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TikTok Ikea Interior Design Hacks That Will Transform Your Life

Publish date
2nd May 2025
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With #IkeaHack boasting 970.4 million views on TikTok, it’s clear that Ikea is currently dominating the world of social media, with users showcasing their inventive Ikea home décor hacks globally. Searches for ‘Ikea Hacks’ are also up by 140% and ‘Home Décor Items’ up by 120% according to Google Trends data, demonstrating the rise in demand for these simple yet extremely aesthetically pleasing life hacks for the home.

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From the stunning yet budget-friendly mirror wall hack inspired by interior decorating icon Stacey Solomon to the incredibly creative upcycled dressing tables enhancing our TikTok feeds, the possibilities with Ikea décor items and Ikea home furniture appear to be endless.

Looking for quick and easy interior design hacks to bring your living space to life?

With the latest wave of Ikea hacks taking the TikTok world by storm, we have analysed the top 5 home hacks to help you create the room of your dreams this year.

Interior Design Hacks
  • 12x Ikea Lonsas Mirrors
  • 12x Ikea Yllvad 12×30 Black Frames
  • Command Strips
  • Spirit Level
  • Tape Measure
  • Pencil

The first step is a dream come true for those that enjoy removing the packaging of a brand-new product. You will need to remove the outer packaging from each individual mirror and frame before assembling each mirror inside each frame.

Next, you’re going to need to draw a line in the centre of your wall using your tape measure and marking with a pencil, before beginning to attach two mirrors on either side of the line. Naturally, you can create any layout you’d like and use any number of mirrors you’d like, however for the particular layout of this mirror wall, you will be aiming to create three horizontal lines of four mirrors.

Apply your Command Strips to the back of your first mirror as necessary – we recommend using one for each of the four sides and securing this to one side of the centre line using your spirit level to ensure the mirrors are applied accurately and in a perfectly straight line. Repeat this process and apply the next mirror right next to the first (this will be to the left of the first if you applied it to the left of the line and vice versa if the other way around) until you have two either side of the line, creating your first row of four. Using this row as a guide begin to apply your next two rows using the same steps, then just like that – you have the expensive-looking mirror wall of your dreams!

Interior Design Hacks
  • The IKEA Hemnes Dresser
  • Wooden Framing (measured for each door)
  • Dowels
  • Gorilla Glue
  • Sandpaper/Sander
  • Primer
  • Paint of Your Choice
  • Dresser Handles of Your Choice

Begin by protecting the room to ensure no adhesive or paint can damage your flooring or surrounding areas. You’ll then need to sand your dresser and drawers to ensure they’re ready for painting once your fluted drawers are created.

Wearing protective gloves, measure your wooden frames for each individual dresser door, then secure these in place using your Gorilla Glue or another quality adhesive. Measure and cut your dowels to fit inside the wooden frames side-by-side; this may result in a large number of dowels being used to complete the project, so ensure you’re fully stocked up.

Next, remove the drawers from their sections one by one and place the drawer flat to the floor with the door facing upwards. Carefully create strips of glue and secure dowels to the drawers as tightly together as possible to create the stunning fluted effect. Leave these to dry for as long as possible, opening windows and letting the room aerate is also a useful tip to ensure that the glue can fully dry. Using a quality primer, begin to prime your updated dresser before applying your desired top coat and installing your new hardware to see your outdated furniture transformed. If you’d like to achieve a flawless finish for your paintwork, visit our step-by-step tutorial on how to paint furniture.

Interior Design Hacks
  • Ikea Kallax Individual Shelving Unit
  • Electric Screwdriver
  • 8x Screws
  • Ronseal
  • Sandpaper/Sander
  • Primer
  • Paint of Your Choice

Firstly, you need to prepare the room for wood filling, sanding, painting and more, so lay down a dustsheet and secure this with masking tape.

Position your three Kallax shelving units side by side where you’d like them to sit in the home and ensure they’re lined up correctly. There will be two instances where the units meet which need to be secured. Using your screwdriver, insert a screw on either side of the join at the front and back of each unit. You will notice a thin gap between each unit about three inches down which will need to be sealed with wood filler. Apply your Ronseal using a filling knife making sure that the surface is seamless and even.

Once your wood filler is dry, begin sanding your new larger unit and apply your primer coat ahead of painting. The final and most exciting step is of course applying your topcoat. Be sure to follow the guidelines stated on your paint tin to ensure your application and drying times are accurate and achieve an immaculate finish.

Interior Design Hacks
  • Luftmassa Lamp Shade
  • Ikea Cylinder Vase
  • Black Spray Paint
  • Faux Flowers/Stems of Your Choice

First, you’ll need to pick up an Ikea Luftmasa Lamp Shade (yes, lamp shade), Cylinder Vase and some faux flowers of your choice which can also be found at Ikea if you see some that suit your interior style. Next, you’ll need to purchase the black spray paint of your choice to give the vase that sleek, minimalist look.

Take your lamp shade and set this aside, then place a sheet or some newspaper on a flat surface and secure this with masking tape. You’ll also need to ensure your surrounding area and clothing is protected ahead of spray painting. For further tips on preparing the room for painting, head to our quick and easy guide and protect your room like a pro. Wearing protective gloves, place your Ikea Cylinder Vase on the newspaper and simply spray your first coat until you achieve an even finish. You can apply another coat if you wish once the first coat is dry. Once your painting is complete and fully dry, insert your revamped Ikea Cylinder Vase into the Luftmasa Lamp Shade and add your flowers to create a chic vase that is ready to take pride of place in any corner of the home.

Interior Design Hacks
  • Ikea IVAR Bookshelf Side Unit
  • Cotton Webbing
  • Staple Gun

Take your IVAR side unit and lay it down flat on the floor. Next, measure your cotton webbing strips to ensure they reach at least the full length of the unit. Take each strip and secure this at the top beam of the unit using a staple gun, but be sure to tuck in the ends of each strip. Pulling your strip tightly, secure this in the same way at the bottom beam of the unit, tucking in the end for a neat finish. You may need to trim the end of your strips if you have overestimated the length needed.

Now that your long strips are tight and secure, you need to measure the shorter strips that will be weaved into the longer strips. You’ll need at least 4-5 inches of excess left at either side to ensure this can be tucked under the unit and secured and that your weaving does not come undone.

Once your strips are ready to go you can begin weaving these in horizontally to create the highly coveted woven look. Create your pattern by pushing one strip under then over the vertical strip, then the next strip will go over then under the vertical strip. Once your weaving is completed, simply wrap the 4-5 inches of the excess strip around the back of the unit and secure with your staple gun, then your beautiful new headboard is ready to be secured to your bed.

With up-cycling very much at the forefront of our minds given the ongoing climate crisis, it seems that the popularity of DIY and the satisfaction it provides is greater than ever. TikTok has bestowed some phenomenal Ikea hacks upon us, providing brand-new interior inspiration for both experienced DIYers and first-timers! From custom vases to signature dressers the possibilities really are limitless. Which of our favourite hacks will you try?

Love these Ikea hacks?

For more useful tips on how to craft the home you’ve always wanted, read more of our tips and guides below.

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