16 IKEA Luxury Decorating Hacks that look Expensive!

Everybody loves IKEA, but not everyone wants their home to look like an IKEA showroom! Today, I'm spilling designer hacks to make IKEA look and feel elevated in your space! I even design a room using IKEA to show you how high end it can look!
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:29 The Bed Frame
1:41 Bed Base
2:11 Nightstands
03:15 Hardware
3:42 Rugs
4:32 Art Hack
5:08 Backlight
6:03 Floor and Table Lighting
6:39 Overhead Lighting
07:52 Frames
8:20 Where to Find Art
9:23 Textiles
9:55 Pillows
10:39 Curtains
11:14 Holes
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[@mberry6830]

Yes please please do an IKEA high look for the living room, dining room, bathroom and kitchen.

[@KivaBrent]

I’ll do them all!!!

[@breshaela8955]

I'm here for it all...

[@user-vx2tu3lb9k]

I think I saw you in a fancy hotel lobby in Pittsburgh a few months ago. You were dressed for a wedding and looked great, or your doppelgänger did. I almost wish I had shouted “KIA!” but my kids and husband would have died of embarrassment. 😂

[@KivaBrent]

Omg that was me!!!! You should’ve said hello! I would’ve loved to meet you. The kids and husband would have survived 🤣🤣🤣.

[@user-vx2tu3lb9k]

@@KivaBrent omg I am filled with regret. 😂😭

[@sue-ellen308]

@@KivaBrent Hi love quick question. When buying the bed frame from Amazon should I it be the same size as the Malm ikea bed or smaller?

[@nichole2861]

Yes, more IKEA hack videos please. Clustering pendants instead of a chandelier was an ah haa moment for me. Also the art work and prints.

[@RosaHernandez-uw2ul]

I don't have an Ikea bed, but I have a bed that uses slats. When the original slats started breaking on me, I took one of the good ones to Home Depot and asked them to cut their strongest wood to the same size and shape. I replaced all the original slats with the ones I got from Home Depot, and I haven't had a problem since.

[@KivaBrent]

This is GENIUS!!! I bet it was super cost effective, too! Was it?!

[@juliemarkham4332]

I bought a bed with slats from Amazon. I'm almost 200 lb and haven't had a problem.

[@breshaela8955]

I did the same thing

[@shylo-jean]

The luxe look for less and "ballin' on a budget" in a nutshell!!!! ❤❤❤ thank you Kiva!!

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks for watching, Shylo!!!!

[@shylo-jean]

Always xoxo

[@msvalgo]

I wouldn't mind you doing an affordable vanity desk and chair combination set up etc

[@KivaBrent]

I can definitely do that!! Whatever you find helpful!

[@snorlund1]

I’d love to see an IKEA living room version! 😊

[@catherinemontano410]

I absolutely love your personality. Your content is wonderful, but it is your personality that makes it shine. How are you not on TV already? HGTV, hello, I’m talking to you, don’t sleep on this woman. You’re the best, long may you wave! 🤗

[@nicolesketches]

“I will come and fight your landlord” - 😂 Love it! Great video! Definitely want more ikea lux hacks for the kitchen, office, bathroom… Something super high end, IMHO, is the pax system at ikea. There’s nothing better than having everything exactly in its place w/ jewelry display shelves, pant hangers, shoe racks, pull out shelves and integrated lighting… the dream! 🤩

[@onelove762]

Forgive the digression, but I couldn't help but notice how fantastic the grey top looks on you, and I'm genuinely enjoying your content.

[@Jsc7373]

Love your videos! Laundry room hacks would be great. It’s the room that ca get a bit neglected but one that most of us don’t want to spend much cause let’s be real, it’s a laundry room.

[@moebie]

Hi! I love your content.. helps me slowly turn my first apartment into a home without going broke. Happy holidays!!! 🇨🇦

[@KivaBrent]

Awww, thank you!!! How are you feeling about your first apartment now? Happy Holidays to you and yours 💕.

[@moebie]

@@KivaBrent I love it!! Finding it a constant battle between clutter and dust tho.. and my bedroom feels kinda empty haha (but trying to keep it minimal for my mental health). Also find it impossible to store all my clothes and cosmetics, but at the end of the day it’s cosy as hell 😂

[@KivaBrent]

@moebie yay! I’m so happy for you! Ahhhh I feel you on the dust. I’m constantly wiping things down. A purifier might help!! Do you have space for under bed storage?

[@moebie]

@@KivaBrent I do but my shaggy carpet makes it reaaaaaally hard to open the drawers.. and it’s built into my bedframe and so heavy.. I think I need to change that!

[@cheesedemon88]

The big SANNAHED frame is just the right size to frame the artwork from a vinyl record, makes me so happy!

[@mrsimaniedwards]

I’m definitely buying the dresser as a side table!

[@Lilacs4]

IKEA has an unfinished 3 drawer night stand/dresser thing for like $60. I think it's in the RAST series but not sure. It was easy to assemble and I just finished it with two coats of a natural beeswax sealant stuff and got different knobs cuz it comes with basic round wood ones. Has a great japandi vibe and holds a lot and is the perfect height for my bed to serve as a night stand! Highly recommended. Note it is pine which is soft but IMO having real solid wood at such a low price is worth the extra caution to protect it from dents. Plus if it does dent over time it'll just have a distressed rustic look lol

[@arielleb.8937]

Absolutely LOVE this video! Thanks for showing us the mock-up!

[@hannahm9713]

This Video was way more authentic 😍loved it and will buy the cover caps

[@kalliemj]

I have actually gone out of my way to buy slat beds. I like how easy it is to assemble and to carry up and down the stairs. I also don’t like the look of a bed with a box spring. I like having a thinner looking mattress. I grew up with European slat beds so I may be bias but as a single person, who has lived alone most of my life, picking out furniture that can easily be assembled by yourself is so important to me. I got my slat bed from west elm but I have had ikea ones in the past and never had a problem even with a partner in the bed

[@gingerhopkins5168]

Hi! Loved the pendant light hack! Yes, please do a living room or dinning room version!

[@loriannvastine-kridner2556]

Oh yes! A living room would be awesome😊

[@Louisiana2Texas]

I'm here for it! Thanks for this video 😊

[@annecarter5181]

Madly in love with my Tarva bed with slats!!

[@maryarenz771]

I would love to see some of your other ideas in the living room or dining room. You are an awesome designer, great ideas, so happy I found you on KZbin.

[@PaulaNowling]

Thank u for this video! Very helpful content.

[@maureencoyle666]

So many great ideas…m head is spinning!! Thanks so much!!! 🙏🏻🌎☮️☘️

[@mayleneclemonds410]

OMG you’re the best Kiva please please do a kitchen and living room thank you so much for your brilliant design ideas ❤

[@newluhu]

Excellent video, kiva, watched it 3 times 🫣🤣 Love your content. 🤌🏼👍🏻👏🏻

[@DomChic]

Yes! The rest of the house please! GR8 video, thanx!

[@yolandahayes1354]

Thank you for sharing your channel with us. I always enjoy watching you work your magic

[@tammybrennan2040]

Appreciate all your wonderful tips 🌷

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so much for watching, Tammy! Hope you have an awesome weekend!

[@tammybrennan2040]

@@KivaBrent 💞

[@ashleyb940]

Thank you so much for sharing the dresser- nightstand idea! I was trying to figure out what nightstands I wanted and I think that this is a perfect solution! 💕😬💕

[@strngs4joy]

You pack it in and have so many great "hacks" I love IKEA for so many reasons and you and your video are another! Thank you!

[@pats1998]

YOu put out the Best Decorting Content!! Merry Christmas to you and Bae!!!

[@JAVAGAL70]

Fantastic advice ....as usual!

[@michelejensen346]

Great ideas!

[@Stellaperez658]

Kiva!! Slow down!!! Love this video!

[@breshaela8955]

Love this video ❤

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you!! So glad you liked it :)

[@MissAnnaDominique]

Best video i seen on inspiration for non creatives

[@ohbeautifulone3578]

I just saw the uppvind lamp last week at IKEA. I have the floor version & love it. Looking to buy the smaller ones!

[@leonardhedlund5134]

Great tips, thanks.

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks for watching!

[@floridaregisteredagent9488]

You have mentioned ideas here that I had incorporated several years back. I bought a ginormous picture with frame at Goodwill 6 years ago for over my sofa and painted right over the original (there was no value to the original). I even used leftover house paint (acrylic) with craft paints. $12 !!! Another idea is to staple a beautiful fabric to the canvas. So yes your idea does work!!! I also have ikea nightstands like yours!!! I LOVE THEM. Even using a bedframe as the base, a basewood that holds my mattress broke. I got a "single" bedframe to fit the "queen" bed - think I paid $56. So yes that idea works miracles!!! If people will implement your ideas their homes will look like a fabulous designer's home for far less. BUT I would never have considered the puck lights hung in various heights - OMG - gonna implement this in my office and bedroom. Sorry for reacting so late, I just checked and learned my notifications were mysteriously turned off.😮 I enjoyed this video.

[@gloriafontanez9006]

Thank you for the dresser ideal.

[@monique28256]

Thank you for this Kiva! I have always loved the affordable furniture and home decor at IKEA! Where can I find your art hack tutorial? Keep making these great videos! 😍

[@KivaBrent]

Hi! I appreciate your kind words! This is the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5O8fWiVjadgnpY. I apologize for the poor quality - it’s from awhile ago.

[@monique28256]

@@KivaBrentThank you! And you’re welcome. 😊

[@brendalalonde2417]

Yes, more Ikea...Kitchen

[@monique28256]

@@brendalalonde2417 Hello! Yes, most definitely! I’m in the process of renovating my kitchen. I love the Voxtorp matte white cabinets. Looking forward to ordering during the sales event!😊👍🏾

[@amymiller9339]

The pendant light hack is my favorite from this video. Just genius! I live in an apartment with no overhead lighting in either the living room or bedroom and could not figure how to fix it. I also like the ikea frames with Etsy art idea. Thank you ❤❤❤!,

[@mamartin73]

I have to watch her videos several times in a row to get everything she talks about cuz she talks so fast! It's hard to keep up with her! But I love her ideas.

[@JennWatson]

Thank you Kiva, really great tips! You are looking slim and beautiful! ❤

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so much!

[@ismaelrosario3137]

Temu has great selection of knobs

[@komenobue]

Dang! I sent a link to my friend who just bought her house thinking she could use some of your tips only to add to my amazon cart for myself! lol. Keep spreading those tips!!!

[@LEXIE154]

Thank you so much for this video. I love watching all your videos question for you I see that you have the Koppang dressers as night tables what do you have as a dresser I did the same thing with the dressers. I bought the larger one as a dresser and the single ones is two tables. Thank you you’re the best.

[@sachelblunte4869]

I never comment on videos but I loved this ❤ I am planning to finally revamp my bedroom but struggling. Love the larger nightstand look but also need a large dresser with atleast 6 drawers. How would you recommend mixing and matching dressers and nightstands? I would love to save by using ikea but wanting it to be cohesive in style. Any suggestions

[@NextLevelSoulRising]

Living room next 🙏🏻

[@hannaba2000]

Hi I love you ideas I’m thinking changing my FL house but I don’t have any idea when to start maybe I’ll take your decorations idea thank you so much

[@ande100]

The tassels sticking out as if they are ecxitedly screaming...🎉

[@KivaBrent]

Lmao true!

[@osnatgal5330]

hi thank u 4 your ideas ..which design software r u useing on your video? thanks

[@joycewong5692]

If you have two large windows kind of close to eachother, would you do a whole wall of curtains or still two sets, one for each window?

[@Jay.B.2046]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@jazlynwilliams5652]

Hi Kiva! Can you share which system you use for your design mock ups?

[@KivaBrent]

I did this with photoshop, but you can do it easily in canva, keynote or PowerPoint!

[@amberloveschicago]

Hi, where do you recommend going for printing for Etsy art?

[@ddear2009]

Can you please post the link to those gorgeous knobs on that ikea dresser please?

[@anaaguilar7263]

Ugh do you have a under tv credenza hack + hiding them cords on a budget 😭🖤

[@dianeangelo2227]

I have a question about the video "bedroom reset". Where did you buy your mattress pad? It looks lux.

[@KivaBrent]

Hi! It’s by the brand naluka on Amazon, but it’s been out of stock for awhile!

[@alexisrachel4]

❤❤❤❤

[@loriegabidel]

I bought 2 Tarva dressers to use as nightstands. I have a high bed, and they are the perfect height. Now I just need to stain them.

[@MrRvSluis]

Hey love the video! I got a question about the art hack hoping you could answer. Is it paramount we get the periodic table one? Another same frame etc got a discount here. Also is it best to paint over it or should I get a different item to paint over andput in the frame? Any tips on the painting part? I like what you did, but it went over this part pretty quick.

[@KivaBrent]

Hi! Nope! You can get any of them. It’s easier to prime and paint the ikea ones because they’re already the perfect size.

[@KivaBrent]

I just use white paint to “prime” it and then paint over.

[@MrRvSluis]

Thank you so much! I bought it and going to paint my heart out soon haha@@KivaBrent

[@mohoganii]

Kiva where are the hardware on your dresser from?

[@KivaBrent]

Hi! It’s the gribbol knob two back from IKEA. You get two for $5!

[@adrianafigueredo8844]

Hi! Can you show how to use the metal frame on a ikea bed ?

[@latonyaowens5686]

Hello, 1st I'd like to thank you for your KZbin channel. QUESTION: Is there a way I can send a photo of my living room, for advice?

[@jenniferfalke7586]

Hey, great Tipps! Did you mean bed Base plus ikea-bed or bed Base instead of Ikea -bed?

[@StepheyLynn]

What software or app are you using to create the looks you’re showing us?

[@stephanietaylor6042]

Kitchen video please !🙏

[@vinesh7732]

Make video how to decore hallway ❤

[@nujaimaabdullah6597]

Can someone explain to me the bed frame hack? If I buy the metal frame from Amazon, I can place it inside of the IKEA bed frame? If I have a queen size bed, do I use the same size metal frame? Do I use one size down?

[@kishabagley6684]

this was the fastest speaking video ever lol if you dnt mind can u do a video actually putting up lights on the ceiling where theres no previous light fixture😊

[@HFDZ119]

My partner and 1 have a new ikea bed with slats (never haf slats before) and ikea mattress. I had hip problem's for 2 years and couldn't jog anymore. Im so thankful for ikea because since the new bed it's gone. And I'm not really an ikea fan at all

[@haleymist09]

I guess idk about beds. Ikea beds are only shown with a mattress. Dont you also need a box spring? Or are mattresses now a days good without box springs?

[@KivaBrent]

The bed base I shared doubles as a box spring! A lot of people don’t use box springs anymore because of adjustable bases but they are still useful in many situations.

[@haleymist09]

@@KivaBrent wooooooow! Thanks!

[@SarahJeanMurray]

I just can't get behind the recommendation for the cheaper bed frames. I've had an Ikea bed frame for many years and at this point it's so squeaky that just turning in bed makes a lot of noise (and yes, I have tried all the things to try and reduce the squeak). When we finally upgrade, I'm definitely going for something more solid.

[@Richieverse]

Forsa lamp forsa lamp forsa lamp

[@afeefacellularhamzacellula4730]

Living roim and kitchen

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

I wish I lived close to an IKEA, but like Walmart, they would probably instantly put every big box furniture store out of business the moment they arrived here (Montgomery, Alabama) 😂. Instead, I have to be content with shipping from Atlanta, but it's super expensive, so I've never bought anything (the shipping is expensive....and half the stuff I want is out of stock from the Atlanta store. And nope, they don't seem willing to let me shop at any other store or just a general warehouse, either).

[@inkdulcet]

Should you get a rug if the room has carpet?

[@camilagarcia7494]

What dresser would you get?

[@KivaBrent]

Koppang and Malm!

[@watermelon6878]

I love this content, however, I really struggled to keep up with the very fast pace, and especially the fast talking pace. I had to stop and go back several times to just make sense of it all and really catch what the hack was about. I'm really trying to not exaggerate, but I feel a bit exhausted and a bit headachy after what felt like a barrage of fast-paced information. Maybe this is partially due to me not being a native English speaker, so I'm not as used to all the individual variations in speech in English, that I'm used to in my native language and culture, but I do watch KZbin videos, television shows, films and documentaries (US, UK, New Zealand, Australia) without subtitles and I don't have any difficulties keeping up. I understood all the words, I just wouldn't have caught half of the content if I hadn't rewound several parts of the video, and actually some of them several times. I'm thinking it's a good thing to leave a little breathing room for the viewer to see a hack and have a quick thought about how they could apply the tip in their own home. Maybe there are norms about how long a video should be, and you didn't want to make a too long video (because yeah, I'm more likely to spontaneously watch a video of 10 minutes than 20 minutes, but maybe you could have done a 2 part series of this instead? I hope this really comes across like the really well-intentioned and constructive feedback that I'm aiming for, because I wouldn't have spent the time if I didn't really like your content and your style, and wanting to watch much more of it. If it comes across negatively, I sincerely apologize.

[@mismatched613]

If you go into your KZbin settings, you can change the playback speed and slow her down a bit 😊

[@mariog7682]

First

[@KivaBrent]

Welcome!!! How’re you today?

[@lindarosenthal6646]

I have an Ikea dilemma with my Hemnes bed. I use every square inch of under-bed storage space but I can't figure out how to put something like a bed skirt around the bed to cover up all that stuff. A conventional one that hangs from the mattress won't work because there is no opening/space for the fabric between the mattress sides and the frame. Any ideas?

[@howmoon67]

I think designers talk too much about IKEA. Any other source for furniture?

[@seitanbeatsyourmeat666]

We bought a malm bed for a rental and ugh. It isn’t sturdy because of the design. It “walks” because the headboard isn’t reinforced to the frame… I’m waiting for it to break so I can justify replacing it, and don’t understand how our renters are even having smex on it 😂😂 Annoying af, not recommended

[@SaritaPearce]

Kiva, I love your videos, but sometimes (a lot) you speak very fast. I don't want to miss a word that your saying.

[@Maruus262]

Just came here to say the same. The content is super, but we all will gladly take the extra two minutes for her to slow down :)

[@jp-ov1sv]

KB Please please slow down when you talk, I love your videos, but I get anxiety from watching because you talk too fast and I can’t keep up.

[@andreamanning3297]

You talk very quickly! I found it too tricky to catch everything. 😢

[@gsal2396]

Just look for the little wheel icon--you can slow down/speed up any video.

[@andreamanning3297]

@@gsal2396 oh really, thank you for that. ☺️

[@suzannemiro6734]

I like you..but pls can you speak slower clearer ….we can understand you…😂😊

[@vida2515]

You talk too fast!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@KP-mb9jx]

I appreciate your talent, but for the love of God please slow down when you speak. It's very difficult to listen to such verbal scrabble.

[@caz3949]

Why do you have to talk so fast it’s so headache inducing

[@janetogrenart2830]

Real Artist Made Art is the best, real decorators use real Art!!! I won't support you for your denigrating of Artists!

[@paulamccorkle8970]

My God will you slow down and take a breath?!! You sound like an auctioneer! I love your ideas but I miss half of what you’re saying. My brain can’t keep up with! Just saying..,

[@sashajimenez4153]

I wish she would slow down when you talk. I really like your content, but the speed at which u speak makes me dizzy. So i have to watch a couple videos at a time when i really want to binge watch them. 😒

[@kaymo971]

I'm really feeling what you saying. But are you on a timer ⏲️. TAKE a deep breath and slow down. You don't have to rush it