But if you're an avid DIYer (or an avid reader of Apartment Therapy), you might also think of totally adaptable pieces that are ripe for IKEA hacks that'll make them even more colorful ...

The [Brick Experiment Channel]’s latest build, a submersible made almost entirely from Lego, is one such project ... the hull for this vessel is an IKEA food container, with a stout glass ...