Start to finish step-by-step tutorials: 10 IKEA Hacks to makeover your home

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Many of these DIY IKEA hacks don’t require any fancy tools and cover everything from home décor, lighting, furniture, pet and storage needs.
Here are some of the products I used to DIY these IKEA hacks (affiliate links unless otherwise noted):
Curtains:
fusible tape - amzn.to/46PwzGF
burlap fabric - amzn.to/3ZW1C1m
Pendant lamp:
Clear flexible chopping mats - amzn.to/3FiXgYG
dimmer switch - amzn.to/3rQq1bY
Remote switch with receiver - amzn.to/46Ref06
Cat scratcher legs:
sisal rope - amzn.to/3Qf0931
*TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:10 IKEA curtain hack - no sew ( VIVIAN curtains)
01:14 IKEA IVAR table and chair hack
01:45 IKEA LACK hack - furry ottoman
03:36 Lamp shade IKEA hack for DIY pendant lamp (ALANG & HEMMA lamp and lamp kit)
05:26 IKEA Billy Bookcase hack for DIY Dividing wall
08:51 DIY cat scratching post (LINMON & ADILS desk top and legs) IKEA hack
09:50 Enclosed cat litter box IKEA (SMASTAD bench)
12:56 Double sided picture frame IKEA hack (DALSKARR frame)
13:23 Christmas IKEA hack - front door decoration (HEAT trivet)
14:57 IKEA kitchen island hack (BEKVAM kitchen island)
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@lorraineaylward8167 8 ай бұрын

I took lots of upholstery classes and upholstered a lot. Here is a trick I learned from Olie, my teacher, who was a professional upholster for 50 yrs. Take off the legs (or arms) if you can when upholstering. You will be able to pull the fabric and won't have the worry of y-cuts. So, in making your ottoman, you could have stapled on the fabric first, then added the screw on legs. Just a thought. I love your DIYs

@reneehuff3084 8 ай бұрын

I’ll be using that tidbit! Thanks

@blondebobbi4505 2 ай бұрын

Me too!🙂

@uschihouseholder8237 Ай бұрын

Thank you that’s a great tip! ❤

@cheryl5994 Ай бұрын

I’M DOING A BEAUTIFUL, BUT OLD & TATTY WOODEN FOOTSTOOL, WHEN IT COMES TO UPHOLSTERING THE TOP, I’LL DEFINITELY KEEP THIS IN MIND. THANK YOU.

@eleanorwittering3126 Ай бұрын

I love your ideas! Living in an apartment I have employed many of your ideas of decor that look permanent but are not. Recently had a routine inspection and the landlord said, "Where did you get all these ideas, man I wish all my tenants employed these ideas!" So, I gave her your KZfaq Channel!

@juliecaron7569 6 ай бұрын

The cat litter box is pure genius! So brilliant and beautiful!

@gingerzelidon3573 3 ай бұрын

I love the room divider, the cat scratch post legs on the table and, the private kitty privy! So clever! Thanks for sharing!

@greatboniwanker 8 ай бұрын

There's do-it-yourself, and then there's *build-it-better-yourself* and I am here for it!

@EngineerYourSpace 8 ай бұрын

Yes! Thanks for being here 😄

@chickenlady3155 3 ай бұрын

Of all the things you did, the one thing I liked best was that little tip about using a plastic cup to catch the dust when drilling a hole in the ceiling. I've done a lot of DIY over the years, and I can't believe I didn't come up with something like that to help cut down on cleanup time.

@lovly2cu725 Ай бұрын

It's an old hack that I forgot about.

@veraspblife2070 Ай бұрын

Вы серьезно? Даже я знала это давно😂😂😂

@joannekaiser1380 3 ай бұрын

Love the room divider, the kitchen cart/island, and the cat litter box “house”, which, I think is my favorite.

@HerculeseBaby 8 ай бұрын

Now these are some good hacks! Eyeshadow - clever! And I love how they are all inexpensive, practical and look good. IKEA and dollar store pieces all affordable - thank you 🙏

@JenShea 6 ай бұрын

Love the kitty litter hack and the double-sided picture frame… they were all great!

@vanessabanyas164 8 ай бұрын

I’ve never watched your channel before, and was very pleased to do so! You’re very handy, and definitely very creative!

@EngineerYourSpace 8 ай бұрын

So glad you found me and that you enjoy my projects 😊

@cheryl5994 Ай бұрын

I’M SO GLAD YR CHANNEL POPPED UP ON MY FEED, I LOVE HOW CREATIVE YOU ARE & THE VIDEOS YOU DO ARE THE BEST I’VE COME ACROSS. I’LL DEFINITELY BE A NEW SUBSCRIBER. ✌🏼😊 🇬🇧

@pamallen2498 8 ай бұрын

Your ideas are always amazing. You have the "silk purse out of a sows ear", idea down pat. Please keep up your ideas, they are always so helpful.

@carolkokx9638 Ай бұрын

The cat litter box is absolutely genius

@lindaroyal8161 8 ай бұрын

I used to watch your videos faithfully, then you disappeared. I was scrolling the other day an ran across this one, hope you're back doing videos. You always had good content, easy instructions, practical & affordable projects. TY.

@corireeves32 8 ай бұрын

Isabel I love all of the hacks - I love the divider wall - so simple and clean looking, but very customizable! Have to love the litter box as Lea is so adorable. Thanks for using affordable items but making them look high end.

@EngineerYourSpace 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@ruthanderson1758 8 ай бұрын

Haven't seen a new video from you in ages so I really enjoyed this one. I think the dividing wall for your office is my favorite of these (including the hanging reversible picture frames).

@EngineerYourSpace 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

@jenniferdavies8910 6 ай бұрын

Really clear measures and instructions ..... just brilliant!! Thanks

@sul5707 6 ай бұрын

Loved the eyeshadow to hide the line trick!

@1Lindafreeman 7 ай бұрын

I was so glad to see your return!

@heidisettles5537 8 ай бұрын

"The Best of Engineer Your Space!" These videos are a wealth of tips and creativity. You are one of the first DIY youtubers to really inspire me. More please...

@EngineerYourSpace 8 ай бұрын

Haha, I suppose this is a round up of some of my favorite projects I've done over the years. Thanks for being there for all of it 😄

@bruninhamrso 8 ай бұрын

Loved the room divider

@momentswithyahya4239 3 ай бұрын

It’s good to see you are still here making awesome KZfaq videos! 😎

@ExLibris-Alys 8 ай бұрын

They’re all so good. You’re very creative and have the skills to put your idea’s into practice 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@EngineerYourSpace 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@suecox2308 8 ай бұрын

It's good to see you back again.

@lambchop206 8 ай бұрын

Love this cat box idea!

@EngineerYourSpace 8 ай бұрын

So glad!

@sorapokeball 8 ай бұрын

I made a simplified version of your hidden litter box using the Vihals sideboard. I removed the right hand drawer for ventilation, the interior shelves and left most door. Then I made a large hole in the interior divider and covered the raw edges with foam window/garage door seal tape. It's not as sophisticated as yours, but was a lot easier for me to put together and lives in my closet where no one will see it. I'm grateful I had your video to inspire me!

@EngineerYourSpace 8 ай бұрын

Amazing, thank you for sharing! I love hearing how people reinvent my ideas for their space. 💕

@user-ls7mw8rk3k 2 ай бұрын

Great! You helped me solve an issue I had with a piece of art. Hanging it from a shelf made it! You're very good with ideas! Love it.

@Pukekura35 8 ай бұрын

My favourite is the Dividing Wall Hack. It looks fantastic. You’re so clever!

@lindascott6968 8 ай бұрын

Dividing wall is genius!

@chrishough692 8 ай бұрын

My favorite is the litter box. No more granules to step on! A small piece of artificial turf inside maybe good for getting the granules of their feet before they come out of the box! They’re all great ideas, thank you!

@OcalaBrew 5 ай бұрын

I LOVE the kitty litter box! I too have a Cricut, so that part is a cinch! I think I will try to duplicate it to fit an area in my laundry room. I also like the look of the double sided picture frame. Those two look most do-able for me, but they are all great projects. Thank you!

@uschihouseholder8237 Ай бұрын

I love the litter box idea the most. I love all

@Enterthehaven 8 ай бұрын

Love all the creative ideas and the cat box 🐈 is adorable ☺️

@EngineerYourSpace 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊!

@doriezitro8556 3 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness! I learned so much. Your ottoman was way nicer than the one you copied. You are extremely creative and crafty. Subscribing!

@75adag 15 күн бұрын

I love your litter box ! It's because I have three cats and it ispires me. But all your ideas are very nice.

@sushidushi8472 3 ай бұрын

I love a wood table with blue chair, combination of colors lifted up my mood!

@elenazamoraruiz 2 ай бұрын

My favorite is the litter box project! I'm definitely trying this when I get a cat. :)

@valb6057 5 ай бұрын

There are too many good ones to choose! Thxs!

@ElzbietaM.M. 5 күн бұрын

Excellent ideas, great execution and clear explanation. Congratulations and thank you. Greetings from Poland.

@kathleenhornbecker1055 8 ай бұрын

Every project is great! Easy to follow instructions. The cat litter box is fantastic!!!! I need that for my cat.👍❤️👍

@rajunaabdulrahim3836 8 ай бұрын

Oh! I love the lamp hack. Currently, suffering the fluorescence lights in this rented apartment. The wall wiring is there, just waiting for the lamp/lantern idea to create the Boho look.

@latricebyrd313 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tips and hacks. They were all great, scant choose just one. Blessings good to see you!!

@crystalwaters8852 2 ай бұрын

Such clever ideas to customise Ikea items & bring back personality.❤

@ritagraybill9414 8 ай бұрын

Loved the cat box hack.

@EngineerYourSpace 8 ай бұрын

It's my favorite too 😄

@clairebillette6051 6 ай бұрын

Love your cat litter idea!❤

@laurenragle5228 4 ай бұрын

The wall-mounted switch and plug-in receiver look so cool! I'm definitely going to look into that for some of my lighting. Thanks for all the great ideas! 😊 Edit: My favorite hack is the table and chairs combo. It's making me think about "upgrading" my existing table and chairs at some point. 😊 I also really enjoyed the cork trivet door display and might do something super similar this coming winter season.

@lavonnemacfarland7380 8 ай бұрын

It's so good to see a video from you; hope you're doing well!

@brendazolli3059 8 ай бұрын

The eye shadow solution reminded me of when I was first married I tried my hand at wallpapering….what a disaster! The paper was bright red and rather thin. After the paste dried, the seams popped open making a red and white striped paper. So I took a red magic marker and colored in all the white bits. Really disguised the problem!

@chelin7023 8 ай бұрын

The lamp project is so useful! Love your creativity!

@EngineerYourSpace 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@CeliaMitchell-ot5ir 2 ай бұрын

How clever the diffusing idea. All of these ideas are great

@angelarodrigues6551 4 ай бұрын

The last one is great!

@user-ui4dk5fe3x 6 ай бұрын

The cat litter box soo cute😊

@CleoGravel 6 ай бұрын

Wow your finally back 😊thanks for sharing 😊

@DinSF 8 ай бұрын

So glad to see a post. I was just checking the other day and realize it been almost a year since you posted and I hoped all was well As always a very well done video with lots of good ideas

@LiaDavis-el5uy 8 ай бұрын

I really cannot pick a favorite hack here. All of your hacks and diy's are awesome!

@conniesmith70 8 ай бұрын

loved them all. liked the curtains and kitchen most of all .

@louisesuth8141 6 ай бұрын

the double sided picture frame hung there beautifully!

@videomelanie 8 ай бұрын

You are inspiring. I wish I had your series when I was young.

@ginagonzalez6547 2 ай бұрын

Hi, I love them all. Plus they gave me great ideas to do in my own home. Thank you.

@LS-mp7co 4 ай бұрын

These were the best IKEA hacks I have ever seen. You got my sub.

@blondebobbi4505 2 ай бұрын

ALL of these are wonderful! I need a room divider so I think I might do that one. But I also like all the others, so... Hmmm. When will I get started... Hmmmm. Thank you so much for sharing these with us! I have to go to your page now and look for more!

@tekirk2884 4 ай бұрын

Love the litter box house and the kitchen island most. All are good but these r my favourites oh and the ottoman is really cool

@ktk2094 8 ай бұрын

I love the room divider.

@candaceroberts3238 4 ай бұрын

That litter box was really nice.

@patriciasimpson1226 4 ай бұрын

Loved everything but especially the ottoman.

@sharetac9296 7 ай бұрын

Hi, the kitchen island is my favorite. Thank you.

@rachelrobinson3746 6 ай бұрын

I loved all of your ideas.💕

@paulaunger3061 8 ай бұрын

Love all of these! :)

@karima_MK 4 ай бұрын

Some of your suggestions are very good. I am saving this video for future nead

@TheWhitingale 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant hacks! My favourite is the incased cat litter box. 🐈

@ksmill09 4 ай бұрын

Just stumbled on your utube post,I love it. Ur my type of girl.

@BoppityBoopy 6 ай бұрын

You are brilliant. Thank you.

@fivewoolyfive5280 8 ай бұрын

love all of these. 😍

@miamiflorida6965 3 ай бұрын

Liter box for sure!!! ❤❤❤

@barb4161 7 ай бұрын

Loved the litter box . So cute & practical. The double sided picture frame is such a great idea. I have not seen any of your videos for some time. Your ideas are always so great & doable. Thank you for sharing your talents.

@EngineerYourSpace 7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@maryloubahr4744 8 ай бұрын

I've also seen where the round object was traced onto paper, the circle cut out and folded in half, placed on the round object with the rounded edges lined up using the straight edge of the paper to trace a line down the middle of the object. Your way is much simpler, quicker and probably more accurate. Thanks.

@gracefulvintage 6 ай бұрын

Glad you’re back. Hope you’re still working on your tiny home, look forward to those vids….

@shidehhafezi6826 6 ай бұрын

Like and subscribed. I liked the room divider as it inspired me to create a much needed bookshelf in my small study area. The lamp idea was exactly what I have been looking for.

@marieb9926 8 ай бұрын

I was so happy to see your post. This blue chairs really caught my eye, what a beautiful color.

@EngineerYourSpace 8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@CeliaMitchell-ot5ir 2 ай бұрын

Good. Morning. You are one of the most Amazing DIY persons that I have ever seen on KZfaq. I live in an apartment and I definitely want to try and your d. I. Y's. Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience. Your projects are awesome. I am in awe.

@leticiathomas2415 8 ай бұрын

I love all your ideas but I love the island kitchen hack the most! Thank you for your sharing your creative inspiration. 😊

@EngineerYourSpace 8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@sgoosetechgirl 5 ай бұрын

Oh my god. That litter box and stretch post idea is genius. I will be trying that out. I love the fact that your ideas incorporate living with a cat. I am a cat mom. Subscribe to this channel!!!!

@photogher Ай бұрын

Love the idea for diffused lighting using the semi-transparent cutting board -- one of my pet peeves is when bulbs show and it's too bright in one's eyes. This is a perfect hack. Love the kitty litter cabinet (MEOW). The painted table & chairs are perfection. I'm so impressed with everything you did. Where did you learn to use all the tools and build things? I don't even know how to use my cordless drill.

@kyrakamiel1794 8 ай бұрын

Loved the cat litter project

@selinakyle1750 2 ай бұрын

❤Your kitty!🐈‍⬛

@sterntaler64 7 ай бұрын

The cat litter box is really cute 🤩😍

@thakurvijaita 8 ай бұрын

Missed you Isabell! Your videos are always inspiring!

@EngineerYourSpace 8 ай бұрын

Oh thank you!

@jen_wren_x 5 ай бұрын

The cat litter box cabinet is my fave.. (although, I’d need to ask a couple of my brothers to help as I’ve no tools, or experience using them. I’ve also saved this video, so I can re-watch it & jot down the list of all I need as well as the the process & from start to completion on which you did it).. The 2nd fave is the sisal covered table legs. Even though I’ve a cat tree they’ve pretty much scratched most of the sisal on the front & side legs & im unsure if it can be taken apart again to switch up the non scratched back legs with the ruined 1’s..? (If so, I’m gonna try that & also a tip for any cat owners, is when your kitty has lost interest in certain items. Spray them sparingly with a good quality cat nip spray.. I switch Abt their toys & tunnels etc & give them a fresh squirt of catnip spray. As if they’ve too many toys laying around they soon get bored. Or don’t know what to play with bc there’s so many, they’re poss overwhelmed) Thanks so much for sharing some really cool, inexpensive IKEA hacks that any1 can do.. (in my case, with help.) But I’m poss not alone in that, as I’m very new to up-cycling furniture & haven’t ever customised existing furniture to make something brilliant & unique from it!! So many folks like yourself have great ideas, but not Every1 who has them, bothers to share them with others. So that’s very much appreciated. 🥳💝🎉