I have to admit that I am a closet Ikea lover. It’s not as though that omission is socially unacceptable, as there’s certainly nothing taboo about Ikea. That said, the fact remains that I have been burned one too many times by the Sweedish furniture giant. Too often I forget that their stylish furniture is not meant to last. I have come to realize that the press board construction of their beds, desks etc… will self-destruct, and should be filed under the category of student-oriented stuff that can be bought for next to nothing.
In light of this realization, there’s Ikea Hacker. Ikea Hacker does not overemphasize the sometimes poor quality of Ikeas products, rather, it attempts to breath new life into the standard product line. Whatever they may be – a funked up Klippan sofa, an ingenious idea for your Pax wardrobe, a creative twist on your kitchen countertop, or even advice on how to finally stop Forby stools from wobbling, Ikea Hacks has you covered with step by step instructions and community-sourced, DIY projects.
