Here at Marton Windows, we love the idea of transforming what is seemingly a boring piece of household furniture into a new quirky, practical and just down-right fun item!
Here's a list we have comprised with some of our personal favorite up-cycles and Ikea Hacks!
The Childrens Reading Corner & Hidden Toy Storage
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source:http://www.ikeahackers.net/ |
We all know how hard it can be to keep those pesky toys in control, but here this Ikea bookcase offers the perfect solution! Hidden storage and a practical reading corner for the children! all with just a removable piece of MDF slotted over the top, covered with a nice chunky rug or fabric, finished off with some cute scatter cushions! Practical and adorable!
Quirky & Colourful Corner Shelf
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source: http://www.wunderweib.de/wohnen/regal-selber-bauen-11-diy-projekte-b159925.html |
A Colourful Quirky Idea using Ikeas cheap £3.50 Magazine Storage; a lick of paint transforms this bland storage box into a quirky colorful Corner shelf.
Quirky Play House
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source: https://www.ikea-family.ru/ |
A Standard Ikea Unit, transformed into a beautiful personal play house for children!
Dip-Painted Stools
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http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2016/04/12/on-trend-diy-dipped-stools-for-half-the-price/ |
This is a simple and cheap Ikea Hack to transform a standard wooden stool with a pop of colour, giving a modern quirky twist to this simple piece of Scandinavian furniture and the best thing? Its quick and easy!
Funky Wallpaper & Colour Stepping Stool Hack
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Source: http://www.thislittlestreet.com/blog/2014/05/13/diy-wallpaper-stools/ |
We loooove this design, its so creative, colourful and easy to do! It adds a lovely pop of colour to any home, and could also work as a quirky side table!
Rustic 'Lack' Coffee Table Hack!
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Ikeas Standard Dark 'Lack' Coffee Table |
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source: http://www.diyweekendwife.com/?p=42 |
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source: http://www.diyweekendwife.com/?p=42 |
Adding varnished, refurbished planks of wood to this standard lack table, adds rustic style and a beautifully luxurious finish! not bad for a £15 coffee table ey?
Stunning Children's Activity Area
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source: http://styleyoursenses.com/ikea-hack-kids-table/ |
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source: http://styleyoursenses.com/ikea-hack-kids-table/ |
Get your children to bring out their inner artist! What a beautiful Idea, Transforming this simple table and chair set into a wonderful mini-activity station for children! Much better than the sticky paint fingers on the family dining table!
So which was your favorite Ikea hack!? Leave a comment below! Or have you got your own Ikea hack? why not email your makes at martonwindows1987@gmail.com for a feature!
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