TikTok's Creative IKEA Hack Turns A Lazy Susan Into A Stylish Side Table

Nowadays, housing is expensive. According to data from Moody's Analytics, the average person is spending 30% of their income on rent each month, leaving fewer and fewer resources available for more "fun" expenses, like taking a vacation or splashing on a high-end side table. Unfortunately, an all-inclusive resort stay in the Bahamas will still cost you an arm and a leg, but that stylish side table is doable, thanks to creative TikToker @our_home_style_, who developed an IKEA hack that takes a Lazy Susan and turns it into a geometric side table for a fraction of the price.

To do this yourself, all you'll need is some paint, glue, and a SNUDDA Lazy Susan and BRUNSTA pendant lamp shade, both from IKEA. Combined, your total cost should be under $55, even less if you already have glue or paint available at home. Compare this with similar options, like this Black Metal Contemporary Accent Table from Andorra Home for $176, and you'll find you have quite the deal on your hands.

The BEST @IKEA hack i’ve done to date! Hands down! This cost £29 and was so easy to do! Will you be giving this one a go? #ikeahack #ikea #ikeahacks #ikeauk #ukhomes #easydiy thanks to @kleinstadtcoco for the inspo

Thankfully, this IKEA side-table hack is incredibly simple. It takes barely any skill, no tools, and a limited amount of materials to pull off, so it's a solid option whether you're a DIY expert or an absolute beginner. In her video, @our_home_style_ begins by gathering her materials: the SNUDDA Lazy Susan, matte black paint, glue, and the 11 ¾-inch BRUNSTA pendant lampshade. If you plan to do this yourself, make sure you're picking up the correct size — there's another shade that's a similar design but only measures 7 ⅞ inches.

From there, she glues the Lazy Susan to the shade and weighs it down until it dries. Once it's done, she paints the top matte black to match the base, though this step is totally optional. Leave the wood raw if you're a fan of a more bohemian style, or swap the black paint of the BRUNSTA base for another color to better match your space. After everything is dried and cured, you're good to go, with a budget-friendly, stylish, and convenient rotating tabletop side table.