I think we can all agree that a step stool is a pretty functional item to have around the house. But what if you could up the ante and make it even more useful? I’d say that’s a no-brainer, right? IKEA hacker Joost van Boeschoten did exactly that with their BEKVÄM step stool, adding a […]
The Shaker chair is a truly remarkable example of historic furniture design, rooted in a philosophy that valued utility, order and restraint. As an admirer of Shaker furniture, I have often been surprised by how little its qualities are known beyond design-history circles. These seemingly simple chairs reveal a complex story of craftsmanship, standardization and branding. The […]
David Kan is no stranger to IKEA Hackers. This audiophile has delivered some amazingly clever ideas, like these speakers out of monitor stands and how to create a sleek speaker support. Today, we’re showing off another one of his beautiful designs, which, like many of his ideas, began with a question. He thought about how […]
