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Following last month's Trill Transformations: 20 DIY Ways To Fix Up Your Crib list, it seemed only right to follow up with the coolest things you can do with IKEA furniture plus a little bit of time and effort. IKEA "Hacking" (buying standard IKEA furniture and altering it to make something custom) has become really popular with people looking for cheaper and more interesting alternatives to add to the crib. From a DJ Console to a Cat Bed, see if you can get your DIY fix from IKEA's supply alone.
The 10 Coolest Ikea Hacks
Tool Box
Tool Box
This tool box might come in handy before you start hacking any furniture, so that you know all your tools are in one place. Just buy some cheap handles and metal washers, plus the IKEA Fira mini chest and KOSING handles, and you're good to go.
TV Stand
TV Stand
You can use 2 Lack TV units and 4 Ekby Shelves to create a cheap and easy TV Stand that looks unified.
Dali Clock
Salvador Dali Melting Clock
All you need are a piece of vinyl that you don't mind destroying and an IKEA Clock to make this Dali-inspired Melting Clock.
DJ Console
DJ Console
The IKEA Expedit bookshelf is a DJ's dream, because the cubes fit records perfectly, and the height is great for putting turntables on and doing your thing. For more storage and height, put the Lack TV unit on top of the bookshelf.
Builtins
Custom Built-In Shelves
This hack is great for anyone wanting a workspace with custom cabinetry that doesn't break the bank. Using Besta shelves and Numerar Countertops, it really isn't so difficult to have a little organization after all.
Lamp
Big Lamps
If you buy a couple IKEA Lampan lamps, you can easily make a composite version in a variety of dope colors.
Cat Bed
Cat Bed
The combo of Ekby brackets and Jarpen shelves (plus a wool or otherwise carpet) is perfect for a cat bed that can be hung from any height.
Shelf Bench
Book Shelf Bench
IKEA's $30 Gorm shelving units can be used in more ways than one, and we agree that a book shelf + bench should be one of them.
Speakers
Spherical Speakers
Spherical speakers can make a room or stage look awesome, and even ones made of salad bowls will do the trick.
Raincoat
Ikea Bag Raincoat
Some would argue that the best part about IKEA are these large reusable bags. With a little effort, you can turn one into a raincoat.