The Ikea-hack companies you need to know about

Let's be honest: almost every house has something, at least one thing, from Ikea. It might be anything from a sofa to a doormat, but try as you might, you simply cannot avoid it. And why should you? The designs are often stylish, usually practical and always affordable, and they turn up with surprising frequency on the pages of House & Garden. Most of us have probably also been guilty of buying an Ikea piece to fill a gap while we look for something more permanent, but with sustainability in mind, this is something that needs to stop. Instead, when you find yourself growing tired of a piece of Ikea furniture you own or if you want to buy a Billy bookcase but have it look a bit different from everyone else's, it's time to customise. If you're of a crafty disposition, you can always whip up a slipcover or paint a wooden piece yourself, but for those of us who have neither the time or inclination for DIY overhauls, turn to one of these Ikea hacking companies who will do it for you. They're cost-effective, allowing you to bring a touch of personality to your home and reduce waste. From sofa covers in beautiful fabrics to new door fronts, kitchen cabinets and pretty chair legs, these companies offer multiple ways to pimp your Ikea purchase.