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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Making a drying rack
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| Photo: IKEA.com |
Description: For drying our printed candy we needed a drying rack. Of course it is much cheaper and easier to have Ikea make it.
Unfortunately they don't have such an item in their collection, but if you ignore the Ikea instruction manual and simply try to build the rack in a way you think a rack should be built, this is what you get.
Camera LUNS
Materials: LUNS Writing/magnetic board, two 7" wireless camera monitors
Description: While looking for a message board at IKEA, I came across the LUNS board and liked that it served as a key rack as well. When I brought it home and opened the packaging I saw that it only came with two hooks. This would be a problem because our big family has many sets of keys. So instead of the two key hooks that came with the board, I used five brass cup hooks I had lying around.
Don't worry-- there's more to this hack.
A few days after I put up the LUNS magnetic board up in my kitchen, I bought a wireless Uniden surveillance system for the house and had two camera monitors set up on the counter close by. They started getting in the way so I was thinking about hanging them on the wall when I realised they might fit inside the mail compartment on the bottom of the message board. I unplugged one of the monitors, set it inside, and voila: it was a perfect fit!
I placed both monitors inside and added some scrap cardboard to the back so it was a tight fit. The power cables looked messy so I later decided to run the wires behind the wall to the power outlet underneath. I had to drill a small hole through the board to run the wires through but I didn't have to make any other modifications.
~ Jehangir, Texas
Rad RETUR Bathroom Cabinet
Materials: nine 6" wide RETUR recycling bins, 1 Wall Pops! Stripe (a 6.5" x 12' adhesive decal), plastic paint scraper or squeegee, off-white duct tape, x-acto knife, cutting mat
Description: My small bathroom lacks both a linen closet and an under-the-sink cabinet. I was unable to drill shelves into the wall due to wiring, and I hate the look of over-the-toilet shelving units, so I created this cabinet to store my partner's and my toiletries. It accommodates all of our stuff and adds some visual interest to an all-white bathroom.
We have the unit sitting on our toilet tank because of the wiring issue, but I think it's is sturdy enough to be hung on the wall, and attractive enough to be used anywhere you need storage!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Gorm for a beach house
Materials: GORM
Description: After putting a "champagne gate", we decided to brighten up our "beach house" with the help of Gorm again.
We made a bench (photo above)
We replaced the doors of an old cupboard.
RAST goes global
Materials: Rast + decoupage+ new brass fittings
Description: I have been very inspired by the other Rast hacks posted here, especially the ones with brass hardware attached to look like a travel chest. Being a map nerd, I decided to combine the two.
1) Stain the frame with dark oak wood stain. I applied around 3 thin coats
2) Cut maps to size, stick down with PVA glue + coat with clear matte varnish
3) Whilst this is drying (takes forever!), age brass-effect corners using a solution of vinegar, lemon juice & salt. Take out to dry once tarnished.
4) Construct drawers, add antique brass handles & affix brass corners. Voila!
I actually have another one waiting in the wings but made a crucial error at stage 2 involving me gluing the maps on upside down... Be sure to have the ridge at the bottom when you paper over the fronts or you will be very disappointed!
~ Lauren, London
BRANÄS/GARNITYR Nightstand
Materials: BRANÄS, GARNITYR, L-profiled Aluminum bars, L-shaped brackets, screws, white paint, epoxy glue
Description: Me and my Gf wanted a nice nightstand, quite small and nicer that the ones offered by ikea...we were already leaving the shop when at the very end we noticed a BRANÄS box...and then the idea began.
We started by assembling BRANÄS, the holes to carry are supposed to stay on the sides.
The bottom is then glued (by the metallic parts) to give some stiffness and the L-shaped brackets screwed like in the picture.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Expedit sideways cat tree
Materials: Any furniture Expedit series, two or three little selves, polyethylene foam (or manila rope), two scratching boards
Description: The aim is to create a space in which the cat can climb to the top of the main shelf, finding footholds in their path, they can also serve to drop to the floor when he wants.
The shelves must be small, cannot occupy the entire width of the Expedit. You can cut a shelf EKBI Laiva, although I reuse a piece of Pax wardrobe by cutting the right size.
Hang lamp
Materials: Two 4 armed lamps, piece of wood, cable and chain.
Description: I had two of the four armed Ikea lamps lying around for years. Was about to throw them in the trash, when I held them together and this idea came to me.
I cut out a piece of MDF and drilled holes for the cables to go out and through. Attached a hook for the chain and spray painted the inner part only.
~ H.Kooistra, The Netherlands
BBQ grill table
Description: When we bought our new grill, we didn'€™t like the offered stands. So we decided to build one.
I found the baby changing table TASSA (no longer sold at IKEA) on eBay and decided that it would be the perfect basis for our grill table.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
Expedit Single Bed
Materials: 2 EXPEDIT shelf units 5x1, 1x Sultan Lade 90cm, 3 purple SKUBB boxes, non-slip under carpet material
Description: I saw quite a few double bed hacks using Expedit units here, but no single bed (90cm wide), so I thought I should submit my hack for this.
To start with, put the two units on the floor next to each other, making them 90cm wide - leaving an approx. 12cm gap in the middle. Cut some non-slip under-carpet material and place it onto the units so the slatted base won't slip around too much.
How to: Cut an Expedit down to 3X2
Materials: Expedit
Description: I needed an Expedit with 2 rows of 3 squares, but unfortunately it doesn't exist! I read somewhere that it is possible to find it from different shops, but none of them is available in Italy, from where I am writing! So I decided to try to create it.
Step 1: Look at the component and don't get discouraged!!
Lack Capita multi level media stand
Materials: Lack TV stand + capita legs and Lack side table
Description: I wanted a simple low stand for my AV equipment to go under the projection screen. The Ikea Lack stand was a perfect starting point due to its deep 24" top surface (my AV receiver is more than 19" deep not counting banana plugs). However, I also wanted a 2nd shelf to elevate my center channel speaker and give an additional spot for my bluray player.
I did some checking and found that the Lack Side table (the one for only $9.99) had the same depth and thickness, so it would make a perfect raised shelf. I thought about just doing it with the original Lack legs and cutting them to length, but I prefer the look of the stainless Capita legs and they also provide adjustment to level things if needed. In addition, they have a smaller footprint, which allowed my wider than average blueray player to fit in between.
So very simple, just assemble the main Lack sections, predrill for the Capital legs. I found the closer to the edge, the more solid wood was available. The Lack is hollow as you move inward. I used 6" legs for the bottom and 4" legs for the raised center shelf. For now the center channel shelf is just free standing, not attached permanently. I will probably go back and fix the legs with screws.
~ Bill
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
Organizing the Foyer
Materials: Billy Bookshelves, Benno CD Organizers, Bjarnum Hooks and Bjursta Bench.
Description: We live in Europe and our front hall is TINY. But we are 2 adults and 2 small children, and I needed a place for everything. All of the traditional wardrobes were too deep, so I turned to Billy. I made the doors myself with pine from the hardware store, stained and varnished them too.
You will need Billy bookshelves, the size and quantity depend on your needs.
I used used the Benno CD organizer to store all the little things that clutter my life: sunscreen, sunglasses, mittens, hats, cloth shopping bags, shoe polish etc. Since I have a lot of clutter I used 2, but created 1 door.
Babytoy lamp
Materials: A re-painted lamp skeleton meets a baby toy "Mula".
Description: A finding from the coarse trash - the lamp skeleton was painted into yellow. Together with a outgrown baby toy from Ikea and a matching lamp cable in red...
~ Pierre Ohlson, Stockhom-Avesta
Unique Chandeliers
Description:
Who: Me and My Wife.
What: Made a big Chandelier from 35 little ones from IKEA.
When: 3 years ago.
Where: Lisbon, Portugal.
We unmounted 35 chandeliers crystal's from Ikea and mounted them in one Inox new structure we made ourselves.
From 35 Ikea pieces we created a unique chandelier.
The Light spots come from another Ikea Lamp named named LEDING. We bought from the As-is at IKEA.
We unmounted the light spots from LEDING structure and attached them to the new Inox structure then with many patience we mount all glass on the structure.
The result was a unique chandelier which was much cheaper than any one of the same size.
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