The key to blissful small space living [1] relies on one thing: concealing your sh*t. If the idea of splurging on several pieces of storage-friendly furniture is holding you back from the stylish, minimalist existence you deserve, don't let it. There are loads of Ikea hacks [2] that can help you transform a tiny bedroom into a beautifully organized haven. The low price points give you room to add your own twist for a customized piece of bedroom furniture that suits your needs and your budget. Here are six options we can't help but applaud.
Hack a Midcentury-Inspired Dresser
Adding white paint, gold knobs, and staining and cutting the legs on a diagonal made this Ikea Tarva dresser [3] look like a midcentury splurge. Check out Kristina Lynne's tutorial to pull off this Ikea dresser hack [4] at home.
Customize an Ikea Pax System
If you have a microcloset, the Ikea Pax system [5] could change your life. You can customize to your heart's content by adding a mix of shelves, drawers, rods, pull-out shelves for shoes, and more. Take it a step further and follow Jen Ramos's lead by adding chic gold hardware and patterned paper for an incredibly chic statement piece. For more inspiration, see Jen's Ikea Pax wardrobe [6] in all of its glory.
Make DIY Leather Pulls For $1
Dana Miller transformed her Ikea shoe cabinet [7] by crafting leather pulls from a belt she scored for just a dollar. While the latest version of Ikea's shoe cabinet features notched handles for easy pulling, you could make Dana's DIY leather pulls [8] to replace the knobs on any Ikea dresser.
Create the Perfect Stoarge Bench
Whether you're envisioning a cozy reading nook or an awesome storage bench for the foot of the bed, this Nordli dresser [13] is the perfect place to store everything from books to shoes. Check out Dana Miller's transformation of this multifunctional Ikea dresser [14].