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DIY
1 See How We Added Bohemian Flair to These Ikea Curtains
Affordable Decor
2 13 Smart Decorating Ideas From the 2012 Ikea Catalog
Editor's Pick
3 Enter to Win $500 to IKEA in Our Styled by You Giveaway
DIY
4 See How We Transformed an Ikea Lampshade With a Potato
Organization
5 A Sleek, Wall-Mounted Spice Rack
DIY
6 See How We Re-Styled This $5 Hanging Planter From IKEA
house tour
7 Bemz Slipcovers in a Real-Life Home
Ikea
8 Ikea or Designer?
DIY
9 7 Ways to Decorate With Ikea's Ung Drill Frame
Ikea
10 The Woeful Disappearance of the Kramfors Sofa
Ikea
11 Cool Idea: DIY Built-In Bookcases
Books
12 Sale Alert: Ikea Expedit Bookcase
bed
13 Ask Casa: How Can I Make My Round Bed Look Like a Couch?
Cartoon
14 Midday Muse: An Ikea Interview Exam
before and after
15 Before and After: Our New Ikea Kitchen
Su Casa
16 Su Casa: A Homey Homeroom
Inspiration
17 Link Time: Ikea's Maskros Pendant, Flea Marketing 101, and Christina Aguilera’s Home
community
18 A Shoe Cabinet Transformation
As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with Ikea, Elka and I have been applying simple techniques to reenvision some of our favorite IKEA products. Today, I'm sharing my second hack project, which was made with IKEA's AINA Curtains in natural ($50 for a pair). I was inspired by Michael Penney's fabulous dip-dye curtains, but thought that adding an ombré twist would be a great way to tie in Read more
We love reinventing furniture and creating our own DIY projects by using IKEA products as the basis for our new designs. Now, we want to see how you would personalize your IKEA products and style your space. We're hosting a Pinterest contest giving you a chance to show us what IKEA products you would customize and what inspiration you would use to style it —think colorblocking, fabric swatches, Read more
As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with Ikea, Elka and I have been re-envisioning some Ikea products, thinking beyond the flatpack. Today, I'm sharing my first project, which was made with an ÅSELE lamp shade ($15) and a BRÅN Clear Glass Table Lamp Base ($20). I was inspired by an Uzbeki ikat polka-dot fabric and was determined to re-create the look on my own. I decided to take a Read more
As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with Ikea, Angela and I have been rethinking and restyling some IKEA products, thinking beyond the flatpack. Today, I'm sharing my first project, which was made from the SKURAR Hanging Planter. ($5). I love this product's design and lacy detailing and have long admired the easy switcheroo that turns this planter into a hanging lamp. At least, it seemed Read more
For modern design at an incredibly affordable price point, no one does it quite like Ikea. The Swedish megastore is known for its kid-friendly practices, from supervised play areas to shopping strollers, baby care areas to healthy, hearty children's meals at in-store bistros and restaurants. Here are 16 of our favorite Ikea finds for little ones — from kids room essentials to fun, affordable Read more
Two new outdoor chairs have made their ways to Ikeas around the world, but they haven't landed in US stores yet. While I'm not contemplating a trip across the northern border into Canada quite yet, I am eager to see these chairs stocked in the US. And at least one will be, since it's already listed on the website (just without availability at this time). While the Hogsten may not have the most Read more
Curious to see what our design-savvy readers are inspired by in and outside of the home, we decided to take our Lovely Little Vignettes platform mobile. In addition to sharing your styling skills through our Lovely Little Vignettes community group, we're also welcoming Instagram users to add the #llv hashtag to any vignette shots you take. Whether it's a window display you fancy or a decorative Read more
I first became a fan of Ikea's Ung Drill Frame when I was searching for a photo prop for my wedding last August. Ornate, affordable, and very lightweight, I decided to paint the frame a pale peach and convert it into a chalkboard sign for guests to write messages on and hold in the photo booth. Since then, I swapped the peach for a charcoal gray and hung it in my kitchen. I noticed that other Read more
All of us savvy budgeters know that Ikea is the best place to get affordable furniture. It's a one-stop warehouse filled with everything you need to furnish your humble abode. But although you can get your house cheaply furnished, you don't want it looking like . . . well, everyone else's place. Here are some ways to fancy up Ikea furniture. Read more
The Ikea Maskros pendant illuminates these interiors. — Houzz Get cozy with these stylish throw blankets. — Real Simple 10 spaces with surprising decor details. — House Beautiful A transparent Apple store is going to be built in France. — Geek DIY this sunglasses holder in mere minutes. — Eco Salon Take a tour of Christina Aguilera’s on-the-market home. — Hooked on Houses Gather Read more
