The first North American IKEA store opened its doors in 1975, and we haven't looked back since. It's been a blur of hex keys, particleboard, weird names, and awesome furniture.
One of the awesome aspects of IKEA furniture is that it's like another Scandinavian invention, Lego: even though it's designed to be used a certain way, there are creative ways to repurpose and reimagine the original design. So think outside the IKEA box and dare to dream with these clever hacks, courtesy of Ikea Hackers!