The Web at massive is stuffed with concepts for the best way to “hack” IKEA furnishings. Some are unbelievable in a great way. Some, in a foul manner. Others make you go “properly…so long as you adore it.” However something that requires energy instruments or perhaps a stitching machine would possibly show an excessive amount of for a few of you on the market—I get it…DIY can usually really feel extra like WDIDT, “why did I do that?!?”. Certain, you possibly can flip a sidewise bookcase or kitchen cupboard field into an upholstered bench, or create a {custom} design utilizing wood dowels on the door fronts of an IKEA armoire, however there’s a a lot simpler method to make an unlimited impression in your Swedish imports because of the plethora of firms on the market providing their third-party “after market” merchandise.
I particularly like this selection for these shopping for second-hand IKEA or making an attempt to breathe some new life into what they have already got available (a kitchen being the exception!), as there is part of me that winces only a bit at shopping for one thing new and full-price simply to go and spend much more cash to make it “higher.” In some cases, the mathematics completely works out, however in others, not a lot. IKEA items are a dime a dozen on peer-to-peer marketplaces, so remember to test these out when you have one thing particular in thoughts and know that there are issues you should buy to refresh them if wanted.
So, from cupboard doorways for kitchens, bogs, and closets to “I can’t consider that is IKEA!” slipcovers and even very cute and funky legs, I did some work for anybody who has ever needed to place their stamp on their big-box purchases with out the effort of true do-it-yourself. Right here’s what I discovered:
We’re beginning with the grande dame of IKEA after-market merchandise: Doorways for his or her cabinetry techniques and storage items (sometimes the Besta, which I’ve 4 of and love). Price-conscious however make it custom-looking—that’s what many of those firms that promote doorways and drawer fronts sized to suit Sektion bins (and many others.) supply with their product. I discover that the majority of those locations promote very related trying product except some specialty issues like Plykea (see under), so discover the one which matches your funds and time window finest, has a design system that you simply discover best to make use of and provides you the choice for {custom} colours or DIY paint in case you are after a selected hue or end.
Semihandmade
What They Promote: Doorways for Sektion & Akurum kitchen cupboard techniques and Besta storage techniques, drawer faces for Godmorgon lavatory vainness; one-stop-shop choices of Caesarstone counter tops, floating shelving, and {hardware}, as properly.
Why We Like It: Semihandmade has presumably probably the most visibility on the subject of IKEA after-market door fronts doubtless as a result of they have a tendency to work with a variety of designers and content material creators. We’re followers of all issues Sarah Sherman Samuel, and her line with them is gorgeous. In addition they lately launched their painted assortment the place you possibly can go for a {custom} paint job as an alternative of one among their signature model colours, so long as it’s a swatch from Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams or Farrow & Ball.
What We Like:
Walnut Slab Drawer for Sektion (Vertical Grain) | Customized Painted Slim Shaker Door for Sektion | Black SSS Beaded Entrance for Besta
Fronteriors
What They Promote: Doorways, drawers, sides for Sektion kitchen techniques, Pax wardrobes, and Besta storage techniques
Why We Like It: Fronteriors is woman-founded and run with some tremendous stylish design choices we don’t see elsewhere. We additionally love that they’ve door fronts for the Pax wardrobe. I personally Pinned lots of their merchandise for years earlier than they began promoting within the US, at which level I went by way of a deep exploration of their Besta doorways to improve my lounge media cupboard.
What We Like:
Burgundy Curved Loop Single Door for Sektion | Oak Door for Besta | Linen Textile & Oak Drawer for Besta
Plykea
What They Promote: Bespoke plywood door and drawer fronts (even plywood counter tops) for Sektion kitchens and Pax wardrobes.
Why We Like It: Plykea undoubtedly has a contemporary look (very Domino or Intelligent AD), however an ideal avenue for anybody wanting one thing completely different that’s nonetheless heat and pleasant feeling. You’ll be able to’t actually get a way of particular person merchandise on their web site, although, as it’s important to work with them for quotes to purchase a full bespoke kitchen bundle.
What We Like:
Bespoke Pax Wardrobe Doorways w/ Common Semi-Recessed Seize Deal with 400mm | Half Arc Seize | Bespoke Plywood Sektion Cabinety Drawers & Doorways
The Cupboard Face
What They Promote: Door and drawer faces for Sektion (together with for panel-ready home equipment), Pax and Godmorgon
Why We Like It: A lot of what you’ll discover in kitchen door markets is MDF, however The Cupboard Face additionally provides strong wooden (and wooden slab veneer). As I spotlight under, the pink oak and the quarter sawn oak are lovely! However sure, you may as well go for their DIY paint grade MDF in your personal ending. For anybody daring sufficient, in addition they have high-gloss, metallic gloss or matte end acrylic slab and Shaker when you favor that look.
What We Like:
Pink Oak Slab | Quarter Sawn Oak Shaker | DIY Shaker Paint Grade
Nieu Cupboard Doorways
What They Promote: Sektion and Akurum kitchen system doorways, Pax wardrobe doorways and Besta storage unit doorways
Why We Like It: Nieu sells a great number of Shaker profiles (I just like the stepped or skinny Shaker, under) that you simply don’t see elsewhere—a flat Shaker, skinny Shaker or slab are the commonest throughout the board. Plus, their lead instances are nice, with uncooked MDF taking solely 3-4 weeks (be aware that their painted orders might take 6-7 weeks, nonetheless). One other nice promoting level for anybody seeking to get their doorways painted themselves: You’ll be able to order primed doorways, as properly, to avoid wasting you a step within the course of.
What We Like:
Stepped Shaker in SW2851 | Bevelle Skinny Shaker in SW7015 | Wooden Grain Slab – Vertical Grain Door in Pure Oak
Trendy Twig
What They Promote: Doorways for Ikea Sektion, Godmorgon, Besta, and Pax
Why We Like It: Trendy Twig’s wooden choices are unbelievable. You’ll be able to choose between lovely wooden veneer slab doorways, strong wooden Shaker varieties and pretend wooden laminate if that’s your factor. However don’t fear, in addition they hate matte painted in a handful of standard fashionable colours and two unfinished designs.
What We Like:
Clay Define Door for Sektion | Stable Wooden Walnut Shaker | Marine Blue Shaker 4-Drawers for Godmorgon
Actually, after nearly procuring round for slipcovers for this publish, IKEA sofas have gotten much more alluring to me. I’ve by no means owned one, so I can not communicate to the standard of the cushions or frames, but when your previous Kivik or Ektorp has seen higher days, one of many under firms undoubtedly has one thing to make it look recent once more with out having to throw within the towel and get a complete new couch.
Bemz
What They Promote: Slipcovers for IKEA sofas, sectionals, eating chairs, armchairs, footstools and past.
Why We Like It: There are many firms doing the IKEA slipcover recreation properly, however Bemz takes it to the subsequent stage with some very cool designs. A few of them can get fairly expensive, so preserve that in thoughts if funds is high of thoughts in your new sofa cowl. The whole lot is made to order so there is no such thing as a overproduction, and so they’re additionally B Corp licensed!
What We Like:
Hyltarp 3-Seater Couch Cowl in Recycled Linen Micro Stripe | Söderhamn 3-Seater Couch Cowl
Megamalist Slot in Merely Linen Classic Blue | Färlöv 3 Seater Couch Cowl w/ Lengthy Skirt in Recycled Linen Block Stripe, Solar Yellow
Comfortly
What They Promote: Covers for 62 IKEA upholstery collections in at the very least a dozen cloth varieties (pet-friendly, stain-proof, linen, poly, velvet, and many others.) in quite a lot of colours
Why We Like It: Comfortly holds a 4.8 rated on Trustpilot from over 2,000 evaluations, so you possibly can belief there are many happy prospects. Their covers are handmade in Europe, include a 3 yr guarantee and a 14-day return window if it’s not simply best for you. Oh, and don’t overlook to peruse their Outlet, too.
What We Like:
KIVIK 3 Seat IKEA Couch Cowl in Tiffany Darkish Inexperienced | NOCKEBY 3 Seat IKEA Couch Cowl in Como / Blue | KARLSTAD 3 Seat IKEA Couch Cowl With Lengthy Skirt in Pure French Linen / Moonstruck
Soferia
What They Promote: Slipcovers for all the standard suspects of IKEA sofas, chairs, ottomans and past.
Why We Like It: One other Trustpilot favourite (has a 4.9 score), I discover Soferia has an unlimited providing however at a little bit of a lower cost level than others. One other professional? They’ve 12 cloth varieties for indoor furnishings and three for outside, with a ton of colours and even some patterns thrown into the combo.
What We Like:
IKEA EKTORP TULLSTA Armchair Cowl in Stewart Beige Sample | IKEA STOCKHOLM 3-Seat Couch Cowl in Premium Cotton Gray | BERGMUND Chair Cowl Lengthy in Kaya Cognac
What They Promote: Slipcovers for almost all IKEA upholstery gadgets, in addition to for different manufacturers similar to Pottery Barn, Article, Crate & Barrel, West Elm and Restoration {Hardware}.
Why We Like It: All of the materials supplied by Comfortworks are OEKO-TEX licensed and machine cleanable, and couch cushion covers have a non-slip lining to remain in place (although be aware this implies you possibly can’t flip them over with out eradicating the duvet).
What We Like:
Vimle 4-seat Nook Couch Cowl in On a regular basis Cotton White | Poang Armchair Cowl in Signature Microfibre Silver Sage | Ektorp 3 Seater Couch Cowl in Care+ Linen Pure
Masters of Covers
What They Promote: IKEA covers, Pottery Barn covers, and even armrest protectors
Why We Like It: Whereas Masters of Covers manufacturing lead instances are very cheap at round one to 3 weeks not together with transit time, in addition they have an in-stock part and outlet when you want one thing *proper now*.
What We Like:
Fagelbo Free Match Left Chaise Couch Cowl in Premium Cotton Olive Inexperienced | Karlanda Bench Cowl
in Premium Velvet Dusty Rose | Harnosand 1 Seater Couch Cowl in Premium Cotton Gray
A superb quantity of the aforementioned cabinetry and slipcover firms promote legs, {hardware} and different equipment in your IKEA techniques and fabric, however nothing is overly worthy of its personal point out like Fairly Pegs under, and even Etsy.
Fairly Pegs
What They Promote: Furnishings legs, {hardware}, IVAR DIY Hack assortment
Why We Like It: Many of the detachable legs on IKEA furnishings comes with an 8mm thread, and that’s what Fairly Pegs sells. That’s to not say you couldn’t use non-IKEA marketed legs, you simply should test the thread dimension. Fairly Pegs has been on this recreation for properly over a decade and have some very distinct designs we love.
What We Like:
Hedda 100 Darkish Wooden End Furnishings Leg | Otto 80 Ash Pure Furnishings Leg | Barbro 100 True Blue Furnishings Leg
Etsy
What They Promote: Properly…mainly every little thing, however you’ll discover a plethora of hack-friendly merchandise underneath search phrases like “IKEA hack”, “IKEA equipment” and easily simply “IKEA”, although you’ll should filter out classic and second-hand merchandise.
Why We Like It: Once more, you an discover something on Etsy. Decals, cool legs, add-ons to make one thing like a peg wall flip into an enormous spool holder for quilters…you identify it, you possibly can most likely discover it. I leaned into some extra kid-leaning issues under, however search, and also you shall discover.
What We Like:
IKEA DUKTIG Play Kitchen Decal Set in Inexperienced Tile | IKEA Trofast Storage Bin Ziggy Striped Decal | Legs for IKEA Kallax Bookshelf – Set of 4
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Phew! What a range, huh? I used to put in writing about IKEA hacks on a regular basis after I was at Condo Remedy, and let me let you know, the issues they’re promoting now to make your DIY life a lot extra seamless are far and above what was once round. Stylish, design-forward and high-quality…what extra are you able to ask for?
Go forth and make your IKEA newer/higher/cooler…and as at all times, I simply ask you come again and publish some footage so we will all marvel at what you’ve carried out.
Till subsequent time, associates…
Opening Picture Credit: Design by Arlyn Hernandez | Picture by Sara Ligorria-Tramp | From: Arlyn’s Moody Eating Room Reveal Is All Concerning the Insane Energy of Paint
