An IVAR chair that demands your attention before you sit on it By: Jules IKEAHacker

This is a fun one. It was made for a Design Fair and not something you would want to have in your house. Or maybe you do? ~ Jules

Materials: Ivar chair & Hellum rug

A chair that ‘demands your attention’ and getting to know it better before you can comfortably sit on it. It was on exhibition at the DMY Design Fair 2009.

Inspired by a children’s toy. The hack uses threads that run through the chair’s cut parts and cross under the rug that is glued on a PVC plastic sheet (pre bent).

~ saron paz

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Unfolded Wallpaper Inspired by Origami By: Grace Bonney

Over the past 10 years, I’ve written about thousands of new products. Some designs come and go, but there are always a few that stick with me as truly innovative and beautiful. For me, the most memorable design that, sadly, never ended up coming to market, was Dutch designer Hannah Allijn‘s incredible origami-inspired curtain. On the surface, it looks like a flat curtain, but when pulled, it condenses like a beautifully crumpled piece of paper to let the sun in. I’ve had that design in my mind for years now, and I always get excited to see any new home good that takes its inspiration from origami. The latest is a piece that I also love, the Unfolded series of wallpaper from Sidonie Loiseleux.

Inspired by the intricate folds of origami and the patterns it leaves behind on paper, Sidonie created five new styles that represent different folds. The finished paper is based on a photograph so it lays flat, but still has the look of texture and shadows that comes from a three dimensional piece of folded paper. White walls are sometimes a bit too sparse for me, so I love the idea of this as a spin on the look, but with a bit more detail and fun. Click here to check out the Unfolded series from Sidonie Loiseleux. xo, grace

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TV stand from METOD cabinet By: Jules IKEAHacker

Materials: METOD 80x37x60cm wall cabinet, VARIERA cover caps, VEDDINGE 80x40cm drawer front, FORBATTRA/MAXIMERA drawer without front, UTRUSTA 80x37cm shelf, CAPITA 8cm legs, VEDDINGE 39x86cm cover panel

My friend needed a TV unit, and her space was pretty much exactly 80cm… However, the majority of IKEAs actual TV units are 60cm, 90cm, 120cm or more… So I went about creating this TV bench, using an 80cm METOD kitchen wall cabinet!

I put the wall cabinet on CAPITA legs. I used a 60cm high wall cabinet, and then added a 40cm drawer (you could do a door to cut costs), to create a 20cm gap for DVD/console/etc.

I added the cover panel on the top, to cover the cam locks that are on show otherwise. There is a bit of an overhang, but I think this is quite a nice finishing touch! And then VARIERA cover caps are a must for the exposed shelf holes in the open shelf bit!

Hope you like it!

~ Alex

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DIY Wreath of Boxes By: Grace Bonney

A few boxes and a little twine is a clean and modern approach to gift wrapping, so why not use the same approach on a wreath? Black on white and a modern square shape updates the classic Christmas wreath without being too kitschy. A paired down palette is the key to freshening up your holiday décor and with such bold contrast, this wreath will fit perfectly in even the most traditional of homes. -Jenny Batt of Hank & Hunt

What You’ll Need:

-12” x 12” flat framed square wood frame (for base support of wreath, bonus if it has hanging hardware attached, ArtMinds brand, Michaels)

-28 square white boxes (3.5” x 3.5”, can also be found at Michaels)

-twine / ribbon of your choice

-hot glue gun

Steps:

Flip over wood frame and remove backing. Use pliers to gently pull out the metal tabs that were holding the picture backing in place. Discard tabs.

Tie each box with string and a small bow. Bonus: if you weren’t already an expert bow maker, you will be after doing this 28 times.

Place wood frame face up, making sure the hanging hardware is on the back of the top. Lay out the tied boxes on top of the frame, 5 each side, getting a visual of spacing and layout to make a perfect square. The wood frame I found fit the boxes perfectly, if I lined up the inside of the frame with the inside edge of the boxes. Hot glue each box down by putting hot glue on the frame and pressing down the box until set. Work each side and then add the corners.

Once you finish the first layer, repeat the process with the second layer, but this layer is only 4 boxes per side. Arrange the bows on the first layer before gluing down the second layer. You might occasionally need to use larger drops of hot glue to secure the second layer of boxes, because the lids can concave a bit.

Let cool, enjoy and hang, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, after all.

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BEKVAM cart for kid’s bathroom vanity By: Jules IKEAHacker

Materials: BEKVAM kitchen cart

1. I took off the 2 wheels to keep the sink fixed and stable.

2. I cut the 4 legs at the same height. To do so I disassembled the Bekvam, cut a first leg and kept this one as a model for the last 3 legs.

3. I took a sink, traced the shape of the sink on the top board, and cut the board by following the trace.

4. I placed the sink in the hole and glued it with white silicon for bathroom.

5. I protected the wood with transparent varnish.

It took me around 2 hours work per sink and I believe the result is interesting?

~ Benj

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BILLY, Metallic and Stencils By: Jules IKEAHacker

Materials: BILLY bookcases, stencils

The backs of the large billy bookcases were primed with Zinsser shellac-based spray primer. I applied two coats of Modern Masters metallic paint in Warm Silver and allowed it to dry.

Using Benjamin Moore‘s Cedar Key in semi-gloss (I used the same color in flat finish for the walls in the room) I stenciled using a stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils. I left the backs to dry for several days then assembled the bookcases.

~ Meme Grandberry

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