I can’t believe what some people are able to do with some of IKEA classics. If you’re up to it, try this out; some of the projects aren’t that difficult (more time-consuming and nerve-racking) but SO amazing! All of them have been found on the IKEA hacker blog.
- Malma mirrors made into wall art
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To this:

- (Broken) Emmabo rocking chair into stylish deck lounge chair
From this:
To this:
- Now this is really simple but so stylish! Lack / Vika Fintorp chic entry way / hall table
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- How ’bout this really simple but prettily customized set of Malm tables aka TV bench?
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- And one for the arty types out there: A heavenly wall art / tree mural done with scrappings of IKEA fabrics:
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- Finally, the best in my opinion: Retro FIRA jewelry cabinet …AND… a shabby chic bedside table
From this:

To this…

To this!! The Absolutely Gorgeous shabby chic bedside or side table is a smashing HIT! Congratulatins on imagination and craftiness!

Oh my… people have great ideas, I wish I had such an open mind.
Olcia, knowing your skills you could do at least one or two of those đŸ™‚ SO – COME ON! đŸ˜›
wow, i LOVE the deck chairs!!
**looking at some old furniture in my apartment, visualing salvage/restore projects**
I am really regretting getting rid of those mirrors. My husband had several of them but never hung them. He ended up getting rid of them when we moved. Bummer!
samnangp, 2 berries – I sooo understand. I’m also thinking about all the things I have thrown out… and trying to think how to reuse the hideous bedroom set we’ve got from a friend and what to do with it!