Kitchens are superfunctional spaces, and it can be difficult to balance function and style. But kitchens are also one of the best places in your home for you to get creative, and nothing lets you express your creativity while maintaining functionality like some good Ikea hacks. Try a simple DIY involving a fresh coat of paint, or repurpose an Ikea staple into something new and gorgeous. Whatever you do, these Ikea hacks for the kitchen are perfect for making a statement.
Under-Cabinet Hanging Storage
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For those of us who deal with limited kitchen storage, finding a place to put all those kitchen gadgets can be a daily hassle. This great hanging storage uses a Grundtal rail and fits right under your cabinets, so you can save valuable countertop and cupboard space while keeping your essential utensils close at hand.
Copper Farmhouse Lights
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You don’t need to shell out hundreds of dollars for gorgeous copper farmhouse lights! Make your own with Ottava pendant lights and some copper spray paint. These farmhouse-inspired lights make a gorgeous centerpiece to your kitchen that your friends and family will be super jealous of.
Wheeled Kitchen Island
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You don’t have to let your small kitchen prevent you from having a kitchen island, and this Ikea hack island has wheels so you can adapt it to your changing needs. Simply make a few adjustments to a Kallax shelf unit, and you’ve got an inexpensive and superconvenient new addition to your kitchen.
Movable Breakfast Bar
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If you don’t have space for a dining table, incorporate this movable breakfast bar into your kitchen! It uses the same Kallax unit as the previous hack, but with way different results. You can store it away and bring it out when you need extra dining or countertop space. And did we mention it fits two stools underneath perfectly?
Dip-Dyed Cutting Boards
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Kick meal prep up a couple of notches with these gorgeous dip-dyed cutting boards! While Ikea doesn’t carry this cutting board anymore, the Skogsta chopping board is a great alternative. This DIY is totally customizable and the boards end up making a great decorative piece for the kitchen as well.
Gold and Black Stools
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This gold and black bar stool hack makes an Ikea staple anything but basic. Give your Dalfred kitchen stools an upgrade with some gold spray paint that makes them totally unrecognizable with an industrial vibe.
Hairpin Leg Table
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Want to give your kitchen table a bit of an upgrade? While it may be super affordable, the Jokkmokk table isn’t exactly glamorous. Give it an instant upgrade with this hairpin leg DIY, then sand the tabletop to complete the fresh new look.
Copper Salt and Pepper Shakers
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When it comes to stylish decor, the devil is in the details. You may not consider DIYing something as small as salt and pepper shakers, but you’ll want to display these copper salt and pepper shakers immediately. Use Ikea Plats salt and pepper shakers and a bit of spray paint to add instant glamour to this simple kitchen staple.
Hanging Herb Planters
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The Ikea Fintorp utensil holder has to be one of the most versatile storage solutions from the Swedish retailer. In combination with a shower or curtain rod and Grundtal S-hooks, you can create your very own window herb garden. Use as many or as few utensil holders as you need to accommodate your herb collection!
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