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The best part of starting a new year? Giving your space a fresh look. IKEA hacks have long been our go-to way to upgrade a room on the cheap, but the DIYs we've been seeing lately take this art form to a whole new level. All the buzzy trends we're predicting for 2019 are well- represented here (think modern farmhouse, mid-century glam, and more). Even if you've never tried your hand at an IKEA hack before, this is going to be *your* year. Scroll on for the projects that are topping our new-year-new-home to-do lists.
Floating Shelves: Days like these, we're grateful for Google Translate. This brilliant German blogger's hack transforms LACK shelves into something you might find at Restoration Hardware. (via Hand Und Fuss)
Dining Table: A tulip table that seats six? That's the stuff of design hack dreams... until now. (via A Beautiful Mess)
Side Table: Sometimes, the best makeover tools really are the simplest. This tried-and-true table gets a new life with spray paint and contact paper. (via Suddenly Mama)
Nightstand: The details make all the difference here. Get an Anthropologie-esque look for less with this bedside table tutorial. (via Anika's DIY Life)
Modern Play Kitchen: Okay, this toddler-sized setup is legit nicer than our *actual* kitchens. (via Almost Makes Perfect)
DIY Modern Bed: A little bit western, a little bit mid-century, this hack looks 100 percent high-end. (via New Blooming)
Bookcases: You'd never know these were BILLYs unless we said so. Metallic wallpaper inlays and mounted sconces make these built-ins look museum-worthy. (via Melanie Lissack Interiors)
Hot Air Balloon: This one goes down in history as the cutest hack we've ever seen. Stickers, beads, and a few well-placed animals make this lantern come to life. (via Huslig Heter)
Iron and Wood Blanket Ladder: We've been spotting blanket ladders everywhere lately. If you want to get in on the very Insta-worthy action, try this easy DIY. (via Always Rooney)
Dresser Decals: Lazy girls, rejoice! If you can peel and stick, you can get in on this look. This Etsy seller offers reusable, repositionable decals sized to fit key IKEA pieces (all for under $50!). (via Stickers Coloray)
Vinyl Record Store Cabinet: Vinyl heads, this one's for you. Get the feel of your favorite record store at home with a display-style hack. (via IKEA Hackers)
Towel Rack: An unassuming HJALMAREN towel rail looks oh-so-expensive after a trendy metallic facelift. (via Your DIY Family)
Apothecary Drawers: Skip the estate sales. This vintage-style cabinet starts as a RAST dresser and employs some clever eye-tricking tactics. (via IKEA Hackers)
Farmhouse Table: Move over, Joanna Gaines. This farmhouse-style table is deceptively easy to make. (via East Coast Creative)
For many of us, 2018 was a doozy, but we here at Brit + Co are ready to hit refresh in 2019! Follow our Hit Refresh series through January and February for new ideas, hacks, and skills that will help you achieve (and maintain!) those New Year’s resolutions.
For many of us, 2018 was a doozy, but we here at Brit + Co are ready to hit refresh in 2019! Follow our Hit Refresh series through January and February for new ideas, hacks, and skills that will help you achieve (and maintain!) those New Year’s resolutions.
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