This flea market cabinet was easily renovated by the author of the tutorial. Take a cabinet and sand the finish off using an electric sander. Use Minwax wood stain in the color you like. After the stain dries, do three coats of Minwax polyurethane semi-gloss finish. After you finish the top, do a light sand...
Wanna reupholster your old chairs? Prepare chairs with upholstered seats, fabric, a staple remover, a staple gun + staples, fabric scissors, a screw driver, pliers, fabric spray. Gather your supplies and remove the chair cushions. There are usually just a couple of screws that hold each cushion in place. Remove the old fabric using a...
Let’s hack IKEA furniture more and more and enjoy the results! Grab two Bosse stools and the BEKVÄM kitchen cart. Start off by using a plane sander with 150 grit paper and worked up to 220 on the stools as they are already finished. After vacuuming up and wiping everything down, start staining the tops....
More IKEA hacks and today for your little ones! Prepare furniture paint, rose gold spray paint, Ikea Latt kids table, 2″ foam roller and tray, 2″ paint brush, painter’s tape, wrapping paper or wallpaper, metal straight edge, an X-Acto knife, a sheet of acrylic cut to 17-3/8 x 23-5/8″. Keep reading the tutorial in the...
IKEA Billy is a bookcase with adjustable shelves that can be arranged according to your needs. A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change. Simplicity always lacks some personalization and originality, so let’s hack one! If you think that painting...
Too old chairs? Reupholster them! Remove old fabric and staples. If necessary, sand, stain, and polyurethane the legs. Using a flexible tape measure and the cut list instructions above, measure the chair. Using sharp scissors, cut the batting, fabric and dust cover pieces to size. Lay the batting over the seat so that it drapes...
IKEA Raskog cart with a sturdy construction and four casters makes it easy for you to move it and use it wherever you like. It even fits in tight spaces because of its small size. You can use the cart in different ways, including as an extra work area in the kitchen, as practical storage...
IKEA Stuva is a cool furniture collection specially for kids’ rooms, it’s cool, simple and comfy in using as every piece by IKEA. And as usual, you can hack various items from it and turn them into some curious things. Stuva cabinets and legs can be used for storage – create your own storage space...
IKEA Hyllis shelving unit is a cool and comfy piece that must be fastened to the wall and that can accomodate everything you need. Smart and universal, with an included plastic feet that protects the floor against scratching, it’s a perfect idea for any room. If you aren’t completely satisfied with the piece, you can...
IKEA is famous for its simple yet stylish creations, which just say, ‘Personalize me!’. Today we are going to have a look at IKEA Hemnes coffee tables. The piece is made of solid wood that has a natural feel. There’s a separate shelf for magazines that helps you keep your things organized and the table...