6 Ikea Hacks Every Tiny Bedroom Needs

POPSUGAR Photography | Mark Popovich
POPSUGAR Photography | Mark Popovich

The key to blissful small space living 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 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
Kristina Lynne

Hack a Midcentury-Inspired Dresser

Adding white paint, gold knobs, and staining and cutting the legs on a diagonal made this Ikea Tarva dresser look like a midcentury splurge. Check out Kristina Lynne's tutorial to pull off this Ikea dresser hack at home.

Customize an Ikea Pax System
Made By Girl

Customize an Ikea Pax System

If you have a microcloset, the Ikea Pax system 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 in all of its glory.

Make DIY Leather Pulls For $1
House Tweaking

Make DIY Leather Pulls For $1

Dana Miller transformed her Ikea shoe cabinet 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 to replace the knobs on any Ikea dresser.

Build Your Own Wardrobe With Ikea Cabinets

Ursula hacked her own custom wardrobe for just under $200 by using two Ikea Rast dressers and some melamine boards. If you aren't afraid to bust out some power tools, this Ikea wardrobe hack is for you.

Hang This Shelf For a Nightstand Vanity Hybrid

Kitty Cotten wanted to give her sister a beautiful place to get ready but knew her small bedroom wouldn't accommodate a nightstand and a vanity, so she hacked her own combo by installing an Ikea Ekby Alex shelf with drawers and adding a stool and mirror. Genius! Check out the rest of Kitty's bedroom makeover design for more ideas.

Create the Perfect Stoarge Bench
House Tweaking

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 is the perfect place to store everything from books to shoes. Check out Dana Miller's transformation of this multifunctional Ikea dresser.