{"id":1606,"date":"2017-06-07T12:33:28","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T17:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=1606"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:53:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:53:01","slug":"4-chic-ikea-hacks-to-help-stretch-your-dollar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/4-chic-ikea-hacks-to-help-stretch-your-dollar\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Chic IKEA Hacks to Help Stretch Your Dollar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know &#8211; buying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/\">IKEA<\/a> furniture can require hours of aggravating, wrist-twinging setup with an Allen Wrench. But when it comes to stretching your dollar, the Swedish mega warehouse of impossible-to-pronounce names is tough to beat. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And yet, purposeful or not, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolly.com\/blog\/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-ikea\/\">IKEA furniture<\/a> is highly hackable. The minimalist stylings and colors &#8211; and the lower price points &#8211; practically beg you to dress them up and show them off. This is where the magic of hacking IKEA begins. And if you\u2019ve spent any time on Pinterest, well, ever, you\u2019ve likely seen the veritable cottage industry dedicated to using IKEA to mimic the styles, and in some cases exact pieces, of higher end, expensive brands. Most hacks require basic tools, a little elbow grease, and a healthy sense of adventure. So roll up your sleeves and check out some of our favorite IKEA hacks for designing unique pieces to wow your friends. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without further ado: <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Dressing Up IKEA Tarva Dressers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of us need a place to put our clothes &#8211; especially our delicates, which never look all that good on hangers or open shelves. Let\u2019s face it, IKEA dressers are affordable, but they have their own style that causes invited guests to say \u201cjust got back from IKEA?\u201d This isn&#8217;t a bad thing &#8211; but it might not be what you\u2019re going for. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While other IKEA dressers might be more polished, the Tarva 6-drawer dresser offers an easy base pallet to update or overhaul. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1624\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/tarvadresser3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/tarvadresser3-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/tarvadresser3-1-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s unfinished woods makes it simple to paint and stain and the lower cost provides some wiggle room to splurge on eye-catching drawer pulls or contemporary dresser legs. Go mid-modern, artsy, or turn it into a larger kid\u2019s piece. Here&#8217;s a dresser hack that&#8217;ll add a little something to\u00a0the space that is most important to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1627\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/tarvadresser4-1-e1496856257950.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/tarvadresser4-1-e1496856257950.jpg 929w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/tarvadresser4-1-e1496856257950-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/tarvadresser4-1-e1496856257950-768x716.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1626\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/tarvadresser5-e1496856339245.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/tarvadresser5-e1496856339245.jpg 948w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/tarvadresser5-e1496856339245-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/tarvadresser5-e1496856339245-768x758.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Images: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avintagesplendor.com\/mid-century-modern-dresser-diy\/\">A Vintage Splendor<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>From Simple Bookcases to Snazzy Billy Built-ins<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a decent chance you owned a member of the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/catalog\/categories\/series\/28102\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Billy Series <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family in or shortly after college. But it\u2019s remarkable flexibility and utility mean you can fancy it up for your new apartment or first home. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1613\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/billybuiltins6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/billybuiltins6.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/billybuiltins6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/billybuiltins6-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our favorite hacks, though, involve using Billys to create a built-in shelving look. And with varying sizes, there are options to fit almost any space. Built in shelves not only look luxurious, but they\u2019re a great use of space for storage, art and entertainment gear. Also, they have the added benefit of elevating the eye to make your ceilings look a little higher.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1614\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BillyBuiltIns4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BillyBuiltIns4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BillyBuiltIns4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BillyBuiltIns4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1615\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BillyBuiltIns5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BillyBuiltIns5.jpg 974w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BillyBuiltIns5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BillyBuiltIns5-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Images: <a href=\"https:\/\/placeofmytaste.com\/billy-bookcase\/\">Place of My Taste<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Billy can be indeed be bulky, so if you\u2019re inspired to get going, and need help getting a few large pieces to your pad,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolly.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ikea_hacks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Download Dolly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We\u2019ll get you an instant quote on your items, and even do in-store pickups for online purchases, so you don\u2019t have to brave the soul-crushing lines (unless you just can\u2019t avoid the Swedish meatballs, which we\u2019d understand). <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Sprucing up Small Spaces with the Bekvam Kitchen Cart<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A prime example of IKEA\u2019s flexibility is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/catalog\/products\/30240348\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bekvam kitchen cart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1616\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bekvamcart1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bekvamcart1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bekvamcart1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bekvamcart1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s versatility is in its simplistic palette and diminutive size, which is perfect for small kitchens, but also as a bar cart, entryway table, or even a sink base for a small powder room.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1618 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bekvamcart3-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bekvamcart3-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bekvamcart3-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bekvamcart3-768x1156.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bekvamcart3.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1617 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bekvamcart2-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bekvamcart2-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bekvamcart2-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bekvamcart2-768x1156.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bekvamcart2.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Images: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliverandrust.com\/2014\/02\/ikea-hacking-in-kitchen-for-more.html\">Oliver and Rust<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Transform Besta Shelving into Chic Console Tables<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You spend a ton of time hanging out in your kitchen and living room, and if you\u2019re like us, it\u2019s probably where you entertain your friends &#8211; especially during the winter months. So, while you want furniture that offers utility, you also want it to look cool so people give you compliments. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IKEA\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/catalog\/products\/S59210162\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besta <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shelving series definitely trends toward the minimalist and modern, but is yet another instance of IKEA offering a blank pallet for your imagination. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1631 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bestaconsole3-e1496856772300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"492\" height=\"401\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a touch of personality with some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tablelegs.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cool table legs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and Besta\u2019s simple, solid form transforms into an awesome, multi-use table comfortable as modern buffet, or dialed back with a retro vinyl feel. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1609 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bestaconsole4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bestaconsole4.png 650w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bestaconsole4-300x254.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1610\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bestaconsole5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bestaconsole5.png 828w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bestaconsole5-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bestaconsole5-768x510.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Images: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikeahackers.net\/2014\/09\/mid-century-modern-record-console.html\">IKEA Hackers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whichever route, or project you choose, remember that it\u2019s not all about the cost. The creative expression of making something unique, and uniquely your own, often can\u2019t be measured in dollars and cents. It may be easier to buy a ready-made, higher end piece &#8211; but where\u2019s the fun in that? Browse the IKEA catalog, find some inspiration on Pinterest, and get ready to get crafty. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know &#8211; buying IKEA furniture can require hours of aggravating, wrist-twinging setup with an Allen Wrench. But when it comes to stretching your dollar, the Swedish mega warehouse of impossible-to-pronounce names is tough to beat. And yet, purposeful or not, IKEA furniture is highly hackable. 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