We all know Ikea is an amazing, one-stop shop. The problem I’ve found with IKEA stuff is that some of it can be a little… bland (not to mention notoriously difficult to put together!). This is why I’m a big fan of using Ikea hacks using contact adhesive to create a much more custom product look from the big box basic store we all love.
I love one-of-a-kind furniture pieces that show off my personality and match my decor scheme.
Vintage shopping, going to flea markets, and hand-painting furniture are a few ways to get this look – but who has the time or money? Enter contact adhesive – this miracle product can transform or update your basic IKEA furniture and turn it into a statement piece.
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Clever IKEA Hacks With Contact Paper
Want to update your bedroom furniture or the kids’ playroom? I’ve got some awesome IKEA hacks using contact paper you’re going to love. I can’t believe how beautiful and unique some of my pieces have turned out overtime.
1. Table Top
I love the idea of partially or fully covering a table with a cool design. This example shows an adhesive kid-friendly map on a small children’s table. How adorable!
2. Plastic Storage Bin
Cover those ugly plastic storage bins with contact adhesive to make them match the rest of your beautiful decor.
3. Mouse Hole
How CUTE is this tiny contact adhesive mouse on the toilet? You could put this on any piece of IKEA furniture to make it your own. Or try putting it on a step, baseboard, trunk, etc.
Pro Tip: You don’t have to use a ton of contact adhesive to transform your furniture! Even a small decal can make a huge difference and customize your piece.
4. Dresser Decal
Lots of companies sell custom decals designed specifically to fit IKEA furniture. I ADORE these stickers that look like one piece cut perfectly to fit several drawers.
5. Inner Shelves
This IKEA bookshelf looks so much more modern and chic after adding black and white patterned contact paper.
6. Marble Table Top
This tutorial teaches you how to make a plain IKEA table look like a gorgeous, expensive marble one. The spray paint at the end is a nice finishing touch.
7. Dresser Drawers
Doesn’t the design on this dresser make it look expensive and artistic? But it’s just highly affordable contact paper covering the front of the drawers!
Adhesive Hacks for Furniture
Contact adhesive can change your furniture from drab to fab with so little time, money, and effort. Look how these pieces transformed with just a little bit of peel-and-stick paper.
8. Desk Top
This IKEA work desk got a sunny makeover with some yellow patterned contact adhesive.
9. Peekaboo Drawers
Line the part of your drawers that shows when you pull them out for a really cool, unique effect.
10. Rose Gold and Marble
This plain white IKEA dresser’s transformation into a rose gold and marble masterpiece is absolutely stunning. Don’t be afraid to mix and match contact paper colors and patterns!
11. Wood Grain Details
The wood grain contact adhesive flowers on these plain black tables totally change the vibe of the whole room.
Pro Tip: Use contact adhesive to make designs on your furniture. Either cover the entire piece with contact paper and then use paint to make the designs (you will need to use primer first on the paper), or cut the paper into shapes before adhering.
12. Painted to Match
Painting your IKEA furniture to match your patterned contact paper disguises the original piece even more.
13. Solid Wood
Make your IKEA particleboard furniture look like solid wood with contact adhesive.
14. Switch It Up
If you don’t like how your contact adhesive project turned out or need to remove old paper before laying fresh, here’s a tutorial for removing contact paper from wood furniture.
Kids Room IKEA Hacks
I found some ideas for using contact adhesive on surfaces I never would have thought of, like the dishwasher or ceiling fans – check it out!
15. Drawer Lining
Even if you don’t change the outside, lining your IKEA drawers with contact adhesive is a great way to personalize your dresser and other furniture.
16. Lampshade
Here’s a helpful tutorial on how to upgrade an old IKEA lampshade using contact paper.
17. Cloud Bed
These dreamy cloud decals are designed to fit the IKEA Kura bed. I love the idea of a cloud contact adhesive, and I think it would look so cool on other beds or a nightstand.
18. Whiteboard Table
This hack is so cool – turn any IKEA table into a whiteboard with contact paper!
19. Ceiling Fan
The ceiling’s the limit! Even your ceiling fan can get a cool makeover with contact paper.
20. Dishwasher
Update your kitchen by covering your old IKEA dishwasher with pretty patterned contact adhesive.
21. Kitchen Cabinets
It’s so easy to give your kitchen cabinets a fast and affordable refresh.
Paper Ikea Hacks With Patterns
I really like how contact adhesive can change the whole vibe of a room. Just look at these examples of kitchen counters, desk chairs, and more.
22. Refrigerator
How gorgeous does this kitchen look with a contact adhesive-covered refrigerator?
23. Panels Only
Adding contact adhesive to just certain panels of this green wardrobe makes the whole piece look so good.
24. Kitchen Counter
You can make your old kitchen island or countertop look like marble.
25. Chairs
Cover old wood or particleboard chairs to make them look fresh and new.
26. Chalkboard
Turn any flat surface, such as a tabletop or even a bookshelf, into a canvas with chalkboard contact paper.
27. Refrigerator Shelves
You can even use contact paper on the shelves inside your fridge!
I can’t BELIEVE how much of a difference a little contact paper can make. You can totally transform your home and have tons of bespoke, expensive-looking pieces. IKEA furniture + contact adhesive is a match made in decor heaven.
So, what are your thoughts no this fun decor tren?
Did you find some great pictures and tutorials to help you refresh your IKEA furniture? Let me know your favorite ideas in the comments, and if you have any more IKEA hacks you love, I definitely want to see them.