Ingenious IKEA hacks for the home

Want to update a room in your home but don’t want to spend a fortune? Don’t worry, we – or should we say Instagram – has come to the rescue. Taking basic items from IKEA that don’t break the bank and using a little creativity, these Instagrammers have turned plan items into things that look like they’d cost a pretty penny. Enjoy!

1. Turn a plan step stool (like this $14.95 one from IKEA) into a statement piece with a crochet cover. Great idea @matemopics!

2. We love how @missdrumu has turned this very minimal chest of drawers into a work of art with as simple pattern and some great choices of colour.

3. The grandkids will love this one from @harpersbucket! Take a set of shelves and turn it into a dolls house. Use offcuts of fabric as wallpaper for that back of each cube and some furniture – you may have some from when your kids were younger or there are options available for all budgets anywhere from Kmart to toy stores.

4. Whether you want to pep up a table setting for the grownups or add a touch of fun to the grandkids’ seating, a palette of paint colours is all you’ll need to do this! Thanks @bobbenblog!

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5. Have some drab pots scattered around the garden? Or looking to buy some nice new ones but don’t want to spend a fortune? These IKEA ones retail for $4.99 – and with strategically placed lick of paint your new pots are sure to rival some of the most expensive ones available.

6. Turn a otherwise plan occasional seat or stool into an on-trend masterpiece with a little colour. This stool retails for $14.95 from IKEA – well done @verolerovero!

Related link: For more home hacks read our story Home hacks: 8 ridiculously simple ways to better your abode