I’ve had these four Resident Evil 2 replica keys sitting around for a while and wanted to give them a proper display rather than just keeping them on a shelf.

I ended up turning an IKEA frame into a small shadow box, with a vintage-style RPD floor plan (IA generated as I was not able to find one on internet, any search resulted on Etsy accounts selling the same kind of map) as the background on which I glued some home-made labels.

The idea was to make it look a bit like an old RPD archive document rather than a generic display.

I also experimented with two different ways of mounting the keys (floating mounts and visible hooks) and ended up really liking the depth the floating version gives.

The map and labels are inspired by RE2 and I made the whole thing with fairly simple materials, so it should be pretty easy to reproduce.

I documented the build on my channel, if anyone is interested in seeing how it was made.

What do you guys think about it? I’m particularly curious if anyone has made something more elaborate with them.

(The bigger one was made for a friend of mine)

Not all of these plants are still going, some are and there are some new ones too. I'll obviously be doing some deep research and getting rid of the toxic ones, but I'd like to cover this section up. The shelves are in an alcove next to the window, so I'd like them to still get all the light they require and I can also water them quite easily. Am I dreaming?! Has anyone done anything similar?!

I cut the top part of the Fjällbo Bar cabinet and changed the top of the TV console with a wider board which I sanded and oiled and used it to connect my small lower bar part with the console one. I also did the same to the shelf boards👍

I also used the old Console top and put it inside of the doors so that they aren't see through anymore

Okay group - do you assemble your Billy first THEN paint or paint then assemble?

Any primer recommendations?

Hi all, I bought the Ekedalen bar table a couple of years ago and I'm looking for new chairs for it. I saw that Ikea discontinued the Ekedalen series, so I was wondering if anyone could recommend another chair that could fit

Hey y'all, I'm looking to make some DIY Christmas gifts. I have paints for glass and I was thinking about gifting personalized drinking glasses.

My only worry is that I have to bake the glasses at 160C for 90 minutes to set the paint and make it dishwasher safe.

I like the shape of the Storsint glasses, but they're pretty thin and I haven't found info on how heat resistant they are re: breaking when heated.

Generally, I would think that putting glasses in the cold oven, then turning it on and heating it up, baking for the set time, and letting them cool down in the closed oven should work for most glassware, but I kinda don't wanna try whether those glasses explode in the oven without at least asking if someone has experience with that..

I accidentally dropped something I was moving onto my Lommarp cabinet. It’s pretty noticeable and I wonder if anyone has had any luck covering up similar marks.

Hi all,

I recently got a Knoxhult kitchen module, and realized I'd love to have three drawers on the right instead of just one. Googling didn't yield much, just something about Maximera maybe fitting into it.

Has anyone done something like this before and can provide tips? Any help is much appreciated.

Location is Germany.

I'm in the search of a TV Unit for the new apartment I'm moving into, is it feasible to achieve the looks from the render? If so, which recommendations would you give.

Also, opinions on wether this looks good or not are much appreciated

I’m redoing an entire addition with wall to wall Pax and will be spending about $2k. Anyone know if they have upcoming discounts in the next few weeks on Pax systems? I don’t know if IKEA does Black Friday but I’d love to save some money if I can.

Hi, can you help me how to fix a problem with a TISKEN hanger. After a while (it depends on each, 1week/month or year) it falls down and after that it doesn't have the same sticking quality. I clean the sticker with the water and soap, wait to dry itself and put it again on the same spot, but then it falls down in about a few minutes or days. It is frustrating because they are so easy to use, and they are somehow cute, I have them in the bathroom, kitchen, hallway etc., but I am confused because I want to use them, and don't want to buy a new one each month/year... HELP PLEASE.

Is there a way I can hire someone to assemble/modify my Ikea Pax?
I’ve read mostly they only assemble as it is. But would like to repaint it and customize a door, etc.

I’m in Bay Area, any recommendations are highly appreciated.

If anyone has this information, it’s going to be someone in this group.

I am looking for a paint match to the blue FÅGELFJÄLLET dresser. It’s fairly new so this may not have an answer.

The top came chipped. I assemble the rest of the piece with wood glue thinking they could just send the top but they cannot. The woodglue is very strong so I cannot completely disassemble to get an even exchange.

They offered a partial refund if I keep it. I’ll consider that if I can find a suitable paint color and use wood filler to repair the top piece.

Otherwise, I’m going to need to find a way to return it in store for an even exchange.

Does anyone know the closest color I can find in a retail setting to patch it?

I’ll post a pic in the comments.

I'm trying to build a desk using the kallax shelf units but can't find a table top that would fit the unit like shown in either picture. I wanted to create the one shown on the right. Found the legs and kallax but no luck on the table top. Gave up on that style and tried to look for the pieces to create the one shown on the left and ran I to the same issue. Does IKEA no longer create a table top that fits perfectly on top? Some of my research showed the linnmon would fit but the one shown on the website is too small for either layout. Any suggestions?

Here is my ivar design
https://www.ikea.com/addon-app/storageone/ivar/web/latest/gb/en/?storeId=702&vpcSource=clipboard#/vpc/344P55C

Ikea added bottom shelves to the 3 pieces without it, I don't want that because I plan on storing my ac units there and the shelf won't hold them, can I add extra cross bars instead? has anyone dealt with a similar setup? the other shelves will hold books and other heavy items so I do need it to be sturdy

These dividers were always flopping. It drove me nuts. Now I screwed them in place and it’s perfect. Noting moves a millimeter

I run an online bookstore out of my small NYC apartment. I’m trying to figure out how to assemble different bits and bobs to make a DIY ikea order packing table in a space that is 18” deep and 68” wide.

Right now in thinking maybe an Alex or kallax on each side with closing doors on the kallax - plus a sit/stand desk? I feel like I could do better though. Alas, I lack The Vision

Basically thinking of a system where I can store tissue paper, plastic for waterproofing, things like stickers and bookmarks. I probably won’t be able to fit boxes no matter how creative I get - and a surface to get me off of packing on the floor and save my back

Hi! I’m hoping to achieve the shelving in this photo using some ikea. It’s my living room and I used AI to concept it out. I’m just not sure what to get so hoping someone here can help. Apologies if not allowed!

I recently installed a custom-sized corner IKEA PAX wardrobe and noticed that the corner section is left exposed.

I’m wondering if there’s a neat and practical way to cover it up without making it look out of place. Ideally, I’d like something that blends in with the rest of the wardrobe for a cleaner, more seamless finish.

Would love to hear from anyone who has dealt with a similar setup or found a good workaround.

Any suggestions or photos of your solutions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I want to place a 5x5 Kallax in our bedroom/office as a room divider. And anchor it securely to the wall, probably with mounting brackets and hollow walls anchors. Would that work and be secure ?

I have tow little kids so I want to be careful, and I understand that the Kallax is hollow. Would cables work better ? (With the cable anchored on the wall on each side and going through the Kallax’s cubie. And doing that on the top cubie and bottom cubie for instance.)

How did you secure yours ?

Hey everyone, I wanted to stack my ikea 60cent baskets so I made a simple lid for each one and I think they look pretty good. Pretty happy with how it turned out ;)

If anyone wants to try it: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3438951-ikea-plogsvang-basket-lid-honeycomb-design#profileId-3921534

I’ve been working on a custom trading card storage drawer designed specifically for the IKEA KALLAX shelf with bottle insert.
A few features of the design:
Holds up to 800 trading cards

Has a front slot for a sleeved card, so you can easily identify what’s inside each drawer

Uses a two-piece design to make printing possible on most consumer 3D printers

Designed with trading card collectors in mind

The idea is to make a KALLAX setup more practical for organizing a collection while letting you use a card on the front as a visual label.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4596897251/ikea-kallax-trading-card-drawer-digital

I’d love to hear what you think! Is this something you’d use for your collection? Any features you’d want to see added or improved?

The base sits perfectly on any 2in gas cylinder! I got the base off amazon just for this since I heard rumors of others pulling it off. Hight not adjustable but peep the ikea standing desk in the background. Worked like a dream.

Wifey wanted the lamp stand but I was too broke to buy a nice lamp for it, thus the project.

Printed in PLA in about 6 plates and a total of 20-ish hours, turned out pretty good.

Used the ikea smart e27 kit so I can change the color or dim the lamp which is very nice. Cut the Strala wire, drilled into the tubing, and hid the wire joint inside the tubing.

Fun fact: had to print a vise to clamp down the lamp stand to drill the holes for running the wire