IKEA is known for many things; inexpensive furniture, head-scratching DIY instructions, and hard-to-pronounce product names. IKEA furniture is also widely recognized for its very sleek and contemporary aesthetics. You can nearly always recognize an IKEA product by its minimalism and simplicity. Did you realize, though, that you can turn many of their products into unique, personalized furniture with a few extra steps? Read on to see how some other IKEA shoppers turned their furniture into distinct or functional pieces.
The Sideways Shelving Unit
European minimalism isn’t everybody’s cup of tea. It’s pretty lacking in personality. It can look suitable in many spaces, but sometimes people want to express their personality through their furniture. Luckily, if you have a little time and creativity, you can add color and character to the plainest furniture pieces.
It may not seem like the most obvious choice, but this person turned an IKEA Kallax bookcase and flipped it on its side. They added legs and color to it to create a unique side table. For extra flair, they added stylized doors to finish off the look. This one-of-a-kind piece is brimming with character!