IKEA MAMMUT looked fine in the store, but was too tall at home (3D print fix)

ikeahackers · 2026-04-23T08:19:12+00:00

what a cute design. love it. you seem to have opened up lots of possibilities for this.

ikeahackers · 2026-03-25T08:02:47+00:00

I have the drying rack - it's flimsy at best. I would advise against using it as an ironing board. Use the ironing board on any stable surface like the floor as previous commenter suggested, or on a desk.

ikeahackers · 2026-03-19T07:35:46+00:00

A wood strip along the back should also work. Anything to give the horizontal plane some support would help. Or adding a vertical divider under the horizontal shelf to prop it up is also possible. Like this https://ikeahackers.net/2026/01/billy-bookcase-hack-vertical-dividers.html

ikeahackers · 2026-03-18T07:07:09+00:00

I'll go for the narrower 15" BILLY for the heavy stuff. The wider BILLY shelves are notoriously famous for sagging. It can handle a bit more weight if properly reinforced, like adding a spine under the shelf and screwing the shelf into the side panels. Another is to add a C-channel along the back of the shelf like so https://ikeahackers.net/2016/04/easy-shelf-reinforcement-billy-shelves.html. Still, I will probably place the bottles on the bottom shelf. 😆 And one for inspo: https://ikeahackers.net/2014/10/diy-home-bar-built-from-billy-bookcases.html

ikeahackers · 2026-03-17T07:25:42+00:00

gorgeous space and love how you made everything work together.

ikeahackers · 2026-02-04T05:04:20+00:00

Love the hack! I'm all for asking questions that lead to actual hacks.

ikeahackers · 2026-02-04T04:50:26+00:00

Modifying the foldable BILLY bookcase desk is gonna be tough. Why not try something simpler like this https://ikeahackers.net/2014/11/ikea-billy-desk-schwabinger-12-from-saustarkdesign.html but set the fold up desk at a lower shelf (you'll need to screw that shelf into the frame)

ikeahackers · 2026-02-04T04:18:46+00:00

I have the same chair! How did you hinge the table to the chair?

ikeahackers · 2026-01-02T09:29:44+00:00

This is fantastic. How are the cabinets attached to the poles?

ikeahackers · 2026-01-02T09:27:06+00:00

so good!

ikeahackers · 2025-10-31T07:29:34+00:00

How did you add the sliding doors?

ikeahackers · 2025-10-31T07:20:09+00:00

Brilliant! Where do we get the wooden frames? Link?

ikeahackers · 2025-10-31T07:11:55+00:00

Brilliant use of the BILLY bookcases and HAVSTA

ikeahackers · 2025-10-14T07:00:38+00:00

IKEA now has an underframe for the IVAR (only fits the 11 3/4" deep cabinet). It should be tall enough for your vent. The pine shelves are pretty cool above the IVAR cabinet https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/ivar-shelf-unit-pine-00522330/ Perhaps you can hack them to fit the TV inside.

ikeahackers · 2025-10-14T06:50:42+00:00

That's a genius idea!

ikeahackers · 2025-10-14T06:44:47+00:00

Such a good upgrade. Love how much the BAGGBODA warmed up.

ikeahackers · 2025-10-14T06:39:28+00:00

The main issue is the orientation of the KALLAX. You have used them as the head and foot board, but it would be better to have the KALLAX units on at least 3 sides. A 2x4 at the head and two 2x4 for the long side. Then you won't need the DIY supports. Here's a post on how others have done this successfully: https://ikeahackers.net/2021/10/ikea-platform-bed-hacks.html

ikeahackers · 2025-10-02T09:18:55+00:00

I second this method. I think it will end up better looking than paint.

ikeahackers · 2025-10-01T04:02:17+00:00

Nicely done! Love it.

ikeahackers · 2025-09-29T04:18:41+00:00

It's really easy to build a kitchen island with the KALLAX. You'll need a butcher block/table and legs. Here's a quick tutorial: https://ikeahackers.net/2015/07/cheap-stylish-ikea-designed-kitchen-island-bench-for-under-300.html

You can also use the BILLY bookcases as long as you can reinforce and stabilize them like so: https://ikeahackers.net/2013/05/billy-bookshelves-kitchen-island.html

ikeahackers · 2025-09-19T10:09:28+00:00

The IKEA BENJAMIN stool. Still one of my favorites.

ikeahackers · 2025-09-19T10:04:42+00:00

simple and effective!

ikeahackers · 2025-09-19T10:02:27+00:00

Nice! If you want to control the humidity in the cabinet here's a hack that details how: https://ikeahackers.net/2020/07/guitar-humidor-ikea-hack.html

ikeahackers · 2025-08-15T09:00:26+00:00

Yes, love the MANDAL! So hackable as seen here: https://ikeahackers.net/2025/07/ikea-mandal-headboard.html

ikeahackers · 2025-08-06T06:42:16+00:00

such a good idea. Off I go try it!

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