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Dear IKEA Hackers, I am looking to create a bunk bed for my two kids that would also incorporate some storage underneath and I was wondering if it would be possible to combine the Kura bed with the Nordli single bed frame at the bottom? IKEA items: Kura bed Nordli single bed frame ( Link ) KURA bed | IKEA.com NORDLI single bed | IKEA.com Would I be able to simply attach it as it is or do you predict any complications / additional modifications would need to be made? I hope someone can help. Thank you! ~ by Eva (London, UK) *** Hi Eva The NORDLI single bed measures 202 cm in length and 92 cm wide. The KURA is 209 cm long and 99 cm wide. Not sure I read you right, but I’m assuming you want to slot the NORDLI bed into the space beneath the KURA bed? And not sit the KURA bed on top of NORDLI bed frame? Because the latter won’t work (due to different dimensions) and is probably pretty risky. If it’s the former, you’ll need to head to IKEA with a tape meas...

It may seem counterintuitive, but asymmetry matters in interior design. Image: Denver Image Photography Though trends are an important part of the interior design landscape, nothing can overtake the necessity of understanding the fundamentals of how design works. Which is why, today, we’re going back to basics. We’re about to take a look at why asymmetry is a crucial component of design in our homes. Keep reading to learn more about what exactly asymmetry is, why it matters and how you can pull it off in your own interiors. We’re sure by the time you’ve finished reading, you’ll be ready to make a few adjustments of your own. Asymmetry is a type of balance. Image: Clean Design What is asymmetry? Put simply, asymmetry is a type of balance that’s often used in design. Typically, when people consider balance as a concept, they stick to working with symmetry — or mirror images — in their interiors. While that’s always a viable option, it’s far from the only one to choose ...

If you’ve always imagined IKEA as pine wood and clean lines, IKEA’s new range in collaboration with fashion activist Bea Åkerlund will surprise you. The collection, named OMEDELBAR is best described as a hybrid between Goth and Hollywood glamour. It features items like large glass hats, lip-shaped pillows, 3D-printed hands and pillows with eyes. It’s bold, definitely. And you’ll either love it or hate it. This range comes on the heels of the DELAKTIG , the sofa/bed Tom Dixon made with IKEA. That too was a boundary-pushing project, a direction IKEA seems to be taking on regularly these days. I applaud their courage in challenging status quo and our perceptions of what IKEA should be. Hey, these guys  even went all the way to “Mars”  to bring us the goodies. Now, back to OMEDELBAR and who is Bea Åkerlund? Bea Åkerlund describes herself as a fashion activist and is one of the most influential stylist and costume designers in the film and music industry. She has worked...

After getting a record player for Christmas, it was clear it couldn’t be assigned to the floor of our living room forever. A solution, therefore, was to find a record player console – or similar – that would hold it along with the rest of my HiFi system and records. A quick scan of Google and Pinterest led me to a rather beautiful wooden sideboard which looks classically Scandinavian and has that vintage feel. A bit of further research led me to the IKEA Hackers website and a post of the record player console by a contributor in September! See more of the record player stand here . Having seen how much a good quality sideboard would cost me, I determined that if I want something similar I would simply have to build it myself. (Just to make clear, I have very little experience with DIY apart from woodwork at school and a general sense of enjoyment for getting my hands dirty.) Hacking a record player console from BESTÅ frames IKEA items used: 1 x IKEA BESTÅ frame bench: £25 2 x ...

The Oscars are March 8. Why not get Oscar-ready by adding a little Hollywood-chic to your home? Old Hollywood glamour decor is fresher than you’d think — many of its elements like velvets, greys, mirrors and glass are perfectly modern and hot for 2018 . Here are some ways you can add a little old Hollywood glamour decor to your home, in time for the Oscars. 1. It’s all about silver, platinum and light metallic sheens Layer matte and high-gloss shades of silver or grey in your home to ramp up the Hollywood luxe. Mirrors and chrome are two great ways to incorporate the look. Image: AM Dolce Vita 2. Add some fur Faux fur pillows, rugs or throws, especially in grey, platinum or pewter tones add glamour to any room. Image: The Expert Touch 3. Curvy and rounded old Hollywood glamour decor is essential The old Hollywood vibe takes cues from Art Deco style. Add curved furniture or a round mirror or table to get the look. Image: Jamie Herzlinger 4. Pattern and texture required R...