The essential requirement in a kitchen is usually storage so it’s always good to come up with some creative storage ideas. These Ikea kitchen hacks do just that in a cheap and stylish way.
There is a large range of ideas here that will help change the way you use your kitchen for the better. They also help add a bit of style.
Ikea hacks offer some cost-effective, practical ways to make your life easier in the kitchen.
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White Cabinets Create Seamless Kitchen Flow
Those crisp white cabinet doors around the oven dont have handles, which makes this whole kitchen look way more expensive than it actually is. The smooth surfaces create this really clean vibe that’s impossible to achieve with traditional cabinet hardware getting in the way.
The genius move here is how @ania_trica modified standard IKEA cabinet fronts to work with push-open mechanisms instead of handles. You can achieve the same look by upgrading your existing cabinets with push-to-open hinges and drawer slides.
The marble-look countertop and backsplash ties everything together while those black pendant lights add just enough contrast to keep things interesting.
Oak Fronts Transform Basic Kitchen Islands
This stunning kitchen island shows how oak wood fronts can completely change the look of standard Ikea base units. The warm wood grain creates a custom-built appearance that costs way less than high-end cabinetry.
The white marble-effect countertop pairs perfectly with the natural oak, while brass pendant lights add warmth overhead. @palaeetpaanden shows how simple hardware swaps make all the difference too.
You can recreate this look by adding wood veneer sheets or purchasing oak cabinet doors from third-party suppliers.
Custom Belfast Sink Gets Ikea Cabinet Makeover
This gorgeous custom cabinet modification shows how you can totally transform a basic Ikea kitchen unit to fit a proper belfast sink. The clean white finish looks so much more expensive than what you’d actually pay for the base cabinets.
What makes this hack brilliant is how @thehouseofhallmark modified the cabinet structure to support the weight of a ceramic belfast sink. The brushed steel tap adds that perfect industrial touch against the crisp white cabinetry.
You could easily recreate this look using Ikea’s Voxtorp or Ringhult doors in white, then customizing the interior framework to accommodate your chosen sink style.
Fluted Wood Fronts Transform Basic Cabinets
These ribbed wooden cabinet doors completely change the game for anyone wanting to upgrade their basic IKEA units. The vertical fluting creates such a sophisticated texture that you’d never guess these started as simple flat-front cabinets.
The warm birch wood paired with that gorgeous gray marble countertop makes everything look way more expensive than it actually was. @superfrontdotcom really nailed the balance between modern and cozy with this design choice.
You could easily recreate this look by adding fluted wood panels to your existing cabinet doors or swapping them out entirely for a instant kitchen makeover.
Sage Green Tiles Transform Standard Ikea Cabinets
The stunning sage green square tiles behind this kitchen sink prove that backsplashes can totally change your whole vibe. This @superfrontdotcom creation shows how adding textured tile to basic white walls creates instant sophistication without breaking the bank.
Those warm oak cabinet fronts pair perfectly with the muted green tones, creating a earthy color palette that feels both modern and timeless. The key is choosing tiles in a smaller square format instead of subway tiles – it adds more visual interest and texture to the space.
You can easily recreate this look by measuring your backsplash area and ordering similar sage or olive green tiles from any home improvement store, then simply adhering them over your existing wall.
Low Profile Kitchen Storage Hack
This great storage idea from Nesting with Grace uses an Ikea shoe storage unit to create some useful hiding space for those awkward things that don’t fit anywhere else.
The addition of some nice leather pull handles and a wood top surface help the unit blend into this kitchen.
The low profile of the Ikea Stall shoe storage means this will not get in the way or take up too much space.
Rustic Wooden Open Shelving Hack
Lemon Thistle have created their own style of open shelving by making use of the sturdy Ikea Granhult shelf brackets.
They have inserted some solid wood shelves into the brackets to achieve a rustic look that stands out so well against the white wall and white crockery.
Such a simple, cheap way to add shelving to your kitchen.
Overhead Kitchen Storage Hack
If you don’t have enough space in your kitchen (who does?) then it’s a good idea to make use of EVERY space available. These overhead cabinets from Ikeahackers are a great way to do this.
This is made possible by the different sizes of Ikea kitchen cabinets and other Ikea cabinet products available that you can hack into your perfect configuration.
We love the way they have kept the colours neutral or white to avoid the cabinets being imposing on the space.
Kitchen Island With Breakfast Bar
This kitchen and breakfast bar from Ikeahackers is made out of a Hemnes dresser.
It is a great example of a little bit of ingenuity in creating something gorgeous, practical and completely different from it’s intended use out of an Ikea product.
It also demonstrates how you can make BIG savings with Ikea hacks. A custom/purpose-made island like this would be so much more expensive!
Brass Cup Holder Rails
These gorgeous brass cup holder rails by Swoonworthy have been made out of Ikea Grundtal towel rails.
They have simply been spray painted brass and added to the underside of the kitchen wall units.
A great way to display your collection of vintage teacups!
Stylish Custom Replacement Doors
We adore these custom made doors. They were made by Reform Kitchens and although they do not make these kind of doors for Ikea cabinets anymore they still create wonderful bespoke kitchens.
Butchers Block Kitchen Island hack
An utterly stunning transformation of an Ikea kitchen cabinet into a mobile ktichen island from A Piece of Rainbow.
They have put quite a bit of effort into this but in the end, it is actually a pretty inexpensive project.
The addition of the solid wood Ikea worktop and brass handles really work well with the turquoise colour they have chosen.
Wood Slice Lazy Susan Hack
It’s amazing how something so simple can be transformed into something beautiful like this wood slice lazy susan from DIY in PDX.
You might be lucky enough to have a fallen tree and a chainsaw to create the wood slice, but they are available online otherwise!
It’s a great way to add a bit of rustic charm to your kitchen.
Textured Kitchen Cabinet Fronts
Another fantastic source of custom made cabinet doors for Ikea kitchens are Superfront.
This gorgeous textured door is really stylish and would work in any kitchen.
They have a huge range of styles and colours to choose from.
You might also like: 12 Gorgeous Ikea Kitchens With and Without Hacks
Farmhouse Kitchen Trolley Makeover
The Bekvam kitchen trolley is a really popular Ikea product and it has been lovingly farmhouse-ified by Interior Frugalista here.
All that has been done is a paint job and some distressing to create the look.
The addition of some iron hooks completes the look.
Ikea Chopping Board Kitchen Clock Hack
A really simple idea here (did you do this kind of thing at school too??) from Ich Designer.
They have added a simple clock mechanism by drilling a hole in the chopping board.
It solves two things: displaying a clock in the kitchen to help with cooking times and adding a stylish piece of kitchen-related decor!
Four Genius Ikea Kitchen Storage Hacks
We loved each of these Ikea kitchen storage hacks from Apartment Apothecary so we added all of them in one go! Just go to the site to see the others.
They all use Ikea products in creative ways to make the little storage problems that we all face in a kitchen go away without being on display.
Great work!
Elegant Kitchen Bar Cart Hack
This is such a gorgeous Ikea hack from Sugar and Cloth. They have transformed the Ikea Kallax bookshelf into a stunning bar cart.
The use of gold touches everywhere (even using a gold pen to colour the screws!) adds some elegance to the bar cart.
The accessories do the rest!
You might also like: 38 Ikea Kallax Hacks and Ideas.
Phone Charging Station for the Kitchen
If your kitchen is anything like ours then phones are strewn all over the place, along with the associated cables.
This clever and stylish Ikea hack from Polka Dots in the Country creates a lovely place to keep them all tidy.
Just got to make sure the kids actually use it!
Kitchen Bar Stool Makeover
This is a stunning makeover of an Ikea bar stool from Melo Drama. Sadly they don’t make this stool anymore but they do make the Kullaberg in a similar style which you can totally do the same makeover on.
We love the mix of black and gold to create something really glamorous.
Wardrobe Turned into a Kitchen Pantry
Another fantastic use of something meant for a bedroom but in a kitchen!
This kitchen pantry hack from The Sarah Challenge uses an old Ikea wardrobe. They have painted it and added useful shelving.
If you don’t have space for a proper built-in pantry then this could be the perfect solution!
Gorgeous Ikea Duktig Play Kitchen Hacks
Finally, how about something for the kids! This gorgeous Ikea Duktig play kitchen makeover from Katie Lamb will make them think they are really helping in Mummy or Daddy’s kitchen.
You can style the Duktig exactly like your own kitchen to really inspire your kids.
It’s like a mini kitchen remodel (that’s just a little bit cheaper!).
Hopefully you’ve been able to see how easily you can create some unique, useful kitchen pieces that can save you money.
These Ikea kitchen hacks demonstrate what you can do with the right Ikea product and a bit of ingenuity!
It was great it gave me some good idea’s I have a small laundrey that I would like to incorporate with the kitchen