Looking for ikea hacks that look expensive? Think burgundy cabinet doors, pretty gold-tone handles and a coffee table with a chunky ridged base.
These pictures give you plenty of details to save, from finished room ideas to projects still taking shape.
You can keep things simple or plan a bigger makeover. Not every photo shows the finished hack or identifies the original piece, so use these as visual inspiration rather than step-by-step instructions.
Furniture makeovers and styling ideas worth saving
white doors and tan panels
We’re starting off strong with this gorgeous white cabinet. I love the textured tan panels inside the door frames.
The little gold-tone handles are such a pretty finishing touch.
For a similar setup, hang a round mirror above your cabinet and bring in a small lamp. Keep some space between the accessories so those doors still get their moment.
a wall of bookcases
Want your shelves to look like they belong to the room? This in-progress project is a good one to study.
Four white bookcases sit inside a larger frame that stretches across the wall.
The framing is still exposed here. For your own version, plan the finished trim and safe wall anchoring before filling those shelves.
a simple white dresser
Don’t want to go all out with color? No problem!
This white dresser gives you a simple starting point, with flat drawer fronts and no visible handles.
I’d consider small gold-tone pulls if you want to take yours in a dressier direction. Keep the white finish if you like this pared-back look.
burgundy wardrobe doors
I am obsessed with this burgundy wardrobe. The tall framed panels and finely ridged lower sections are so pretty together.
If you want to try a darker color, save this combination. The little round gold-tone knobs are worth keeping in your plan too.
a dark fluted console
This console may just be one of my favorites here. I love the rounded vertical ridges across the front and the wide, straight sides.
The dark finish looks gorgeous against the muted green wall. For an everyday version of this holiday display, try a large picture above it with a small group of pale accessories below.
a six-drawer starting point
Got a plain dresser waiting for a makeover? This one has six drawers arranged in two columns, with a visible grain pattern and knots across the fronts.
I’d try a muted blue finish with darker knobs if you want a different look without adding decorative panels.
a fluted coffee table base
How cute is this coffee table? The wide white top sits over a chunky base with vertical ridges. That base is my favorite part!
The image identifies this as a LACK hack. To follow the styling, try two small stacks of books with a sculptural decoration on each.
a pale headboard and pink accents
I love this pale rectangular headboard with the pink pillow and matching throw. The simple tan bed frame looks lovely beneath the white bedding.
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Try repeating one accent shade on your bed and bedside lamp for a similar look. The two little framed prints above the headboard are a pretty detail to borrow too.
patterned doors and slim legs
If you’re looking for a cabinet with a little detail but no bright color, this one is for you. The pale doors have tiny repeating openings framed by wide borders.
I especially love the slim dark legs. A leafy plant on top is all I’d add to follow this corner setup.
blue-gray drawers and gold knobs
The blue-gray and gold-tone pairing is so pretty here. Each drawer has a long recessed rectangle with a small knob in the middle.
Pale edging is still exposed around the two units. For your own version, you could carry the blue-gray color over that edging or choose a contrasting finish.
a grid mirror beside the table
Who else loves a big mirror beside a dining table? The white grid frame is my favorite detail in this room, especially with the pale table and chairs.
Borrow the styling idea by pairing a grid-style mirror with simple furniture and a few leafy stems.
curved details on ridged drawers
I am obsessed with these drawer fronts. The tan ridges rise into curves beneath the muted green upper sections.
Those wide gold-tone pulls make the combination even prettier.
If you want a dresser with more pattern, this is such a good detail to save. I’d leave the top fairly simple, with a small stack of books like the one here.
planning a kitchen island
Thinking about an island but not sure how it will fit? This project photo shows a white cubby unit with a green taped outline extending around it on the floor.
Try marking out your planned footprint before choosing the final size. Before using a unit like this for an island, check that the structure can support your planned countertop.
picture ledges with mixed frames
Don’t want to take on a whole furniture makeover? Look at these picture ledges instead.
I love the mix of black frames, pale borders and different print sizes.
For a similar display, choose a few larger pictures first, then place smaller ones between them. You don’t need every frame to match.
blue-and-white pleats
How pretty is this blue-and-white pattern? The close-up shows a shade makeover in progress, with narrow pleats around the sides and untrimmed edges at the top.
I’d pair this pattern with a plain lamp base. If you’re planning a similar shade project, use a tutorial that specifies suitable shade materials and bulb clearances.
a mustard-colored vanity
Bring a little color into the bathroom with this mustard-colored vanity idea. I love the plain doors above the open towel shelf.
The cabinet sits off the floor beneath a white basin. If you’re considering a furniture-to-vanity conversion, have the mounting, plumbing and bathroom suitability checked before copying the look.
low cabinets in muted green
This is another pretty way to make separate cabinets look more connected. The muted green door fronts match the vertical wall paneling behind them.
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The white tops and gaps between the units are still visible at this stage. I’d plan a continuous finished top if you want to take yours toward a built-in look.
an arch over open shelves
The arch fans are going to love this! A large curved cutout sits in front of the upper shelves, giving the straight white bookcase a very different outline.
I’d choose the same color for the arch and shelves once the surrounding trim is finished. That curve is such a pretty detail on its own.
green tiers for your plants
How cute is this plant stand? The dark green circular shelves look so good between the tall pale legs.
There’s a larger pot on top with a smaller plant underneath.
If you’d rather update a small piece than a whole cabinet, borrow this two-color idea. I’d keep the shelves green to pick up the colors of the leaves.
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a cart under the desk
Last but definitely not least, we have this little desk nook. I love how the dark cart tucks under one side of the desktop beside the brown chair.
Try a compact cart under your own desk if you have enough room to keep your legs clear. You can keep the desktop simple with a vase of flowers, just like this.