Hacks

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Living room fireplace with custom built-in surround created from IKEA BILLY bookcases, painted to match the wall for a seamless look.

The Larder

IKEA BILLY hack adds custom fireplace charm to living room

A recent DIY project transformed a living room fireplace into a charming built-in feature for just $582.

Beatrice Dubois·June 20, 2026

A stylish, floating side table created from an IKEA hack, appearing to defy gravity and offering storage without touching the floor.

The Sanctuary

IKEA hackers create side table from thin air

For just $20, an IKEA item transforms into a side table that doesn't even touch the floor, creating storage from thin air.

Elena Martinez·June 7, 2026

A transformed IKEA IVAR cabinet with custom wood paneling and brass accents, styled in a bright, modern living room.

Craft Corner

IKEA IVAR cabinet DIY makeover ideas transform furniture

Online searches for 'IKEA IVAR hack' surged by 300% last year, transforming a humble, untreated pine cabinet into everything from bespoke bar carts to chic built-in libraries across 150,000 Instagram

Elena Martinez·May 20, 2026