Published on August 27th, 2011 | How-to: New life for Ikea’s Urban Chairs Materials: Sunbleached Ikea Urban Chair, Penetrol Description: Need to bring your Ikea Urban chairs back to life? Try a Scotchbrite and Penetrol (then protect with 303 Aerospace Protectant). On a lark, I remembered what magic Penetrol did for Eames fiberglass chairs, so I gave it a try on these Urbans. First, clean well and “exfoliate” the seriously ashy bits with a Scotchbrite. Protecting the area well (dropcloth, etc.), saturate a rag with the Penetrol and wipe liberally on the chair. Rewipe if necessary and let dry for a few minutes. Wipe (or even out any excess). Let it dry a day and protect with 303. You’re ready for another season or two… See more of the new lease of life for urban chairs. More hacks on IKEAHackers.net Back to Top ↑Ikea Kids Chairs Ikea Lounge Baby High Chairs Best Chairs Wei Wei Lego Table Kid Chair Coworking Space Dining Room Tables Forward URBAN Junior chair IKEA Gives the right seat height for the child at the dining table.

Easy to keep clean. Stackable to save space when not in use. 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. dining chair covers new zealandOne 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. chair and a half protectorIt's super chic, and we wouldn't be able to tell the difference.who makes the best zero gravity chair A Modern Pendant Lamp A single drill hole transformed IKEA’s beautiful bronze Angenäm dish into a modern pendant lamp. Simple yet so sophisticated.

A Wood and Metal Bracket Shelving Unit 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. The 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. 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.Display Boards Display Ideas Ikea Room Divider Hanging Room Dividers Ikea Stool Exhibition Space Exhibition Display Coworking Space Art Shows Forward large Fome-Cor boards to manage user research information and brainstorm ideas. Here are some Ikea Benjamin stools we've hacked to keep the boards upright. They can still be used as stools when needed and are also great for creating temporary walls for project spaces. Courtesy of Livet Hemma Visit Livet Hemma for this DIY bedding. Crisp white and gleaming gold hardware make this the perfectly simple yet sweet bar cart for your burgeoning hostess game. Visit Sugar + Cloth for this DIY bar cart. Oh, the magic of gold spray paint. These $40 stools get a glam update thanks to a gilded once-over. Visit Krys Melo for the full barstool makeover.

The IKEA Rast dresser is supremely basic—the ideal canvas for a style upgrade. Leather-wrapped dowels make for craftsman-chic drawer pulls. Visit Vintage Revivals for this IKEA Rast hack. An on-trend yet versatile material, concrete feels at once timeless and modern. Propped atop a simple frame, this table makes a unique minimalist statement. Head to Weekday Carnival for a closer look at this DIY concrete table. Show off your jewels (while maintaining some tabletop order) in these charming speckled jewelry dishes. Learn how to transform simple cork coasters into on-trend jewelry dishes here. Is there a dreamier craft material than gold leaf? The addition of the enchanted material makes a simple white desk feel quite special indeed. Visit The Everygirl for how to make this elegant gold leaf console table. Give your basic storage crate a beachy feel for summer by giving it a quick white coat of paint. Head over to Livet Hemma for this whitewash DIY.