The utilitarian and versatile nature of IKEA furniture makes it useful in a wide range of DIY projects, especially when it comes to storage. Its ability to support weight and basic design features means IKEA furniture looks great in any room of your house, including the kitchen, living room, and bathroom.
These 8 simple, but brilliant, DIY ideas using IKEA furniture can help you save space around your home.
Turning a Bookshelf Into Seating
Create extra seating for your dining room using a KALLAX shelving unit from IKEA. Just turn the shelving on its side, add a large piece of foam-backed plywood as a backboard, and add a piece of MDF with foam pieces covered in matching fabric. Knowing how to sew helps. You can find this DIY project [here].
Creating Rolling Storage for Under the Bed
Turn EKBY ALEX shelves into a great rolling storage solution for under your bed. These small shelves with included drawers are of a low enough profile to easily fit under many beds. Just attach small castor wheels to each corner. Make sure to place a castor wheel in the middle if you plan on storing heavy items.
Making a Shelf Out of a Magazine Holder
This idea from [Design Sponge] gives you storage space using nothing more than a wooden magazine holder from IKEA. You can either leave the holder as is or apply a coat of paint or stain to the exterior and screw it into the wall. Make sure to level the makeshift storage before permanently installing it into place.
Turning a Cabinet Into Extra Seating
Use an IKEA over-the-fridge storage cabinet unit to [create extra seating] in your apartment or home. Then you can either use a store-bought cushion or make your own using a piece of foam and your favorite fabric. This DIY seating works great in a nook or other space that could use extra seating.
Hiding a Washer and Dryer Using an IKEA Countertop
This DIY idea from [IKEA Hackers] turns IKEA countertops into a perfect place to hide your washer and dryer. All you need are IKEA Personlig countertops cut to your size specifications, a kitchen cabinet, and an optional sink with faucet. Finally, assemble the materials around your washer and dryer.
Hiding a Murphy Bed Behind IKEA Bookshelves
While a Murphy Bed is a space saver in and of itself, take further advantage of the extra wall space it provides by [attaching tall IKEA bookshelves] to each side. At bedtime, simply open the bookshelves and pull out the Murphy Bed. This also makes it easier to read in bed if you want.
Using IKEA Shelf Brackets to Create Space in the Closet
Give yourself a little extra space in your closet by turning [IKEA shelf brackets] upside down and attaching them to the wall in your closet, preferably below where your clothes normally hang. Alternatively, you can turn an entire wall in an extra room, or storage space, into an area to hang your wardrobe.
Creating Storage Space With a Raised Platform Bed
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One option for IKEA kitchen cabinets is to use them to build a [platform bed] that offers plenty of storage options. Make sure to attach some kind of padding, such as felt, to keep the bottom from scratching a wood floor. Attach the various sections of the bed together and to the wall using metal hinges.
