<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31413 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/6-Hacks-that-make-IKEA-Products-Look-Expensive-and-Sandi-boutique.jpg" alt="6 Hacks that make IKEA Products Look Expensive and Sandi-boutique" width="432" height="348" />As much as homeowners are in love with <a href="http://www.ikea.com/sg/en/" target="_blank">IKEA</a> - the mecca of affordable furnishing - and its famous Swedish meatballs, there’s no denying the brand’s products are associated with inexpensively made.
Inexpensively made means cheap. Cheap is somewhat associated with cheapskate. Being a cheapskate risks being labelled as "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singlish_vocabulary" target="_blank">boh-class</a>" a.k.a no-class. Therefore, ironically due to the "Cheap" factor, there are also homeowners who refrain themselves from purchasing IKEA products.
Nevertheless, the good news is that there are many ways to transform these from ubiquitous, mass market look to Sandi-boutique style. Yes, they are definitely Instagram worthy too after the makeover! In fact, making furniture look "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singlish_vocabulary" target="_blank">atas</a>" and expensive has become a legitimate noble obsession for IKEA hackers. Furthermore, their hacks are instrumental in helping homeowners keep their renovation costs <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/is-35000-really-enough-for-your-home-renovation/" target="_blank">within their budget</a>!
So, do read on for a few of our favorite hacks to put a sleek looking tux on the IKEA furnishing!
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31416 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea_hack1.jpg" alt="Ikea_hack1" width="344" height="192" />
Painting furniture is the most economical and fastest ways to transform boring cookie-cutter IKEA pieces into masterpieces which you can truly call your own.

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Tip: Purchase your paint from <a href="https://artfriendonline.com/EN/OnlineUsers/Index" target="_blank">ArtFriend</a> or DIY stores such as <a href="http://www.home-fix.com/" target="_blank">Home-fix </a>or <a href="http://www.selffix.com/" target="_blank">SelfFix</a>.
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<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31288 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea-hack_expensive_01.jpg" alt="Ikea hack_expensive_01" width="600" height="800" />Image from <a href="http://www.craftynest.com/2009/03/bamboo-veneer-flowers-ikea-lack-tables/" target="_blank">craftynest</a>
<a href="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea-hack_expensive_02.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-31296 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea-hack_expensive_02.jpg" alt="Ikea hack_expensive_02" width="600" height="795" /></a>Image from <a href="http://www.poppytalk.com/2012/06/love-is-like-apricot.html" target="_blank">poppytalk</a>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31411 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea-hack_expensive_17.jpg" alt="Ikea hack_expensive_17" width="600" height="600" />Image from <a href="http://domino.com/best-ikea-hacks" target="_blank">domino</a>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31418 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea_hack2.jpg" alt="Ikea_hack2" width="465" height="170" />If painting is not your cup of tea, you can consider wallpapering the IKEA furniture. This option is definitely fuss free and most importantly, you get a whole range of wallpaper designs to choose from!

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Tip: Use leftover wallpapers and <a href="http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/clear-protective-finishes/interior/minwax-polycrylic-protective-finish" target="_blank">clear polycrylic protective finish</a> over the wallpaper as protective topcoat. Wallpaper places where people least expected; such as insides or even sides of a drawer.
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<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31299 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea-hack_expensive_03.jpg" alt="Ikea hack_expensive_03" width="600" height="906" />Image from<a href="http://foter.com/explore/kids-chest-of-drawers" target="_blank"> foter</a>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31302 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea-hack_expensive_04.jpg" alt="Ikea hack_expensive_04" width="600" height="901" />Image from <a href="http://chelseylifeanddesign.blogspot.sg/2013/10/bedroom.html" target="_blank">chelseylifeanddesign</a>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31420 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea_hack3.jpg" alt="Ikea_hack3" width="577" height="157" />Up the wow factor of an IKEA table, chair or sofa by slimming the profile of the IKEA legs with a wood saw and use gold or silver paint over them.
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31304 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea-hack_expensive_05.jpg" alt="Ikea hack_expensive_05" width="600" height="598" />Image from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BJhjAEfALAN/" target="_blank">instagram
</a> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-31307 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea-hack_expensive_06.jpg" alt="Ikea hack_expensive_06" width="600" height="900" />Image from <a href="http://www.brittanymakes.com/2015/03/24/giveaway-with-pretty-pegs/" target="_blank">brittanymakes</a>
Tip: You can also swap out their dated legs with new shiny ones! In fact, <a href="http://www.prettypegs.com/" target="_blank">Prettypegs</a> which ships globally, sells fancy furniture legs designed specifically for IKEA furniture! <a href="http://www.brittanymakes.com/2015/03/24/giveaway-with-pretty-pegs/">
</a>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31389 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea-hack_expensive_10.jpg" alt="Ikea hack_expensive_10" width="600" height="401" />Image from <a href="http://www.prettypegs.com/" target="_blank">Prettypegs</a>
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<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31422 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea_hack4.jpg" alt="Ikea_hack4" width="590" height="194" />Being low cost, most IKEA dresser or drawers do not come with knobs. Hence, installing fancy looking knobs or long metallic bar pulls can dramatically upgrade the look of your IKEA cabinetry!
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31311 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea-hack_expensive_07-1.jpg" alt="Ikea hack_expensive_07" width="600" height="814" />Image from <a href="http://sarahshermansamuel.com/nursery-progress-ikea-hack-diy/" target="_blank">sarahshermansamuel</a>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31313 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea-hack_expensive_08.jpg" alt="Ikea hack_expensive_08" width="600" height="900" />
Image from <a href="http://www.findingsilverpennies.com/2015/06/the-leighton-dresser-before-and-after.html" target="_blank">findingsilverpennies</a>

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Extra Tip: <a href="http://www.superfront.com/" target="_blank">Superfront</a> ships ready made handles AND legs specially designed for IKEA furniture to Singapore!
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<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31388 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea-hack_expensive_09.jpg" alt="Ikea hack_expensive_09" width="600" height="297" />Images from <a href="http://www.superfront.com/" target="_blank">Superfront</a>
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<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31423 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea_hack5.jpg" alt="Ikea_hack5" width="354" height="181" />Furniture that makes use of marble is very expensive. However, a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/DC-Fix-346-0306-Adhesive-Marble/dp/B00504QXM0" target="_blank">faux marble contact paper </a>which is also known as <a href="http://pctvinylcorp.com/grip-tac-adhesive" target="_blank">self adhesive vinyl decal</a>, makes it extremely easy for you to imitate such level of luxe with any piece of furniture!

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Tip: You can consider ordering cheaper faux marble vinyl from <a href="https://world.taobao.com/item/45638436502.htm?spm=a312a.7700714.0.0.Bdfdw0#detail" target="_blank">Taobao</a>!
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<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31394 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea-hack_expensive_11.jpg" alt="Ikea hack_expensive_11" width="600" height="450" />Image from <a href="http://www.poppytalk.com/2013/10/diy-marble-coffee-table-possibly-most.html" target="_blank">poppytalk</a>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31396 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea-hack_expensive_12.jpg" alt="Ikea hack_expensive_12" width="600" height="686" />Image from <a href="http://www.huntedinterior.com" target="_blank">huntedinterior</a>
 <img class="aligncenter wp-image-31424 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea_hack6.jpg" alt="Ikea_hack6" width="445" height="187" />
A vintage rope, brass corner plates and brass fabric nails will make any lackluster IKEA products irresistibly chic and elegant!
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31400 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea-hack_expensive_14.jpg" alt="Ikea hack_expensive_14" width="600" height="367" />Image from  <a href="http://www.homedit.com/25-diy-ways-of-using-rope-for-a-vintage-look/rope-mirror-how/" target="_blank">homedit</a>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31401 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea-hack_expensive_15.jpg" alt="Ikea hack_expensive_15" width="600" height="467" />Image from <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.com/2011/10/diy-campaign-style-side-tables.html/" target="_blank">littlegreennotebook</a>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-31404 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Ikea-hack_expensive_16.jpg" alt="Ikea hack_expensive_16" width="600" height="800" />Image from <a href="http://www.ikeahackers.net/" target="_blank">hikeahackers</a>
There you have it!
6 IKEA hacks that will make your IKEA purchases from bland....
to bespoke and  expensive-looking without breaking your bank!
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