Ikea hacks that will fool your friends – 10 ideas that are artfully elegant

The reason Ikea hacks are so popular is that some of the most well-known pieces of affordable furniture in the western world can be transformed into fresh, new designs that feel unique and artfully elegant. And your friends will never guess their origin. 

There is no doubt that Ikea is one of the most popular and successful furniture brands for homes across the globe, with its founding principles rooted in providing simple, Scandinavian design that can integrate into spaces of all styles, ages and sizes. But no one wants a room or even a piece of furniture that looks exactly like everyone else's.

With so many of us choosing Ikea furniture for our interior design, there has been a rise in creative Ikea hacks, from designated companies offering bespoke customizations for products, to people showing off their innovative DIY skills on social media.

Our list of Ikea hacks show how you can beautifully enhance and upgrade a range of products across the home, creating designs that perfectly match your style and that can establish a stand-out look.

From reinvented Ikea kitchen, colorful paint tricks on Ikea wardrobes, to sleek cabinets with custom doors, explore some of our favorite Ikea hacks that will fool your friends and allow you to create a bespoke feel, even if you are decorating a home on a budget. 

By Zara Stacey