How to Transform an IKEA Shelf into a Bathroom Vanity in One Hour?

Erin and Rich Kelley are creative people and bloggers. On their website, they explained how to transform a regular IKEA shelf into a stylish bathroom vanity. Save this idea — it's simple, fast, and doesn't require extra expenses.

What you'll need?

For the bathroom vanity:

• IKEA EKBY ALEX shelf;
• H8 brackets (6 pcs);
• Wooden table legs (length – 70 cm);
• Leg attachments – make sure they come in the set (2 pcs);
• Wood stain or finish (Minwax Wood Finish);
• Paint and primer (in spray form) to match the walls.

Additional items:

• A round mirror with a wooden frame;
• An accessory stand;
• A wooden stool or bench;
• A decorative pillow;
• Ludde sheepskin (can be replaced with artificial one).

Repainting the brackets

To make the brackets less noticeable on the wall, paint them in a similar tone. The easiest way is to use primer and spray paint. Let them dry.

Staining the legs

While the brackets are drying, stain the table legs. Wood stain will make the wood color richer and protect it from aging.

Assembling the shelf

The shelf comes with an assembly manual, so you can easily do it yourself.

Mounting brackets to the wall and hanging the shelf

Erin and Rich chose brackets that can support up to 22 kg. First, attach them to the wall and mark where to drill holes with a pencil.

Drill holes in the wall using a drill or a power drill (the latter is better for harder surfaces like concrete walls).

Insert anchors into the holes with a hammer, then secure the brackets using screws. After that, you can hang the shelf.

Attaching the legs

Attach the leg mounts to the bottom of the shelf and then screw in the legs. Done!

Adding the finishing touches

Now comes the fun part: hang the mirror, place the stool, and decorate the space.

Transforming an IKEA Shelf into a Kitchen Island. Is it possible?

Not finding the perfect kitchen island in stores, a blogger decided to make one herself from an IKEA shelf labeled “Kallax”.