12 Most Loved Furniture Hacks of 2025 (Using Prettypegs)

Furniture hacks don’t have to be complicated to make a difference. In 2025, many of the most loved furniture upgrades were simple, practical changes that made everyday pieces work and feel better at home. Adjusting height, adding colour, or switching out details like furniture legs, knobs or cabinet handles was often enough to give furniture a fresh look and a more balanced presence in a room.

This list brings together the most loved furniture hacks of 2025, all created using Prettypegs products. You’ll see everything from bold cabinet makeovers and IKEA furniture hacks to easy furniture upgrades that quietly improve how a piece sits in its space. What these projects share is a focus on improving what’s already there, rather than starting from scratch.

Together, these furniture makeover ideas show how DIY furniture projects can be both practical and long-lasting. Small, thoughtful changes can help extend the life of furniture and make homes feel more personal, comfortable and lived-in.

1. Kitchen hack with IVAR panels

Bringing warmth and texture into a kitchen remodel through fluted surfaces

This kitchen hack is part of a full kitchen remodel, where the focus was on creating a warm and cohesive space. IVAR fluted panels are used to extend the natural wood tones already found in the kitchen cabinets and bring that feeling into the rest of the room.

The fluted texture adds depth and helps tie different surfaces together. The vertical lines echo the wood inside the cabinets and soften the overall look. It’s a simple but thoughtful way to use IVAR panels beyond storage, and a good example of how furniture hacks can add warmth and character as part of a larger renovation.

Styled by @commeisis · Using Prettypegs IVAR panels

Related DIY inspiration: Fluted panels can be used far beyond kitchens and IVAR cabinets. In this DIY headboard project using Prettypegs fluted panels, they’re used to create a warm, textured look in the bedroom. You can explore the full process in our other blog article.

2. IKEA HEMNES shoe cabinet hack

Turning everyday storage into a more personal and welcoming entryway

This hack is part of a full entryway makeover where a plain white IKEA HEMNES shoe cabinet was transformed into a statement piece for the entrance. The cabinet is wrapped in vinyl to create a wood look, paired with a custom-made wooden top, and finished with Prettypegs Otto 100 legs in oak natural.

The rounded legs are what make this cabinet feel right in the space. They lift it just enough to take away the heavy, boxy feeling and give it a softer outline. Together with the wooden top, the cabinet starts to feel warm and welcoming, less like storage you hide away and more like a piece you’re happy to see when you walk in the door.

This project shows how IKEA furniture hacks can combine surface upgrades and furniture legs to create a cohesive result. By refining materials and proportions, a standard shoe cabinet becomes a key part of the entryway design.

Styled and created by @handymangraham · Using Prettypegs Otto 100 legs in oak natural

Curious about the process? The full makeover is documented step by step on Handyman Graham’s YouTube channel. You can watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSYSoU4NMYY

3. IKEA TROFAST storage hack

Transforming practical storage into a playful piece for a children’s room

This hack takes an IKEA TROFAST storage unit and turns it into something that feels like real furniture, not just plain kids’ storage. The frame is painted in a soft pink tone, the boxes are covered with patterned vinyl to add a playful touch, and the whole piece is finished with shiny brass legs. Together, these updates give the storage a more intentional, finished feel and change how it fits into the room.

The brass legs make a bigger difference than you might expect. By lifting the unit off the floor, they give it some air and take away the heavy, boxy feel. The contrast between the shiny brass and the soft colours keeps the storage fun without feeling overly childish, making it a piece that adds personality and works just as well for kids as it does for the rest of the home.

Styled by @megmonde · Using Prettypegs Hedvig Little 160 legs in shiny brass

4. A simple sofa hack for a calmer living room

Bringing lightness and balance into a living room with subtle sofa updates

This sofa originally sat directly on the floor, which gave it a very grounded, almost heavy feel in the room. Adding Otto 100 legs in white lifts the sofa just enough to change how it’s perceived, making it feel more refined and intentional. The seating no longer feels anchored to the floor, but instead becomes a clearer part of the room.

The rounded shape of the legs softens the look, while the added height brings in more air and light. With space underneath, the sofa feels lighter and more elegant, and the room as a whole feels calmer and more open. It’s a small change that adds a quiet sense of class without taking away from the relaxed, comfortable feeling of the space.

Styled by @maisonxblanche · Using Prettypegs Otto 100 legs in white

Related DIY inspiration: If you’re curious about how changing sofa legs can affect comfort, proportions, and overall feel, our blog post How can I change the height of my sofa? goes into more detail.

5. IKEA PAX wardrobe hack

Using colour-matched knobs to complete a built-in wardrobe look

This wardrobe hack shows how the right finishing detail can make an IKEA PAX wardrobe feel complete. The wardrobe itself was already in place, but choosing the right knob shape and painting the knobs to match the exact wardrobe colour gives the storage a calmer, more cohesive expression.

Rather than standing out, the knobs blend in and support the overall look. Their round shape keeps the design soft and tactile, while the colour match creates a subtle, built-in feel. Placing the knobs centrally instead of on the side adds a quiet twist to an otherwise familiar PAX wardrobe. It’s a small change, but one that shifts how the whole piece is experienced, making it feel more intentional and thoughtfully put together.

Styled by @tuvaalicia · Using Prettypegs Bill 30Ø knobs in ash natural

Related DIY inspiration: If customising your own hardware sparks ideas, explore more projects in our blog post Transform Your Space with Prettypegs RAW Collection IKEA Hacks.

6. IKEA STOCKHOLM coffee table hack

Giving an abandoned table a new look with statement furniture legs

This hack starts with an old IKEA STOCKHOLM coffee table that had been left behind and overlooked. Instead of replacing it, the table was given a new chance by updating what matters most for how it’s perceived in a room. Pairing it with Hedda 300 legs in walnut completely changes the character of the piece and brings it back into focus.

The new legs add both weight and elegance. Their shape gives the table a more sculptural feel, while the walnut finish adds depth and warmth that makes the surface feel richer and more intentional. What once felt tired now feels grounded and considered, proving that furniture doesn’t need to be perfect to be worth keeping. Sometimes it just needs the right details to feel relevant again.

7. Kitchen hack with soft colour accents

Using colour-matched knobs to add warmth and personality to a kitchen

This kitchen hack shows how a small pop of colour can bring together the the feeling of an entire space. By using Bill 30Ø knobs in Cloudy Pink, the cabinetry picks up on the warm yellow tiles and soft pastel accents already present in the kitchen. The result feels playful yet balanced, with the knobs acting as a quiet connector between surfaces rather than a bold statement on their own.

This project is a great example of how colour doesn’t have to be loud to bring in personality. While the Bill 30Ø knobs in Cloudy Pink are no longer part of our range, the look is easy to recreate using our RAW collection. RAW knobs are designed to be painted or finished in any colour you like, making it simple to match your kitchen exactly, or adapt the shade to suit your own space. If you’re looking for a bolder expression, our Bill 55Ø knobs are still available in Cloudy Pink and offer the same softness in a more pronounced size.

Styled by @studio_annlo · Using Prettypegs Bill 30Ø knobs in Cloudy Pink

8. Marble coffee table hack with sculptural legs

Styling a stone table top with warm wood accents

This marble coffee table shows how much warmth the right legs can bring to an otherwise cool material. Pairing the stone surface with Hedda 300 legs in walnut adds balance to the room, where the darker wood softens the marble and helps the table blend more naturally into the space. The rounded legs work beautifully against the sharp lines of the marble, creating a contrast that feels calm, considered, and visually grounding.

In this case, the legs were attached using strong double-sided adhesive tape, and it worked well for the person styling the table. While this can be a useful solution in certain situations, it’s not a method we’ve tested ourselves, and therefore not something we can officially recommend or guarantee for long-term everyday use. For the most stable and durable result, we always suggest attaching legs with our universal fitting plates and screws.

Styled by @villaelandet · Using Prettypegs Hedda 300 legs in walnut

9. Kitchen hack with natural wood details

Adding warmth and personality to a well-loved kitchen

This kitchen hack shows how small, well-chosen details can make a space feel new again without starting from scratch. By adding Frank 80 handles in ash natural, the cabinetry gets a softer, more tactile expression that works beautifully with the light fronts and warm wooden countertop. The natural wood adds balance and brings a calm, grounded feeling into the kitchen.

What makes this project especially meaningful is the intention behind it. Created by a community member as part of our Sustainable Week campaign, the focus was on improving what already existed rather than replacing it. Swapping handles is a simple change, but one that can extend the life of a kitchen and subtly change how it’s experienced every day. It’s a reminder that thoughtful, sustainable updates don’t have to be big to make a real difference.

Styled by @let_the_water_flow · Using Prettypegs Frank 80 handles in ash natural

10. IKEA SÖDERHAMN sofa hack

Making a familiar sofa feel more grounded and inviting

This update starts with swapping out the standard IKEA legs for something with a bit more character. Replacing them with Otto 100 legs in walnut instantly changes how the SÖDERHAMN feels in the room. The warm wood picks up on the natural tones already present in the space and brings a softness that the original legs were missing.

The rounded shape adds a playful touch without taking over. It lifts the sofa slightly, gives it more presence, and makes it feel less flat against the floor. What was once a very neutral, almost forgettable detail becomes something that adds warmth and personality, helping the sofa feel more connected to the rest of the room rather than just placed in it.

Styled by @a.i.interior · Using Prettypegs Frank 80 handles in ash natural

11. Cabinet hack with matching colour details

Bringing warmth and character through matching details and bold colour

This hack isn’t afraid of colour, and that’s exactly why it works. The deep burgundy red creates a striking contrast against the light wood, instantly giving the cabinet a sense of personality and presence. By repeating the colour on both the Bill 40Ø knobs and the Hedda 100 legs, the piece feels intentional rather than loud. The rounded shapes soften the boldness just enough, letting the colour stand out while still feeling warm, playful, and easy to live with.

12. IKEA IVAR cabinet hack

Letting playful legs and bold colour give a classic cabinet a whole new attitude

This hack is really about trusting colour and having a bit of fun with it. The pink IVAR cabinet already sets a playful tone, but pairing it with Hedda 100 legs in deep burgundy changes how the whole piece is read. The contrast adds weight and confidence, making the cabinet feel anchored and intentional rather than mass produced and temporary.

What makes it work is the combination of bold colour and soft form. Instead of shouting for attention, the cabinet settles into the room and feels like it belongs there. It’s expressive without trying too hard, and full of character in a way that feels natural and lived with.

Styled by @matildamelin.design · Using Prettypegs Hedda 100 legs in burgundy red

Related DIY inspiration: If you want to see more from this hack, including how the cabinet was assembled and styled, you can explore our blog post 3 Easy Ways to Hack Your IKEA IVAR Cabinet. It also features more IKEA IVAR hack ideas for adding colour, texture, and personality to this classic piece.

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The Prettypegs Team