Using acrylic paint and a good spray on varnish, you can turn these basic stools into whimsical tables for play time.
2. Reject Shop ice tray = organiser
Dedicated storage shops can be expensive and most of the time what they’re selling is just a slightly fancier version of a basic household item.
reject shop
Don’t waste money on fancy drawer dividers when you can buy a three pack of ice cube trays from The Reject Shop for about $2.
$50 bargain style hack: Professionals edition
3. Ikea caddies = bathroom organiser
You just need to get a length of rope, a few Fintorp caddies and a suction wall hook to make this handy bathroom caddie.
caddie
Most Ikea stores sell suction wall hooks and most also stock basic packages of rope, so you can get all the materials you need in the one spot.
4. Kmart stand + tray = bathroom storage
Kmart wire stands are arguably the best thing to happen to interior design in the last few years.
stand
They’re cheap as chips at around $6 each and they’re incredibly versatile. We love this simple bathroom tidy that was created by placing a Kmart tray on one of their wire stands. Perfect for withstanding the damp elements of a bathroom environment.
5. Ikea Marius stool = fluffy seat
Slightly more luxurious than the Frosta stool, the Marius stool lends itself to a more glamorous make-over.
stool
By adding a simple faux fur cover to this iconic design, you can create a lavish yet affordable addition to your home.
6.Target toilet roll holder = planter
Who says you can’t raid the home section at Target to find the perfect pot for a plant?
holder
Drill a few holes in the bottom of the toilet roll holder to allow for drainage. You can find a large selection of toilet roll holders at Target similar to the one above to create a pod of towering plants.
7. Ikea Norden table = laundry station
Perfect for smaller apartments without dedicated laundry space, this Norden ironing board table hack will easily fit in a spare corner of your home.
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8. Kmart clock + acrylic paint = Mod clock
Sometimes we look at furniture hacks and marvel at how anyone even thought of them in the first place.
Kmart clock
This classic $10 Kmart clock is super easy to take apart, so you can carefully paint the numbers to match your decor. Perfect.
9. Ikea magazine file = veg storage
The is the perfect Ikea hack for a rental with a narrow kitchen pantry. They allow pantry produce to breathe whilst being stacked in close proximity to other items.
storage
Attach well-designed labels to your pantry, so you always know what goes where.
10. Reject Shop magazine holder = organiser
Magazine files are so versatile they can even be used to store kitchen paper and cling film.
file
You can screw one of The Reject Shop magazine files into the cupboard under your sink – it will keep the file steady and you can easily patch it again before you move out.
11. Avskild cork placemat = inspiration board
Possibly one of the most inexpensive items in the Ikea catalogue is the Avskild cork placemat.
board
It’s super easy to turn one of these into a custom made inspiration board and it can be propped up against a wall to save on wall damage. You can even take it with you when you leave your rental property.
12. Big W colourful jute rug = stylish rug
Did you know you could use acrylic paint on jute?
jute
So the next time you see a gorgeous jute rug but the colours aren’t to your liking, just grab a pot of paint and get cracking on making that rug perfectly match your decor.
13. Bekvam spice rack = peg board storage
Bekvam spice racks are an expensive and adaptable way to customise your storage space.
board
Go to the hardware store and get a custom piece of peg board cut and get started creating your own perfect storage solution.
Attach your peg board to a heavier wood frame and lean it against your wall to prevent damage.
14. Kmart sorter = Fancy sorter
You don’t need to completely alter an item for it to count as a hack… like this Kmart matte black calligraphy laundry sorter.
sorter
You can simply use a fabric pen to label each laundry bag.
15. Ikea bed base = storage
Take a Sultan Lade slatted bed base and hang it from a wall.
storage
You can hang utensils, pots or tools from it. You could even paint it to match your decor.
