Grab a wood round from Ikea and copy this super cute DIY for your home (+8 projects)

IKEA is one of the most popular furniture and home decor stores in the world, and it's easy to understand why. Their products are affordable and (usually) easy to assemble ... and with a bit of DIY magic, they can be transformed into so many amazing things.
It's a good thing IKEA products are cheap, because you're going to want to buy quite a few of them. Check out these awesome ideas — you'll be wondering why you didn't think of them first!
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1. Simple shelf wall (h/t Shannon Claire Interiors)
This wall of shelving looks expensive, but you won't believe how easy it is to make. The best thing about the project is that you can design it to perfectly fit your space — and even leave room for a mirror or your favorite painting.
2. DIY captain's mirror (h/t Style At Home)
A captain's mirror is an exceptional way to give your home a bit of nautical style, but the ones in the stores are usually expensive. Save yourself money by making a DIY version and upcycle one of your old belts while you're at it.
3. Rolling bar cart (h/t Style Me Pretty)
No one will ever guess that this stylish bar cart was made out of an IKEA laptop table! This doesn't necessarily have to be used as a bar cart — it would make outstanding craft storage as well.
4. Window herb garden (h/t Jillm)
Not all of us have enough space for an herb garden on our kitchen windowsills, but this clever IKEA hack solves that problem entirely. This would also be an incredibly cute way to display fresh flowers.
5. Mid-century record cabinet (h/t IKEA Hackers)
You don't have to spend a ton of money to show off your record collection. This DIY record cabinet is easy and inexpensive to make, and it'll give your home some serious mid-century vibes.
6. Decorative plate setting
Get guests chuckling at the monkey business around the dinner table with animal faces made from wood slices. These fun faces are ideal as place holders at a casual gathering. They also look fantastic in a child's room or nursery and liven up a kitchen when placed on cabinet doors. Get the full tutorial here.
7. DIY floating credenza (h/t Sugar And Cloth)
Whether you call it a credenza or a "fauxdenza," this gorgeous floating credenza takes the idea of floating shelves to a whole new level. It would look astonishing in any room of the house but would fit nicely in your living room for blankets and books.
8. Copper pendant lights (h/t Kojo Designs)
Classy copper pendant lights can be seriously expensive, but this DIY version is shockingly affordable. All you need is a set of $30 pendant lights and a can of your favorite copper spray paint.
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