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A woman has been crowned Flatpack World Champion at the Grand Designs Live show in London. The DIY expert from Wigan gives her tips on how to successfully assemble furniture – and reveals what men got

If your mug collection is taking over your kitchen cabinets, consider repurposing a popular item from IKEA for use as a functional and stylish storage piece.

Can't find Ikea's famed Billy bookcase? Don't fret! There are some quality Billy bookcase alternatives worthy of a spot in your home. As a self-described Ikea fanatic, I’ve spent my fair share of afternoons circling the sleek storefront and munching on Swedish meatballs in the cafeteria.

IKEA’s bright, warm-toned trending shade of green is bold and a little in your face. In other words, if you’re looking to make a statement, this is the BILLY bookcase for you. While playful and fun, the beauty of green shades is that they always work well with neutrals, making this bookcase a great way of introducing colour to a space.

A CASH-SAVVY woman has left people gobsmacked after sharing her epic DIY office. Facebook user Gemma Charnley revealed she had been quoted an eye-watering £6.5k to make a built-in office in her

To achieve their clean, contemporary look, Erica and Chris chose to forgo any ornate trim, and they went with a crisp white paint ( Behr’s Falling Snow) for the walls and matching bookcases. The white color makes the entire living room feel brighter and more spacious.

Here’s how eight DIYers added more storage to their bedrooms using simple IKEA products. Lindy Whitlock Bickish, an antique dealer and owner of Potomac Collective, gave her daughter’s room a classic look using basic IKEA pieces.