It probably goes without saying, but yes, you can hack IKEA products in a bunch of different ways to make them unique and more fitting for a given aesthetic. Case in point: One Instagrammer completely ...
Compatible with IKEA part number 101324 and designed specifically for the popular IVAR bookshelf system. With a diameter of 6mm and a length of 40mm (Approximately 1/4in x 1.5in), these steel dowel ...