{"id":1171,"date":"2016-05-10T10:24:11","date_gmt":"2016-05-10T14:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/?p=1171"},"modified":"2016-05-10T10:24:11","modified_gmt":"2016-05-10T14:24:11","slug":"7-ikea-hacks-interior-decorators-need-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/7-ikea-hacks-interior-decorators-need-know","title":{"rendered":"The 7 IKEA Hacks Interior Decorators Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"Ah, Ikea. Not only is that MALM dresser a pain to put together\u2014it\u2019s also an IKEA \u201cclassic,\u201d meaning you\u2019ll see it in at least four out of every five clients\u2019 homes. It\u2019s so generic it fits with anything.\n\nThinking of tossing it for something more exciting? Think again. IKEA furniture might tend towards the minimalist, but that\u2019s not always a bad thing. That BILLY bookcase or MELLTORP dining table is the perfect canvas for creating something beautiful and unique\u2014and saving your clients some money while you\u2019re at it.\n\nLooking for ideas? These 7 IKEA hacks are essentials for any interior decorator\u2019s toolkit.\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/7-ikea-hacks-interior-decorators-need-know\/#1_BEKVAM_Step_Stool\" >1. BEKVAM Step Stool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/7-ikea-hacks-interior-decorators-need-know\/#2_BILLY_Bookcase\" >2. BILLY Bookcase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/7-ikea-hacks-interior-decorators-need-know\/#3_RAST_Dresser\" >3. RAST Dresser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/7-ikea-hacks-interior-decorators-need-know\/#4_Superfront_and_Semihandmade\" >4. Superfront and Semihandmade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/7-ikea-hacks-interior-decorators-need-know\/#5_KALLAX_Bookshelf\" >5. KALLAX Bookshelf<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/7-ikea-hacks-interior-decorators-need-know\/#6_BEKVAM_Kitchen_Cart\" >6. BEKVAM Kitchen Cart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/7-ikea-hacks-interior-decorators-need-know\/#7_LACK_Coffee_Table\" >7. LACK Coffee Table<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_BEKVAM_Step_Stool\"><\/span>1. BEKVAM Step Stool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThis might not be the first IKEA hack that springs to mind, but for any client with kids it\u2019s a fabulous DIY. Blogger (and mom) Rosandra Ferri of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mommodesign.com\/black-and-white-ikea-hacks-kids.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mommo Design<\/a> turned her BEKVAM step stool into a play stove for her kids.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1174\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Girl-cooking.jpg\" alt=\"A play stove encourages kids to get involved in the kitchen\">\n\nHow? Simple. Some black paint on the top of each step, elements drawn on the top (or crafted with wire for an old-fashioned coil), and some colorful knobs turn the stool into a perfect cooktop. Adding a wire basket underneath the top step creates the \u201coven\u201d for your clients\u2019 kids to practice their baking.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_BILLY_Bookcase\"><\/span>2. BILLY Bookcase<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nBILLY might just be IKEA\u2019s most hack-able piece of furniture. Apartment Therapy has a whole post dedicated to profiling <a href=\"http:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/ikea-billy-the-worlds-most-versatile-bookcase-211402\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ten different ways to work with BILLYs<\/a>. It also has another post to highlight what it calls the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/ikea-hack-the-best-billy-builtins-of-all-time-216404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best BILLY built-ins<\/a> \u201cof all time.\u201d And <i>another<\/i> post showcasing some <a href=\"http:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-hack-sliding-doors-for-ikea-billy-bookcases-229470?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BILLYs with beautiful sliding doors<\/a>.\n\nBasically, when it comes to BILLY, the possibilities are endless. Our top pick? Well, let\u2019s face it: custom built-ins are expensive. A few BILLYs adjusted to fit your client\u2019s space provide the look\u2014without the price tag.\n<div style=\"overflow: auto;\">\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_RAST_Dresser\"><\/span>3. RAST Dresser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nIn store, the unfinished RAST dresser might scream \u201cstudent apartment!\u201d or \u201ckitschy cottage!\u201d but don\u2019t let that turn you off. The unfinished wood is perfect for a few coats of paint, a layer of patterned wallpaper, or some creative drawer knobs.\n\nIts compact size makes it perfect for a statement nightstand\u2014try removing the top drawer and adding in an extra piece of wood to create a shelf. Then paper the inside with a colorful pattern that\u2019s a little too bold for your walls. Or stick a RAST or two under a big slab of wood for a desk that boasts stylish, spacious storage.\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1180\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Dresser-1.jpg\" alt=\"Update your RAST dresser with a few coats of paint and some new hardware\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Superfront_and_Semihandmade\"><\/span>4. Superfront and Semihandmade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nDon\u2019t let an anti-DIY client turn you off IKEA improvements. For those who aren\u2019t so handy\u2014or for the overly ambitious\u2014<a href=\"http:\/\/www.superfront.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Superfront<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.semihandmadedoors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Semihandmade<\/a> are two companies you need to know. Both the Stockholm-based Superfront and the U.S.-based Semihandmade specialize in creating pieces that fit your IKEA items. Semihandmade creates gorgeous custom doors sized specifically for IKEA dressers and shelves. Superfront sells doors, hardware, and more, all designed to work with your clients\u2019 most versatile IKEA picks.\n<div style=\"overflow: auto;\">\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_KALLAX_Bookshelf\"><\/span>5. KALLAX Bookshelf<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThis KALLAX bookshelf hack might be another niche DIY project, but it\u2019s too good to leave out. For clients who love to entertain in style, Sugar and Cloth\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/sugarandcloth.com\/2014\/05\/diy-ikea-hack-bar-cart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KALLAX-to-bar-cart DIY<\/a> is a must-make project. This blogger keeps hers a clean white, but just like the RAST, there\u2019s plenty of room to get creative.\n\nA coat of paint or wallpaper can transform this simple bookshelf into a bar cart worthy of any home. Keep it minimal like Sugar and Cloth or, for the true cocktail aficionado, make good use of the space by stocking it up on essentials.\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1183\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Bar-drinks.jpg\" alt=\"A stylish bar cart is the perfect IKEA hack for summer entertaining\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_BEKVAM_Kitchen_Cart\"><\/span>6. BEKVAM Kitchen Cart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nAnother BEKVAM hack, this one is undoubtedly the more stylish of the two. We love what blogger Meaghan Gizuk of Oliver and Rust did with her own sturdy kitchen cart. While this IKEA favorite is durable and perfect for adding counter space, we can all admit that it\u2019s pretty plain. With a few coats of grey paint, a marble top, and a handy tea towel bar, your clients can turn their boring old BEKVAM into a tiny, wheeled kitchen island as stylish (and practical) as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oliverandrust.com\/2014\/02\/ikea-hacking-in-kitchen-for-more.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Meaghan\u2019s<\/a>.\n\nInterested in a different look? Replace the marble with a sturdy slab of reclaimed wood for a look that\u2019s rustic yet still elegant.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_LACK_Coffee_Table\"><\/span>7. LACK Coffee Table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nA coffee table is a practical necessity in most living rooms, but it\u2019s also the perfect piece for showing off some subtle style. A LACK coffee table is an inexpensive option that\u2019s ideal for small apartments, but it definitely doesn\u2019t make a statement on its own.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1185\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Coffee-table.jpg\" alt=\"IKEA hacks can create stylish, original pieces for your home\">\n\nLuckily, the simple design of this staple piece makes it another versatile IKEA hack. A cushion and some upholstery turns into a cozy ottoman. Along with the simple wallpaper-or-paint hacks, a few stained boards laid on top of the table give it a weathered, classic look. Or, safe the top and replace the legs for a subtle statement like this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.triplemaxtons.com\/2013\/08\/ikea-hack-diy-mid-century-modern-coffee.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mid-century coffee table<\/a>.\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>When you\u2019re an interior decorator, innovation and creativity are part of the job description! Share your own favorite IKEA hacks in the comments.<\/i><\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"IKEA pieces are functional and inexpensive, but they can also look generic. The solution? Get creative!","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":20154,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,1],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[513],"class_list":{"0":"post-1171","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-design-tips","8":"category-uncategorized"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.7 (Yoast SEO v26.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The 7 IKEA Hacks Interior Decorators Need to Know - The Focal Point<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"IKEA pieces are functional and inexpensive, but they can also look generic. 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