Martin Cooper

We saw other KURA beds with storage drawers underneath on this site. So, we also wanted the same — to make space for LEGO s and wooden trains under the bed. We installed the additional headboard panels because the configuration of the room and the location of the windows in the room meant that we wanted the children’s heads on the right and the ladder on the left. The KURA plans did not seem to allow this configuration, though I have seen online that there are models of this bed from 2003 that allowed more options for setup. Additional safety features Safety rail panel for the lower KURA bed helps our two year old feel secure, as he just transitioned from a crib directly to this bunk. Likewise metal handles on the ladder. They added a lot of confidence for both the five-year-old and the two-year-old when climbing up to the top bunk. We are aware that the bunk is now even higher than before and both children are under 6. Use caution and common sense before making these modifi...

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IKEA PS 2014 secretary with clever bells and whistles. As the global pandemic around COVID-19 started to take hold across the world, working from home full time was quickly becoming a reality. In a two-bedroom apartment with a three year old and my wife, however, I needed to find a setup that met a few criteria: Aesthetically pleasing, as my work area would inevitably be in our bedroom to avoid curious toddler fingers Able to be closed away, so that I can maintain a healthy boundary between work- and home-life, while everything is still at home Able to accommodate a large monitor for work In searching for a setup and doing some measurements, I always loved the look of the IKEA PS 2014 Secretary desk. Discontinued, I looked at local classified ads and found someone who actually had one new in box and was willing to ship it. One contactless delivery later, and I was able to give it a shot. IKEA items used: IKEA PS 2014 Secretary IVAR shelf Unmodified IKEA PS 2014 Secre...

I wanted the HEMNES dresser to have some fun texture and give off a retro glam feel in my Retro Palm Beach style guest room makeover.  I painted it the same color as the wall to give the illusion of more space in a small bedroom. Now, it looks like a high end dresser. It was easy to do, and did not involve using a power saw! I made a video tutorial of the process: Materials: HEMNES 8-drawer dresser | IKEA.com IKEA HEMNES dresser Bin Primer Wall Paint (Clare Paint Wing It) 24″ Half Round Craft Foam Dowels from Michael’s craft store Hot glue gun Removable wallpaper for drawer liners Craft knife or steak knife Power drill HEMNES dresser hack instructions 1.  Assemble, prime, and paint dresser frame and drawer fronts. 2.  Paint approximately 53 of the 24” half round foam dowels from Michaels. Related: HEMNES chest with plywood drawer fronts 3.  Cut the foam dowels to the height of each drawer front with your craft knife, and line them u...

How will our future homes look and function? IKEA’s vision of it is a plant-filled, self-sustaining haven. And … IKEA has made this vision come alive in Szczecin, Poland’s greenest city. Housed in an abandoned 120-year-old apartment building, the IKEA Home of Tomorrow is an experimental showcase of self-sustaining circular design solutions. Over 600 plants live in this home It offers a peek into what’s possible when we design and live with greater intentionality and harmony with nature. Visitors to the venue will learn about the new role of houseplants. They’ll find new, efficient ways to process waste. Even regenerate themselves with light and try cooking (and eating) zero waste cuisine.  As per Dwell , Polish designers Joanna Jurga, Paulina Grabowska, and Justyna Puchalska created the 2,700-square-foot concept home in response to looming global issues including climate change, dwindling natural resources, and indoor air quality—a growing concern for those spending mo...