It's amazing what certain people can come up with when they look at basic furniture. It really takes a creative mind to be able to transform something plain into a marvelous creative vision. This is exactly what these people did with just ordinary Ikea pieces.
Check out the before and after pictures to see exactly what I mean. If only I could do this.
Check out how these people transformed a simple Ikea BESTA storage unit from pretty drab to fancy AF. OMG, this looks super chic and pretty.
This plain Ikea KOARP armchair that went for only $170 got a simple, but labor-intensive, upgrade to now be valued close to $1700. Whoa!
If you can believe it, this isn't an actual kitchen. It's an upcycled Ikea toy kitchen that's now ready for a toddler's Christmas present. Impressive.
OMG, I've always wanted a marble table. This plastic DOCKSTA table got turned into this beauty using spray paint, table epoxy, and a blow torch.
This JOKKMOKK Dining set got a bit of a facelift with enchanted DecoArt paint and Minwax wood stain in Jacobean. That's a great look.
This person wanted to give their Ikea MALM bed frame a country-style makeover. So they glued wood pieces to the boards and then painted them.
This BILLY bookcase got turned on its side. Then, it got capita legs underneath and an observator brace on the back to become this awesome animal habitat.
Somebody actually had a brilliant idea of turning their Ikea BILLY bookcase into a room separator. Now they have a living room and a bedroom.
If you're especially crafty, this baby changing station remodel using an Ikea MALM dresser should be a piece of cake.
This super cool vintage chest makeover was inspired by a West Elm dresser which retails for $1000. This version cost around $179 plus the stain cost. Nice.
Wow, somebody turned their Ikea BEKVÄM utility step into a stand-up desk using BJÄRNUM folding hooks. That's such a fun and creative idea. Isn't it?
This multipurpose entertainment unit was created using various Ikea KALLAX shelving units. All for the low cost of $680 and a day's worth of time. Awesome.
This one is a small upgrade, but it packs a big punch.
It's amazing what a little paint job does to spruce something up!
This creative individual transformed the FRITIDS toy storage bench into a kitty litter compartment.
When guests are over, they don't have to see it!
This one requires a bit of work, but it's so pretty and adds an easy pop of freshness to the LACK table.
You could use the VARIERA plastic bag dispenser for lightsabers, or umbrellas. Whichever, it's a great organization hack!
From RAST dresser to absolutely RAD dresser.
This DIY requires a bit of work, but the end result is so regal.
Goodbye VITSJO coffee table and hello luxe bench!
This looks like something you would find at West Elm or Pottery Barn!
Love it.
IKEA's SUNNERSTA containers are great for kitchen utensils, but also for keeping your makeup brush collection nice and tidy, and within reach.
Sometimes all you need is a little paint to wake up your furniture.
This one adds a nice depth and "hygge" feeling.
The BEKVÄM is great on its own, but a little staining action and stamped design really takes it up a few notches.
This person converted a small BILLY bookshelf into a rat cage.
My mind is blown.
Looks like this Ikea KALLAX inserts dresser got quite the transformation. I absolutely love how it looks so modern and fancy here with the white paint.
But I gotta leave this type of work to my handyman dad, I'm afraid.
