B&A: A Colorful $185 DIY Rescues a Poorly Painted IKEA HEMNES Sideboard

Sarah Everett Editorial Assistant Sarah is Apartment Therapy’s editorial assistant. She recently completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.

10 of the Best IKEA Hacks We Saw in 2021, Starting at Just $20

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Not everyone can be an artist, if that term is defined solely by traditional items like a pen, camera, or canvas. But if artistry is broadened into the realm of IKEA hacks, then there are countless people who … Read more

7 of Reddit’s Favorite IKEA Hacks of 2021, Featuring BILLY, HEMNES, and More

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. IKEA hacks are a favorite at Apartment Therapy — and on Reddit, too, where there’s an entire subreddit dedicated to the clever and unconventional ways that enterprising DIYers think to use IKEA products. A quick scroll through will … Read more

B&A: A Plain IKEA HEMNES Gets a $66 Rustic Apothecary Redo in Just 2 Days

Sarah Everett Editorial Assistant Sarah is Apartment Therapy’s editorial assistant. She recently completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.

You Won’t Even Recognize IKEA in These 7 High-End Hacks

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. IKEA hacks are an Apartment Therapy staple. And no wonder: It’s hard to find anything more gratifying as a DIYer than taking a budget-friendly and accessible piece and turning it into a custom piece that no one else … Read more

Before and After: This Sophisticated IKEA MALM Dresser Hack Only Cost $20

Megan Baker Home Projects Editor Megan is a writer and editor who specializes in home upgrades, DIY projects, hacks, and design. Before Apartment Therapy, she was an editor at HGTV Magazine and This Old House Magazine. Megan has a degree in Magazine Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She is a self-taught weighted … Read more

This Luxe Feature Wall Is Made from IKEA Products

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Sticking to a budget when renovating your home can be hard. If you’ve redone a kitchen, bathroom, or closet, then you may already know that sourcing custom cabinetry can be where things takes a pricey turn. That’s where … Read more

You Can Rent a Tiny IKEA Apartment for Less Than $1 a Month

Olivia Harvey Contributor Olivia Harvey is a freelance writer and award-winning scriptwriter from outside Boston, Massachusetts. She’s a big fan of scented candles, getting dressed up, and the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley. You can make sure she’s doing okay via Instagram and/or Twitter. Follow Olivia

This $18 IKEA Lamp Is the Perfect Dupe for a Much More Expensive Fancy Sconce

A room should have at least five lighting sources, according to my interior design coffee table books. My Los Angeles one-bedroom apartment has a single overheard light in the dining nook — and that’s lucky. Some apartments have zero. I did my best to add floor and table lamps, but one corner of my living … Read more