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Posts tagged “Ikea hack”

Creating a Bench Seat

We've got another IKEA hack for you today. This one is a sweet little bench seat complete with storage underneath....

Good Idea: Turn a Bookcase into a Front Facing Book Display

Front facing book displays are a popular option for kids' books. It makes it easier for them to identify the books they want to read. So what if you only have a standard bookcase? ...

Upcycling the Changing Table

What does this photo have to do with a changing table you ask? Look closely and you'll see the IKEA Sniglar changing table upcycled into this vintage-y pottery display. Jump below to see what has be...

IKEA Hack: Kura Loft Bed

We've previously extolled the virtues of the loft bed for those with small spaces. So we're happy to see another high-end entrant into the market. The price tag? About $120, but you won't find this...

A Handful of Kiddy Hacks
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We never fail to be impressed with the resourcefulness we see on Ikea Hacker, and this recent roundup of kiddy hacks is no exception. Our favorites: the neato under-the-bed rolling bookcase, the Latt ...

A Glass Dollhouse From IKEA

While we like the look of a proper dollhouse, especially the modern offerings available these days, we still hold a torch for the homemade variety. Growing up, we had a makeshift 4 room, two story do...

Quilting with IKEA Fabrics

Our biannual trips to IKEA always include a few minutes admiring the fabrics and textiles. We love the color combinations and modern whimsy of many of the designs. We've admired many of the Barnslig...

IKEA Bekvam Step Stool

One of the best bargains at IKEA is the solidly built Bekvam step stool. It's particularly practical for households with young children and it's most definitely a workhorse in our kitchen for washing...

Look! Finley's Homemade Play Kitchen

The play kitchen love is still rolling in here at Ohdeedoh. Check out the latest sent in by talented-mom Dawn. Dawn writes: It took me a couple of days to complete. Most of my time was spent searc...

Look! Fabric Wall Mural

More tree-goodness coming your way. We know many parents who wanted to create a mural in their child's bedroom but were afraid to do so without the help of a professional. It's understandable - putt...

Look! One More DIY Play Kitchen

We're adding one more to our list of favorite DIY play kitchens. Daddytypes spotted this DIY play kitchen - such great storage - and we wanted to know what it's made from and who made it. Jump below...

Look! IKEA Kura Bed Hack

Sometimes the simplest hacks can have the greatest results. Take this re-do of the IKEA Kura bed. Luke disliked the blue panels at the end, so he applied a little ingenuity to bring a fun trend into...

Flickr Finds: Pinka's Playkitchen

Another great homemade playkitchen, this time by Karin (aka Pinka). Karin used an IKEA bedside table as the starting point. ...