One clever DIY-er gave a simple IKEA trestle desk a luxe makeover by simply covering the top with marble-printed contact paper (available in hardware stores or online). A pair of fairly basic wooden IKEA Knuff magazine files were transformed into chic and artful desk accents with a splatter paint effect and contact paper that mimics a natural timber style. What a super-chic addition to any bookshelf or office. One area of IKEA you've most likely overlooked is the fabric section. We love this hack that uses IKEA's textured raw cotton, Minna, to make textile pots. They have sewn the fabric into a simple shape and placed it around basic planters, then painted them with stripes of varying hues. This easy DIY can add a pop of color wherever you need one. A Reclaimed Wood Stikwood Headboard Any furniture hack that doesn't involve a drill is one we definitely want to know about. This clever decorator used a little Stikwood adhesive and some wood panels to spruce up her IKEA Malm bed frame.

The end result is a reclaimed wood look with very little woodworking involved. It does require a rotary saw to get the length right, but that’s nothing you can’t handle. Copper Barn Pendant Lights Copper is all the rage these days, so we're 100% behind this hack. One smart DIY-er made the wise choice to brighten up IKEA's Ottava pendant lights with copper spray paint to get the look for less. It's super chic, and we wouldn't be able to tell the difference. A Modern Pendant Lamprocking chair for baby shower A single drill hole transformed IKEA’s beautiful bronze Angenäm dish into a modern pendant lamp. buy elbow chairSimple yet so sophisticated.office chair mats ikea A Wood and Metal Bracket Shelving Unitwood chairs on casters

Can you believe IKEA Ekby Lerberg brackets were used to build this beautiful DIY wooden shelving unit? The brackets have allowed for greater flexibility when placing accents like the mirror. It's also a great alternative to store-bought shelves. A Modern Nursery Dresser A coat of soft green paint and a set of brass bar pulls transformed IKEA's wooden Tarva dresser from something plain into something photogenic. For those who want the look of custom cabinetry without the cost, Semihandmade doors are the answer. used lab chairs for saleThe company produces doors, panels and drawer faces designed specifically to fit IKEA cabinets, and as you can see by these pretty sage cabinets, they look quite luxurious.dining chair fabric nz A Built-In Billy Bookcase Custom built-ins don't come cheap, so we love one homeowner's genius idea to put three of IKEA's popular Billy bookcases together.

A solid baseboard and crown molding were added so it blends perfectly with the period style of this home. A 22-Foot-Long Media Stand This homeowner purchased multiple IKEA kitchen cabinets, set them on the floor, and added a top surface to create a 22-foot-long media stand for their living room. An Upholstered Bunk Bed Now this is one cool bedroom. This parent figured out how to upholster IKEA’s Kura reversible bed for their daughter’s room to give it a softer, more traditional, and personalized look. Sleepovers are sure to be fun in this bedroom. By hanging IKEA’s Bestå shelf unit on the wall and topping it with a stained wood panel, you can create a floated credenza that looks way more costly than it actually is. A DIY Wood Nightstand A little contact paper and spray paint went a long way to transform the basic and modern IKEA side table into a nightstand with a more feminine vibe. A Refrigerator Cabinet Window Seat We would never have guessed that this sophisticated and contemporary window seat, which stores shoes, coats, and kid's backpacks, is actually an IKEA refrigerator cabinet.

It’s incredible what some creative reuse can produce. A Round Belted Mirror By attaching some affordable leather belts from H&M to a round mirror from IKEA, one crafty Swede created an insanely stylish accent. i i i IKEA have asked anyone who owns an ANTILOP high chair to check the supplier number and production date (which you can find on the underside of the seat), after concerns were raised about the safety of the high chair’s belt. According to the IKEA website, the belt can open unexpectedly in use, creating a risk of falling. IKEA has received eight reports of the belt opening, including three resulting in minor injury when a child fell from the high chair. Here’s what you need to know if you own an IKEA ANTILOP high chair: Only ANTILOP high chairs from supplier #17389 with production dates 0607-0911 (YYMM) are affected. The supplier number and production date are moulded into the underside of the seat: If you think you own one of the affected high chairs, you can contact IKEA customer services on 020 3645 0000 to receive a replacement belt, free of charge.

IKEA has said that no other high chairs are affected by this issue. Update: IKEA have now said that a recall from 2012 was mistakenly republished on their website on Wednesday 3rd June 2015. The information above applies only to high chairs with production dates 0607-0911. See more product recalls in our slideshow: Follow BabyCentre on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram and Bloglovin’ 12 Days of Giveaways « Previous post Happy Feet Two available now on DVD and BluRay! Next post » 7 Best choices for your child's first utensils posted: March 13, 2012, 12:13 pm in: Baby, Pregnant, Toddler, Previews & Reviews, Products & Gear, Products & Prizes i i i One of the biggest baby registry questions (after baby furniture, stroller and car seat) is do you get a high chair or a feeding booster seat? Pros for High Chairs: Eye Contact with child (this was a big one with me) Huge tray to serve food on (that can go in the dishwasher)

You can fold most of them up if you need the space back. Reclines for younger babies Cons for High Chairs: Most people don’t actually fold high chairs up Can’t take out of the house (too big) Hard to clean (food ALWAYS gets in crevices and fall on the floor) Most kids grow out of a high chair when they’re between 18 months to 2 1/2 years — unless you have something that will grow with your child, like Stokke’s Tripp Trapp. Expensive (most likely over $100, upwards to over $300 – yikes!) Even with the tray off, it may not but your table well (and food may get on the floor). Pros for Feeding Booster Seats Easy to clean – you can take it off and clean under the seat You can take it with you (to grandma’s house.. You can take the tray off (if it comes with one) and place your child at the table. Price is more reasonable — around $30 – $60 A child can start off in the feeding booster seat with a tray and then go to the table as they get older.