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5 hacks to transform Ikea’s Malm bed

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The humble Ikea Malm bed is as basic as beds come.

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At $449 (for a Queen size), it’s one of the most affordable beds around, but you can customise it to look much more expensive.

Showcasing minimalist clean lines and a plain oak timber veneer headboard, the Malm is a timeless design that works as it is and suits a range of décor styles.

But it comes into its own when the headboard is customized to make a unique design.

Here are some clever headboard hacks – including some with step-by-step tutorials – to inspire you.

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Rustic charm

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(Credit: Hester’s Handmade Home)

In this hack, the headboard and frame have been covered in gray wood vinyl planks. Head to Hester’s Handmade Home for the video tutorial.

Scandi style

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Here the owner has attached pale raw timber planks to the bedhead for a restrained Scandinavian look.

Reclaimed timber

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Over at Sugar and Cloth, the Malm has been customised with adhesive timber to recreate a reclaimed wood look. Here is the full tutorial.

Luxe velvet

Ikea Malm bed
(Credit: Ikea)

It’s always fun when Ikea hacks its own products, and this is no exception. Here, the humble Malm has been transformed with padded velvet for a luxurious boutique hotel look.

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Playful and pretty

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(Credit: Merriment design)

In this DIY, the owner has customized the Malm headboard with a slipcover, which includes a handy storage pocket. Get the tutorial here.

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