Creatively modify your standard IKEA furniture into unique, custom pieces
IKEA is a great resource for anyone who wants to furnish their home in a functional way and without spending a fortune. The furniture design is linear and is meant to be able to adapt to many different furnishing styles. Indeed, one of the reasons why the Swedish furniture giant continues to dominate the market is precisely that its furniture can be combined or modified easily in order to become personalized.
Online ideas abound about how to transform a piece of furniture, which is identical to millions of others, into something truly unique, and often truly imaginative solutions are obtained from a piece of furniture, such as a simple shelf. Below, we show a few examples of these modifications:
An IVAR model sideboard has been adapted to accommodate a computer workstation. If you are curious about the materials and process, you will find the information on this link.
For an even more compact and space-saving solution, you could take a cue from this fold-down desk that fits perfectly inside a BILLY unit.
An accent wall behind the bed made using furniture doors: it looks like a bespoke carpentry work, but it is much less expensive!
This MILSBO model showcase has become a compact greenhouse. An ingenious way to be able to grow all the plants that do not get enough light inside the house!
"And so I got rid of the desk. This is much more convenient," says the user who shared his project. A POÄNG model armchair, which has a wooden structure, has been equipped with a shelf resting directly on the armrests, as well as wheels on the base, and thus has become a compact gaming station at almost no additional cost.
With ELVARLI model shelves you could create a wall equipped for entertainment. A real media station without having to bother with custom-made furniture or plasterboard projects.
In this case, the IKEA range that was used for a loft bed - worthy of a design magazine - is the STORÅ model. It is the perfect idea for a children's room or for anyone who needs to make the most of a small space.
"An island in the kitchen with drawers and storage space for wine bottles. TORVINKEN and EKBY ALEX models are a perfect match!" says Reddit user, jamesgfilms.
If you have an armchair from the VILAN range (2000-2009) at home, you might consider updating it by replacing the fabric seat with leather strips, as in this example: it will look like new and will be much more refined.
"I couldn't find a piece of furniture that I could illuminate, so I made it myself."
A corner bar complete with everything needed: drinks, glasses, lights (even a neon sign) and a profusion of board games ... A real club at home!
Have you ever imaginatively transformed any IKEA furniture?
