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Limitations fuel my creativity
I love to turn challenges into opportunities by creatively using what I have to transform any space into a beautiful and functional home. It shouldn't matter if you own, rent, have a tiny space or tiny budget - I believe everyone deserves to live in a home they love and that inspires them to live their best life.
Since embarking on this journey a few years ago, I've received countless emails and pictures from people around the world showing me their #EYSINSPIRED projects and it's truly one of the most rewarding part of what I do.
Thanks for stopping by and let’s Engineer Your Space together!
Isabelle LaRue, Building Engineer | Small Space Aficionado
I love to turn challenges into opportunities by creatively using what I have to transform any space into a beautiful and functional home. It shouldn't matter if you own, rent, have a tiny space or tiny budget - I believe everyone deserves to live in a home they love and that inspires them to live their best life.
Since embarking on this journey a few years ago, I've received countless emails and pictures from people around the world showing me their #EYSINSPIRED projects and it's truly one of the most rewarding part of what I do.
Thanks for stopping by and let’s Engineer Your Space together!
Isabelle LaRue, Building Engineer | Small Space Aficionado
Start to finish step-by-step tutorials: 10 IKEA Hacks to makeover your home
Many of these DIY IKEA hacks don’t require any fancy tools and cover everything from home décor, lighting, furniture, pet and storage needs.
Here are some of the products I used to DIY these IKEA hacks (affiliate links unless otherwise noted):
Curtains:
fusible tape - amzn.to/46PwzGF
burlap fabric - amzn.to/3ZW1C1m
Pendant lamp:
Clear flexible chopping mats - amzn.to/3FiXgYG
dimmer switch - amzn.to/3rQq1bY
Remote switch with receiver - amzn.to/46Ref06
Cat scratcher legs:
sisal rope - amzn.to/3Qf0931
*TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:10 IKEA curtain hack - no sew ( VIVIAN curtains)
01:14 IKEA IVAR table and chair hack
01:45 IKEA LACK hack - furry ottoman
03:36 Lamp shade IKEA hack for DIY pendant lamp (ALANG & HEMMA lamp and lamp kit)
05:26 IKEA Billy Bookcase hack for DIY Dividing wall
08:51 DIY cat scratching post (LINMON & ADILS desk top and legs) IKEA hack
09:50 Enclosed cat litter box IKEA (SMASTAD bench)
12:56 Double sided picture frame IKEA hack (DALSKARR frame)
13:23 Christmas IKEA hack - front door decoration (HEAT trivet)
14:57 IKEA kitchen island hack (BEKVAM kitchen island)
For all the details and links to products I used in these IKEA hacks, visit
htts://www.engineeryourspace.com
Let’s connect on Instagram! It’s where I share what I’m up to day to day, new adventures I’m planning and more: eyspace
Don't want to miss any of my content, and find out about product giveaways and other news?? Sign up for my newsletter: bit.ly/2IuJaZF
Watch how I’ve transformed all the rooms in my LA apartment here:
czcams.com/play/PL6G39TvbIKJgePWM2RRsVM3IJG39zfnJb.html
Want to see the projects I did to my NYC studio apartment? Watch season 1 of the show: czcams.com/play/PL6G39TvbIKJgSEfB7vdR0RFmvkw3xF90O.html
Subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss any of my videos: czcams.com/users/EngineerYourSpace
Here are some of the products I used to DIY these IKEA hacks (affiliate links unless otherwise noted):
Curtains:
fusible tape - amzn.to/46PwzGF
burlap fabric - amzn.to/3ZW1C1m
Pendant lamp:
Clear flexible chopping mats - amzn.to/3FiXgYG
dimmer switch - amzn.to/3rQq1bY
Remote switch with receiver - amzn.to/46Ref06
Cat scratcher legs:
sisal rope - amzn.to/3Qf0931
*TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:10 IKEA curtain hack - no sew ( VIVIAN curtains)
01:14 IKEA IVAR table and chair hack
01:45 IKEA LACK hack - furry ottoman
03:36 Lamp shade IKEA hack for DIY pendant lamp (ALANG & HEMMA lamp and lamp kit)
05:26 IKEA Billy Bookcase hack for DIY Dividing wall
08:51 DIY cat scratching post (LINMON & ADILS desk top and legs) IKEA hack
09:50 Enclosed cat litter box IKEA (SMASTAD bench)
12:56 Double sided picture frame IKEA hack (DALSKARR frame)
13:23 Christmas IKEA hack - front door decoration (HEAT trivet)
14:57 IKEA kitchen island hack (BEKVAM kitchen island)
For all the details and links to products I used in these IKEA hacks, visit
htts://www.engineeryourspace.com
Let’s connect on Instagram! It’s where I share what I’m up to day to day, new adventures I’m planning and more: eyspace
Don't want to miss any of my content, and find out about product giveaways and other news?? Sign up for my newsletter: bit.ly/2IuJaZF
Watch how I’ve transformed all the rooms in my LA apartment here:
czcams.com/play/PL6G39TvbIKJgePWM2RRsVM3IJG39zfnJb.html
Want to see the projects I did to my NYC studio apartment? Watch season 1 of the show: czcams.com/play/PL6G39TvbIKJgSEfB7vdR0RFmvkw3xF90O.html
Subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss any of my videos: czcams.com/users/EngineerYourSpace
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This was so Helpful God Bless ya
Its beautiful
Renting must be horrible! I love your creativity to find a way!! Looks beautiful and I love your headboard.
Love the litter box hack!
Very nice! and on a small budget too.
The only thing I would have done differently is to make the backsplash behind the portable cook top the color of the wooden ply wood to the left of the window.
Pine is toxic to cats. The dust gets on their fur and they lick it off. Their liver suffers for it. Even if you don't think so but are not 100%, why would you experiment with your cat? 😿
Small space living Perfect
Really wanted that wallpaper
The best one I seen so far!
Refrigerators normally require a gap on the sides, top, and back to allow for air flow ventilation. Check the manual, but I think you just blocked some airflow which can reduce efficiency of the fridge and shorten the lifespan.
Always love Ikea ❤
Omg a plastic cup using while drilling, AWESOME!
Dying every time she says expresso 🙈
Brilliant!
Love it 💗
Im so happy your video came up in my feed. Love all that you have done and really love the kitty litter box 💗💗
can't you buy a lampshade?
An ikea Toftbo rug works well. They are easy to shake out and wash. I use them for my litter box and it works well
Terrific job! Thanks.
wont the plywood fall if you have put so much of stuff on it? i wanted to try out your idea but i feel the plywood wall wont be able to hold so much of load. please reply
how to build these with plywood in the bathroom if it would frequently get wet? wouldn't they become spoilt? please reply because I really wanted to try out your kitchen and bathroom ideas but what about the water spoiling the plywood?
how to build these with plywood in the bathroom if it would frequently get wet? wouldn't they become spoilt? please reply because I really wanted to try out your kitchen and bathroom ideas but what about the water spoiling the plywood?
Thank you for sharing this. I have both of the machines you have and haven’t used them. I am wanting to use mine, but I’m not sure how to, I am a visual learner and really need the step by step instructions or videos. Can you please direct me to those videos? Ty❤😊
Finally I got hear your voice after year ago, big fan of your voice and your ideas 💡
真的好看,也不難DIY,謝謝你的分享:
great job. i am definitely going to use those black tiles
Excellent ideas, great execution and clear explanation. Congratulations and thank you. Greetings from Poland.
While I’m torn how to change my black wall to white as I can’t paint it the landlord won’t allow
That matboard didn't look very clean cut so i'm guessing this machine isn't really for doing any client work.
I love your litter box ! It's because I have three cats and it ispires me. But all your ideas are very nice.
Thank you. I bought two of these (a different brnd) on Walmart, and the directions made no sense. Thanks so much for this. I think I can put it together now.
"Isabelle, your talent and gifts are inspiring. Thanks for sharing."
You did a fantastic job! Thanks for sharing!
Love the idea for diffused lighting using the semi-transparent cutting board -- one of my pet peeves is when bulbs show and it's too bright in one's eyes. This is a perfect hack. Love the kitty litter cabinet (MEOW). The painted table & chairs are perfection. I'm so impressed with everything you did. Where did you learn to use all the tools and build things? I don't even know how to use my cordless drill.
I love your ideas! Living in an apartment I have employed many of your ideas of decor that look permanent but are not. Recently had a routine inspection and the landlord said, "Where did you get all these ideas, man I wish all my tenants employed these ideas!" So, I gave her your CZcams Channel!
the amazon one is no good..
The cat litter box is absolutely genius
Love it. You make it look so easy
I’M SO GLAD YR CHANNEL POPPED UP ON MY FEED, I LOVE HOW CREATIVE YOU ARE & THE VIDEOS YOU DO ARE THE BEST I’VE COME ACROSS. I’LL DEFINITELY BE A NEW SUBSCRIBER. ✌🏼😊 🇬🇧
I have the written instructions,but is easier to understand on video
Creative
I love everything you did, I don’t think I would have gone black in such a tiny space. A little black yes, it makes it so dark, butbagain everything is great. Definitely a lot better usable space now!
I love the litter box idea the most. I love all
Love 2 tone
You are amazing!
Hi, i always wanted to do something like this in my kitchen. I have a modern mini ktchen where everything is tiny. The bottom cabinets are so hard to put things in it and get them out without getting on my knees. I am physically challenged which makes it worse. These pull out drawer is a game changer. I can always take them with me wherever I go next. I will look at all your kitchen videos you have on the list. However, if you havent made things for physically challenged people, here is a challenge for you. Hope to see videos to help me in my situation. Thank you.
Hi, I love them all. Plus they gave me great ideas to do in my own home. Thank you.
What’s happen to you. You’ve just disappeared.
Such clever ideas to customise Ikea items & bring back personality.❤