How to Transform an IKEA Shelf into a Toilet Table in One Hour?

Erin and Rich Kelly are creative people and bloggers. On their website, they explained how to transform a regular IKEA shelf into a stylish toilet table. Save this idea — it's simple, fast, and requires no extra costs.

What you'll need:

• 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 wood finish (Minwax Wood Finish);
• Paint and primer (in spray form) to match the walls.

Additionally:

• A round mirror with a wooden frame;
• A decorative stand for cosmetics;
• A wooden stool or bench;
• A decorative pillow;
• Ovine hide from IKEA LUDDE (can be replaced with artificial leather).

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 instruction, so you can easily do it yourself.

Mounting brackets to the wall and hanging the shelf

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

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

Insert dowels into the holes with a hammer, then secure the brackets with screws. You can now hang the shelf.

Attaching the legs

Attach the leg brackets to the bottom of the shelf, then screw in the legs. Done!

Adding the finishing touches

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

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