Now THIS is a good flip. Didn't just throw chalk paint over an old dresser and replace the antique hardware with some low quality "trendy" handles like soooo many other flips
They literally state that they design to a price from the start. If they designed things with the aesthetic as the primary driver, they’d cost a lot more.
IKEAs design purpose is to be functional & egalitarian i.e, for everyman, not so that wannabe designers can showcase their dubious skills. Just laughable to me. If it’s not good enough for your individual taste then don’t buy it. Nobody in Europe has a problem with admitting to their Ikea stuff that literally everybody has even if they can afford more expensive furniture.
@@johnstonlee Some people enjoy the craft. However this "flip" seemed like it cost as much as a new one would. Especially because she used didn't use a power saw . . . No thank you.
"Ikea Hack" is a term specifically meaning to customize, upcycle, and transform Ikea furniture. It's been around since 2006, originating from the Ikea Hackers forum community. Is that not what she has done here?
@Madamoizillion Actually 1983 [near the ex-Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg IL] store in our Chicagoland (city & suburbs) area. We likely began the movement, lol. It was started as a means for young aged adults [employees, students etc] with lower incomes to be able to AFFORD furniture that pleased their sensibilities vs. the typical & OVERPRICED furniture styles that proliferated the furniture market which brought an onslaught of other stores with the same intent. Those being: AFFORDABLE PORTABLES, PIER I, THE CONTAINER STORE, and more. But Affordable Portables was the endeared fave as their pricing + lay-away plans were highly-favored! The other stores sooner-than-later became 'Profiteers' like any other store. So yes, eventually Affordable Portables closed, I believe, due to bankruptcy. Also, those who were 'Creatives' used it to express their art & design skills as well. Now, in my sixties I'm elated to see the IKEA MOD's are still ongoing! Some things in life are just universal, thus 'Staying Power'.
IKEA hack: if you need a white cabinet, buy directly the white one because they already made it. 😂 The final result is very cute btw! 😊 EDIT: guys, this is obviously a joke (I am an architect and I do the same kind of projects sometimes)! 😅🤷🏻♀️😂
It's entirely possible the black one was on sale. It's not uncommon to see multiple options for an item with some colors selling at a higher price due to higher demand.
I think this is intended for people who already have this very common bookcase and are sick of ot but, don't have big cash to buy something super-duper.
I’m a native English speaker, and I thought the same thing. I saw it on the moving dolly and thought she was going to show us how to flip it upside down without getting hurt. 😂
Hmm... Those IKEA units are hollow framed and thin panelled, they're not solid MDF or natural wood. Because of the weight of the doors its guaranteed eventually the doors will sag/drop due to those thin light hinges and because the screw's won't have a natural grip as it's hollow framed and not solid. (Just some constructive feedback)
As a side hobby, I flip my own antique furniture with modern twists and quirky features, but I make sure all my pieces have quality accessories, attachments and features, as people buy my furniture for their businesses, restaurants and homes. Those doors will be quite hefty for the light IKEA frame, so ideally you'd need something like a Continuous hinge or Piano hinge to take the weight with small panel screw's. It's great that people are being creative with basic furniture, but it's also vital that you know and understand the materials you're working with.
You should swap the hot glue for either liquid nails or double sided adhesive strips and it will definitely hold it in place. It only costs a few bucks at Home Depot, Lowes, or even Walmart.
Love that you use a Kallax. There are so many of them out there and we should update them and redesign them instead of throwing them away once their colour goes out of style
I love how people somehow always figure out a way to be annoyed at the video.. especially if it’s a woman .. She did an incredible job as someone who has that same unit in my closet, I’d trade it for hers in a heartbeat.
@@theflippedpiece awww I’m glad you saw this- I honestly was just hoping people would realize how blatantly sexist they are being constantly. But I’m glad at least one supportive comment hit home!
I adore it. When you said an Ikea flip, I totally didnt think of LITERALLY flipping it. Like how cool is that. The design on the front couldn't have been easy and took some great measuring. Love the hardware too.
Except this shoots her in the foot sometimss. I don't have Instagram and never will. I don't bother subscribing to anyone who puts things spread out over multiple social media sites.
So spoon feed you? Wood strips , mdf, a saw, miter box, wood glue, paint, the unit. The dimensions for the mdf are the measurement of your piece, it’s a backing. The dimensions for the wood strips are dependent on what design YOU want. What else do you want / need?
You successfully made lemonade.i worked stripping and finishing furniture for a second hand store, so was able to get pretty good deals on real wood furniture. The point is, get what you can afford, make it your own,be happy with it till you find something better. You made it better.😊😊
So i love the idea of this. My only problem is that the doors are mdf and the sides are mdf. Mdf and lateral twisting forces don't go together because the wood is small partials held together by glue. So the hinges are taking all the weight of the doors so im thinking gravity plus time plus people opening and closing them equals something that comes apart after a few weeks. Do i think it looks nice heck yeah its amazing. Would it last no.
Do you think that those doors really not lightweight enough to last long enough? I mean, it is IKEA, thus no one is going to expect it to last beyond a few years.
Great job!! If a person is going to buy particle board furniture, and not something made of solid wood, IKEA is the way you go. Their products are pretty well made. Your final result looks great! Lots of work, but so satisfying!
I see so many comments here about how much skill it takes to do this. While it does take patience and time with the right video that breaks down the steps further it is fairly easy. I just finished my first rehab of an old hutch and I love it! I’m also 49, work full time, have a kid, husband, two dogs, 2 cats and just moved into our FIRST home 6 months ago. If I can do it, pretty much anyone can!😂❤ LOVE THIS DESIGN!
I love it! Both the modifications on the ikea piece, but the fact a young woman did the work (“my mitre box”!) In 1983 I was the first woman to work at a large highway maintenance yard. My crew was great, but some of the other guys refused to work with me. So weird!
Was thinking the same. Wood cuts, paint, legs, hinges, backing, hardware…how much? Just wondering if I could save my time and make a purchase something similar. Then again, it wouldn’t have my hard work stamped on it…I guess that makes it worth it…maybe.
WOW ! looks high end. Ignore the negative Nellie's who do not a) have their own channel, b) the creativity and knowledge to do a project such as this , c) overall unhappy people
In many cases the "after" effect is worse, by applying the paint. Furniture liose their identity. In your case it gained brand new identity, and looks so much higher quality. Great idea and execution! Also convenient to use.
I think it’s not just about saving money but also about not just throwing away perfectly good furniture and actually making it into something you want in your home
wood and hardware can be quite cheap. looks like she’s been doing this a while, so she already has the tools and know how. it’s not expensive when you’ve been doing it a while and know what you’re doing
Thank you for sharing. I have adhd so doing this would be extremely challenging for me to complete but I can feel the love and joy you put into it and I’m living vicariously through you. Hope all is well.
I have ADHD and either would happen... I would hyperfocus and smash this out in a couple of hours, or I would fixate on doing this, spend ages researching my design and buying the materials, for it to sit in a pile for about 1 year before I make a start on it 😂
It is cute but for some reason the wooden planks in the front really make it look like a arts and craft project which I don’t know how to feel about. I think if they were cut into circles it would give a more relaxed feel.
One suggestion. The Kallax 4x2 when set up in landscape mode place a lot of stress on the bottom. They have been known to bow in the center. So when attaching the legs, build a frame(1x3s flat and joined with pocket screws) and attach that to the bottom and then attach the legs to that. You can then also sldress up the frame to the same color/tone as your cabinet.
I used to have that exact shelf thing! I liked it as it was, because I could flip it so it was also a desk, and then a shelf, I had it for roughly 3-4 years, and it was heaven!
Thats a very good Upcycling from this Kallax! Very Nice with the wooden Decor-Elements! And a lot of Space for what ever you like to put inside!!GOOD JOB! WELL DONE!!
It is very heartwarming to see a young woman who is not afraid of doing something unfamiliar and doing such a wonderful job. This is actually a real confidence booster.
It’s your fault I can’t get my laundry and housework done, I can watch you all freakin day… gotta blame someone, right? 🤭 I wish I had the energy you have. I think I love everything I’ve seen you do so far… great work 👍
Looks fantastic! I just can’t see in that dimension, the one that lies beyond the beginning but before the end. The part where you come up with the idea, the actual execution of it I can do, but you my dear have a talent! I wonder what your final costs were? As so much of that can be done with recycled furniture.
Please don't fall for this!! I am actually in the process of this flipping as I type this message. 280$ bucks for the unit, wood , primer, paint, legs and door handles wasted!! It would have really helped me if you had mentioned how light weight and empty the insides of the wood on the sides really are. They can't hold weight of any door. I went and bought 3/4th inch mdf pieces for the door. Why? Because I want the hinges to not be visible. And all the invisible hinges require the door to be at least 3/4 of an inch. Turns outs this kallax unit is so delicate that a screw as deep as only 1/4 inch fits. Anything above, the screw wobbles inside and comes off because the inside of the wood is empty. I regret falling for this video and buying the kallax. Should've at least known that the width of the door woods should only be 1/2 inch and that these kallax units are very light weight and not solid but empty in the inside.
It's literally IKEA furniture.. did you think it was solid hardwood or something ?? Lmao. Did you not do ANY research or basic thinking on your own?? It's a less one minute video. How embarrassing.
It's not falling for anything. She made the decisions to use lightweight materials for a reason. 3/4" MDF is heavy as fuck! You picked the wrong materials for the job, and IKEA furniture is not solid wood, MDF or even chipboard. All the panels are essentially hollow
@@urban772 she could have made any decision she wants. All i said was she didn't mention any of these details. If someone is sharing a video on TH-cam, they need to be cautious with what advice they give , because a lot of ppl will watch. I'm a total beginner to working with wood or IKEA cabinets. All i said was it would have helped if she mentioned how light the doors should be, especially , for a total beginner like me. I'm sure there are a lot of beginners out there looking to learn from videos like this.
@@saritak4315 fair, however a 45s YT short is not the place to "learn" but could be somewhere to get inspiration. Nowhere does this really come across as advice, more just a list of what she did.
They were not selling any personal information, specifically they are talking about disconnecting Awebber integration, which is email marketing software and customers still have to opt in to be put on your email list.
love the wood design you did to this ikea unit, however I wouldn't personally used those handles, reminds me of the 70's handles my Mum had on her sideboard.
IKEA’s furniture is so often really great for modding. IKEA gets a bad rap, but it’s truly the best for this kind of project. And it looks nice on its own as well.
Now THIS is a good flip. Didn't just throw chalk paint over an old dresser and replace the antique hardware with some low quality "trendy" handles like soooo many other flips
dude seriously that’s so frustrating to me😂😂 like yea it helps but you didn’t “flip it” you painted it
Thanks so much!!
Yea but its made of cardboard
@@julie.or.whatever : she did "flip it" a couple of times to paint and decorate 👍😁
Aye I’m just happy that people are reusing old furniture
This is not a hack. This is skill, talent, experience and artistry. Well done!
This is more Ikea than Ikea. They need to hire you.
looool omg i watched this and paused like my brain couldnt work out a reaction then i read this and this is how i felt lol
They literally state that they design to a price from the start. If they designed things with the aesthetic as the primary driver, they’d cost a lot more.
I worked there and you have to follow the Ikea concept in everything you do. There is no creativity of your own allowed.
IKEAs design purpose is to be functional & egalitarian i.e, for everyman, not so that wannabe designers can showcase their dubious skills. Just laughable to me. If it’s not good enough for your individual taste then don’t buy it. Nobody in Europe has a problem with admitting to their Ikea stuff that literally everybody has even if they can afford more expensive furniture.
Step 1: be a carpenter.
Not necessarily, but you will need tools, which cost.
@@kitcat2449 don't buy tools, borrow from a friend or neighbour 😉 and give a little thank you gift
Yes, necessarily! She lost me at cutting out the pieces of wood and adhering them to the doors that she made! That's carpenter stuff!
@@MK-hh1vonah you not knowing how to cut different lengths of wood strips and wood glue them = life skill difference
@@MK-hh1vocutting up some wood at different lengths doesn’t make someone a carpenter 😭😭
I'm always jealous of people who can do these types of projects. It requires more creativity and patience than I have. Really pretty.
It take time and time is money. Just buy the right furniture in the 1st place
These are all skills you can develop :)
@@johnstonlee Some people enjoy the craft. However this "flip" seemed like it cost as much as a new one would. Especially because she used didn't use a power saw . . . No thank you.
@@devinkipp4344 The saw was really something 😂🤣
From my understanding they arent creative, they are influenced by designers designs.
I love how you try to make it sound so easy by using a happy voice lol. Great job!
It actually is though
@@mandielou❤
My toxic trait is thinking I could do this.
😂😂😂😂😂
I know, right! That was A LOT OF WORK ‼️
People use the word hack incorrectly. You basically built a nice cabinet using Ikea as a base. If anything it's a woodworking hack, not Ikea hack.
Agree
Good question. Where does “hack” end and “using prebuilt furniture as a base” begin?
@@Dreamteamniagara This more like an Ikea mod
"Ikea Hack" is a term specifically meaning to customize, upcycle, and transform Ikea furniture. It's been around since 2006, originating from the Ikea Hackers forum community. Is that not what she has done here?
@Madamoizillion Actually 1983 [near the ex-Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg IL] store in our Chicagoland (city & suburbs) area. We likely began the movement, lol. It was started as a means for young aged adults [employees, students etc] with lower incomes to be able to AFFORD furniture that pleased their sensibilities vs. the typical & OVERPRICED furniture styles that proliferated the furniture market which brought an onslaught of other stores with the same intent. Those being: AFFORDABLE PORTABLES, PIER I, THE CONTAINER STORE, and more. But Affordable Portables was the endeared fave as their pricing + lay-away plans were highly-favored! The other stores sooner-than-later became 'Profiteers' like any other store. So yes, eventually Affordable Portables closed, I believe, due to bankruptcy.
Also, those who were 'Creatives' used it to express their art & design skills as well. Now, in my sixties I'm elated to see the IKEA MOD's are still ongoing! Some things in life are just universal, thus 'Staying Power'.
this is not a hack. this is hard work that's paid off beautifully :)
That's actually one of the better flips I've seen rock on with ya bad self
Wow thank you!!!!!!
@@theflippedpiece I tried something similar with plexi glass but it kinda broke and sliced my finger
@@TheNedoow yea glass sounds like a bad idea 💀 maybe next time wear heavy duty gloves. Those thiqq kinds
@@nimra8634 oh yea I will next go around
@@theflippedpiece meh....
This honestly looks really good. Especially the details on the front.
The back looks good too.
She nailed it.
@@Larstig81❤😂
This is a labor of love &
you make it look so easy…
most are nowhere near as handy and patient as you are so kudos to you! 👊👏
Never enjoyed the labor of love
IKEA hack: if you need a white cabinet, buy directly the white one because they already made it. 😂 The final result is very cute btw! 😊
EDIT: guys, this is obviously a joke (I am an architect and I do the same kind of projects sometimes)! 😅🤷🏻♀️😂
She was given the piece of furniture for the challenge. She wasn’t going to go to IKEA & spend her own $ on a white unit!
This is a different tone of white than IKEA offers
@@pepperypeppers2755 it's easier and cheaper to paint white than black.
It's entirely possible the black one was on sale. It's not uncommon to see multiple options for an item with some colors selling at a higher price due to higher demand.
I think this is intended for people who already have this very common bookcase and are sick of ot but, don't have big cash to buy something super-duper.
I was so confused at first because I thought she meant „flip“ as in rotate?¿ lmao sorry English is not my first language
you're ok dear. cuz she did that too!!
In this context, flipping means taking old/broken/unstylish furniture and fixing it so you can sell it.
I’m a native English speaker, and I thought the same thing. I saw it on the moving dolly and thought she was going to show us how to flip it upside down without getting hurt. 😂
Either way it’s flipped both ways
"Flip" in this context is used to mean "transform"
Hmm... Those IKEA units are hollow framed and thin panelled, they're not solid MDF or natural wood.
Because of the weight of the doors its guaranteed eventually the doors will sag/drop due to those thin light hinges and because the screw's won't have a natural grip as it's hollow framed and not solid.
(Just some constructive feedback)
this will definitely happen
The worth of the inspiration ~
And with such additional info, or hint for consideration, all together, it's a big win for the community. ♡
I appreciate this comment. Thank you
As a side hobby, I flip my own antique furniture with modern twists and quirky features, but I make sure all my pieces have quality accessories, attachments and features, as people buy my furniture for their businesses, restaurants and homes.
Those doors will be quite hefty for the light IKEA frame, so ideally you'd need something like a Continuous hinge or Piano hinge to take the weight with small panel screw's.
It's great that people are being creative with basic furniture, but it's also vital that you know and understand the materials you're working with.
Seriously? I knew some of their stuff was cheap, but I didn’t think it was that cheap!! Then again, it’s been a while since I bought anything there…
And here I am getting anxious over the table top that came off that I think I need to superglue back on. 🤦🏾♀️
Whats the table and top made of and how was it connected before it broke? Or did you already fix it?
God I feel this. My chair tops need renailed down and I just haven't gotten around to it so they are just lose. Lol
You should swap the hot glue for either liquid nails or double sided adhesive strips and it will definitely hold it in place. It only costs a few bucks at Home Depot, Lowes, or even Walmart.
😂😂😂
Love that you use a Kallax. There are so many of them out there and we should update them and redesign them instead of throwing them away once their colour goes out of style
Precisely... re-imagine vs trashing
Whoa I wasn't expecting you to literally flip it, that was an awesome twist. Looks way fresh now
I love how people somehow always figure out a way to be annoyed at the video.. especially if it’s a woman .. She did an incredible job as someone who has that same unit in my closet, I’d trade it for hers in a heartbeat.
Thank you!!!!
@@theflippedpiece awww I’m glad you saw this- I honestly was just hoping people would realize how blatantly sexist they are being constantly. But I’m glad at least one supportive comment hit home!
*Feminists triggered*
@@frankiethefrog1752 Yeah, crazy that people get triggered by unfair treatment and misogynistic comments. How dare they talk about these issues.
@@frankiethefrog1752 I said especially not exclusively.
I was going to troll you, but I am actually impressed. Good job!
I adore it. When you said an Ikea flip, I totally didnt think of LITERALLY flipping it. Like how cool is that. The design on the front couldn't have been easy and took some great measuring. Love the hardware too.
Can you post a full video version? Or maybe just list the materials and dimensions you used please? I'd really appreciate it.
Yes! I did on my Instagram! xo
@@theflippedpiece why not add it to TH-cam?
@@ShimmyX so people could also check out her instagram + she can gain more followers on there.
Except this shoots her in the foot sometimss. I don't have Instagram and never will. I don't bother subscribing to anyone who puts things spread out over multiple social media sites.
So spoon feed you? Wood strips , mdf, a saw, miter box, wood glue, paint, the unit. The dimensions for the mdf are the measurement of your piece, it’s a backing. The dimensions for the wood strips are dependent on what design YOU want. What else do you want / need?
I've been looking for a low TV table and now I know I can make one out of an old shelf! Very cool flip!
Good for you. I think your piece of ikea furniture looks better now. What a wonderful piece.
Calling this a hack is ✨️ wild ✨️
You successfully made lemonade.i worked stripping and finishing furniture for a second hand store, so was able to get pretty good deals on real wood furniture. The point is, get what you can afford, make it your own,be happy with it till you find something better. You made it better.😊😊
So i love the idea of this. My only problem is that the doors are mdf and the sides are mdf. Mdf and lateral twisting forces don't go together because the wood is small partials held together by glue. So the hinges are taking all the weight of the doors so im thinking gravity plus time plus people opening and closing them equals something that comes apart after a few weeks.
Do i think it looks nice heck yeah its amazing. Would it last no.
Ah. Ye old problem of looking nice but not functional
Is there something that your suggest to make something like this doable?
@@djawnsjhilson218 start with solid wood as a base. Not really the age we're in unfortunately.
Well it’s a perfect flip then. It looks good but really it’s a total piece. Kind of the nature of flipping.
Do you think that those doors really not lightweight enough to last long enough?
I mean, it is IKEA, thus no one is going to expect it to last beyond a few years.
This is stunning!!
Great job!! If a person is going to buy particle board furniture, and not something made of solid wood, IKEA is the way you go. Their products are pretty well made. Your final result looks great! Lots of work, but so satisfying!
It reminds me of older art deco era pieces. Its so good
Yes! One of my favourite furniture eras!
Older definitely.. 1950s lol
@@machinmon. Art Deco was popular in the 1920s, so much older than the 1950s actually.
Girl, you killed this! So freaking cute!
Thank you!!!!!!!
The girl is bad with her skills..I couldnt all the work she was doing...👍🏾
I see so many comments here about how much skill it takes to do this. While it does take patience and time with the right video that breaks down the steps further it is fairly easy. I just finished my first rehab of an old hutch and I love it! I’m also 49, work full time, have a kid, husband, two dogs, 2 cats and just moved into our FIRST home 6 months ago. If I can do it, pretty much anyone can!😂❤ LOVE THIS DESIGN!
I love it!
Both the modifications on the ikea piece, but the fact a young woman did the work (“my mitre box”!)
In 1983 I was the first woman to work at a large highway maintenance yard. My crew was great, but some of the other guys refused to work with me. So weird!
This is gorgeous. Adding doors to things has been the bane of my existence
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what the cost was? It is very art deco and lovely.
Was thinking the same. Wood cuts, paint, legs, hinges, backing, hardware…how much? Just wondering if I could save my time and make a purchase something similar. Then again, it wouldn’t have my hard work stamped on it…I guess that makes it worth it…maybe.
thats a transformation of the highest quality, so cool!
You did an amazing job!!😊you go girl!!!
Whoa! This is gorgeous! What a great flip, you did an amazing job! 👍
Her: Freaking awesome
Me: putting one idea chair together for three days now LMAO
Her ideas are always good 😊
WOW ! looks high end. Ignore the negative Nellie's who do not
a) have their own channel, b) the creativity and knowledge to do a project such as this , c) overall unhappy people
That’s talent, Young Lady!
Brava!!
👍👏💙👏👍
Damn that’s pretty impressive actually 😂 I didn’t expect that
You can now officially be called a deco diva
In many cases the "after" effect is worse, by applying the paint. Furniture liose their identity. In your case it gained brand new identity, and looks so much higher quality. Great idea and execution! Also convenient to use.
The final result is mind-blowing!
IKEA needs to put you in their payroll. Janice
You killed it. I could never.
It’s stunning.
My brain checked out at the words "so many pieces of wood" lol... I admire your tenacity ❤
Challenge: Flip the unit
Reality: Spend twice what the original price of the unit was in supplies to try & flip the unit.
I think it’s not just about saving money but also about not just throwing away perfectly good furniture and actually making it into something you want in your home
When it's only about the materials, I think it doesn't reach even a third of the price.
wood and hardware can be quite cheap. looks like she’s been doing this a while, so she already has the tools and know how. it’s not expensive when you’ve been doing it a while and know what you’re doing
What does flip mean? She’s gonna sell it on Craigslist?
@@bbuuttercupp If IKEA made it, it's not perfectly good furniture. It's furniture that should have never been made.
This is one talented woman xx
You did an amazing job! I absolutely love it! And I can picture it in so many different colors that are contrasting or complementary. 😍🥰
You have the patience of Job. Me....I would be paying $2,995! Beautifully done! ❤
It’s freaking gorgeous.
We dnt have an IKEA. . I WISH U COULD ORDER ON LINE. THIS IS BEAUTIFUL. IOVE IT. DOOR FRONTS? IT HAS DOORS? I DON'T SEE RM! IT LOOKS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!
You can get these at Walmart, target, Fred Meyer etc
I’d love to see this as a skyline
Hard work paid off. Absolutely beautiful cabinet! 😊
She could easily sell off
Damn, that's actually really good!
Thank you for sharing. I have adhd so doing this would be extremely challenging for me to complete but I can feel the love and joy you put into it and I’m living vicariously through you. Hope all is well.
I have ADHD too!! I do this stuff as its a challenge and really helps me keep my head focused!
I have adhd as well, and I’m so doing this , I’ll take my meds !
I have adhd too…
I have ADHD and either would happen... I would hyperfocus and smash this out in a couple of hours, or I would fixate on doing this, spend ages researching my design and buying the materials, for it to sit in a pile for about 1 year before I make a start on it 😂
@@gcowley4161 I relate to that lol 😆
Drilling through duct tape makes so much sense!
It is cute but for some reason the wooden planks in the front really make it look like a arts and craft project which I don’t know how to feel about. I think if they were cut into circles it would give a more relaxed feel.
damn girl! you’re amazing!
So clever! And as others seem to have said, a lot more creative and original than slapping a new colour on and replacing the handles.... nice!
Thank you! I try to come up with unique ways to upcycle
This isn't an ikea hack. This is a wholeass diy project.
Probably should use drywall anchor screws with these bc their walls r actually hollow inside and these doors might pull out the screws within a week!
Wow! Congratulations, it’s beautiful! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️
Thank you so much!
This is so Elegant looking but in a modern way. It works period . The best video.
Elegant? Really?:D
Perfection. Just beautiful!
Honestly this is so good!! Only thing is I’d have started with the white kallax to make it easier but other than that, I’m so impressed!
One suggestion. The Kallax 4x2 when set up in landscape mode place a lot of stress on the bottom. They have been known to bow in the center. So when attaching the legs, build a frame(1x3s flat and joined with pocket screws) and attach that to the bottom and then attach the legs to that. You can then also sldress up the frame to the same color/tone as your cabinet.
Are you saying attach a piece of wood/mdf to the WHOLE bottom or just where the legs will go?
I used to have that exact shelf thing!
I liked it as it was, because I could flip it so it was also a desk, and then a shelf, I had it for roughly 3-4 years, and it was heaven!
Wow! That actually came out super nice, AND it doesn't look at all like it was an Ikea Kalax unit.
I love it to, I just feel the small pieces of wood on the front should be another color. Make it really POP.
It's gorgeous!! I love this so much! Wish I was this handy!! Props to you girl! So stinkin cute!!
Love the style you added to it!
DiY hack..drop cloths! Saves so much time in clean up and possibly carpet ..awesome job btw
Thats a very good Upcycling from this Kallax! Very Nice with the wooden Decor-Elements!
And a lot of Space for what ever you like to put inside!!GOOD JOB! WELL DONE!!
It is very heartwarming to see a young woman who is not afraid of doing something unfamiliar and doing such a wonderful job. This is actually a real confidence booster.
Looks amazing tbh!!!
Fyi pack of wood shims might save you time sawing all those pieces. My bro in law taught me this
How are shims going to help? Sorry, I’m dumb.
@@DominicVictoria shims as in reference to cutting all those thin pieces of wood I meant.
Idk I just thought they looked exact same or similar.
@@DominicVictoria A pack of wood shims for the decorative front pieces she glued on
It’s your fault I can’t get my laundry and housework done, I can watch you all freakin day… gotta blame someone, right? 🤭 I wish I had the energy you have. I think I love everything I’ve seen you do so far… great work 👍
This is an awesome transformation. I didn't expect how stunning it turned out to be.
Oh my god this is soooo cute… i see a big business in your future!!
Omg really?? so kind of you to say
I love it! You did amazing!
Looks fantastic! I just can’t see in that dimension, the one that lies beyond the beginning but before the end. The part where you come up with the idea, the actual execution of it I can do, but you my dear have a talent! I wonder what your final costs were? As so much of that can be done with recycled furniture.
Cool. Like the pattern. Question: why not whitewash before cutting then touch up where needed. A lot less work, i believe, maybe
Please don't fall for this!! I am actually in the process of this flipping as I type this message. 280$ bucks for the unit, wood , primer, paint, legs and door handles wasted!!
It would have really helped me if you had mentioned how light weight and empty the insides of the wood on the sides really are.
They can't hold weight of any door. I went and bought 3/4th inch mdf pieces for the door. Why? Because I want the hinges to not be visible. And all the invisible hinges require the door to be at least 3/4 of an inch.
Turns outs this kallax unit is so delicate that a screw as deep as only 1/4 inch fits. Anything above, the screw wobbles inside and comes off because the inside of the wood is empty. I regret falling for this video and buying the kallax. Should've at least known that the width of the door woods should only be 1/2 inch and that these kallax units are very light weight and not solid but empty in the inside.
Thankyou, there really is no reason to start with an IKEA unit. At this point just buy a nice dresser instead
It's literally IKEA furniture.. did you think it was solid hardwood or something ?? Lmao. Did you not do ANY research or basic thinking on your own?? It's a less one minute video. How embarrassing.
It's not falling for anything. She made the decisions to use lightweight materials for a reason.
3/4" MDF is heavy as fuck!
You picked the wrong materials for the job, and IKEA furniture is not solid wood, MDF or even chipboard. All the panels are essentially hollow
@@urban772 she could have made any decision she wants. All i said was she didn't mention any of these details. If someone is sharing a video on TH-cam, they need to be cautious with what advice they give , because a lot of ppl will watch. I'm a total beginner to working with wood or IKEA cabinets. All i said was it would have helped if she mentioned how light the doors should be, especially , for a total beginner like me.
I'm sure there are a lot of beginners out there looking to learn from videos like this.
@@saritak4315 fair, however a 45s YT short is not the place to "learn" but could be somewhere to get inspiration. Nowhere does this really come across as advice, more just a list of what she did.
Looks nice but I can't see those hinges staying on for long
why? did you even see what hinges she used?
@@Throatzillaaa the hinges are just fairly weak/light for the weight of the doors, but she might replace them with some stronger ones
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U did an amazing job 👏🏾 looks more expensive than the original 🎉
…omg this is incredible!
Hey good job! Now you just need a laser cut spaceship to stick to the left of the cabinet and a few enemy alien cut outs to go on the right! Nice flip
Imagine how heavy that shelf is now with all the added parts. Compressed wood are already heavy enough.
Girl! Great job! Very much 70s style, btw
I love it too! Great job! GOD bless 💜
Thank you!
You’ve done a Better job than most tradesmen would do these days.
love the wood design you did to this ikea unit, however I wouldn't personally used those handles, reminds me of the 70's handles my Mum had on her sideboard.
How imaginative!! It looks really great!! A LOT better than when you first bought it! Good job honey!!
Now this is cuteeeee
Thank you so much!
Please, what did you use for the doors?? Thanks
@@theflippedpiece please, what did you employed for the doors?? Thanks
It kinda looks like a fancy credenza in a high end office. Awsome job.
This is Adorable!!!
IKEA’s furniture is so often really great for modding. IKEA gets a bad rap, but it’s truly the best for this kind of project. And it looks nice on its own as well.
That’s an incredible high end look! Love it❤! You have talent honey.