Ikea drying rack

I've scoured the web for the best IKEA hacks for the home and for families---check them out in the slideshow above. IKEA is an incredible source for affordable furniture, but its affordability also often means that you see the same furniture everywhere you go. But even with IKEAs most basic pieces, you can add your own DIY touch to customize hack your IKEA purchases into something completely unique.

Ideas for a balcony design to fit in both a home workspace and laundry. Flexible storage and compact solutions make smart use of your extra space.

Interior Design & Home Decor on Instagram: "IKEA Hack! Using a FORSAND door and KOMPLEMENT pant hangers from IKEA, she customized a drying rack that’s perfectly matched to her laundry room units. It’s larger than most store-bought options, offering more space and a seamless look! . . #ikeahack #ikea #ikeahome #ikeaideas #ikealover #interiordesign #diy #HomeDecor #diyideas #diyproject #home #HomeDIY #InteriorDesign"

Even if you're dealing with a very small laundry space, there are ways you can fit in all the functionality of a much larger room. All it takes is a little ingenuity.

Here is a DIY clothes drying rack that I fabricated using an IKEA shoe rack and rail brackets. It's easy to open and store even when loaded.

Discover our selection of drying racks for clothes and towels, perfect for delicates that can’t go in the dryer or when trying to save energy!

I hacked an unused IKEA Sniglar baby crib into a retractable drying rack. It's so useful for laundry that needs a bit of airing.

I hacked a Sniglar baby cot into a retractable clothes drying rack. Items needed: 1 x Sniglar baby cot 2 x small press hinges 4 x screw hooks 2 x metres curtain cord Steps: 1. Take both ends of the Sn