Living Room, Media Cabinet, Storage, and Shelves Ikea is known for its basics, in particular its Besta book shelves, but even their door and drawer options don't fulfill all design visions. By installing some plastic rails at the top and bottom of one of the shelves, covering some fiberboard panels with wood-grained contact paper, and adding four metal legs, the basic becomes the brilliant.  Photo 8 of 9 in 8 IKEA Hacks to Bring Your Furniture From Basic to Brilliant

8 IKEA Hacks to Bring Your Furniture From Basic to Brilliant

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We all know IKEA is known for its basic pieces, in particular the Besta bookshelves. Yet, even their door and drawer options don't fulfill all design visions. By installing plastic rails at the top and bottom of one of the shelves, and covering the fiberboard panels with wood-grained contact paper, along with adding four metal legs, the team behind Petite Apartment has transformed this item into a brilliant design.