It's no secret that Ikea's furniture [1] is affordable, and while some pieces are stylish staples, others can be a bit plain for my taste. Luckily, TikTok's #IkeaHack hashtag has opened the door to a world of ways to get creative with the retailer's simple furnishings. From repurposing woven baskets to redesigning dressers to upgrading mirrors and so much more — there's no shortage of ways to rethink Ikea's simple finds! And while the TikTok hacks [2] range from easy to difficult, they sure are satisfying to watch [3]. Keep reading to check them all out, and shop the products featured in them.
Boho Side Table
Getting the boho look doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. If you're looking for a cool side table, try out this seemingly easy basket and cutting board combination.
Snidad Basket
Snidad Basket [5] ($25, originally $28)
LED Light Up Mirror
Sure, you could buy an expensive mirror with lights already attached, but attaching them yourself is much more cost effective (and looks just as good!).
Hovet Mirror
Hovet Mirror [6] ($129)
Ledberg LED Light Strip
Ledberg LED Light Strip [7] ($35)
Hanging Lights
Dani customized Ikea's Brunsta / Hemma Pendant Lamp by stringing it through wall brackets and hanging one on each side of her bed.
Brunsta / Hemma Pendant Lamp
Brunsta / Hemma Pendant Lamp [8] ($30)
Sandshult Bracket
Sandshult Bracket [9] ($5)
Gold Leafed Mirror
Ikea's Hovet Mirror is a popular find, and Jessie took it up a notch by gold leafing the sides. The result is so chic!
Hovet Mirror
Hovet Mirror [10] ($129)
Gold Leaf Paint
Gold Leaf Paint [11] ($9)
Industrial Style Dresser
The beauty of Ikea's Tarva Chest? It comes in a nice solid wood finish that can easily be painted.
Tarva Pine Chest
Tarva Pine Chest [12] ($119)
Charcoal, Rust-Oleum Chalked Ultra Matte
Charcoal, Rust-Oleum Chalked Ultra Matte [13] ($22)
Varathane Wood Accelerator
Varathane Wood Accelerator [14] ($14, originally $18)
Steer Hide Leather Pebble Grain Men's Belt
Steer Hide Leather Pebble Grain Men's Belt [15] ($14)
Midcentury Console Table
To create a midcentury modern console table on the cheap, blogger Sové Home [16] repurposed Ikea's Kallax bookshelf.
Kallax Shelf Unit
Kallax Shelf Unit [17] ($50)
Easy Curtains
Believe it or not, these curtains (with the rods!) will cost you less than $25 to make.
Räcka Curtain Rod
Räcka Curtain Rod [18] ($5, originally $6)
Lill Lace Curtains
Lill Lace Curtains [19] ($5)
Command White Designer Hooks
Command White Designer Hooks [20] ($8)
Console Table Makeover
With a few tasteful baskets and some added legs, you can turn Ikea's Kallax bookshelf into an impressive console table.
Kallax Shelf Unit
Kallax Shelf Unit [21] ($70)
Decorative Baskets
Decorative Baskets [22] ($8)
Round Basket in Braided Matgrass
Round Basket in Braided Matgrass [23] ($17)
Wide Natural Burlap
Wide Natural Burlap [24] ($4)
Waddell Ash End Table Leg
Waddell Ash End Table Leg [25] ($8)
Dresser Flip
Blogger Julianna Claire knows what she's doing when it comes to home decor, and this DIY [26] result is superchic.
Tarva Six-Drawer Chest
Tarva Six-Drawer Chest [27] ($179)
Varathane Early American Classic Wood Interior Stain
Varathane Early American Classic Wood Interior Stain [28] ($7)
Varathane Weathered Oak Classic Wood Interior Stain
Varathane Weathered Oak Classic Wood Interior Stain [29] ($7)
Cane Webbing
Cane Webbing [30] ($15)
Champagne Bronze Bar Drawer Pull
Champagne Bronze Bar Drawer Pull [31] ($9)
Industrial Mirror
The comments section reveals all the details to this industrial mirror DIY [32]. As long as you follow the measurements, you should be good to go!
Lönȧs Mirror
Lönȧs Mirror [33] ($2)
Rust-oleum Flat Spray Paint
Rust-oleum Flat Spray Paint [34] ($4)
Litter Box
Give your cat the royal treatment by remastering the Ikea HOL side table as their litter box.
HOL Side Table
HOL Side Table [35] ($99)
Wall Baskets
Easily turn Ikea's Fryken Boxes into wall decor by adding command strips and decorating them with greenery.
Fryken Box with Lid
Fryken Box with Lid [36] ($19)
Command Picture and Frame Hanging Strips
Command Picture and Frame Hanging Strips [37] ($3)
Bench
For this bench makeover, there's no cutting, painting, or gluing involved! Simply add some decorative flair with wall art, cushions, pillows, and greenery to create a nook that's cozy and cute.
Stuva / Fritids Bench with Storage
Stuva / Fritids Bench with Storage [38] ($79)
Cane Shelf
The trick to this cane shelf is . . . the cane! The original Flisat shelf is plain, but the cane takes it to a whole other level. Each shelf takes about 10 minutes to DIY [39], and is incredibly cost effective.
Flisat Wall Storage
Flisat Wall Storage [40] ($15)
Cane Conventional Weave
Cane Conventional Weave [41] ($14)
Vase
Painting the rim of Ikea's Godtagbar vase gives it such an expensive look, no one will guess it's from Ikea.
Godtagbar Vase
Godtagbar Vase [42] ($10)
DIY Home Chalk Distressing Paint by ArtMinds
DIY Home Chalk Distressing Paint by ArtMinds [43] ($16)
Highchair
Give your highchair a high-end look for less using contact paper, a cushion, a cushion cover, and a footrest.
Antilop High Chair with Tray
Antilop High Chair with Tray [44] ($20)
Maple Adjustable Highchair Footrest
Maple Adjustable Highchair Footrest [45] ($25)
Antilop Support Pillow
Antilop Support Pillow [46] ($6)
Vintage Hearts
Vintage Hearts [47] ($34)
Maple Wood Contact Paper
Maple Wood Contact Paper [48] ($11)
Marble Side Table
This tray table is the perfect example of how versatile Ikea furniture can be. With spray paint and marble contact paper, this blank canvas can be transformed into a pricey looking statement piece.
Gladom Tray Table
Gladom Tray Table [49] ($20)
Marble Shelf Covering
Marble Shelf Covering [50] ($6)
Rust-Oleum Imagine Metallic Spray Paint in Gold
Rust-Oleum Imagine Metallic Spray Paint in Gold [51] ($4)