“Brighten up a Bekväm step stool with a few sheets of removable wallpaper”
Most of the Ikea furniture we have scattered around our home, in all their pristine and minimalistic glory, are actually perfect blank canvases for a myriad of artsy, creative projects.
Taking cues from blogs around the world specialising in the stimulating art of DIY, you can get crafting over a weekend or two together with your best friends or children, and experiment with your Ikea bookshelves, stools, plain rugs—anything at all—and convert them into one-of-a-kind statement pieces you can be proud of in your home.
Get inspired with a few designs below, and head here for more ideas.
“Glitz up an Alex unit with some metallic drawer fronts”
“Mount a Hampen rug on a wall to make a rather cuddly pin board”
“If you get tired of an old Ikea lamp, turn the shade into a lovely planter”
“Have your kids help you add some character to their Kritter furniture with vinyl adhesive sheets”
“Stitch a Malin Figur cushion cover into a stylish tote”
[via Buzzfeed]