This is my Next2016's best ikea hacks (so far) 16 new DIY projects to add to your list.Slowly but surely, IKEA’s getting into the electronics business. The Swedish furniture giant will start selling wirelessly charging furniture this spring. Don’t want new furniture? IKEA makes it incredibly easy to install its new inductive charging device in any piece of furniture. If you’ve been thinking about getting in the wireless charging game, IKEA just made it a no-brainer. Later this spring, you’ll be able to buy the Jyssen wireless charger for just $30. It’s designed to fit in the cord management hole of the Micke and Stuva desks, but for an extra $5, IKEA will sell you a special drill bit so that you can cut the perfect slot in literally piece of furniture you already own. Want a wireless charging station on the kitchen table? How about a charging pad for your dresser? That’s a five-minute job. What about the garage? If you drill the hole, you can charge your phone.
Of course, you could always just opt for the easier, prettier, and slightly less expensive Nordmärke wireless charging pads. Those are $28 for the single pad and $65 for the triple. If your phone doesn’t already support wireless charging—the Qi standard can be hard to find—IKEA is also selling iPhone and Samsung Galaxy cases that add the functionality for$15 to $25. The easiest approach to adding wireless charging to your life would be to buy a piece from IKEA’s new wireless charging furniture. We’ve known for a few weeks that these items were on the way, and IKEA just announced that everything will go on sale in late spring, just like the Jyssen kit. It’s worth pointing out that wireless charging probably isn’t the best thing for the lifespan of your device’s battery. (It generates excess heat.) But it sure is convenient.Swap a crib for the bottom bed on the Ikea Mydal bunk bed. See the how-to here. Use a spice rack as a clothing rack for baby clothes.
Get more inspiration here. Turn a Rast nightstand into a modern dollhouse. Learn how to make it here. Organize your mudroom with Ikea bookcases. Make getting out the door in the morning that much easier! Get the tutorial here. Make a Kura bed into a cozy reading nook. See how to do it (plus how to use the Kura to create other amazing projects for kids) here. Use the Grundtal knife rack to organize small metal toys. Spruce up the Latt table with a world map. Get the step-by-step instructions here. Add a fun border to plain curtains. See how to do the stripes here and the pom-pom trim here. Give an Ikea changing table a colorful upgrade. Get the tutorial here. Make a play kitchen from Ikea nightstands. They even have lights inside! See how to make the stove here and the microwave and fridge here. Or give the Ikea play kitchen a modern makeover. Seriously, this kitchen is prettier than mine. See how easy it is here.
Give simple shelves a celestial upgrade. Get the plans here. Or get the look with napkin holders. Snap them up here. Add a Billy bookshelf to the Gulliver crib. Even though your baby probably can’t read. See how they did it here. Add a chalkboard top to the Lack side table. See how to do it here. Make the Lego table of your kids’ dreams. Turn a coffee table into a toy workbench. See the instructions here. Make your own light-up table. See the step-by-step here. Turn a shoe rack into a play supermarket. It’s also easy to fold up and move around! Turn the iconic Strandmon chair into a rocker. For parents who want to feed their babies in style. Use masking tape and white paint to make an old Ikea dresser seriously stylish. Use floating shelves to organize kiddos’ closets. Get more info here. Turn an Ikea crib into a co-sleeper. Get the instructions (along with important safety information) here.
Turn the rolling Raskog cart into a homework station. Find out more here. Create a custom closet with Billy bookshelves. Get detailed instructions here. Make over a Hemnes dresser to turn it into a beautiful piece for a nursery. Find the man in the moon in Ikea’s Fado lamp. Organize art supplies in a utensil holder. Use Ikea wardrobe units to create built-ins around a window seat. Find out how a blogger created it here. Use an Ikea kitchen storage system to organize diapers. See the tutorial here. Use the Flort remote control caddy to organize your car. Want more great parenting tips? Sign up for the BuzzFeed Parents newsletter and you’ll get them in your inbox twice a week!A sheepskin rug is versatile, comfortable, uber chic and, thanks to IKEA, super affordable. No, you don’t have to live in a rustic cabin to rock the sheepskin look. The fluffy white fur is an ideal accent for any decor style, from modern Scandinavian to colorful boho.
If you’re looking to add some stylish texture to your room, nothing gets the job done faster than draping a fur (or faux fur) over the couch. From floor to nursery to bathroom, here are 15 ways to incorporate the classic little IKEA sheepskin throughout your home. 1. In the Nursery: We love layering rugs, and the nursery is the perfect place to do it. Just think, extra padding for those little knees and your knees too. 2. In the Dining Room: Drape one or two sheepskin over the backs of your dining room chairs for an instant bit of glamor. Be careful — your dinner guests might never want to leave. 3. As a Bathmat: Is there anything better than getting out of the tub and sinking your toes into a fluffy pile of fur? Sounds pretty luxurious to us. 4. At Your Workspace: You’ll be downright anxious to get started on those work projects with a seat like this waiting for you. 5. Out on the Porch: Looking to stay warm on those cool summer evenings while you’re sipping on a colorful cocktail outside?
Faux fur will add just the warmth you need. (via Lindsey Hene Interiors) 6. As a Photo Backdrop: Use a sheepskin rug as a snazzy backdrop for your Instagram photos to score an endless number of likes. 7. Create a Separate Space: If you’re living the #studiolife, you know how hard it is to make the living room feel like the living room, not the bedroom. Use a big, textured rug to help make the seating area in the living room feel more intimate. 8. By the Bed: Whether you have hardwood floors or carpet, you obviously need a fluffy rug under your feet in the morning. Maybe it would make getting out of bed easier? 9. For the Most Stylish of Pets: Durable and washable, the little IKEA sheepskin is perfect for making a super pretty doggie bed. (via Old Brand New) 10. For a Softer Seat: When you’re hosting a big dinner soiree and using things like chests and benches as extra seating, sometimes it’s nice to have something a little cozier to sit on. A tuft of fur keeps guests comfortable and makes additional seating more attractive.