This $4 IKEA hack will make your bed look so much more expensive – and it's so easy anyone can do it
All that's needed is a small IKEA rug, a glue gun, and some microfiber stuffing
Thoughtful and considered decor is one of the easiest ways to elevate your home's design without huge costs or commitment. It's even cheaper and more accessible when it comes in the form of a simple DIY project with the primary material costing less than $5.
This clever little IKEA hack promises just that. Shared by home stylist Kirsty (@kjg_home) over on her TikTok, her viral video demonstrates how to make a boho-chic throw pillow using just a small IKEA rug, a glue gun, and some microfiber stuffing. The result instantly elevates her space to make her bed look more high-end, and we're seriously impressed by its ingenuity.
For a super simple bedscaping addition that makes your sanctuary space feel like a luxury hotel, give this hack a go; it's the sort of project even the less DIY savvy among us can try their hands at, too. Here's how.
Now I know what you're probably thinking - a rug, on a bed? Well, the rug in question is the SORTSÖ, a fringed, flatwoven cotton mat measuring just 1 ft 10 inches by 2 ft 9 inches. They're typically used as a small bedside rug, but Kirsty decided she'd move it from the floor to the bed to make a rustic pillow, perfect for her boho bedroom idea.
She starts by folding the rug in half so that the two fringed ends meet, before folding the top half of the material back on itself to meet at the crease and then folding the other edge over to create a layered fringing effect. She then uses a glue gun to stick one edge of the throw pillow together so that all the layers are secure.
To fill the pillow, Kirsty then adds some microfiber stuffing into the open end until it's plump and soft. She then glues that edge closed and adds a small amount of glue to the top fringed layer on the front of the pillow to keep the folded fabric in place, giving the tassels a little comb through with her fingers - no sewing machines or complex measurements necessary!
This is styling a bed done right. We love the textural, boho vibe it adds to Kirsty's neutrally decorated bedroom, looking right at home among her ceramic vases filled with pampas grass and the earthy throw draped over the end of the bed. If you're a fan of color, it also comes in a light green and a light blue shade as well as the natural beige, perfect for an understated pastel scheme.
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If there was ever a lesson on how to make a bedroom look more expensive, this would be it. That said, the pillow would look just as good on your living room sofa, too.
A thrifty, stylish DIY project in under 10 minutes? It's a yes from us.
@kjg_home ♬ original sound - evie
DIY throw pillow essentials
This unbleached, flatwoven rug from IKEA is the perfect way to add warm and texture to any space. It's also completely reversible with the same design on both sides so that, if using it as a rug, you can turn it over to withstand more wear and last longer.
A must-have for DIY enthusiasts, this Gorilla glue gun from Amazon offers high and low temperature settings that can be adjusted depending on the task at hand. The precise nozzle allows for accurate dispensing while the ergonomic design fits perfectly within your hand for easy use.
For a super soft pillow, this microfiber stuffing from Amazon is perfect for the job. The premium polyester is a fine and dense fiber that offers plenty of warmth and won't clump together, even when washed. It can also be used for stuffing toys or for other crafts, as well as pillows.
Lilith Hudson is the Trends Editor at Livingetc. She holds an MA in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London, and has previously written for the Saturday Times Magazine, Evening Standard, DJ Mag, Metro, and The Simple Things Magazine. Writing for our digital platform, she's the go-to person for all the latest micro-trends, interior hacks, and viral decor must-haves you need in your home. With a constant ear to the ground on social media, Lilith stays ahead of the curve when it comes to the fresh color sweeping interiors or the hot new style entering the homes of celebs.
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