Ikea hacking is about modifying and customizing standard, off-the-shelf Ikea products to make them more distinctive or re-purposed for a new use. As unusual as that might seem, there’s a huge and growing community behind the idea. (Just try typing “Ikea hacks” into Pinterest!)
3D printing is often part of the creative toolset used by inventive Ikea hackers and is even recognized by Ikea itself as having an important role to play.
In this article, we’ll explore just a fraction of the thousands of ingenious 3D printed Ikea hacks to be found online, including on dedicated Ikea hacking websites. With so much on offer, there’s sure to be something to inspire your own practical project.
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So now, it’s time to get hacking!
Furniture Mods
Mainstream Ikea hacking revolves around modifying, enhancing, and re-purposing furniture. In this context, 3D printing is an ideal way to make everything from customized cupboard handles, brightly colored door hinges, and attachments and fittings of all sorts!
Adjustable Lack Table Feet
These leg extensions are perfect if you have uneven floors or find yourself moving your table around often. This print is a removable, non-destructive hack to protect your floors and add some height to your Ikea Lack table. The feet are also height adjustable by turning the big inner screw.
Just be aware that printing screw threads is critical to making this part functional. The designer recommends 20% infill, but if you place a lot of weight on your table, consider going for 40%. That should make it as strong as the table itself. Printables user Rooster remixed an anti-slip sock for this model that should be printed in TPU, for those cases where extra stability is required.
- Who designed it? testudor
- How printable/popular is it? These feet are easy to print, evidenced by the 28 successful makes and no complaints.
- Where to find it? Printables
Ekby Hemnes Monitor Stand
If you’ve ever added or changed the shelves on an Ikea Hemnes bookcase, you may well have ended up with a spare. Why not press it into service and make a useful monitor stand?
Naturally, although this design is sized for Ekby Hemnes shelves, you could always cut a piece of wood to size, or scale the parts for slightly different dimensions.
- Who designed it? SungiKim
- How printable/popular is it? This straightforward print has over 11,900 downloads and half a dozen posted makes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Lack Grommet
The Ikea Lack Table is definitely a community favorite for 3D printed projects. One downside for many of these projects is that it’s difficult to route your cables cleanly around the table, which is why many makers will drill holes into their tables for easier cable management. While this gets the job done, it isn’t exactly the prettiest outcome.
This is where a 3D printed grommet comes in. Insert this print into any holes you make in your Lack table to keep cords nice and tidy. A grommet will also keep your cords safe from fraying on the harsh edges of the freshly-cut hole. The grommet and cap come together in a single STL file. You’ll need to split these objects inside of your slicer and print them separately for the best results. For those who aren’t a fan of the round grommet, there’s also a square version available.
- Who designed it? thebeetleuk
- How printable/popular is it? This grommet has over 33,000 downloads, 22 makes, and 6 remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Marius Storage Net
This design, dubbed “Clippy”, has stood the test of time and comes in variants for other Ikea furniture as well as the famous Marius stool. It includes clips that can be attached to furniture legs to string up a net and create extra storage.
We’ve featured it here because the design and idea are applicable to so many other items, not just Ikea furniture. Check out the rest of Lauren’s designs and her website for inspiration.
- Who designed it? laurlaurland
- How printable/popular is it? This versatile design has been liked over 330 times on Thingiverse and featured on many other sites.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Lack Leg Replacement
The ubiquitous Lack table is much loved for its minimalism and affordability, but it’s not known for its sturdiness of construction. This inventive, generatively designed wireframe replacement leg was created by Dominik Cisar, an architect and computational designer who has also done extensive design work with Prusa Research.
This 3D printed design looks stunning and is very different from any other DIY mod in this space. Each leg is printed in four pieces, and you’ll need to add a brim to each piece. Print just one replacement leg or all four for a statement side table!
- Who designed it? cisardom
- How printable/popular is it? With over 21,700 views and more than 630 downloads, it’s clear that this design has generated a lot of interest! It’s not the easiest of prints – and the build requires careful gluing of sections – but it’s a very rewarding outcome when done.
- Where to find it? Cults
Adils Leg Brace
Adils legs are great on Ikea tables but can be prone to wobble a bit, especially with anything heavy on top. This design fixes that problem with a simple clamp to attach to a wall or another item of furniture. Especially if you use your table for something that requires a steady surface (like 3D printing!), this could be just the hack you need.
- Who designed it? Pm_Me_Your_Value
- How printable/popular is it? This three-part print needs screws to hold it together but is easy to make. It has over 2,400 views on Cults alone.
- Where to find it? Cults
Lack Caster Wheels
Adding wheels to a Lack table has never been easy from a DIY standpoint (especially if you also need to shorten the legs). This design solves those problems, with the bonus that you can choose filament to color-match your decor. Just don’t forget that you’ll have to supply your own wheels!
- Who designed it? FoL
- How printable/popular is it? This clever Lack hack has been downloaded over 2,400 times on Thingiverse, and there’s 1 make. Also, check out the remix with shorter sides if you’d prefer to save on filament.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Alex Drawer Boxes
Alex office furniture is one of Ikea’s classic lines. Across the world, that adds up to a lot of drawers with stuff rattling around loose inside. You can fix that problem with these handy drawer units customized to fit perfectly.
While they should be easy to print, the designer recommends activating vase mode for the cleanest results.
- Who designed it? Glaedi
- How printable/popular is it? These handy boxes have been downloaded over 7,700 times, and there’s a make and a handful of remixes for inspiration.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Lack Folding Flat
Taking Ikea’s flatpack mantra to a whole new level, this ingenious design turns a fully mounted Lack table into a stowable one in seconds by folding them neatly underneath it. No screwdriver needed!
The maker recommends printing this model in PETG to allow flexibility of the locking tabs. To install the pieces, you’ll need to drill and countersink some pilot holes for the screws that will secure the printed parts to the Lack table, but it’s all there, in easy-to-follow instructions. Also, there are great videos showing the whole thing in action.
- Who designed it? LotharCreativeDesign
- How printable/popular is it? 6 makers posted their prints while 180 have downloaded the design.
- Where to find it? Printables
Technical & Making Hacks
For those interested in more technical pursuits, from hi-fi through gaming to 3D printing itself, there are rich seams of custom Ikea hack designs to create the perfect workstation or hobby bench.
Wandering Hour Bondis Clock
This is one of those hacks that you can’t wrap your mind around until you see it in action. You’ll get to experience quite a transformation from the original Ikea Bondis Clock to this mesmerizing timepiece. While it’s not a quick project, it is extremely well-documented and worth the effort.
The process mostly consists of printing a few extra gears and redoing the numbering system that we’re all familiar with. As you can imagine, the tolerances are quite tight, but there’s a remix with slightly increased tolerances for those with issues. For the assembly, you’ll need some extra parts and tools, like a vice, some metric screws, and bearings. Although a bit challenging, if you have the necessary skills and equipment, it will certainly pay off!
- Who designed it? DavidKingsman
- How printable/popular is it? Despite being a relatively complex project, this design has almost 70 posted makes. So, you can definitely make it too!
- Where to find it? Printables
Livboj Charger Stand
While Ikea has gone through several iterations of phone chargers, Livboj is the most enduring and popular. This design uses the Thingiverse Customizer (or you can use OpenSCAD on your desktop) to allow you to customize the size, shape, tilt, and anything else about the stand to your preference. It also comes with a pre-worked design for a phone the size of the iPhone 8.
This is the second iteration of this design, which has been redesigned to fit more phone models without modification.
- Who designed it? Maffenberger
- How printable/popular is it? The Thingiverse Customizer app has been used over 90 times for the basic design. Also, look for a variant that includes an Apple Watch charger. Printing should be easy, depending on the extent of customization.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Billy Controller Holder
For the gamers out there, this is a simple and effective way to create storage for your Xbox 360, Xbox One, or Steam controllers to a Billy bookcase or Jerker desk.
This was originally designed for Xbox 360 controllers, but there’s an extra file to print an added lip to adapt it for Xbox One and Steam controllers. This is simple to make, effective, and easy on the eyes – an ideal Ikea hack!
- Who designed it? Jrubia
- How printable/popular is it? This is a straightforward print with six makes and six remixes to prove it’s printable.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Linnmon Table Headphone Hanger
We had to include this because of its sheer simplicity and usefulness. Billed as a headphone hanger for the edge of the Linnmon table, it can be used to hang many other objects, organize cables, or anything you can think of!
- Who designed it? evancli
- How printable/popular is it? This design comes in two easy options (one with a cable wrap) and is very straightforward to print. It’s been made 13 times, and you can find 9 remixes, including one for the thinner Bekant tabletop, too.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Kitchen Timer Time-Lapse
Gimbals and rotors for time-lapses aren’t cheap, and not exactly versatile. Unsure whether they’re worth it? Try this easy hack first.
This is a simple and quick-to-print GoPro mount to fit Ikea’s kitchen timer. Once set up, just turn the knob and set the GoPro for the desired duration. The author even included a video of the final result. On the downside, the rotational speed is obviously fixed and cannot be sped up or down.
- Who designed it? deimosmuc
- How printable/popular is it? With over 1,500 downloads and a make, this simple hack could lead to some cool rotational time-lapses!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Tertial Webcam Jib
For YouTubers and vloggers, having a dependable, easily-adjustable jib to mount a webcam is invaluable. Converting one of Ikea’s Tertial lamps might be the answer, and this is one of many designs to do just that for common Logitech cameras.
While it requires a few nuts and bolts to assemble, these bits should be easily accessible and putting the design together shouldn’t present a challenge.
This design is nicknamed WALT, for “webcam arm lamp truss”.
- Who designed it? TheNewHobbyist
- How printable/popular is it? There are way more makes of this to be found around the internet than the three posted on Thingiverse. Also, look for variants for other types of camera.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Lack 3D Printer Enclosure
This is much more than a single design. It’s a complete family of solutions stemming from the original idea to modify an Ikea Lack table into an enclosure for an FDM 3D printer.
We’ve included the definitive version here, designed specifically for an Original Prusa i3 MK3, but it works for any printer of a similar size. Indeed, this hugely popular idea has been applied in many different ways, which we explore in our article Ikea Lack 3D Printer Enclosure: How to Make Your Own.
- Who designed it? cisardom
- How printable/popular is it? This is an incredible design with countless remixes and variants for other printers. There are literally hundreds of makes and remixes, although they all do need some care and attention to detail.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Samla Filament Storage Solution
This easy hack upgrades a Samla box into a simple solution for keeping your 3D printing filament dry, dust-free, and in good condition. The small boxes are stackable, meaning the system is easy to expand as your filament “collection” grows!
Each 22-liter box can hold up to five 750-gram spools suspended on a rack. As an optional extra, you can add a 3D printed dry box feeder and print directly from the box!
- Who designed it? wstein
- How printable/popular is it? There are many dozens of makes and remixes. This is a hugely popular solution for filament storage and an easy make with just a few additional screws and fixings.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Kitchen
Ikea kitchen items are a staple of many households. Simple, reliable, and never going out of style. Check out these prints to get even more out of those great items.
Dragon Cutlery Handles
Here’s another award-winning design that adds a simple, quickly attachable handle to Ikea’s Dragon cutlery. It can make an enormous difference to those who have difficulty grasping forks and spoons in particular.
The designer has also shared the CAD files so that the design can be modified for other brands or styles of cutlery.
- Who designed it? dbrgn
- How printable/popular is it? This is a very easy print – two pieces are held together with plain old rubber bands. It’s been downloaded almost 5,000 times.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Grundtal S-shaped Hook
For many, their Ikea Grundtal kitchen or bathroom shelf simply doesn’t have enough storage options. Or maybe they misplaced the hooks that came with their shelf. Rather than purchasing a new set of S-shaped hooks, why not 3D print your own?
These hooks are molded with the same dimensions as the original Grundtal S-hook, meaning they will fit perfectly on your shelf. Many makers have noted how strong the design is, even when printing with PLA. If you plan on using these hooks to hold heavier objects, such as pots and pans, consider a stronger filament choice like PETG or ABS, just to be safe.
- Who designed it? adgaudio
- How printable/popular is it? This is a popular print, with over 17,000 downloads and 24 shared makes for you to browse through, while 4 remixes have been posted as well.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Pokal Spice Bottles
Spice up your kitchen with this simple and fun idea. Choose from 11 different designs of simple snap-on lids to transform basic shot glasses into something entirely different.
The designer doesn’t specify, but based on the photos, we assume that these will fit on the 2-oz Pokal snaps glasses.
- Who designed it? Prenta
- How printable/popular is it? This is a very quick and easy print, with over 440 likes on Thingiverse. They’re ideal for your own kitchen and perhaps for a children’s kitchen playset, too!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Korken Jar Lids
This is a brilliant idea. Magnus Ljadas has created a design that can be customized using Thingiverse’s Customizer app (or your software of choice) to produce snap-on lids for Ikea’s popular Korken jars. If customizing isn’t your thing, you can always just print them plain and write on them with a permanent marker!
The design is scaled to fit the 13-cL jar, but you should be able to scale up the file for the larger sizes using 147% along the X- and Y-axes and 160% in the Z direction.
- Who designed it? ashpool
- How printable/popular is it? There are hundreds of downloads and a couple of impressive makes. In particular, check out the brilliant two-color make of this design by lightfingers.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Skådis Paper Towel Holder
Every home needs a paper towel holder, and few have one as versatile as this next project. This grab-and-go paper towel holder design features great functionality. It’s a paper towel holder that can seamlessly be pulled from its mount for those moments when you need to take the whole roll of towels with you, such as when something spills.
This design is achieved by inserting small magnets into either end of the rod. All of the prints either snap in place or screw together for a tight fit. This keeps the rod in place until you need it released. There are mounting files for the Ikea Skådis pegboard included as well as traditional wall mounts, allowing you to place your paper towels wherever you need them.
Ordning Garbage Bag Ring
The Ikea Ordning Utensil holder is a popular focus for hacking with a variety of 3D printed wall mounts and internal dividers available. We’ve chosen this simple idea (one of a few similar designs) to turn it into a small countertop garbage bin.
This would be ideal for tea bags, coffee grounds, and so on. You could even print a few in different colors to sort your waste!
Home
Ikea’s domestic pieces are possibly the most bountiful of 3D printed hacks. Everything from Ikea lighting to hangers has been designed, printed, and used.
Kallax Cable Clips
Running cables behind Kallax shelves is now a bit easier and cleaner thanks to this ingenious design. This is one of the easiest models on this list to print, and because of the way it was designed, the clips are already pre-tensioned to perfection.
As if that wasn’t enough, the author provides an OpenSCAD file so you can adjust it to the thickness and the number of cables it can hold. The current design holds a single 7-mm cable. Since it’s a parametric design, it’s easily adaptable to other kinds of shelving, Kallax or not!
- Who designed it? ntdesign
- How printable/popular is it? Eight documented makes with stellar feedback all say that these clips work well.
- Where to find it? Printables
Pokal Twig Vase
Cemel Cetinkaya is a well-known designer who has produced many Ikea product hacks. In particular, his creative repurposing of the popular Pokal series of glasses has gained a big following. (In fact, we have two of them on our list.)
This is a great solution to the common “we need a taller vase” issue! Simply print a Pokal glass extension and the problem is solved.
The pictured model was printed with 10% infill and a layer height of 0.2 mm. You shouldn’t need supports, as long as you print it standing up.
- Who designed it? ccetinkaya
- How printable/popular is it? With over 330 downloads on MyMiniFactory alone and several thousand views, this design is pretty popular and also looks straightforward to print. Just check that the model is scaled to match your size of Pokal glass first, as there are a few variants.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Drying Rack Clamp
Those who like to air dry their clothing know how nice the Ikea Frost drying rack can be. However, one common issue with this product is how often the rack seems to disassemble itself, especially after long-term use under heavy loads. This model helps solve this issue make the experience of using the Frost rack more pleasant.
These 3D printable clamps are used to add more stability to the rack while it’s in use, keeping it from falling apart. This will give you more peace of mind, knowing your clothes will be dry when you get back home instead of on the floor. One clamp is all you need, although you can print out multiple if you’re still having issues.
Corner Protectors
“Toddlers and Corners”. It sounds like a game, but it’s actually closer to an activity called “A Day at the Hospital”. All jokes aside, if someone you know has balance issues, these corner edge protectors are super easy to print and a very effective way to avoid some accidental injuries.
They work great in any material just by rounding the corners, but TPU will make them extra safe. All you need is some double-sided tape to secure them without damage to the original furniture.
- Who designed it? Wilko_SLO
- How printable/popular is it? The design is simple enough to instantly know you won’t have any printing issues. Those 11 makes and over 3,000 downloads just confirm it.
- Where to find it? Printables
Korken Airbrush Spray Pot Lid
Many makers are using airbrushing techniques to achieve colorful finishes on their 3D prints. An important part of airbrush maintenance is the cleaning process. Having a dedicated cleaning pot is essential to clean your brush between different colors.
This next print takes the standard Ikea Korken glass bottle and gives it a lid that perfectly houses your airbrush, allowing you to spray safely into the pot without making a mess. The creator has done a great job documenting the design on their website. For those looking to get into airbrushing, this is a great, affordable alternative to traditional cleaning pots.
- Who designed it? Funbie Studios
- How printable/popular is it? Nearly 1,200 downloads show that people have found this lid useful for their airbrushing setup.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory, Thingiverse, Funbie Studios
Lampan Lamp Shade
In the world of Ikea hacks, this is practically a vintage design, as both the original product and the hack have stood the test of time. A collection of 29 alternative Ikea Lampan lamp shades brighten the otherwise plain and simple original product.
These are straightforward prints, well suited to PETG, although most makes are in PLA. Print them in different colors or various translucent filaments for the best effect. (They look stunning in a collection!)
- Who designed it? VanAllesWatOntwerp
- How printable/popular is it? There are five nice makes on Thingiverse, and the design has been featured in many other articles and videos.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Kallax Cat Cubby
This is such a wonderfully simple idea. Although billed as a hideout for a cat, this design could be used for many other purposes. It provides neat access to a Dröna (or equivalent) box designed for Kallax shelves without having to remove it from the shelf.
Essentially, you cut a circular hole in one side of the box, which is then secured with this 3D printed ring. You could even add holes on multiple sides and connect several boxes for a feline playground!
Ribba Infinity Mirror
Not all Ikea hacks are functional – some of them are purely aesthetic. And this infinity mirror firmly falls into the second category. The concept of an infinity mirror is having a light source (in this case an LED strip) sandwiched between two mirrors. The infinity effect is given by the light bouncing from one pane to the other continuously. It’s a great way to add to a wall without the need to demolish it. And if the LEDs are addressable, you can set them to whatever color you like.
In addition to the printed parts, the project requires two Ribba picture frames, some one-way mirror adhesive film, and an LED strip. It’s recommended to assemble the mirror in a dust-free environment. Any spot of dust will be repeated infinitely and ruin the effect!
- Who designed it? McTimmi
- How printable/popular is it? Over 2,700 people have downloaded this mesmerizing design.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Bumerang Shoulder Support
We all have that nice coat or suit that we want to keep in good shape for special occasions. But the classic Bumerang hangers are too slim for the job and will eventually fold the shoulders of the clothes.
This printed padding adds extra shoulder support. Wrinkles begone! The model requires no support and can be printed with little infill and high layer heights to save both time and filament.
- Who designed it? 3D-Print_Tech-Design
- How printable/popular is it? With more than 1,500 downloads and a make, the design has been tested and proven functional. The only additional hardware required is a piece of wire to keep the assembly from sliding away.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Jansjö Light Shade
Ikea’s Jansjö lamp has evolved through several iterations and is now a mainly-USB-powered range of lights. The whole range shares common lamp heads, so this shade should fit them all. It’s a simple snap-fitting 3D print to help reduce glare and direct light where you want it.
The model is designed to be loose for easy adjustment, but if you want a tighter fit to secure the shade in the direction you need, the designer recommends scaling to 98%.
- Who designed it? Svenergy
- How printable/popular is it? This is a simple print and the most popular of several Jansjö shades, with nearly 5,300 downloads and 16 uploaded makes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Kids & Toys
Hacking is about having fun, and what better way to have fun than with toys? Of course, when children are the users, extra care has to be taken to ensure items are safe and fit for their specific purpose. That aside, the only limit to what’s possible is your imagination!
Måla Paints Holder
Ikea’s Måla range of pens, paint, and paper is enormously popular, but the paint bottles tend to get everywhere. Problem solved with this simple holder designed to attach to the edge of a play table. Each holder fits five bottles, but you can print a few if you have more colors (or more children).
This is a very easy print. It just needs four countersunk screws to attach to a table or wall (along with whatever other appropriate fittings are necessary for your surface).
Pokal Piggy Bank
Our final Pokal glass hack is an entertaining piggy bank, guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face. It’s an easy print and looks great, especially in brighter filament colors.
You won’t need to use any settings out of the ordinary to print this: The designer used a layer height of 0.2 mm and an infill of 10%.
- Who designed it? ccetinkaya
- How printable/popular is it? Downloaded over 1,500 times, this simple, creative, and easy-to-print design is a real winner.
- Where to find it? MyMinFactory
Lillabo Switching Points
3D printed designs and Ikea’s wooden Lillabo railways are a match made in heaven. We chose this because we liked the simple moving parts (always fun to play with), but there are literally hundreds of other designs for points, bridges, trains, and railway buildings out there.
This design prints in five parts, which are easy to assemble. If you’re looking for inspiration, many makers have shared their creative remixes, including some servo-driven versions. Get ready to roll.
- Who designed it? Fittan
- How printable/popular is it? Liked around 800 times and with almost a dozen builds, this is a tried and true design.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Frosta Stool Bicycle
This is one of the most creative Ikea hacks out there! Le Fab Shop produced this brilliant design using 3D printed parts to transform two Ikea Frosta stools into a simple push-along bike.
Unfortunately, Frosta stools can be difficult to find. But if you already have a couple lying around, this would be a great project to prove the transformative power of 3D printing!
Kallax Super Mario Blocks
What’s inside the Super Mario question mark blocks? This is a brilliantly simple hack to add a sense of fun to any small (or big) kid’s bedroom or play area. Simply print the white question mark and bolts and stick them onto a yellow Kallax shelf door.
A larger layer height will work perfectly well for these, as there’s no fine detail to be concerned about. Just make sure there are enough solid layers on top to fully cover the infill pattern.
- Who designed it? VadimG
- How printable/popular is it? This design has been downloaded over 750 times. It’s a very easy print, although for the full effect, it needs yellow Ikea shelf doors or boxes to be attached to.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Storage & Spares
This is a classic area for 3D printing, and there are thousands of designs out there for spare Ikea parts and fittings. We’ve highlighted a few key examples, but it’s always worth checking for updates and additions.
Spare Parts
3D printing is ideal for spare parts. You might be working on a furniture hack and need extra components or simply reassembling something only to find some parts are missing. Whatever the situation, there’s bound to be a downloadable part for what you need.
In the case of Ikea products in particular, there are often small attachments that are easy to misplace or don’t survive the disassembly process when you want to re-flat-pack some furniture. They’re so pervasive, we even have an article dedicated to the subject of 3D printed Ikea replacement parts.
Here, we’ve included designs for some of the most common missing parts (even dowels).
- Who designed it? Various, including MakerBot_Europe
- How printable/popular is it? We’ll let one comment do the talking, a story we see repeated hundreds of times: “Thanks a lot for this design, it saved my day :)”.
- Where to find it? Options on Thingiverse include dowels, arresters, brackets, rail mounts, and bookshelf cams
Skådis Pegboard Collection
Designer Chris Schneider has put together an incredible collection of almost 60 parts to allow you to add just about anything you can imagine to a Skådis slot board.
There are designs for everything: paper towel holders, small shelves, tool racks, and much more. They’re all designed to be tight-fitting, wobble-free, and easy to print.
- Who designed it? CSD_Salzburg
- How printable/popular is it? This collection is enormously popular, with thousands of likes and downloads across the range. Almost all are straightforward to print, with one or two requiring extra parts (see the comments section on the Thingiverse page).
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Modular Lack Drawers
These drawers were originally designed for a printer enclosure, but they’ve evolved so much beyond that! Sure, they fit Ikea Lack tables just right, but they also look great on other tables, desks, and workbenches. The rails for mounting these come in different sizes to accommodate which size bin you need. But what really sets these drawers apart is the way they can be mounted under each other, making this a completely modular system.
The second generation of this system includes options for bigger and smaller printers, open bins, steel sheet holders, tilt drawers, and, you guessed it, Gridfinity!
- Who designed it? Jerrari
- How printable/popular is it? Almost 120 happy makers confirm that this system is easily printable.
- Where to find it? Printables
Salma Clip Lids
It’s a fact of life that Ikea’s Salma boxes tend to multiply, then get stacked up high. It’s also a fact that these stacks can be easily toppled and spill their contents… But with these simple, easy-to-print lid clips, that will become a thing of the past.
There are two files: one for the smaller boxes between 5 and 22 liters and one for the 45- and 65-liter boxes. The clips were designed to be 36 mm long but can be scaled to different lengths without issue.
The designer recommends printing these in ABS over PLA and orienting them sideways on your beds. You might also like to use a raft to avoid elephant’s foot.
- Who designed it? Wookbert
- How printable/popular is it? These are nice and easy to print, with 93 makes and over 22,000 downloads.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Drawer/Desk Organizer
It’s no secret that professional organizers and tool carts are expensive. They’re meant to be sturdy, transportable, capacious yet sorted spaces to keep all sorts of things. Thanks to this modular and customizable set of boxes, you can transform the Helmer dresser into one.
The modular components come in different shapes and dimensions, but all fit on a grid to keep them secured while in motion. Even without the Helmer dresser, the same system will work to create a neat and sturdy desk organizer.
It’s possible to fit most tools and consumables in these boxes, from screws and bolts to calipers and wrenches. You can add a little label or color-code them to distinguish them with a quick glance.
- Who designed it? dukedoks
- How printable/popular is it? Coming in at 10 makes, 16 remixes, and over 10,000 downloads, the boxes require no supports and can be printed in PLA.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Tisken Toothbrush Divider
The Ikea Tisken toothbrush holder has found its way into thousands of homes. The problem that many have with its design is the fact that there’s no separation between toothbrushes, making it difficult to stay organized.
Enable3D has once again come up with a great solution to this problem in the form of a press-fit divider. This print will allow you to store up to four toothbrushes inside of your Tisken holder as well as a tube of toothpaste, all while keeping them separate from each other.
Tisken Shower Caddy
Continuing on the Tisken train, this next Voronoi style design gives most everyday items a nice twist. It’s pleasing to the eye while still easy to print and structurally solid. This clever Voronoi shower caddy uses four Tisken suction cups to securely fasten to the wall.
The print requires three metal rods and six screws to be assembled. It’s recommended to print it out of anything but PLA, as it will surely get wet, and PLA is not known for its water resistance. PETG, ABS, or ASA would be perfect for this job.
- Who designed it? bastl90
- How printable/popular is it? It can be printed flat on the bed without supports but with at least three perimeters for watertightness.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Bonus: Tape Measure
We all know resisting the free pencil and tape measure at the entrance of the store is impossible, so why not transform them into something useful?
This small gadget works as an enclosure for the meter-long paper tape measure and allows it to be reeled in and out, with an end bracket to stop the tape from entering the case. The model is downloadable for a small fee and contains all the files pre-oriented.
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