5 Unexpected Ways to Make the Most of Ikea Cabinets

Updated on 2/18/2017 at 12:10 AM

Ikea kitchens have a massive fan following for good reason — home owners can choose from tons of options at affordable prices without waiting for long-lead deliveries. While there are seemingly endless ways to customize an Ikea kitchen, there are clever ideas for repurposing these kitchen materials in ways you haven't even thought of. Ikea's kitchen cabinets are surprisingly versatile and can be used in any room. Here are four of our favorite ways to put them to good use!

DIY a Built-In Entertainment Center

To create a customized entertainment center on the cheap, blogger Sarah Sherman Samuel used a bunch of Ikea kitchen cabinets as the base for her DIY built-in storage system.

DIY a Cabinet For Hiding an AC Wall Unit

AC wall units are one of those eyesores that many just accept, but this Design Evolving blogger came up with a better idea. She used an Ikea shelf and cabinets to camouflage her AC wall unit. When it's in use, she just opens the cabinet doors. So smart!

DIY a Cozy Dining Banquette

If you're a sucker for the dining room bench trend, you'll fall even harder for dining banquettes. This Cape 27 blogger was able to tack on extra storage to her dining room seating by creating this cozy banquette made from Ikea cabinets.

DIY a Library-Worthy Bookcase

If it's storage you're craving, try this Avery Street Design blogger's tutorial for creating perfectly polished built-ins from Ikea bookcases and cabinets.

DIY a Midcentury Bar

This Brittany Makes blogger managed to transform inexpensive Ikea cabinets into a swanky bar with retro appeal. Wait until you see the inside of the bar cabinet!