Welcome to the Luxalific Blog
7 tips to make your home more "hyggelig"
Stylkea was recently tagged in this Insta-worthy photo and the first word that popped into my head was hygge! The photo is a sneak preview of soon-to-be-here B3's nursery and I couldn't imagine a more welcoming, loving, hyggelig little nest! (Not sure what hygge is, whether you want it in your home or even how to pronounce it? That's ok, I'm about to explain.)
Why furniture "hacking" matters
Modern lifestyles are mobile and dynamic, which is why we gravitate towards furniture that can accompany us on the journey. The trend towards simple, timeless styles reflects a desire for furniture that frees us, physically and metaphorically, from encumbrances and provides a level of freedom and flexibility to personalise our spaces.
An IKEA hack for bedroom storage that looks a million miles from flat-pack
What's one thing you'd like to have more of in your home? Storage! Am I right? We have bigger homes than ever but we're all short on places to put our "stuff". Well, here's an idea for a quick affordable IKEA hack that's not only functional and versatile, but also stylish.
Rapid re-styling and making it stick
One constant about style trends is that they're hard to keep up with, but the great thing about IKEA's most popular pieces are incredibly versatile. Our aim is to that versatility to an even higher level and give you ultimate re-styling flexibility.
IKEA's soft toy drawing competition
Do you have a budding designer in the family? Break out the crayons! Ikea's competition to draw the next Sagoskatt soft toys is now open to Australian kids aged three to 12.
DIY Project: IKEA KALLAX Drinks Cabinet
This luxe IKEA Kallax hack came together in the space of an afternoon, just in time for happy hour. Here are the step-by-step instructions to make this glam drinks cabinet for yourself, including a list of everything you'll need.
Other people are talking about Stylkea
We're not the only ones excited about transforming IKEA staples into hero pieces! Stylkea's owner and founder Kylie Hughes was interviewed by Brisbanista magazine this week about how she came up with the idea for Stylkea and how she approaches business challenges.
9 knobs and handles IKEA hackers will "heart" + where to buy them
We've pulled together a selection of our favourite handles and knobs and paired them with a variety of Styl-Panels to suit different style aesthetics. We believe it will inspire IKEA hackers and DIY-ers alike.
Come on in, we're open!
What will your first project be? A transformation or renovation? Send us a before and after photo so that we can feature your gorgeous results in the Stylkea blog. Your project could inspire hundreds of others!
If you like Jonathan Adler, you'll LOVE Lux Hax
Jonathan Adler lovingly distorts classic design through a postmodern filter that feels liberating and fun, yet simultaneously sophisticated. At Lux Hax many of our free-size Styl-Panels are inspired by Jonathan Adler's love for metal adornments on cabinetry and other pieces.
Kallax + Lux Hax = Elegant Credenza
What happens when you cross IKEA Kallax with Lux Hax? You get a stylish credenza that looks like it cost $1000+ in a designer furniture gallery. Instead, it cost only $300 and took just a couple of hours to make.
