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Lilith Hudson

"IKEA overlays" are a new (and easy) way to make your flatpack furniture look so much more expensive

a overlay kit for an ikea malm

Tired of your plain-looking flat-packs? Looking for ways to make your IKEA furniture look more expensive? Love hacking furniture but want an easy upgrade that doesn't require complicated tools? If the answer is 'yes' to any of the above then furniture overlays could be the answer, and they're quickly becoming the next big thing in DIY. 

We all love the utility of IKEA's flat-packs, and there's no denying that their sleek, minimalist design makes them the perfect canvas for letting your creativity run wild with clever IKEA hacks, but sometimes we need a little helping hand to make them more decorative and unique. Well, that's where IKEA overlays come in. These decorative panels come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and patterns, and they're by far the easiest way to jazz up dressers, cabinets, and even mirrors with minimal effort. 

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