IKEA Hackers

The idea that great design is only for a privileged few is, well, hogwash. At least that’s IKEA’s take. The Swedish superstar has built its brand around creating stylish, functional pieces that elevate even the smallest of spaces, all at an affordable price point. Making good design accessible to everyone, a concept known as democratic design, became a mainstay of IKEA’s miss...

Have you ever been so into a vacation that you don’t realize until afterward that you forgot to take pictures? I’ve done something similar with some past organizing projects. I don’t remember until I’m snapping the after pics that I forgot to take the before pics. (Oops!) Well, Piers Helm ART (@piers_helm_art) did the same thing when they created this really cool coffee table...

We’ve all had those days where a little change makes all the difference — a new outfit, a fresh haircut, and suddenly you feel like a whole new person. Well, Berlin-based lifestyle and travel creator Georgia (@gigipalamas) had the same idea, except her transformation project involved an IKEA HEMNES dresser, some paintable wallpaper, and a seriously impressive eye for design. ...

My son had a loft bed in his room for a long time because it was the best way to keep his room feeling more spacious. Under the bed, he created a comfy reading zone, and when he had a friend sleep over, we stuck an air mattress underneath to make a temporary bunk bed. This was years ago, and I admit I didn’t know about the KURA back then; if I had, I’m pretty sure I would hav...

Have you ever stopped to think about how much stuff you keep in your bathroom? For what’s usually one of the smallest rooms in the house, we sure expect it to handle a lot. Toiletries, towels, makeup, hair appliances, spa treatments, toilet paper, medicine, first-aid supplies, and a few random items thrown in for good measure. If you don’t plan bathroom storage right, you cou...