Years ago, you purchased particleboard furniture at IKEA. Maybe it’s begun to show its age, or maybe you simply no longer like the color. Either way, you can—contrary to popular belief—renew your ...

Many great IKEA hacks begin with paint. But while you may know how to paint a room and how to paint wood furniture, painting IKEA furniture can be a different beast entirely. That’s because while the ...

Painting is the fastest way to turn flat-pack pieces into custom-looking furniture, and IKEA’s simple lines make it especially forgiving for DIYers. With the right prep, products, and inspiration, you ...

‘The best way to add a bespoke and stylish look to IKEA furniture is through clever use of moulding. Using something fresh ...

Sometimes you’re out and about, walking the aisles of your favorite thrift store, and you see a piece of furniture that just screams “potential.” It might be a bit banged up with dings and dents, but ...

Because I am a professional woodworker, you might think I would be dismissive of IKEA furniture. That is not the case at all — I think it provides good quality at a reasonable price. I have assembled ...

From scraping to sanding to priming to painting, it’s delightful once you figure out how to avoid the pitfalls. Painting an old chair: harder than it looks. Credit... Supported by By Tim Heffernan ...

Moving house presents an exciting blank canvas and an opportunity to try something different. When I moved flats in London, our new space had high ceilings and large blank walls. Suddenly, with all my ...