20 IKEA Hacks You’ll See Everywhere in 2018

We're all guilty of having a few too many IKEA pieces hanging around the house, whether they're holdovers from college dorm days or organizational necessities that just aren't very easy on the eyes. And while we really, really love the convenience of shopping from the Swedish furniture giant (especially now that it's available on Amazon), even we have to admit that there's an age when you're too old to only own things from IKEA. But if your budget is still stuck on the brand, there are some seriously next-level hacks you can do to make these hardworking furniture pieces look like one-of-a-kind finds from your favorite home boutique. Your friends will never know you're still rocking a KALLAX under that coat of paint. (Your secret's safe with us.)

DIY Dipped Stools: Bring home this on-trend look using $19 IKEA stools and a little bit of legwork (see what we did there?). We love the idea of repurposing these as plant stands too. (via Style Me Pretty)

DIY Suspended Mirror: We've been seeing round mirrors with leather accents everywhere this season, but never as inexpensively as this. A clever French IKEA hacker made this mirror for the equivalent of about $30. (via IKEA Hackers)

DIY Seagrass Hanging Planters: Channel major '70s vibes with these seagrass planters that can be made from IKEA baskets in less than 30 minutes. (via BurkaTron)

DIY SVALBO Hack: Another piece that's jumping on the dip-dye trend? This SVALBO console table that looks unrecognizable after having one shelf removed to give it a more airy, elevated feel. (via The Sweet Beast)

DIY Vintage-Style Gold Dresser: The ever-present MALM dresser gets a moody, high-style makeover with the addition of gold contact paper. This may be the easiest (and most impactful) DIY you do all year. (via Preciously Me)

DIY Hanging FROSTA Shelf: This unexpected statement shelf feels subtly nautical and very playful, making it perfect for a home office. (via vtwonen)

DIY Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table: You'd never guess this is the coffee table found in every first apartment in America. Tapered dowel legs (an easy eBay find) give this piece a new lease on life. (via Triple Max Tons)

DIY IKEA Bathroom Organizer: A simple towel holder is transformed into a sophisticated bathroom shelf worthy of any spa day. And all in just 30 minutes! (via Thistlewood Farms)

DIY IKEA Mirror Hack: This round mirror's rope detail gives it a more casual vibe. We'd love to see a pair hanging in the bathroom or in an entryway. (via Farm Fresh Therapy)

DIY Mid-Century Modern IKEA Hack Sideboard: Inspired by a spendy designer version, this sideboard has all the style of a piece three times the price. Brass tape and hairpin legs FTW! (via Kristi Murphy)

DIY Gilded Drum Lamps: It doesn't get much easier than updating IKEA lampshades with a simple craft store gold leaf kit. This one's so straightforward you could do it for your next dinner party. (via Haute Khuuture)

DIY Faux Marble Table Top: We all have a table (or two) that's seen better days. Instead of ditching it, Poppytalk shows how patterned contact paper can give it a whole new look for next to nothing. (via Poppytalk)

DIY IKEA Bar Cart Hack: Still on the hunt for the bar cart of your dreams? The BYGEL utility cart makes for a good stand-in with plenty of storage. (via History in High Heels)

DIY KALLAX IKEA Hack: KALLAX may be one of the most famous IKEA pieces, but you'd never recognize it with the addition of mid-century wooden legs and some strategic styling. (via Du petit doux)

DIY Furry Stools: Who can resist the furry stools trend? Not us. This super affordable version gives you the look for less (so you'll never feel guilty if they go out of style). (via The Kitchy Kitchen)

DIY IKEA RAST Side Table: RAST side tables are a great piece to hack because they're solid wood. Here, selective painting and luxe-looking knobs take this piece to a level of sophistication we'd never expect from something so inexpensive. (via Lindsay Stephenson)

DIY IKEA HEMNES Hack: A godsend for small spaces, the HEMNES shoe cabinet can look super stylish with a simple swap-out of hardware and some well-placed paint in a luxe shade. (via Every Home Is a Castle)

DIY IKEA Hack Stikwood Headboard: Looking for a way to get the shiplap look with zero commitment? This hack ingeniously uses Stikwood to transform a simple IKEA headboard into something farmhouse-worthy. (via Sugar & Cloth)

DIY Cabinet IKEA Hack: Adding oak doors to a white cabinet brings a mid-century style to this versatile piece. (via First Sense Interiors)

DIY IKEA Hack Modern Desk: Hairpin legs save the day again, but this time in a very of-the-moment muted shade of mint. Recognize the tabletop? It's the LACK coffee table, making an encore appearance. (via Style Me Pretty)