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I’ve Seen Hundreds of IKEA BILLY Hacks — Never One Like This Home Projects

Studio apartment dwellers often have to come up with clever ways to divide their space into distinct zones for sleeping, dining, working, and more. Take, for instance, these large pink IKEA BILLY bookcases that basically turn this studio into a one-bedroom, or this IKEA shower door hack that carves out a home office in a studio.A third space-savvy IKEA project to add to the list is Olamilekan Isaac’s (@our_commonspace) BILLY-built bedroom.

Sarah Everett

yesterday

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I even got you some exclusive discounts!

Britt Franklin

yesterday

IKEA Dropped New Christmas Decor That's So Cute, You'll Want to Stock Up Now Uncategorized

The ornaments are so gorgeous!

Olivia Harvey

3 days ago

Their Dining Room Furniture Looked Dated Until 1 DIY Changed the Whole Room Home Projects

If you ever have the lingering feeling that your space looks good, but not great, turn your attention to the walls. Often, they just need a bit more oomph.Giving the walls a dose of texture with moulding or coating them with rich, moody paint color is a surefire way to make an entire space look more sophisticated and meant-to-be.This dining room is a great example.

Sarah Everett

Sep 28, 2026

She Painted Her Bedroom an Unexpected Color — It Created the Coziest Space Home Projects

You might not always be allowed to paint the walls of a rental apartment, but if you are, it can make a huge difference in how the whole space looks. Plus, adding a just-for-you color to the walls can make your place truly feel like home.Take it from renter Juliana, who has a 600-square-foot one-bedroom in San Francisco that was filled with white walls when she moved in.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 27, 2026

This New $10 IKEA Sofa Table Is the Only Thing Your Small Living Room Is Missing Decorating

This new iteration on an IKEA classic is totally ingenious.

Emma Dangel

Sep 27, 2026

A Bright White Bedroom Is Now a Green Cocoon “Inspired by the Forest”Home Projects

When it comes to choosing a dark paint color, DIYer Danie Berger (@diyinprogress_) says, “Transitioning a space from bright and airy to dark and dramatic can feel intimidating.”But she says it can be rewarding, design-wise; the key is “layering tones within the same family so the space [feels] cohesive rather than chaotic.

Sarah Everett

Sep 25, 2026

I Put a $12 IKEA Spice Rack on My Entryway Wall Because She Did (It’s So Clever!)Organizing

It transformed a dead space.

Kelly Kuehn

Sep 24, 2026

She Used IKEA Storage to Make Her Studio Feel Like a One-Bedroom Home Projects

For better (see: these 20 incredibly chic studios) or worse (see: not being able to fall asleep due to a light coming from a random kitchen appliance), studio apartments famously do not have a distinct sleeping zone. But that doesn’t mean they have to stay that way. Renter Ashley Buchanan (@historyinhighheels) created a cozy bedroom with plenty of clothing storage in her 480-square-foot studio apartment in D.C.“Technically, there was no bedroom before!” Ashley says.

Sarah Everett

Sep 23, 2026

IKEA’s New Lighting Collection Looks So Much More Expensive Than It Is Decorating

Pieces are already selling out.

Alexa Casanova

Sep 23, 2026

13 Stores Like IKEA for Stylish and Budget-Friendly Furniture and Decor

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Jessie Quinn

Sep 21, 2026

This Rustic IKEA Kitchen Storage Gem Belongs in Every Room Organizing

I don’t know about you, but bread boxes aren’t exactly a part of my life. In fact, I don’t know if I’ve ever lived somewhere that had one — even when I was a young kid. The concept of a box just for bread never struck me as necessary, but I’ve since learned that there’s so much more you can do with a bread box, which makes this rustic-yet-elegant new find from IKEA all the more exciting — because it’s secretly a storage superhero.

Cassidy Dawn Graves

Sep 20, 2026

Purple Countertops Made This Kitchen Dark — White IKEA Cabinets Saved It Home Projects

Tired of all-white? Honja‘s kitchen remodel proves the trend still has legs, especially when paired with cheerful spring pastels. Their kitchen was blessed with good bones, but also cursed with a purple laminate counter — and swinging saloon doors.“We knew it had all kinds of potential down the road,” she says.She saved for three years to afford this streamlined $10,000 remodel, and elected to do a do-it-yourself renovation.

Jamie Wiebe

Sep 20, 2026

This Studio Apartment Feels So Much Bigger After Only Upgrading the Paint Home Projects

This isn’t the first sad studio apartment that architectural and interior designer Francis Dominguez has totally transformed. A few years ago, Apartment Therapy featured his 365-square-foot studio apartment in Miami, and I was wowed by his ability to create so many different functional areas in one small space, especially after seeing what the space looked like before he updated it.

Adrienne Breaux

Jul 29, 2020

An IKEA BILLY Hack Added Storage and Built-In Charm to My Living Room Home Projects

My 1940 rowhouse has great bones, like a beautiful brick fireplace and original hardwood floors, but it’s been up to me to add architectural details — all those charming, characterful touches that I love in a space. So when I moved in (with my new homeowner’s zeal for DIY and too many boxes of books), one of my first projects was to create a faux built-in using an IKEA BILLY bookshelf.

Courtney Balestier

Sep 17, 2026

This Cute IKEA Gem Is a Brilliant Small-Space Solution Organizing

I just love this!

Ciéra Cree

Sep 16, 2026

The Boldest Part of This Color-Drenched Bedroom Isn’t Even the Paint Home Projects

Red paint is sometimes difficult to work with and style, but — when paired with the right colors and in just the right shade — it can elevate any room. (Have you heard of the unexpected red theory?)A rust-meets-red paint job in Abigail Rogers’ (@abigailrogersinteriors) bedroom is the perfect, rich color choice for her Victorian home — but that’s only one great element of her bedroom redo, which includes an IKEA hack, a DIY headboard, and more.

Sarah Everett

Sep 16, 2026

This Classic IKEA Side Table Now Comes in a New Dreamy Color for Only $25 Decorating

Color is a powerful part of decorating your living space. Neutral hues may be easy to work with, but the right pop of color can add beauty and ambiance to your space and even increase your home’s value. Paint is usually the go-to way to bring color into a home, but if you rent then you might not want to (or be able to).Luckily there are plenty of other ways to infuse color into your home that are renter-friendly, like through the furniture items you select. Love the color blue?

Cassidy Dawn Graves

Sep 15, 2026

This 1960s Bathroom Redo Made Room for a Surprising Amount of Storage Home Projects

Older homes can sometimes become a hodgepodge of design styles as updates get added over the years. That was the case in Jess Bond’s (The Bond House) bathroom, which was partially original to her 1962 home — but was also partially updated with ’90s upgrades that included a vinyl floor and a dingy, yellowed tub insert.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 14, 2026

The New IKEA Storage Find That Makes Any Bathroom Look Like It Belongs in a Magazine Organizing

Good bathroom storage is a must — especially if you live in a small apartment like I do. When your priority is practicality, it sometimes feels like you have to compromise on aesthetics, which is exactly why I get so excited when I find home decor that delivers on storage and style while still being affordable. IKEA is definitely a reliable place to find such gems, and there’s a new towel rack in town that will give your bathroom an easy glow-up.

Cassidy Dawn Graves

Sep 13, 2026

This New IKEA Cabinet Gives Instant Antique Family Heirloom Vibes Decorating

It will make your space instantly more stylish, too.

Olivia Harvey

Sep 12, 2026

More People Need to Be Talking About How This $35 IKEA Find Completely Transforms Backyards Decorating

There are so many colors and textures to choose from!

Cullen Ormond

Sep 12, 2026

I Replaced My Bulky Shoe Rack with This Slim IKEA Cabinet (It Holds Up to 12 Pairs!)Organizing

Its design is so functional.

L. Daniela Alvarez

Sep 12, 2026

IKEA Just Quietly Released a New Sleeper Version of This Best-Selling Sofa Decorating

The ever-stylish SÖDERHAMN is now finally available as a sleeper sofa, and I can’t wait to test it out.

Emma Dangel

Sep 10, 2026

IKEA Just Released the Sweetest Little Lamp — And It’s Only $13 Decorating

Meet the super-small, super-chic new addition to the iconic IKEA lamp lineup.

Emma Dangel

Sep 6, 2026

An Office Is Unrecognizable After IKEA BILLY Created a Refreshing Redo Home Projects

Sometimes 1970s wood-paneled spaces are great, but other times they just look old rather than retro. In Katie and Philip Bowling’s home office, that was the case.“We loved the coziness of the small office room, but it was so dark with the old faux wood paneling,” homeowner Katie Bowling (@katiebowlinghome) says. “The carpet in the room was so worn down.

Sarah Everett

Sep 2, 2026

The New IKEA KONSTRUNDA Line Packs Luxe Pieces into Cramped Spaces Decorating

These pieces are unlike anything we’ve ever seen at IKEA.

Olivia Harvey

Sep 2, 2026

We Tested (and Rated!) Every Sofa at IKEA Decorating

Including classic icons and newer additions.

Nicole Lund

Aug 31, 2026

These Beloved IKEA HAVSTA Shelving Units Are on a Rare Sale Decorating

It’s one of their most popular products for a reason.

Zee Krstic

Aug 31, 2026

My Home Is a Mess — Here Are 7 IKEA Storage Deals I'm Shopping (Up to 40% Off!)Organizing

Finally, a place for all the stuff.

Megan Gray

Aug 31, 2026

This Classic IKEA Storage System Is Finally on Sale — Here Are 7 Gems I Want to Buy Organizing

It’s no secret that Apartment Therapy editors have been longtime fans of the IKEA TROFAST storage line. It’s so beloved, in fact, that the three-by-two set was awarded the best overall storage system for Apartment Therapy’s 2026 Organization Awards. There’s a lot to love about this versatile line: The number of colors, materials, and configurations the system comes with make it one of the most useful storage systems there is, and it can be used anywhere.

Lizzy Francis

Aug 31, 2026

IKEA Is Selling This Smart Shoe Storage Gem for Just $17 Organizing

It's solid!

Pallavi Mehra

Aug 31, 2026

A Renter-Friendly Redo Took a Mint Green Kitchen from Dated to Boho Home Projects

A home — regardless of whether it’s rented or owned — should be a reflection of the people who live there. Content creator Élise needed that to be the case in her house, especially in the kitchen. When she moved in, the room had mint green cabinets and floral wallpaper, which she described as “grandma chic in a cutesy way.” It wasn’t going to work for her.

Cullen Ormond

Aug 31, 2026

I Created a Pretty IKEA BILLY Hack That Seriously Cuts Clutter Decorating

It also looks so much more beautiful than you’d expect!

Cori Sears

Aug 30, 2026

How the IKEA Store Created a DIY Breakfast Nook for Just $150 Decorating

I can't believe it's not a banquette!

Emma Dangel

Aug 29, 2026

I Tested (and Rated!) Every IKEA Rug — Here Are the Best Ones for Every Style and Space Decorating

Starting at just $50!

Megan Gray

Aug 28, 2026

IKEA’s New Storage Set Makes My Fridge Look Like It Belongs in a Magazine Organizing

They’re so useful.

Louise Parks

Aug 28, 2026

17 Storage Cubes That Fit Into IKEA’s KALLAX Shelves Perfectly Organizing

They're even more fun.

Tess Wilson

Aug 26, 2026

9 IKEA Storage Finds to DIY a Kitchen Pantry for Under $200 Organizing

They’ll triple your storage.

Alexa Casanova

Aug 23, 2026

A Renter-Friendly Wall and IKEA BILLY Created a Moody Office Home Projects

”The office didn’t exist before,” Alana Resnick says. When she and her boyfriend, Miles Ronbeck, found their Upper East Side apartment, it had a very long living space. And while they originally were looking for an apartment with two bedrooms (to convert one into a dedicated office), they fell in love with the natural light and the ample square footage.

LJ Smelker

Aug 22, 2026

IKEA’s $13 Storage Gem Solved My Small Living Room Problems Decorating

You know when people ask you what you like to do for fun? My response is always, “I like to stroll around IKEA and see the latest and greatest.” (And, of course, enjoy some meatballs too). Usually there’s something that piques my interest, but never have I been as gobsmacked as I was when I spotted the KJUGE storage pouf out of the corner of my eye.

Annita Katee

Aug 21, 2026

This IKEA Hack Looks Custom — and Saved Her Up to $10,000 Home Projects

Kristin Purcell spent this past year working from her Florida home and needed a designated space for an office. The creative lead — and chief candle pourer — behind the popular online decor shop, Henro Company, Kristin originally thought she’d use a spare bedroom.

Danielle Blundell

Aug 19, 2026

She Recreated a $35,000 Designer Dresser with IKEA — for Just $335 Decorating

Honestly? We may love it more than the designer option.

Cullen Ormond

Aug 19, 2026

She Removed the Closet Doors and Added 2 IKEA BILLYs Instead

HOME PROJECTS

Although closets can be great for stashing coats, scarves, umbrellas, games, sports equipment, and more behind closed doors, recently designers and DIYers have proven that removing the doors can also be quite fruitful — that is, if you want to create an alcove-esque design feature without having to do much demo. (Check out this closet-turned-home office or this cute entryway bench for inspiration!

Nikol Slatinska

Aug 17, 2026

She Draped a Scarf Over IKEA’s Paper Lantern, and It Looks Custom Decorating

It’ll save you hundreds.

Cullen Ormond

Aug 14, 2026

The $12 IKEA Fall Decor That's Bringing Back a Very '70s Look Decorating

Honestly? You’ll want to keep this fall piece out all year long.

Olivia Harvey

Aug 14, 2026

BILLY Who? IKEA Just Quietly Released Its Most Stylish Bookcase Yet Decorating

I’m obsessed with the brass details!

Emma Dangel

Aug 13, 2026

IKEA Quietly Dropped the Cutest $20 Halloween Lamp, and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Viral Yet Decorating

No, it’s not the ghost lamp.

Alexa Casanova

Aug 13, 2026

20 Ways People Hack IKEA BILLY Bookshelves for Genius Storage Home Projects

#4 is absolutely mind-boggling.

Chloe Konrad

Aug 10, 2026

IKEA's Secret Storage Sofa Is the Absolute Ultimate Piece for Small Spaces Decorating

Apartment Therapy writers can even agree on this one.

Cullen Ormond

Aug 8, 2026

IKEA Is Selling a Cute $30 Table That’s Perfect for Small Spaces Decorating

It’s gone TikTok viral already.

Olivia Harvey

Aug 6, 2026

This $18 IKEA Gem Created Instant Storage in My Small Entryway Organizing

It was the perfect solution!

Wendy Rose Gould

Aug 6, 2026

An Unfinished Basement Is Now an Inviting Suite with a Tiny IKEA Kitchen Home Projects

When Shardé Marchewski and her husband, Jens, moved into their 1885 Boston home four years ago, the basement was unfinished. And not just incomplete but like a scene out of a scary movie.Luckily, the couple had a vision — as all creatives tend to: a gorgeous in-law suite complete with a fully functional kitchen. (The kitchen, arguably, ended up being the star of the project.) “We wanted the kitchen to feel timeless, striking, and functional.

Cullen Ormond

Aug 5, 2026

A Kitchen Redo with Renter-Friendly Hacks Has the Right Amount of Drama Home Projects

When Anna Ladd moved into her 100-year-old Philadelphia home, it had everything she was looking for. It still had some of its historical charm but had been renovated enough that it didn’t feel like an overwhelming project (this being her first home, after all). However, the kitchen, which was renovated in 2022 (after being “very 2000s beige,” as Anna describes it), was a bit over-renovated for her taste.

Cullen Ormond

Aug 4, 2026

IKEA's New Budget-Friendly Furniture Collection Looks So Luxe Decorating

Seriously, IKEA finally answered my style-loving prayers!

Emma Dangel

Aug 2, 2026

How to Double Your Storage on a Budget with This $15 IKEA Find Organizing

It makes the best use out of vertical space!

Ciéra Cree

Jul 31, 2026

This $25 IKEA Find Is My Powerful Little Party Tool (It Works in Any Room!)Life

It’s sturdy, useful, and cute to boot.