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7 Ways to Decorate With Ikea's Ung Drill Frame

Angela Swinderman Elias — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:50:46 PST

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 DIYers are coming up with a variety of ways to get the most out of this multipurpose frame. Keep reading to check out my favorite examples of how to incorporate this popular Ikea accessory into your home!

5 Ideas to Make Your Ikea Furniture Look High-End

Emily Co — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:30:37 PST

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.

Link Time: Ikea's Maskros Pendant, Flea Marketing 101, and Christina Aguilera’s Home

Elka Karl — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:56 PST

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 some tips for flea marketing in 2012. - Stylelist Home
See why Craft and Make have gone black today. - Craft
Tips for creating the ultimate Super Bowl party. - Country Living

Transform Plain Ikea Furniture With Kid-Friendly Decals

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:03:45 PDT

It's easy to have a love-hate relationship with Ikea. The prices are ideal for outfitting lil ones' rooms with practical, stylish furniture, but with that low price moms often have to sacrifice color and design. Sure, you can paint the stark white pieces, but with all of the wear and tear kids put their rooms through, it's only a matter of time before the paint starts chipping and the white under-layer is showing.

That's where MyKea comes in. The Dutch design company has identified the most popular Ikea furniture items and created removable, graphic vinyl prints (ranging from $42 to $65) that can be applied directly to the furniture. With a slew of kid-friendly designs - think the Little Mister and Little Miss characters, SpongeBob, and some fun original creations including DJ equipment, aliens, and numerals - kids' rooms can quickly be transformed to show off lil ones' personalities.

Floral Wallpaper and Billy Bookcases Create a Pretty Solution in a Shared Bedroom

Elka Karl — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:00:33 PDT

Yesterday we floated the idea that the new design of the Billy bookcase may be leaving the "book" out of the case. But the truth is, people have been using this bookcase for other purposes for as long as it's been around. Take this bookcase's use as a room divider for Mette Helena and her daughter, who share a one-bedroom apartment in Copenhagen, Denmark. On one side of the divider is Mette's sleeping area and an open hanging closet nook. Mette lined the back panels of the Billy bookcase with wallpaper to add a design element to the very practical solution for the shared bedroom. Additionally, storage boxes are covered with wallpaper to prettify the look.
Mette's daughter's bedroom area is much more whimsical than her mother's sleeping area. Various wallpaper patterns are mixed on the walls and the bookcases to create a playful feel and outline the kid's area of the room. Overall, the arrangement is surprisingly airy looking given the dimensional constraints.I'm constantly inspired by small homes that function well and are absolutely lovely to look at as well. It's a hard feat to pull off successfully, and this artistic mom and her daughter have created a practical and pretty space that meets their needs. Nice work, family!

Have you used Billy bookcases to hold something other than books? Tell me about your creative usage, and then take a look at Mette's entire art-filled apartment here.

Ikea's Billy Bookcase May No Longer House Books

Elka Karl — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:00:00 PDT

Ikea's Billy bookcase may have to change its name. Rumor has it that its new design and dimensions are being changed, so that it will be deeper and more adaptable - in other words, its new shape will not prioritize books. In its defense, an Ikea spokesperson says "I hate to dispel those who think the bookcase is dead. We do not see it that way. We really see books as decorative. Books will still continue to be something used to adorn. They're rich and they're textured."While I agree that books are beautiful, I certainly don't see books as decorative. I'd describe them as educational, inspirational, and entertaining before I'd ever think about tacking on the adjective of decorative!

Interested in the story behind the change to the Billy? Learn more on Treehugger.

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Best Home Tech Design Ideas From the 2012 Ikea Catalog

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:29:16 PDT

The 2012 Ikea catalog is finally here, and you don't even have to wait to get one of your own in the mail - you can browse the catalog right now online! Though the pages are stuffed with affordable and stylish home furnishings, it's also ripe with home tech design ideas that you can steal for yourself. I've combed through and highlighted some of the best ideas here for your inspiration.

13 Smart Decorating Ideas From the 2012 Ikea Catalog

Elka Karl — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:46:33 PDT

The 2012 Ikea catalog has arrived, and its 374 pages are chock-full of products, both new additions and tried-and-true standbys. It's also long on inspiration. See some of my favorite ideas for organizing, displaying artwork, and decorating from the catalog's photo shoots. And after you absorb all of the decorating eye candy, take a look at GeekSugar's favorite tech design ideas from the 2012 Ikea catalog!

Before and After: From Cookie Cutter to Bespoke Design

Elka Karl — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:00:00 PDT

In the June 2011 issue of Elle Decoration, one very nondesigner piece of furniture was turned into something beyond gorgeous.

Starting with an Ikea Konsmo Wardrobe didn't seem that promising. This boxy, boring piece doesn't have much going for it - except for the fact that it's a perfectly blank canvas to decorate upon. Want to see the amazing transformation? Keep reading!

OnSugar Blog: Ikea For Kids - Ponang Chair

OnSugar Blog — Sun, 08 May 2011 04:32:25 PDT

Lots of moms like to think out loud and PatiBF is one of them. This is the latest post to her Baby Style blog.

Ikea has so many amazing products for kids! The best part is that everything is so ridiculously affordable. From $2 toys to $20 chairs and whole miniature kitchens you can buy for a song. It's almost impossible to not completely outfit a play room for not that much money at all. Check out the cute chair Abuela bought Sandra today! $29?! Yep! And she loves it!

Want to see more? Start following Baby Style, or start your own OnSugar blog. It's easy, it's free, and we just might feature your content!