Looking for that special piece of furniture at a Budget Friendly Price… then these IKEA Hacks With A High End Look are for you!
This fun post has been very popular so today it is getting a nice update with other creative masterpieces for you to be inspired by! This collection has some totally elevated creations for you! So today it’s all about IKEA Hacks With a High End Look. I am always totally amazed that a piece of furniture that walks out of IKEA for under $100 and some times way less than that can be transformed into a item that looks like it came out of the front door of a high end boutique. Well it is totally true and here are a few that I think you will enjoy. Take a moment to relax a bit… put your feet up… sip on a cup of your favorite brew and check these beauties out. You almost can’t afford not to make them! Just always remember to put your imagination glasses on… envision the Hack your way and you will probably be on your way to IKEA within minutes! ENJOY and Create friends.
DIY IKEA Rag Rug Storage Baskets – Sugar & Cloth
There is one thing we can ALL agree on… we ALL need storage and preferably cool storage but not too expensive! Well Ashley over at S&C came with the perfect IKEA Hack with a high end look! She is using a simple yet rich in texture textile $6.99 IKEA Rug to create Baskets and they look amazing… I am tell in you right now… these are going to be one of your most favorite things to make an use! Come on over and check out the entire tutorial and start creating! I want a DOZEN or more! They are truly perfect for just about anything… craft supplies, kids toys, bathroom towels, dog toys and the list goes on ad on!!! ENJOY! (All you have to do is print out her turn little craft recipe cards!)
Kids Play Table An Easy DIY Kid Activity Table – Sugar & Cloth
If you are looking for a fabulous play table with tons of cool storage that you child can grow with that has fabulous style! Week you have just found it! Ashley share’s her supply list which most importantly includes 2 big Moppes (love the storage and look they give). Hurry on over!!! The kids are going to LOVE LOVE LOVE this one and so are you!
IKEA BILLY Book Case – Designs Sixty Nine
Talk about incredible style, todays trending look… color and finish perfection! Styles like a charm and fits in any home decor style from Modern Farmhouse to Traditional Furniture! This is a WOW piece!!!!
DIY IKEA IVAR TV Console – Sprucing Up Mamahood
Rachel is going to show you what you can create from 2 IVAR Cabinets… just check out that IVAR TV Console Hack… is that a beauty or what! Once again… a piece of furniture that goes with so many different decors! After some work… you will have a high end piece with a budget price and that is a great thing for sure! You are going to LOVE this one for sure!
The Best IKEA Items For A Stylish Home On A Budget – Bless’er House
I really wanted to add this to this collection because Lauren shows us some very simple IKEA items that are ultra Budget Friendly but elevate each room in a special way with a high end stylish touch! I know you will love seeing them all as she has used them in her very own home.
IKEA IVAR Cabinet Hack Green Paint Tutorial – Hunker
Talk about a stunning piece without a lot of work or money.A simple transformation of an IVAR hack will look amazing anywhere you need bit of room and drama! Think about this piece in your favorite color or how about a matt black!?
IKEA Kallax Hack – Garrison Street
Talk about high end… semi Mid-Century Style! You are going to want to pick up a few Kallax at your IKEA for this transformation for sure! The look is spot on and can be easily used in a Modern Farmhouse setting and so much more! Make this you next weekend project!
Sleek Modern Storage Bench With Backrest IKEA Hack – Hunker
Let’s face it friends… we all love storage wherever we can get it and this fabulous creation made with an IKEA Besta Frame plus upholstery, legs and doors not only makes a great ENTRANCE… can be used as a bench… and stores things from shoes and beyond. It also has an awesome high end look that you would pay for dearly if not using some basic IKEA pieces! Drop by Hunker and get the scoop! I love how the back is made… the only change I would make is to use pleather! It’s also a great idea for a quick and easy headboard.
Create A Cool Apothecary Cabinet With This IKEA Moppe Hack – Living Etc.
Modern Farmhouse Lovers REJOICE… Look what you can create with the highly popular Moppe! Once you frame them out… add paint… legs… hardware and paint… you have an amazing piece of furniture for the ages and talk about tons of storage spots! You can stain it for a more rustic look and then any color or any paint treatment can be used… just think of the possibilities!
IKEA Fluted Trim Hack – Champagne Chaos
Look what you can make with an IKEA Stall!!!! You will start by framing the piece out… then adding the strips of lattice… you will make a few little alterations and make sure everything is in its place. The comes the magic of paint. In the end you will have this sleek… modern… trendy piece on the cheap!
Dining Room Reveal/One Room Challenge – Stephanie Jane Cameron
Come and check out the IKEA Wall Hack that Stephanie Created. A Beadboard back with shelving and a double desk! Simple inexpensive IKEA items that create a high end wall that makes this Room POP!!! Again… you get so much bang for your buck! Come on over for the details.
IKEA Hack Scratching Board – Enter My Attic
Wood and an IKEA Rug put together creates the most fabulous luxury style Cat Scratching Board. Make one of these and treat your Kitty like Royalty! Quick… Easy… Inexpensive… looks great and will get used over and over and over again… it’s the purrfect give for that special cat in your life and looks great too!
IKEA Desk Hack – Jessica Welling
Jess has yet another IKEA Desk Hack that I know you will adore. With so many people creating home offices now… this is the perfect solution for a double desk that gives you both plenty of space and has a great look! Come on over and get the full tutorial and remember… the color and finish is all about what you love!
DIY IKEA Drawer: How to Make Easy Rattan Drawers – Sugar & Cloth
Ashley is going to show you how to turn your IKEA drawers into gorgeous High End Rattan Drawers in a snap! A few supplies… a few tools and you will be on your way. You can also use this technique on other furniture too! ENJOY!
DIY IKEA Woven Cane Storage Console – The Lonefox Journal
Come and see how a BESTA TV Unit/ Besta Shelf and a few other pieces were melded together to make this amazing gorgeous Console. A piece like this would go for thousands! Looks like it belong in the MOMA… a piece of Modern Art! You can personalize it with the your color of choice an much more! There is a video and a tutorial that awaits you. This is a piece speaks volumes.
IKEA IVAR Cabinet turned Bar Cabinet – A Beautiful Mess
How quirky… fun and high end does this piece look. Most people would think it was fresh from a special boutique… but it’s not. It’s just a simple IKEA IVAR Cabinet gone wild! Come and see how Laura brings this piece to life with dimensional Monstera Leaves… so fabulous and on trend!
IKEA IVAR Hack with Wooden Rods – Pretty Pegs
Who knew would some wooden dowels could do to upscale a simple piece of furniture? Well Charlotte sure did and she is showing us here exactly how to do it! You won’t believe how simple it is… get this… no nails!!! Check it out. You will be totally inspired to create and you can use this technique on other items! LOVE IT!
DIY IKEA TV Stand: How To Hack A Rattan IKEA TV Unit – Sugar and Cloth
Ashley is back with another one of her modern masterpieces! She is going to show you how you can turn an IKEA TV Stand into something that looks like it came out the front door of Anthropologie!
Built-In IKEA Billy Bookcase Hack – A Beautiful Mess
Built-ins are very expensive to have built… but you can achieve that customized look with this great IKEA Hack! Mandi is going to show you how to bring it all together and how to customize it. In the end… no one will ever know you didn’t have them built. That finishing molding just puts them over the top. Get the 411!
3 IKEA Hacks – The Lonefox Journal
There are three fabulous IKEA Hacks waiting for you here but I am highlighting this one. Can you believe that this is a simple IKEA TARVA Dresser that gets an Embossed Vintage Wallpaper Treatment and new hardware and turns into a stunning…amazing… unique feature piece. It will certainly be the first thing any one notices when entering the room. Come and watch the video… you are going want to make one of these… you just are!
Industrial IKEA Hack Mirror DIY (Inspired by Tiktok!) – The Sorry Girls
With Nine Packs of IKEA Lots Mirrors… some 2X4’s, plywood and trim… this magnificent mirror can be yours! Talk about a drama maker. This will command the wall and the room it is placed in. This mirror would run in the thousands for sure… but not with the tutorial… it’s so budget friendly and simply stunning! Come on over for the full tutorial!
DIY IKEA Rast Chest Makeover – Something Motherhood
It is simply amazing what a little bit of white paint… a geometric design and new hardware can do to a base Rast piece! Come and see this incredibly simple Hack that will give you a very high end feel all for less than $60 including Rast and supplies!!!
Before and After: A $1000 Rental Kitchen With One Luxe-Looking IKEA Hack – Apartment Therapy
Are you ready for a night and day Kitchen transformation that includes a fabulous IKEA HACK? Well head on over and check the before… you won’t believe your eyes! Check out that Island… once hex tile was applied and a gorgeous towel bar from Anthropologie was added… WOW!!! You NEED to see this one! Talk about inspiration!
DIY Grasscloth IKEA Dresser Hack – Sand & Sisal
Can you believe that this is a stock IKEA Dresser? Well it is and you are about to find out how the grasscloth was applied… new hardware if you would like and even the inside of the drawers are lined. This piece would got for at least $1000 in the store but you can do it for about $125 wish! If you are not a white fan… you can also paint the piece in your favorite shade. It looks really incredible in black. Be sure to visit and be inspired! This is a perfect weekend project.
Farmhouse DIY Kitchen Island (An IKEA Hack) – A Piece Of Rainbow
My heart fluttered when I saw this beauty! I am in love right down to the color. Here’s the shocker… this custom Kitchen Island all starts with a 30” Base IKEA Cabinet!!! You will have to head on over to A Piece Of Rainbow and let Amanda give you all the details! All I know is the work is well worth it… the end result is no short of brilliant! You all know what this would cost in the “real” world. So if you are dying for that custom look and the budget says no way… this is the project for you!
DIY Cane IKEA Brimnes Cabinet – Arin Solange at home
Erin is about to show you how she turned a simple IKEA Brimnes Cabinet into this High End Beauty. With some caning and hardware you will be amazed what can happen! Enjoy and be inspired. If you are looking for more Caning IKEA Hack Options… click here
IKEA Hyllis Hack: Industrial Wall Planter – Grillo Designs
You are in for a treat! Have you been thinking of adding some beautiful greenery to your home? Well Medina is going to show you how to transform a simple Hyllis Shelf Frame into this incredible Industrial Wall Planter. Talk about a high end… sleek and gorgeous piece! Check this out… I so want to do this for an herb garden!
Billy Bookcase Hack With Library Ladder – Lily Pad Cottage
What can possibly make a gorgeous Billy Bookcase Hack ever better? A Library Ladder addition! What says luxury like a Library Ladder lol!!! I do love the idea of it for sure! Kelly is going to show you how to make this all happen… don’t miss it!
DIY Cane Bookshelf made with an IKEA FLISAT – Kate Nelle
This room looks as though it is draped in the lap of luxury and those cane shelves just put it over the top. When you see how simple they are to make you are going to want to add them to many different spaces in your home. I personally and in love with how them created a Magazine Rack out of one also! Brilliant! Check it out!
DIY Dressing Table: How To Make An IKEA Vanity Hack – Sugar & Cloth
Looking to add a touch of glam to your space… well then Ashley has the perfect piece for you! Who wouldn’t want this gorgeous Dressing Table that can fit into a small spot with no problem! You are going to start off with 2 sets of IKEA EKET Cabinet Drawers… 2 sets of IKEA EKET Mounts… some fabulous Half Moon Cabinet Pulls and then assorted supplies. This beauty is a weekend away! Maybe you just might slate this in to your schedule SOON!
IKEA Decor Hack: Convert Glass Jars Into Supercute Scandic-Inspired Containers – Hunker
The Scandinavian look is ever so popular right now… especially with the Modern Farmhouse lovers out there! It’s sleek and oh so appealing. Hunker will give you all the details you need to transform regular every day IKEA Containers into little works of art! Hunker has many amazing IKEA Hacks so prepare to explore!
IKEA Hack: Mid Century Bar Cabinet – The Vintage Rug Shop
This is a heart stopper… if you think it looks amazing as is… wait till you visit and open the doors… GLAM CITY!!! It starts with an IKEA Besta Cabinet…luxurious brass knobs… legs and a few other supplies. So budget friendly yet so high end looking.
IKEA Cabinets Hacked into Indoor Gardens – Hunker
OK… you are going to have to head over to Hunker and they will explain how to convert an IKEA Cabinet into and amazing Greenhouse! You will need some grow lights to start and a little twerking! DO NOT MISS this is you have always wanted a little greenhouse indoors! I am in LOVE! Let me know if you try this… I want to hear about it!
Antique Printers Cabinet – Maison de Pax
Rachel from Maison de Pax has such a way with all things Farmhouse Furniture. Take one look at this piece and tell me you didn’t think it was from Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware! Let Rachel show you how she works her magic. This is the perfect weekend project!
Tarva IKEA Hack – Dupetidoux
Talk about a high end looking IKEA Hack. You will find this Tarva in all of it’s Contemporary Farmhouse Glory over at Dupetidoux. A tutorial in picture awaits you and in the end your piece looks like it walked out the front door of Restoration Hardware!
Plain IKEA Bench To High End Accessory – Hunker
When you visit Hunker you will see how they take a standard IKEA bench that was transformed into a little work of art! With just a few changes it happened! This piece looks like an expensive purchase from a boutique! The best news is that it can be made in a snap and it is so budget friendly you will not believe it!
Built in Shelves – The Makerista
Can you believe these gorgeous Built In Shelves are actually IKEA Billy Bookshelves? Well they are and when you visit The Makerista you will find a tutorial that will show you how to turn them into this magnificent Built Ins…they are truly amazing.
IKEA Accessories – Super Front
I have to share this site with you (not and affiliate : )… it is just the place to go where you can find so many options to up your IKEA hacking game. It has legs… fronts… hardware and more that will instantly transform your piece into a luxury piece. It’s crazy… just look at this incredible vanity. When you visit you won’t be able to decide which one you want. Super Front is a Swedish Company that knows about style. ENJOY!
IKEA Hack Mudcloth Upholstered Bench – Alice and Lois
Alice and Lois took a plain SKOGSTA Basic Wood Bench from IKEA and elevated it by upholstering it with this gorgeous Mud Cloth… Take one look at it and you would think that it came from a high end boutique. The possibilities are truly endless for this piece and you can get the basics you need over at Alice and Lois… Enjoy!
Beautiful Cane Headboard – Hunker
Cane pieces can be very expensive… but with this simple tutorial over at Hunker… you can take an every day IKEA Ivar panel and add caning. Then… right before your eyes it becomes this awesome headboard that didn’t break the bank or take any significant time. Plus… it will give you a rich look.
IKEA HACK BUILT-IN BOOKCASES – A Very Street Design
Here is another IKEA Hack that involves The Billy Bookshelves… can you believe this look? Do you have any idea what this would run you? Well IKEA makes it affordable with tons of help from A Very Street Design where you will get the full DIY. This is really an incredible creation.
Small Bedroom Storage With Wooden Detail – Hunker
Here is another one from Hunker that you just have to see! You can use this technique on all different IKEA pieces for sure. See how a simple piece turns into an amazing customized creation with the simple addition of wooden dowels… you have to see it to believe it! Oh the possibilities.
Mid Century Modern IKEA Hack Sideboard – Kristi Murphy
If you love the Mid Century Modern Furniture Look… hurry on over to visit Kristi Murphy. She is going to show you how to transform an IKEA Sideboard into this beauty. She shared with us that there was a West Elm Version of this and it ran $1300… with her tutorial and video it goes from extremely pricey to totally affordable with a little bit of work. Come and see how it is done and maybe this will go on your project list.
How To Make an IKEA Hack “Fauxdenza” – Apartment Therapy
Does your Pup LOVE to be right with you while you are in your Home Office or Studio? Maybe this awesome Fauxdenza might be perfect for your design…not only does your Pup have a cozy place to take a nap…it looks great too!!! The actual Bed is made from an IKEA Doll Bed…how cute is that! Come on over to Apartment Therapy for the DIY! The Base of this creation is 2 IKEA Fullen Sink Cabinets and some supplies!
Cat Hammock – Wooninspiratie
How fabulous is this Cat Hammock??? Your Kitty will adore it …plus it looks incredible. The directions are In Swedish…so just copy and paste the type into the translator and all is good. LOVE this one by Wooninspiratie.
Mid Century Modern Dresser – A Vintage Splendor
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.
Quick and Easy Sleek Modern IKEA Hack Coffee Table – Bless’er House
How much do you love the sleek and expensive look of this Coffee Table. It’s fresh and fabulous. Looks expensive but Lauren from Bless’er House is going to show you otherwise! You won’t believe how little this project is going to cost you. I love it because it can mix with just about any style home decor and always look it’s best.
IKEA Hack DIY – Sarah Sherman Samuel’s blog
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!
IKEA Hemnes Pantry Cabinet – Bless’er House
This could be my most favorite IKEA Hack of all times! It is so unique looking and it literally stores and entire Pantry that is totally organized and I LOVE IT!!! See how 2 IKEA Hemnes became this incredible Pantry. You can have this look for so much less than you think. Let Lauren give you all the details.
DIY Acadia Wood Plant Stand – Sugar and Cloth
See how Ashley from Sugar and Cloth took a simple IKEA PS Plant Stand and transformed it into a Mid Century Modern Masterpiece! It’s easy and she will show you how.
Iron & Wood Blanket Ladder IKEA Hack DIY – Always Rooney
If there is one Home Decor Essential lately… it is the Blanket Ladder. They come in all different styles… but this one is totally awesome. It has a sleek modern look with a touch of industrial style. This piece will blend with any decor from Boho To Modern Farmhouse and everything in between. Now here is the exciting part… it is budget friendly… takes 1 hour to make and looks incredible. See how Always Rooney took some simple wood and some IKEA Borghamn Handles and created this beauty.
Kitchen Cabinet Fronts turned into Wall Panels – IKEA
Ok…I know that this is a really expensive hack…but I had to show it to you because it is just too cool not to. IKEA Kitchen Cabinet Fronts turned into Wall Panels…I mean come on…how incredible do they look! So if you were ever thinking about a wall like this…this could be the easiest way to do it. LOVE IT!
IKEA Hemnes Hack: DIY Mudroom Bench and Storage – House by Hoff
Can you say GORGEOUS… Fabulous Farmhouse Style and oh so affordable. Let’s face it… this beauty would run you at least $1000+++ it has rich style and serves as an entire Mudroom all in one! When you visit House by Hoff… they will show you how to create one of these Hemnes Miracles! So many possibilities await you. With the basics you can then take it in the style direction you crave. Amazing Results!
MID-CENTURY LADEKAST – A Cup Of Life
A Cup Of Life is sharing a fabulous Tarva Mid Century Modern Style. Looks fabulous and so simple to do…drop by and get the DIY!
MODERN HOLLYWOOD REGENCY CREDENZA – A Beautiful Mess
You are going to watch some more IKEA Hack Magic over at A Beautiful Mess. A simple IKEA Sektion System turns into a magnificent piece. It is totally incredible what a wood top…some molding and hardware can do. Check it out… this could be the piece you wanted but couldn’t afford.
DIY CABINET [IKEA HACK] – First Sense Interiors
The Mid Century Modern Style has such a high end look to it and this piece over at First Sense Interiors is no exception to the rule. You can hardly believe that the base was an IKEA METOD Kitchen Wall Unit is the Base to this stunner. Check out the DIY to this beauty!
Applique IKEA Dresser Hack – Bless’er House
Lauren over at Bless’er House is sharing How to get a high end carved detail look for less… take a piece of plain IKEA Furniture and add Appliqués! It opens a whole new world up. Visit with Beth and she will fill you in on all the details.
Makeover Madness – City Farmhouse
Come and see Jen from City Farmhouse transform a plain wooden IKEA Tarva into an upscale Bar that you are going to absolutely love.
IKEA Hack Cheap DIY Light Fixtures – Apartment Therapy
Lights can be very pricey as we all know… so Apartment Therapy is sharing a great tutorial for these Modern Beauties that are made from IKEA Mixing Bowls! Ah what a little imagination can do! Check it out… you can use the base Hack and create them in different colors… brushed silver and so much more… all on the cheap!
High End Library Cabinet – City Farmhouse
Jen from City Farmhouse is going to show you what you get when you put two IKEA IVAR’s together… you get this amazing High End Library Cabinet on the cheap! How gorgeous is this! See how easy it was to do… you just might want to make this next weekend project.
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