DIY projects are a great way to give your home a makeover and express your personal style at the same time.

With a little bit of imagination and some DIY skills, you can create pieces that are unique to your vision and fit perfectly into your home without having to spend a lot of money.

Nothing beats the satisfaction of being able to turn something drab into a beautiful piece of art – especially if you're proud of the end result and can show it off to your family and friends.

That's why when DIY enthusiasts come up with new and inventive ways to do things around the house, we get so excited! This is how we learn new things, get inspired and come up with new ways to make our homes more comfortable, modern and pleasing to the eye.

Speaking of creative DIY ideas, a recent tip on how you can transform your side table using IKEA items has made the rounds on social media.

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Using just a $29 Glattis brass tray and a 30cm Brunsta pendant lamp shade, DIY enthusiast Judith Jelena Paus, has somehow created a sleek and stylish side table that is sure to be seen in trendy homes all around the world.

Judith, who is known for her numerous tips on how IKEA shoppers can style their homes using the products of the Swedish retailer, also said that it only took her a minute to create the look — all she did was to put the two items together and voila! A stylish side table that can spruce up your living space.

Her DIY tip immediately went viral on social media, amassing more than 4.5 million views and comments from users who praised Judith for her tip.

One person wrote: 'So creative and beautiful!'

'I am definitely going to make this one,' another added.

The adorable side table tip by Judith has received millions of views. Credit: IKEA/TikTok/@judithjelenadiy.

And while some users were blown away by Judith's unique take on DIY projects, not everyone was convinced that her simple yet creative ideas could be classified as hacks.

One person wrote: 'I wish people understood what a hack really is…and isn’t. This is not. It's just creative use of products.'

'Hack? Nice but it's not a hack,' another added.

Judith, however, defended herself by saying that making use of products for purposes other than their intended use is what constitutes a hack.

She wrote: 'A hack means using products for other things than they are made for. If you're using a plant pot as an advent wreath it isn't a hack?'

Key Takeaways

• DIY enthusiast Judith Jelena Paus has created a popular side table hack using a $29 Glattis brass tray and a 30cm Brunsta pendant lamp shade from IKEA.
• The hack has quickly gone viral on social media sites like Facebook and TikTok.
• While some people are impressed by Judith's hack, others don't see it as a true 'hack' because she isn't changing the shape or form of the product.
• Judith argues that a hack simply means using products for purposes other than their intended use - so, technically, this side table hack is still a hack.

Well, love it or hate it, Judith's hacks have been seen by millions – and we have to admit that they do look pretty cool in the end!

We bet many of you are already inspired to turn those dull furniture pieces in your home into stylish new pieces – and the best part is, with the help of IKEA, these items are easily accessible and affordable.

Are you looking forward to trying this tip? Better yet, have you ever tried upcycling pieces of furniture? Share your photos and stories in the comments below - we're looking forward to hearing from you!

 

[Penny4]

I used to like Ikea's stuff. Lately, I find it's cheap & nasty that doesn't last anymore. I bought a kitchen rubbish bin two years ago, and it's all rusted.