How to Turn an IKEA Wardrobe into a Stylish Console Table?

Francesca is a textile designer, blogger, and mom. She also loves modernizing everyday furniture and decor items. On her website, the girl shared an idea for a budget-friendly update of an IKEA wardrobe. And it's so simple that you can easily replicate it.

What you need:

• White wardrobe EKET IKEA;
• Furniture legs EKET IKEA;
• Chalk paint for furniture;
• Brush;
• Roller;
• Wood glue;
• Thin wooden planks.

Preparing the Surface for Painting

Clean the surface of the wardrobe and lightly sand it so that the paint adheres better. Francesca recommends skipping any stripping agents and going straight to painting.

To achieve this shade, Francesca mixed two paint shades: black and duck egg color. But you can experiment to find your perfect shade. Place the wardrobe on a piece of fabric, newspaper, or craft paper (to avoid staining). Using a roller, apply the first coat of paint and let it dry.

Then apply a second (and third, if needed) coat of paint. Don't forget to let each layer dry.

Attaching the Legs

Once the paint has dried, attach the legs to the wardrobe. Francesca bought furniture legs from the same series as the wardrobe. They come with mounting brackets and instructions.

Decorating the Front Panel

Francesca took a piece of plywood and cut it into many thin planks. Attach them to the front panel using glue (make sure it's suitable for wood).

Important note: the planks should not interfere with opening and closing the doors.

Painting Again

Apply a few more coats of paint (now using a brush) and let the wardrobe dry. Done!

Photo source: https://fallfordiy.com/

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