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Lack moodboard
Materials: 2x Lack shelves, chalkboard paint, nails, Duct tape, glueDescription: After moving to another place we had 2 Lack shelves which we didn't use. Throw away was not an option.. (Instead of the Lack shelves you can use any other boards) Here's how to make one yourself: Paint your Lack shelves with chalkboard paint and glue them together. Organise your life with pictures, notes and write special messages.. ~ Fraser
Kitchen waste sorting cabinet
Materials: 2 x FAKTUM 40x70cm cabinets, 2 x NEXUS 40x70cm cabinet doors, 2 x RATIONELL Deep fully-extending drawer+damper, 2 x VINNA 320mm handles, 4 x SLUGIS plastic binsDescription: I needed a comfortable way (and space) to sort waste materials in my kitchen, so I decided to build a stylish cabinet with sliding drawers. Since I already had a custom small table built from a pine table top and two VIKA KAJ legs, I had an empty space to fill. So I bought two FAKTUM wall cabinets and placed them...
Help kickstart the largest IVAR hack
Materials: Ikea Ivar ChairDescription: Our Ikea hack could quite possibly be the largest Ikea hack ever! This summer we will be constructing a 1000 square foot pavilion made of 400 Ikea Ivar chairs arrayed and stacked in a 3-dimensional sine wave surface rising above the ground in Freedom Park, Atlanta Georgia. It's public art, but also usable in that people can actually sit on it to socialize and spend time in the park sitting in the chairs. The design is very particular to the Ikea Ivar...
Toilet library
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Colourful paper-organizer
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Corner & Extra Tall Standing Desks
Materials: Expedit shelves, Vika Amon corner desk top, Capita legs, Capita bracketsDescription: I've really wanted a stand-up desk for sometime and although there are lots of great Ikea hacks posted for this, they either didn't have enough storage room for me, were the wrong height, or just weren't my style. So, after looking through the Ikea website for HOURS, I came up with my own hack. Materials: 2 Expedit 4x2 shelves - $59.99 each 1 Vika Amon corner tabletop - $47.50 3 packs...
Good golly, Godmorgons galore!
Materials: Godmorgon wash basin stands, wood dowels, spare woodDescription: I found a stack of Godmorgon wash basin stands in the As-Is section on clearance for dirt cheap, so I picked up as many as I could fit in two car loads. They are good quality, and have great soft-closing drawer slides with extra dividers to put in the drawers, and I thought they wood make a great dresser (or two). I stacked three two-drawer Godmorgons and two four-drawer Godmorgons to make some great looking sets of...
Godmorgon sink basin stands turn into a bed
Materials: Godmorgon sink basin stands,scrap wood, screws, your old bed parts (if desired)Description: I found a stack of Godmorgon sink basin stand for dirt cheap on clearance in the Ikea As-Is section, so I filled up my little car with as many as I could fit (twice). The Godmorgon basin stands are good quality, and have very nice soft-closing drawers with extra dividers to go inside them. My first project was to turn three of them into a new bed. We live an apartment that is seriously...
Contemporary Townhouse Interior by Cecconi Simone
A few days ago Cecconi Simone sent us images about their latest project. Cecconi Simone has designed the model for a community of thirty-seven contemporary townhouses by Treasure Hill Developments in Little Italy / Little Portugal, Downtown Toronto. Here are a few words about this project according to Cecconi Simone : “The 662 s.f. show suite is a careful study in urban living, its manifest simplicity belying its essential complexity. It embodies the modern impulse for openness, unity, and...
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Better Besta Jagra TV Stand
Materials: Besta Jagra TV stand, doors, hingesDescription: I was looking for a TV stand, so I went to check out my options in the Ikea As-Is section. I found a Besta Jagra TV stand with the drawers missing, and just the middle shelf, with nothing to hide the electronics inside. I looked around some more and found some nice gloss black patterned doors (I think they're Besta, maybe Effectiv) that are the perfect size to fit 3 across the front of the TV stand. I attached them with hinges to the...
Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose with Rail Yard Studios
We first spotted Rail Yard Studios at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show in New York. Founded by Robert Hendrick and his father Jim, the company creates one-of-a-kind custom furniture from historical, century-old railroad steel and hardwood timbers. Handmade in America from 100% American materials, every piece is a uniquely created work of art – individually numbered and cataloged. We caught up with Robert to find out more about him and his fascinating creations. Can you tell us a...
Lakefront Coburn Residence Displaying An Uncomplicated Modern Design
Set in a spectacular surrounding, in Queenstown’s elite golf club Jacks Point, the Coburn Residence is defined by views of the nearby lake and mountains. The client brief included the need for large entertaining spaces that would be strongly connected to the outdoors and separate master and guest bedrooms. Connecting with the surrounding landscape, the residence designed by Harris Butt Architecture stretches over a total surface of 712 square meters. Built with locally resourced materials,...
Lacked a piano bench, so made a Lack piano bench
Materials: Lack shelf, discontinued shelf parts from As-Is, metal brackets and screws Description: I bought my wife a digital piano, but didn't want to buy a piano bench since they tend to be fairly expensive. So I took a trip to Ikea and had a browse of the As-Is section. I found a pine Lack shelf and some parts from a different discontinued pine shelf, which I decided to chop up and attach to the Lack as legs. To do so, I used some metal L brackets and screws. I think it's better...
Spread 10Y : Wooden Magazine Rack Inspired by Financial Crisis
People get inspired by lots of things but have you ever heard of someone being inspired by the financial crisis ? Have you ever come across a product, or a piece of furniture inspired by prevailing economic condition? Spread 10 y by Antonio Maria Privitera is a handcrafted wooden magazine rack designed to combine the “news” with the now “(in)famous” graph. It also maps the transition between the Silvio Berlusconi government and that of Mario Monti. The Spread 10 y magazine rack is handmade by...
Tea for Two
Materials: Lack table [black], spray paint, silicone, jig saw,Description: As our granddaughter grew taller, we needed to add height to the existing black Lack table used by her for her tea party time. We used 3 3/4" unpainted fence post finials (w/screw already imbedded in the finial) and thin 1/4" wood wafer circles cut to hide the top of the finial. The finial and thin wafer circle were painted using spray can paint the colors our granddaughter picked out. The finial was screwed into...
Modern Kitchen Gets a Colorful Mosaic Makeover
Created for the Brera Design District Fuorisalone 2012, which took place at the end of April, this stunning kitchen creation is the result of a collaboration between two Italian brands that share a mutual respect for innovation, research, design and attention to detail, without forgetting the values of tradition and heritage. Finding an exciting way to present the products and trends of their 2012 collections Kitchen company GD Cucine and tile company Cotto Veneto worked together to create a...
Cool Cycling Pavilion in Hainan, China: Bicycle Club by NL Architects
The need for a place dedicated to bicycle enthusiasts was answered with an inspirational project in Hainan, China. Bicycle Club was designed by NL Architects and is an impressive cycling pavilion, meant to bring people together and encourage one of the greatest sports. Here is more on the project’s structure from the architects: “A rooftop cycling arena is supported by a glass-enclosed cafe at ground level. The oval-footprint structure’s protruding canopy is essential due to the tropical...
Picturesque Barn Extension in France by PPA Architects
The architecture team of PPA worked on the reconstruction of an old barn in the highlands of Hautes-Pyrénées, France. The result is a welcoming rustic retreat, with appreciation for the local tradition: “Our purpose was to add an extension to the existing barn conversion, creating new living spaces (a guest room and multi-purpose room), along with a utility area and garage. The specificity of the extension project is rooted both in the character of its natural setting and that of the existing...
Old and New Building Sections Combined in an Original Sydney Residence
Tusculum Residence is the result of a contemporary renovation and addition to an early 20th-century terrace house in Sydney, Australia. The project was envisioned by Smart Design Studio and combines a classic style with a modern approach. According to the architects, an important element of the renovation project is a “grand and gracefully spiralling stair that forms the pivotal junction of the old and new parts of the house. The staircase, spanning the width of the building, features delicate...
Trunk bar
Materials: 2x Besta 60x20x200Description: I bought two Besta in same size. Cut the upper part to the preferred size, in this case 150cm high. Mount 2 hinges between the two box. Screwed the shelves into to boxes with rails for the glasses. Covered first with foam and after with leather using 2sided tape. Decorate with nails on the edges and locks. Finally wheels are screwed to the bottom. ~ Csaba Szomor, Budapest
Embroidered Furniture by Yaroslav Galant
As part of Milan Design Week 2012, DuPont Corian collaborated with Russian company Artishock to present the “Corian Springs Russian Design” exhibition, which celebrated Russian creativity in architecture and design. The exhibition featured the work of five teams of emerging architects and designers from Russia, who had been asked to come up with a creative interpretation of furnishings using DuPont Corian. Ukrainian designer Yaroslav Galant was one of the designers whose work was featured in...
Luxurious Peninsula Heaven Surrounded By Costa Rica’s Native Landscape
With a set of bright interior spaces that seem to mirror the surrounding landscape, the residence located at 416 Calle Cabo on Costa Rica’s Papagayo Peninsula, pampers its inhabitants with a selection of modern entertainment zones and private relaxing spaces. Occupying 5,600 square feet of the 1.25-acre property, the contemporary display of powerful architecture was separated into 4,300 square feet of interior spaces and additional 1,300 square feet of outdoor zones. Framing views of Costa...
Extensive Ivar Hack: Workstation & Micro-foyer
Materials: Ivar shelving, lumber (luan, pine plank, molding), various mending plates, L-brackets, handtools (saw, screwdrivers), power tools (circular saw, drill, Dremel).Description: My flat is rather small and I have a large computer workstation so maximizing space and being able to integrate work and living space is important to me. Also, from the outside, the flat's front door opened into my living room. If the front door was open there wasn't much privacy and too much gear would be...
Wraparound Mandal
Materials: Mandal HeadboardDescription: Not really a hack but a modification. I love the look of the Mandal but our recent downsize left us with a very cramped bedroom. So we chopped the ends of of two Mandals and mounted them on the side walls. The only addition was to add a extra strip of wood along the back of the side pieces to keep all the slats from moving about. The headboards are affixed directly to the wall. One final touch, not done yet, will be to paint the screw heads used to...
UDDEN goes living room
Materials: UDDEN Wall units, coated chipboard, metal angles, screwsDescription: I was looking for a sideboard/storage unit for the living room. As I have a open kitchen that can be seen from the sofa, I wanted something to match with my UDDEN kitchen units. Still considering different solutions, I bought two wall units for the kitchen. As I assembled the units in the living room, I realized a nice solution that just needed very little hacking: I built a rectangular base from coated...
A garden swing-a
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SOVSÄCK HACK for ALVINE Bedspread
Materials: ALVINE Bedspread, 100" zipper, upholstery thread, sewing machineDescription: I am going camping in a few weeks, and I wanted a sleeping bag with style. Along those lines, I devised this very simple sleeping bag hack. SOVSÄCK means "sleeping bag" in Swedish according to Google Translate. :) You will need: 1 Sewing Machine (or a hand sewing needle and a lot of patience) 1 Size 16 (heavy gauge) Machine Needle 1 Spool Heavy Duty/Upholstery Thread 1 100" Sleeping Bag Zipper ...
Tufted. A love story.
Materials: Rykene Ikea full size bed.Description: We wanted to jazz up an existing Rykene bed in guest room of our recently purchased home. I had done a little bit of research on tufting and found a great tutorial for making tufted headboards. Using a pegboard and some 3 inch foam, I laid out a pattern of tufts. Using pegboard was the most ingenious idea! After figuring out where I wanted the tufts, I cut through the foam (a little larger than my button size) so the tufts would be very deep. ...
TERTIAL lamp with a new lease of life
Materials: TERTIAL LampDescription: For my father's 64th birthday, I wanted to make him an LED table lamp. I have quite a few unused TERTIAL lamps from IKEA and thought I'd give them a new lease of life. The lamp was easy enough to dismantle and by prying the black plastic pieces at the end of the metal tubes, you can effectively remove the existing wiring and re-feed another set of cables. For the lights to fire sequentially, I needed a cable with 4 wires. Micro-controller duties was...
Grow with these ideas
Materials: transparent Samla box 53x37x12, peat rich in organic matter, vegetable seedlingsDescription: Do you want to grow your own fresh salad in your balcony? It's much more simple than you thought. You just need ground and seedlings! Fill the samla box with soil, plant the seedlings and water well! In a month your lettuce and fresh onions are ready to eat! Have fun and bon appetite! See more of the Samla planter. ~ Emilia Rodopoulou, Thessaloniki, GreeceApplaro Garden Planter...
EXPEDIT curtain makes the clutter go away
Materials: Expedit, betydligDescription: Super simple hack, but I'm proud of myself for getting it done. My Expedit has been an eye-sore in my living room for the past month or so. It has everything in besides books; my dog's food/snacks, baking dishes, shoes, craft items etc. I've been looking for different ways to cover it up; Expedit inserts, boxes but I didn't feel like buying 8 of those suckers. Finally, I stopped by Ikea and found a cheap curtain rod, and brackets and hung a curtain. ...
Monster Desk for Med Student & Programmer
Materials: 5xVika Amon (black-brown, 29.5x59), 1xGalant Drawer Unit on Casters, 3xblack-brown rails (as-is), framing 2x4's, 3 & 4 inch construction screws, L brackets, straight brackets, drywall screw anchors Description: When reading the book "Med School Confidential," my girlfriend came across their number one piece of advice for setting up a study area: a huge desk for all the books and papers that you'll inevitably need to reference. So when we moved into a new house, we know our old...
Simple kitchen island from bed slats
Materials: Sultan Lade bed slats, saw, drill with screwdriver bit, screws, hammer, finishing nailsDescription: Saw some kitchen island that I liked but none of them had the exact dimensions I needed, nor did I want to spend $50+ on something that didn't work for us. Every renter can use a little extra counter space, right? So I came across a guy getting rid of the Sultan Lade bed slats on Craigslist and I picked them up. I just winged it with the dimensions, measuring our counter and...
A castle bunk bed
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Baseball Card Table
Materials: Lack End Table. Glue Gun and Glue Sticks, baseball cardsDescription: Purchase of 22" x 22" Lack end table. Picked out 1970's 80's Baseball cards of players I remembered. Used Glue Gun to affix cards to table top. Used white glue, 3 parts with 1 part water and applied to cards' faces. Once dried I used an Epoxy Resin mix to seal the table and have a functional table that would be a great conversation piece at parties. See more of the baseball card Lack side table. ~ Steve,...
Turnbuckle Table
Materials: 1 Molger table frame, 2 big slices of oak, 8 turnbuckles, 16 dome-headed bolts, 16 nutsDescription: I found a discontinued Molger frame in the As-Is section (best section EVAR!), and realized that I had to make a table out of it. So, I found a pair of beautiful oak planks at a local woodshow to add. I assembled the Molger, then glued the planks together into a single surface and planed it smooth. I centred the Molger on the table, then drilled through the surface and into the...