn
Jul 19, 2023
Before and After: A Plain Gray IKEA HEMNES Dresser Goes Boho Chic for Just $120
This redo brings a whole new vibe to this gray dresser.
Sarah Everett
Jul 14, 2023
Someone Turned an IKEA Lamp into an Everything Bagel and It’s Amazing
Move over, Swedish meatballs.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 14, 2023
B&A: A Small Sunroom’s $800 Revamp Is Cozy, Boho, and Renter-Friendly
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This renter-friendly redo has a great solution for brightening up a retro wood-paneled space.
Sarah Everett
Jul 12, 2023
If Your Home Lacks Sunlight, This IKEA Hack Is Great for Plants
Style
Meet the RUDSTA, your new greenhouse.
Savannah West
Jul 9, 2023
IKEA’s Space10 Just Launched a Couch in an Envelope
The horrors of moving furniture could soon become a distant memory.
Abby Monteil
Jul 5, 2023
How to Use the “5S Method” to Organize Your Home
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It’ll help you create and maintain a practical system.
Abigail J. Fallon
Jul 5, 2023
B&A: A Breakfast Nook Redo So Chic You Won’t Believe It’s an IKEA Hack
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A cheery blue paint color and statement-making wallpaper came in clutch.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 4, 2023
IKEA Hosts a Kids' Birthday Party, and the Internet Loves It
“I want this as a 25-year-old.”
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 4, 2023
Here's How You Can Make Giant Wall-Sized Frames with IKEA Products
Give your memories the oversized treatment.
Kelly Dawson
Jul 3, 2023
IKEA Just Rereleased Vintage Pieces to Celebrate Its 80th Anniversary
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Starting at $2.49.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 1, 2023
I Sent a Pro Organizer a Photo of My Disaster Cabinet
Organize & Clean
Here’s how she fixed it.
Meg Asby
Jul 1, 2023
5 Outdoor Storage Finds to Get Your Patio Party-Ready for Under $110
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And just in time for some summer fun.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Jun 30, 2023
This $20 IKEA Kitchen Product Might Belong in Your Living Room or Office Instead
Style
Who needs bookends when you have a STOLTHET?
Sarah Everett
Jun 28, 2023
Our 12 Favorite Online Destinations for Affordable and Stylish Sofas
Whether you're looking for a sectional, sleeper, or that coveted velvet sofa, you'll definitely want to bookmark this handy list.
Sholeen Damarwala
Jun 27, 2023
This Hidden Section on IKEA's Site Is a Shopper's Dream
News & Culture
You might save either $5 or $50 on a beloved item.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jun 25, 2023
See How This Engineer Mom Sorts Laundry Using an IKEA TROFAST
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It’s ingenious!
Zoe Pickburn
Jun 19, 2023
B&A: An IKEA Hack Bench Is a Space and Budget Win in This Kitchen Redo
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Because the DIYers already owned the plywood and the base of the bench, the project was basically free.
Sarah Everett
Jun 15, 2023
This $65 IKEA Item Is a Low-Key Living-Room Superstar
Style
This might not be one of the most popular items at IKEA, but it should be.
Savannah West
Jun 14, 2023
This Vintage-Style Wardrobe Is Actually an IKEA Hack in Disguise
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The secret sauce? Molding.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 13, 2023
The $7 IKEA Product You Should Stock Up on If You’re Moving
Smart, space-saving packing practices can make moving a lot less stressful.
Abby Monteil
Jun 11, 2023
B&A: A “White Box” Bedroom Is Now Packed with Storage, Thanks to IKEA
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“We have SO much more storage now — we actually have more storage than we need (although I'm sure we'll fill it all eventually)!” this homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jun 10, 2023
6 Brilliant IKEA Hacks to Make the Most of Your Tiny Bedroom
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Make every square inch count with these six easy-to-follow IKEA hacks.
Cat Meschia
Jun 8, 2023
IKEA Is Bringing a 19-Foot FRAKTA Bag to NYC
And the big blue bag isn’t just visiting New York.
Noella Williams
Jun 8, 2023
Here's Why I Use a Dresser Instead of a Media Console in My Living Room
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It’s good for more than just storing clothes.
Trisha Sprouse
Jun 8, 2023
B&A: IKEA BILLY Built-Ins Give a Living Room Tons of Functional Storage
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BILLY bookshelves are the secret ingredient in this living room makeover.
Sarah Everett
Jun 4, 2023
This Ingenious IKEA BESTA Hack Is Like Nothing You’ve Ever Seen Before
Style
Your jaw will hit the floor when you realize what this designer did with IKEA’s beloved BESTA.
Savannah West
Jun 1, 2023
This Smart IKEA Hack Uses a Wine Rack (in the Bathroom!)
And it only cost $20.
Abby Monteil
Jun 1, 2023
B&A: A Smart Redo Makes This 1969 A-Frame’s Kitchen Feel Much Larger
This tiny A-frame kitchen’s redo is timeless and small-space efficient.
Sarah Everett
May 30, 2023
Here’s Why TikTok Is Obsessed with This IKEA Cart
The color doesn’t hurt.
Abby Monteil
May 29, 2023
These IKEA Bedroom Ideas Will Provide Major Design Inspo on a Budget
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Turns out Big Blue has great sleep-space decor, too.
Shelby Deering
May 28, 2023
Before and After: A $600 IKEA Solution Is the Star of This Garage Transformation
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A couple transforms a sore spot in their home into an efficient and good-looking storage space with the help from IKEA.
Shifrah Combiths
May 27, 2023
This IKEA Hack Turns a Bookcase into Rolling Pantry Storage
The design expert's goal was to make an empty space beside her refrigerator more practical by adding in more storage.
Inigo Del Castillo
May 25, 2023
B&A: $90 IKEA MALMs Form the Foundation of This Luxe-Looking Storage
Stylish storage for the win.
Sarah Everett
May 24, 2023
This TikTok IKEA RIBBA Hack Turns Your Photos into Abstract Art
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For only about $25!
Abigail J. Fallon
May 22, 2023
B&A: A Luxe $540 IKEA BILLY Redo Uses Serving Bowls in a Surprising Way
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Wooden serving bowls? As furniture feet? Groundbreaking (really!).
Sarah Everett
May 21, 2023