Living Room Ikea Hacks

8. Easy DIY Built-Ins From Ikea BILLY Bookcases

This is an Ikea hack must that I have done myself and am obsessed with! Built-in bookcases instantly upgrade your house to look custom and expensive looking. However, there’s a reason that they look expensive…they are. Well, not these! This Ikea hack using the BILLY bookcases, lets you create gorgeous built-ins for a fraction of the price. (via 11 Magnolia Lane)

9. Under $50 Marble & Copper Side Table

If you have read my other posts, you know that marble contact paper (I bought mine cheap on Amazon here) is one of my favorite DIY supplies because it can transform just about anything to make it expensive looking for practically nothing. Then, combined with the copper legs, this ikea hack side table hits it out of the park! (via Style Me Pretty)

10. DIY Light Ikea Hack Using a Bowl

Ikea hacks are not just limited to furniture! There are all sorts of DIY home decor accessories you can make as well like this gorgeous and inexpensive light fixture. Would you believe this is made out of a Ikea bowl?! Watch the video to see just how simple it is to make.

11. Cheap Ikea Stool Hack

I love home decor pieces that bring the outdoors in like this side table Ikea hack. All you need to recreate this gorgeous piece is a cheap Ikea stool and a slice of wood. Talk about budget friendly! (via burkatron)

12. Ikea Painted Furniture Hack

If you saw a photo of this gorgeous furniture piece, would you ever believe it was made from an Ikea piece? I sure wouldn’t! It looks like one-of-a-kind and that really is the great thing about Ikea hacks: you can turn budget-friendly items into unique items that look so expensive. I would have never dreamed of painting a piece of furniture this dark olive green color, but I’m kind of obsessed with it.

13. Ikea Rug to DIY Pouf

Poufs are such a hot home decor piece right now, but they can be surprisingly expensive. Well, not this one! She covered an old Ikea cube/footstool that she had, but the Ikea Jordbro bean bag cube would also be perfect. Then, you can select the perfect fabric to match your home decor and you have a custom DIY pouf. (via Kristi Murphy)

14. TV Stand Ikea Kallax Hack

This genius Ikea Kallax hack (formerly the Expedit) creates a super functional TV console with an incredible amount of storage! It is a great example of a project that is both super functional and great looking. It would be perfect for a family room with lots of kids. (via HoneyBear Lane)

15. Ikea Rug Pillows

Sometimes all you need to make your room feel and look more homey is to accessorize with things like throw pillows. Ikea has great, cheap pillow inserts that I have bought and you can easily create your own pillow covers with Ikea rugs! This would look perfect in a farmhouse style home. (via Martha Stewart)

16. West Elm Knockoff KALLAX Hack

Drooling over the gorgeous mid-century modern buffet from West Elm, but don’t have the budget for it? This Ikea KALLAX hack is just what you need. I adore the beautiful gold handles and basket details she added. (via Dupetitdoux)

17. 5-Minute DIY Copper End Table Hack

I always want to make DIY furniture, but I am not the most skilled with woodworking and construction, so I can get intimidated by more complicated projects. If you are like me and want a project you can easily pull off, check out this super easy Ikea hack. Using an Ikea melamine tray and a camping stool, you can create this stylish end table in 5 minutes! (via Poppytalk)

18. Modern Ikea Kallax Hack

This post just goes to show you how simple Ikea hacks can be! By just adding a unique pair of legs this Ikea Kallax shelf, it completely transforms the piece into this mid-century modern piece that I cannot get enough of! (via Hawthorne & Main)