The Ultimate List of Genius DIY IKEA Hacks You Can Easily Do!

If you’re anything like me, you are looking for some serious organization hacks for your closet! Do you have a pile on your closet floor you pretend not to see every time you open the door? *guilty*

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Or, perhaps, you’re just looking for some extra inspiration to freshen up your bedroom and take it to the next level!

Or, maybe you just want to find some really neat IKEA hacks you haven’t seen before- like plant stand hacks!

This post is HUGE so we organized it into sections- jump to ones you’re interested in or browse them all.

Closet Hacks

Billy Book Case Hacks

Plant Stand Hacks

Bedroom Hacks

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IKEA Plant Stand Hacks

Bamboo IKEA Box Planter Hack

The IKEA Variera box can be hacked into a simple and stylish plant box or herb garden! All you need is some wood glue, stain and wooden dowels.

You’ll need:

  • IKEA Variera box
  • Wood glue
  • Wood stain
  • Dowels
  • Drill

This would look so cute in the kitchen with some fresh herbs.

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IKEA Cutting Board into a Beautiful Hanging Planter

The Fascinera cutting board makes a great base for a hanging planter.

You’ll need:

With a few drilled holes and an easy macrame knot, you can have an expensive looking hanging planter for cheap!

IKEA Hack | Turn the fascinera cutting board into a hanging shelf
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IKEA Ivar Shelf Plant Hack

Turn an IKEA Ivar shelf into a magical plant haven that will add natural beauty to your home!

You’ll need:

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DIY Midcentury IKEA Planter

Aren’t these cute? They take a few more supplies but hey, the results speak for themselves.

You’ll need:

  • 3.5-inch & 8-inch tapered legs
  • 3 angle plates per stand
  • Painter’s tape
  • IKEA planters
  • 6″ wooden plaque per stand
  • Wood stain in American Walnut finish
  • Foam brush
  • Gold spray paint for the feet
  • Drill & drill bit
  • Spray paint (optional for the planter color)
  • Wood glue or large screw (optional only if you want to adhere the planters to the stand)
  • Optional: white sand
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DIY IKEA Table Runner Plant Hack

Using an IKEA table runner, you can recreate these adorable plant “baskets” to add a pop of color to your favorite plant shelf.

You’ll need:

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Kastanjenot IKEA Planter

Transform this IKEA basket into something a tiny bit more interesting with only a few items.

You’ll need:

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IKEA Blanda Blank Bowl Planter

Don’t you love the prices at IKEA? You can get the Blanda bowl for 12$ and with a coat of paint and some chains have a gorgeous hanging planter in your home.

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DIY Acacia Wood Plant Stand

If you grab a few of IKEA’s PS plant stands and some beautiful wood plates, it won’t take long to have these planters in your very own home.

You’ll need:

  • Ikea PS plant stand
  • 3 Acacia wood plates
  • Super glue or E6000 glue
  • Optional: 8 flat socket cap screws, 8 connecting cap nuts and clamps
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DIY Totem Planter IKEA Hack

These look insanely good and no one will believe you made them yourself! Release some creativity and get to work on these Totem planters.

You’ll need:

  • 2 x 365+ bowls 9cm diameter, $2.99 for 2 from IKEA
  • 2 x 365+ bowls 16cm diameter, $2.99 each from IKEA
  • Acrylic craft paint in red, yellow, dusty pink, white and black
  • Flat paint brush(es)
  • Porcelain glue
  • Waterproof sealant, for example waterproof Mod Podge or a matte spray varnish
  • Plastic paint palette, a plastic lid or a plate

RELATED: 14 Genius DIY IKEA Closet Hacks You Can Easily Do!

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IKEA Frosta Stool into Plant Shelves

Though this does require some sawing, it’s worth it! This is such a clever way to repurpose a 14$ stool into something amazing!

You’ll need:

  • IKEA Frosta stool
  • Drill and hole saw kit
  • liquid nail glue
  • Jigsaw or circular saw
  • furniture self-adhesive covers
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Hanging Planters with IKEA Plants

You’ll need:

  • Asker containers (they two sizes, choose the one you like, although the bigger size fits larger plants)
  • Any plant that fits into a small pot
  • Thrift store leather belts in varying colors
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IKEA Window Herb Garden

Have you ever dreamed of having a window herb garden? Well, now you can! IKEA to the rescue again.

You’ll need:

  • Ore shower curtain rod
  • Fintorp cutlery caddy
  • Bygel S hook
  • Small herb plants
  • Spray paint
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DIY Lantern Terrarium

You can make this DIY terrarium in such a short amount of time. Most of these materials could be at the dollar store (other than the lantern.)

You’ll need:

  • IKEA BORBY lantern
  • Adhesive sealant (waterproof)
  • Fern and/or other small shade-dwelling plants
  • Live moss
  • Potting soil
  • 8 inch square of screen
  • Pea gravel
  • Spray bottle or mister
  • Charcoal for decoration (optional)
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IKEA Lantern to Hanging Planter

Turn a Toppig IKEA lantern into a really cute hanging planter.

You’ll need:

  • TOPPIG lantern
  • Spray paint
  • Copper wire
  • Fine grit sanding block
  • Painters tape
  • Flat head screwdriver
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DIY Hanging Basket Planters

Hanging these basket planters in any room adds so much natural beauty- soft wood color from the baskets and vibrant nature from the greenery.

You’ll need:

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DIY IKEA Ombre Planter

This is truly an easy DIY. Using black paint, foam brushes and some paper towel, you can recreate this ombre planter in no time.

You’ll need:

IKEA Hack: Transform an IKEA planter into a DIY ombre planter full of industrial charm.
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IKEA Hanging Planter Basket Set Hack

The bright colors of the plants and cord mixed with the neutral basket are a really nice mix. You can make this trio of hanging basket planters too.

You’ll need:

  • IKEA Fryken basket set
  • Acrylic craft paint
  • Foam paint brush
  • 10′ of parachute cord
  • Scissors
  • Embroidery needle
  • 4″ piece of thin wire
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IKEA Tradig as a Planter

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IKEA Lack Table to Succulent Garden

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IKEA Succulent Planter Box

If you want a quick and easy succulent planter for yourself or for a gift, this is the way to go. The IKEA Dragan boxes are perfect!

You’ll need:

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Billy Book Case Hacks

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Daybed Reading Nook

We transformed this space with built ins using Ikea bookshelves. This daybed space is so versitile and provides so much storage.
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Have you always wanted a window seat to curl up and read in for hours? Well, now you can create one of your own using the IKEA Billy bookcases and have plenty of room for all of your books too. Check out this great Billy bookcase hack here

Billy Bookcase to Drawer Hack 

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Maybe you have a Billy bookcase, but you don’t actually need a bookcase. What if what you really need is a unique set of drawers? Check out this clever hack for turning the IKEA Billy bookcase into a stylish set of drawers! 

Custom Billy Bookcase Hack

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Do you wish that your Billy bookcase reflected your style just a little better? Then why not try this super simple Billy bookcase hack to make your bookcases uniquely your own. 

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Shoe Lover’s Dream

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Do you have more shoes than space to store them in? Not to worry, you can use a couple of IKEA’s Billy bookcases to create a showstopping display for all of your shoes. 

Playroom Built-ins

An easy to follow step-by-step tutorial showing how to build bookcase built-ins using IKEA Billy bookcases. #IKEAhack #homeimprovement #build #playroom
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Could your playroom or family room use a little help when it comes to toy and book storage? Then you might enjoy this playroom built-in Billy bookshelf hack that will give your kids plenty of room to put their toys away. 

DIY Closet

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Could your home use another closet or two? Not to worry, you can use the Billy bookcases to build and design your own closet space, in any room that you need one. 

Billy Bookcase Homeschool Hack

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Are you a homeschooling family, or would you like to be but think you don’t have the space for a homeschool classroom in your home? You’ll have plenty of learning space if you use this IKEA Billy bookcase homeschool hack

IKEA Billy Bookcase Dollhouse

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Would your child love a dollhouse that can double as a bookshelf in their bedroom or playroom? Well, you can easily make one for them with this Billy bookcase dollhouse hack

Stylishly Simple

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Don’t be afraid to make the Billy bookcase fit your needs and space. Here you can see where doors, and nice pulls with trim added to the top makes it look like a high end and very functional piece. 

Billy Built-In Entertainment Center

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Transform your living room with an IKEA Billy bookcase entertainment center. You can give your living room a stylish refresh with this Billy bookcase hack. 

Library Wall 

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With a few sets of Ikea’s Billy bookcases and a little bit of time, you can build an amazing library wall for your living room, family room, or bedroom. This library wall is the perfect place to store your books and knick knacks in any room. 

Playroom Project

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Is it time to give your playroom a facelift? If so, you might like how the Ikea Billy bookcases were used in this room. Lots of colorful space for toys, and storage for all of your kiddo’s things. 

Billy Bookcase Castle 

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What little princess doesn’t dream of sleeping in their very own castle? With this IKEA Billy bookcase hack, you can build a castle to sleep in right in her room! 

Floating Billy Bookcases

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Do you want bookcases on the wall but not on the floor? Then this floating Billy bookcase is the perfect hack for you. Having these bookcases up off the floor keeps you from losing floor space and makes it easy to clean up under them. 

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Arched Bookcase

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Maybe you don’t want your bookcases to be nothing but straight lines, and if that’s the case then you might like this arched bookcase hack. Here you can learn how to simply create arches for the top of your Billy bookcases. 

Office Bookcase Refresh

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Could your home office use a bit of a refresh, and maybe some more storage space and lighting? Then you might enjoy this IKEA Billy bookcase and Ikea Besta combination piece

Billy Bookcase Bar

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Have you always wanted to have your very own bar station set up in your home, or maybe in your finished basement? Well, now you can use your Billy bookcases to create your own personal bar

Billy Bookcase Curio Cabinet

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Do you wish that your Billy bookcases had glass cabinet doors to display all of your beautiful knick knacks and treasures? Well, wish no longer because this hack will show you exactly how to make your dreams come true! 

Shiplap Billy Bookcase

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Do you like to decorate your home with shiplap? Then you might enjoy this IKEA Billy bookcase hack that uses shiplap, paint, and some nice drawer pulls to make it really stand out. 

Baby Crib with Billy Bookcase Hack

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Is your nursery on the small side? You can design a crib with a Billy Bookcase on the end to help maximize your space. A safe place for your baby to sleep, with the additional storage you need for all of your baby’s gear. 

Billy Bookcase Pantry

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Could your kitchen use a little extra pantry space, or maybe even just a little more storage space? Then you can use this Billy bookcase pantry hack in your home! 

Billy Bookcase Bar Table

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Would you like a small space to sit and sip on a drink after work, or maybe have a place to make a drink out on the patio? Then this Billy bookcase bar table hack is just for you! 

IKEA Closet Hacks

IKEA Pax Hack

Crazy Wonderful has a genius and stylish tutorial on how to hack an IKEA PAX wardrobe to create a custom and functional closet space!

To hack the IKEA PAX wardrobe, you’ll need just a few materials:

  • IKEA PAX wardrobe
  • MDF board
  • Crown molding
  • Paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Drawer pulls or knobs
  • Power tools

The end result is a stunning and functional wardrobe that’s tailored to your specific storage needs.

Billy Bookcase Linen Closet Hack

Cherished Bliss has an amazing and practical tutorial on how to hack an IKEA Billy bookcase to create a stylish and organized linen closet!

To hack the IKEA Billy bookcase, you’ll need just a few materials:

  • IKEA Billy bookcase
  • Wood trim
  • Paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Drill
  • Shelves
  • Baskets or bins

The end result is a beautiful and functional linen closet that’s sure to impress.

IKEA Billy Hack for Girls Closet

Stacy’s Savings has a fantastic and adorable tutorial on how to hack an IKEA Billy bookcase to create a custom and shared closet space for little girls!

To hack the IKEA Billy bookcase, you’ll need just a few materials:

  • IKEA Billy bookcase
  • Wood trim
  • Paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Drill
  • Shelves
  • Baskets or bins
  • Clothing rods
  • Curtain panels or fabric

IKEA Trofast Hack for Coat Closet

Garrison Street Design Studio has a genius and practical tutorial on how to hack an IKEA Trofast storage unit to create a custom and organized coat closet!

To hack the IKEA Trofast storage unit, you’ll need just a few materials:

  • IKEA Trofast storage unit
  • Wood boards
  • Paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Drill
  • Hooks
  • Baskets or bins

Small Closet IKEA Pax Hack

Hello Jessen has a fantastic and stylish tutorial on how to hack an IKEA Pax wardrobe to create a custom and organized closet space!

To hack the IKEA Pax wardrobe, you’ll need just a few materials:

  • IKEA Pax wardrobe
  • Wood boards
  • Paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Drawer pulls or knobs
  • Power tools

Under 100$ Closet Hack

Southern Revivals has a genius and budget-friendly tutorial on how to hack an IKEA bookcase to create a custom and organized closet system for under $100!

To hack the IKEA bookcase, you’ll need just a few materials:

  • IKEA bookcase
  • Wood boards
  • Paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Drawer pulls or knobs
  • Power tools
  • Closet rods
  • Closet rod brackets

The end result is a beautiful and functional closet system that won’t break the bank.

IKEA Pax Hack

Crazy Wonderful has a brilliant and stylish tutorial on how to hack an IKEA Pax wardrobe to create a custom and functional closet space!

To hack the IKEA Pax wardrobe, you’ll need just a few materials:

  • IKEA Pax wardrobe
  • MDF board
  • Crown molding
  • Paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Drawer pulls or knobs
  • Power tools

Old Ikea Wardrobe Turned Into Linen Closet

Kariskelton has an awesome and practical tutorial on how to hack an IKEA wardrobe to create a custom and organized linen closet!

To hack the IKEA wardrobe, you’ll need just a few materials:

  • IKEA wardrobe
  • Wood boards
  • Paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Drawer pulls or knobs
  • Power tools
  • Shelves
  • Baskets or bins

RELATED: 22 Genius IKEA Billy Bookcase Hacks

IKEA Trofast Home Office Closet Hack

Hydrangea Treehouse has an amazing and functional tutorial on how to hack an IKEA Pax wardrobe to create a custom and organized home office closet!

To hack the IKEA Pax wardrobe, you’ll need just a few materials:

  • IKEA Pax wardrobe
  • Wood boards
  • Paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Drawer pulls or knobs
  • Power tools
  • Desk surface
  • Desk legs
  • Storage boxes

Budget Ikea Custom Closet Hack

Home and Hallow has a fantastic and budget-friendly tutorial on how to hack an IKEA bookcase to create a custom and organized closet space!

To hack the IKEA bookcase, you’ll need just a few materials:

  • IKEA bookcase
  • Wood boards
  • Paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Drawer pulls or knobs
  • Power tools
  • Closet rods
  • Closet rod brackets

Hidden Ikea Pax Vanity

Jenna Sue Design has an incredible and personalized tutorial on how to hack an IKEA Pax wardrobe to create a custom and functional closet space!

To hack the IKEA Pax wardrobe, you’ll need just a few materials:

  • IKEA Pax wardrobe
  • Wood boards
  • Paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Drawer pulls or knobs
  • Power tools
  • Shelves
  • Closet rods
  • Closet rod brackets
  • Baskets or bins

IKEA Pax Wardrobe Makeover

Seasons in Colour has a chic and stylish tutorial on how to hack an IKEA Pax wardrobe to create a custom and sophisticated closet space!

To hack the IKEA Pax wardrobe, you’ll need just a few materials:

  • IKEA Pax wardrobe
  • Wood boards
  • Paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Drawer pulls or knobs
  • Power tools
  • Wallpaper or contact paper

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