IKEA holiday hack turns $5 doormats into adorable gingerbread houses

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Left image via IKEA (left), right image generated on AI

 

Looking to spice up your holiday decor? A humble doormat might just be the key ingredient to creating your own miniature gingerbread village.

 

Creative DIY enthusiasts have discovered an unexpected use for IKEA's TRAMPA doormat, transforming the simple $5 coir mat into charming decorative houses perfect for seasonal displays without the need for complex materials or tools.

 

Danish DIYer Mai has shown how easy it is to transform the mat into a gingerbread house-themed decoration. With just a box cutter or a pair of sharp scissors, the mat is cut into a house-like shape, complete with an angled roof. From there, the fun really begins: using white paint, crafters draw whimsical details like windows, doors, and snowy trims to complete that gingerbread look.

 

Sure, the idea is friendly on the budget, but it’s also all about personalization and creativity. Each doormat becomes unique, allowing DIYers to express their version of holiday joy right at their front door with depictions of tiny wreaths and candy canes, or whatever their festive hearts desire. The process is accessible even for beginners, meaning you don’t have to be a crafting pro to achieve delightful results.

 

Sometimes, the best decorations aren’t found in a store—they’re the ones you make yourself, with a bit of imagination and a doormat that costs less than your holiday eggnog.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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• https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ikea-trampa-rug-hack-christmas-village-house-37440462 
• https://ikeahackers.net/2019/11/6-ikea-doormat-ideas.html