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The Best Mid Century Modern IKEA Hack Masterpieces

I have been bringing all of you wonderful friends and readers IKEA Hacks for a very very long time now but I am still mesmerized with the creations that happen and these Mid Century Modern IKEA Hack Masterpieces completely floor me.  I also think that so many of these pieces fit into the Contemporary Farmhouse look too… so keep that in mind when you are checking them out.  All of these Hacks are pretty simple with an exception of a few that require a bit more work and they are all very budget friendly.  Check them out and see which one is calling to you and I know you will own it and make it perfect for your home decor.  ENJOY!

 

I have to say that this is one of the most amazing IKEA Hemnes Hacks I have ever seen. Come and see how these little side tables that had seen better days turned into these sleek Mid Century Modern Side Tables.  With some sanding… plywood… power tools you can do incredible things!  Check it out over at House by the Bay Design!

 

This absolutely stunning Mid Century Modern Bar Cabinet would be the shining glory in any space it is placed.  This one is stylized to the hilt and wait until you see the inside…AMAZING!  The best thing is it all started with a BESTA Cabinet and some Flea Market Legs.  Hop on over to The Vintage Rug Shop and see how Brittany put this beauty together.  Try this DIY and go Chic and Beyond!

This Mid Century Modern Bar Cabinet from IKEA was upgraded with some thrifted furniture legs

 

How awesome does this piece look and Kristi Murphy wants you to know that she spent about 20 minutes labor on it and all she needed was scissors, glue, and a screw driver.  It is super budget friendly but so very high end looking.  Are you intrigued?  Check out her tutorial and create.

 

Time to visit Ashley over at Sugar and Cloth.  She is the Princess of all things Chic and Trending!  The BESTA is once again the base to this amazing Mid Century Modern Side Board.  Come and see how Ashley works her magic.  Just be prepared for an incredible piece of furniture.  Her stylizing is to die for!

This IKEA cabinet is stunning with large golden handles that make a bold statement

 

Over at Idle Hands a super simple Copper Mirror IKEA Hack is waiting for you.  This is a perfect accent piece for all kinds of Home Decor Styles and absolutely fabulous for Mid-Century Modern.  Don’t miss out on this one… ez-pz and budget friendly.

 

Enter the TARVA Dresser and then watch it transformed into a quintessential piece of Mid Century Modern Furniture by Annette from A Vintage Splendor.  A little bit of paint…a few tools…some brass pulls and a few other supplies are the key to this pieces beauty.  This dresser would be the star in any space it sits.

Some paint and bold hardware makes this IKEA TARVA Dresser a statement piece of modern design

 

When you visit Apartment Therapy you will learn all about the designer responsible for this beauty! All the details you need to create this high end looking Credenza are waiting for you there. This IKEA Hack gets a WOW!

 

Drop by Weekday Carnival and find out what happens when you combine IKEAS Vika Lemberg Stands and a Wooden Board…instant Mid Century Style Coffee Table!  You could mix it up with maybe a marble top…a wooden top with a faux finish of your choice…or maybe a solid color.  You can spray the legs a different color…the possibilities are endless.  Check it out…it could not be easier!

IKEAS Vika Lemberg Stands plus a simple wooden board make this simplistic and modern coffee table that's perfect for a dorm room or living room

 

Come on over to Popsugar where you will see a simple IKEA Tarva turn into this cool and sleek Mid-Century Modern Dresser that would be perfect in any space.  I would also love this piece in a Contemporary Farmhouse Setting!  Get the DIY and Enjoy!

 

This IKEA Nornas Hack is gorgeous and would put a smile on Cocktail Time for sure.  It’s sleek…chic and will add such character to your space.  Visit Kicsihaz …simply translate in google translator and you will be on your way to making this Holiday Drinks in style!

This IKEA Nornas turned into a mobile cocktail bar and liquor cabinet is one of my favorite easy IKEA hacks

 

Over at IKEA hackers you will find how this base dresser got it’s cool look!  The classic wood and white is looking pretty awesome here.  The complete tutorial is waiting for you… who knows… this could be the one you were looking for.

 

You are going to want to purchase some FROSTA’s to make this incredible Mid Century Modern Style Table.  It will look absolutely incredible in any space and any decor.  Customize it in your favor colors…you just can’t do it wrong!  LOVE LOVE LOVE it and this room is to die for…could it be more fun!!!  Drop by VTWOMEN …quickly translate and create!

Pick up some IKEA FROSTAs and some paint to make this mid century modern side table

 

Since we are focusing in on the Mid Century Modern Design… why not include the kids with this incredible IKEA Play Kitchen Hack.  It’s a dream come true and so very easy to do.  The kids would LOVE this… check it out over at A Beautiful Mess.

 

This IKEA Tarva turned Mid Century Modern Stunner can be made in less than a day.  It is cost effective…high end in appearance…useful and easy to make.  Earnest Home Co. shares this simple DIY that you are going to flip over.  Check it out!

An IKEA Tarva with some paint and gold hardware is a simple, modern dresser that will look amazing in any style room

 

Hawthorne and Main has a wonderful Mid-Century Modern Kallax tutorial waiting for you.  You will basically build a base and attach the Kallax as is.  It’s brilliant plus it look so Don Draper!

 

A sleek pendant lamp is the perfect Mid Century Modern touch to so many spaces in your home.  Come and see how simple it is to take a $9.99 pendant lamp from IKEA and make it into a shining star…in any color that your heart desires! Check it out over at LuLus!

Upgrade these IKEA pendant lamps with some paint for modern lighting that looks great in a bedroom or bathroom

 

I am in love with this planter!  It looks awesome but then again everything that Ashely over at Sugar and Cloth looks Amazing!  See how she takes a simple Bigarra Ikea Planter and transforms it into an incredible Mid-Century Planter.

A simple Bigarra Ikea Planter can be transformed into adorable modern decor pieces with some paint and succulents

 
Sometimes you are just looking for the perfect piece to fit into the room that compliments it perfectly.  You will see how simple it was to do over at Stories.  A bit of paint… a touch of gold and a little bit off the legs… you have a Glam Mid Century Modern Piece you will love.

 

Ashley from the incredible Sugar & Cloth has come up with another Mid Century Modern Masterpiece that won’t break the bank.  Come and see how easy it is to make this sleek planter that will also look pretty fabulous in many other home decor styles.  This would look so stylish on a desk…credenza…buffet…sideboard…shelf and more.  Even if you have a Farmhouse Flair to your style this one would fit in perfectly!  Attention Thrifters…you could also create a piece very similar to this one with your Thrifted items!  ENJOY!

Sleek planters are easy to design and style into any room for a modern touch, like these IKEA planters

 

Over at First Sense Interiors watch as a simple IKEA Metod Hyttan plus a new set of lets equals a Mid Century Modern Masterpiece!

This IKEA Metod Hyttan fits perfectly in this carved-out wall space

 

Oh what a difference a great pair of pencil legs makes!  Watch how an IKEA Ekby turns into a sleek and gorgeous Contemporary Desk.  So simple…so budget friendly…so fabulous over at ELLE!

This IKEA Ekby is transformed into a sleek and modern desk that's perfect for work or as a catch all hallway table

 

See how easy it is to transform a simple IKEA Kallas shelving unit into stylish Mid Century Modern Style Unit that can serve so many different purposes.  It’s quick…easy…budget friendly and of course you can customize with your own colors too.  Enjoy this over at The Surznick Common Room!

This IKEA Kallas shelving unit makes the perfect house for your records and record player with the cubed spaces and sleek design

 

Ashley over at Sugar & Cloth thought that this IKEA Planter was a little MEH…so why not take away the plain white trays and add wooden ones…BRILLIANT!!!  All of a sudden it looks like a beautiful Mid-Century Modern Piece!  So easy…so trendy…so fabulous!

This IKEA planter had it's white plates switched out with these gorgeous wooden plates for a more modern and vibrant look

 

This Old House is sharing this Rast Hack in 5 different styles and the first is of course Mid Century Modern…be sure to click over to the step by step video and check the other styles out also…you never know when something is going to catch your eye.  I just love that you can have a great piece of Mid Century Modern Furniture that is so Budget Friendly!

Some paint and hardware took this IKEA Rast dresser to a whole new level - love this IKEA hack!

 

This quick and easy Wooden Mid Century Modern Plant Stand looks pretty amazing and will hold any of your gorgeous planters with style.  What I also love about this DIY from Burkatron is is that it goes with so many other style too…from Mid-Century to Contemporary Farmhouse.  I also love that it is pretty simple and budget friendly to create.

This wooden planter stand is multi-purpose and looks great in any room -- even your furry friends will love it

 

Burkatron is sharing their picture perfect DIY for a Mid-Century Nightstand.  This pretty will be styling in any room of the house…make 1 or 2…they are really amazing.  Add stain…color or go natural…they are all incredible!  Here is yet another Mid-Century Modern DIY that would also look fabulous place in a Contemporary Farmhouse Setting.

This super simplistic nightstand is a great IKEA hack. Such a simple design that looks amazing in any room

 

The girls over at A Beautiful Mess sure know how to rock a Mid Century Inspired Plant Stand!  Snatch up this DIY and make it your own!  Love it!

I love the simple design of this IKEA plant stand. The sleek lines make this a modern design dream

 

This Mid Century Modern Anthropologie Inspired Starburst Mirror is a perfect DIY accessory to add a touch of glitz and glam to a space and it doesn’t have to be Mid Century…this beauty would look great blended in a room of Contemporary Farmhouse Style!  From by Blitsy for the DIY!

This starburst mirror is such a lovely contemporary design that looks great in any room for a little added flare

 

If you love the style and you are looking for a quick and easy project you just found it.  Jen from City Farmhouse is going to show you how fast you can be stylizing this beauty.  If you have an hour…this table can be yours.  This is another prime example of Mid Century Modern or Contemporary Farmhouse!  Amazing either way!

This IKEA side table is a perfect modern farmhouse style and it's a very simple DIY that takes less than an hour

 

Over at Hello Lidy you will find a fabulous IKEA Dresser that was transferred into a fresh Contemporary Mid Century Modernish piece and the DIY is waiting for you.  So FRESH!

This IKEA dresser got an upgrade with some paint, tape, and flashy hardware

 

Take this Mid Century Modern IKEA chair and make it really ROCK!!!  Come and visit Interior By Kenz and they will show you step by step how!  

A modern rocking chair? Love with IKEA chair hack - the color is so simple and easy to style around

 

What a great look!  Check out how IKEA Hackers too a simple BESTA and turned it into a Mid Century Modern Entertainment Center…How perfect is this.

This IKEA BESTA is a perfect home for records and a record player in your living room. A simple modern design mixed with vintage tech!

 

Come and see what a simple Dish from IKEA can turn into with some help from A Beautiful Mess!  Don’t you just love this Mid Century Modern Pendant Light…I sure do.  It’s pretty quick and easy to make and you know it is going to look great!

Can you believe this pendant light used to be an IKEA dish?! That's one impressive IKEA hack

 

Over at Petite Apartment you are going to see how an IKEA Besta is magically transformed into a Mid Century Modern Cabinet!   It looks perfect and you will be able to make one of these with the spot on tutorial waiting for you.

This once IKEA BESTA is now a mid-century modern cabinet that will look amazing in any room in your home

 

The Handyman is going to show you how to transform an IKEA Kallax into a Mid Century Modern Console.  It’s fabulous!

Love this IKEA Kallax storage center -- there's so much you can store in these cute cubbies

 

Triple Max Tons has a cool…simple stream=line DIY Mid-Century Coffee Table that would look wonderful in any space with any decor.  Come and see how it is done.

This streamlined coffee table is such a sleek modern design that's a simple DIY

 

Watch as a simple IKEA Sideboard turns into a Mid Century Modern Masterpiece.  The best part…it’ easy!  Check it out over at Kristi Murphy and with this How To…you can transform just about any IKEA piece into a Mid Century Modern Dream Piece.

It took only some tape and paint to make this IKEA cabinet into a mid century modern design dream

 

Over at Remodelaholic you will find a great Hack for Mid Century Modern Night Stands that look like they walked out the front door of West Elm and the highlight is that it will cost you a 10th of the price!  Don’t miss out on this one!

This IKEA night stand got an amazing mid century modern upgrade

 

A Cup of Life made 3 simple changes to this plain IKEA dresser…she painted 3/4’s of the piece white…stained the bottom section and added stained hardware…the results?  Mid Century Modern Magic!

This IKEA dresser is half modern magic with a little bit of paint and a little bit of wood stain, plus some gorgeous hardware

 

With a simple new base and some fabulous hardware Undeclared Panache transforms this plain dresser into a Mid Century Modern Dream!  DIY waiting for you to put your own spin on it!

This IKEA dresser was transformed into a modern design dream with some paint and new hardware

 

A bit more Mid Century Modern Magic is happening over at Dream A Little Bigger as an IKEA RAST is transformed and looking pretty amazing!  So simple to do…so very budget friendly and fabulous!

This IKEA Rast dresser just needed a little paint and wood stain to become a gorgeous statement piece

 

A Vintage Splendor shows us that a Tarva and a good set of legs can create a wonderful Mid Century Modern Dresser!  Do you have any idea what you would pay for this one in a high end furniture store!  Simple and so effective…get the DIY.

This blogger added some vintage legs to this IKEA dresser and it was immediately upgraded to a mid century modern dream design

 

I have to tell you that my heart skipped a beat when I saw this beauty. I do believe it was the color which is beyond dreamy but as I looked further I noticed subtle things…mainly the legs!  The legs just made all the difference in the Mid Century Modern Design and you are going to be amazed that you don’t have to buy them…you just have to make a small adjustment and they will show you how.  In the end you will have the perfect Nursery Piece of the perfect Dresser or Credenza.  You have to drop by Sarah Sherman Samuel’s blog and see how easy it is and how BUDGET FRIENDLY!  Enjoy!

This gorgeous dresser has so many amazing new elements like brand new legs, a fresh coat of paint, and gold hardware

 

The RAST is so amazing…you can create just about any style furniture with it and this time Sincerely Marie Designs created a beautiful Mid Century Modern piece that would look incredible any where.  She shows us exactly what to do and I bet you are thinking of color possibilities as we speak…the sky is the limit.

The IKEA rast dresser is so versatile that you can transform it in so many different ways, like this dark stained and bright yellow painted dresser

 

This IKEA Rast over at Reality Day Dream is styling with this Painted Beauty.  Don’t you just love the Mid Century Modern Design!  Once again …so many possibilities with color.  I am thinking black and white right now…what color combo do you love?

Another RAST dresser hack, this time transformed into a stunning dresser with a sanded down design on the drawers

 

 

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