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Ikea MALM - Chest of 2 drawers, white - 40x55 cm

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Simply painting the units a mohogony color can give it a retro feel, but adding these handles gives it some authenticity. Naylasmith.com This Malm makeover delivers a boho feel…

Whether your style is traditional or modern, bold or minimalistic – you'll find a nightstand that complements your bed at IKEA. Bedside cabinets Many Ikea products are made from materials that can be painted, such as wood, metal, and plastic. However, it’s important to keep in mind that the material of the furniture will affect the type of paint and preparation needed for the best results. A small bedside table is perfect if you simply need somewhere to place your phone. If you want enough space for bedside lamps, candles, plants or other decorative items – then you should be looking at bigger bedside tables with larger surface areas and maybe even storage space beneath. Bedside cabinets have small cupboards or drawers where you can store additional items out of sight. Once the primer was dry, I then painted the tables and drawers. Initially, I went with Valspar Blue Jade as we had some of this paint left over and I thought the dark teal color would be perfect for our bedroom.

Style and taste – a traditional or modern bedside table?  

Even little changes can make a big difference. This simple epicycle adds some paint and new handles for a fresh new look. Designertrapped.com Create a retro look with an IKEA Malm makeover… Our IKEA bedside tables have always let our bedroom down. I would paint the walls, put up wallpaper and decorate the bedroom with art, patterned bedding and rugs and our bedside tables would stand out like a sore thumb. Optional step: you can either keep the wood as is or dye the wood to a different tone. If you do choose to dye the wood, dab a cloth with the dye each time, rub it into the wood and leave to dry (we gave them two coats). However, I realized it was too similar a color to our bed so decided to go for a lighter green, Dulux Midnight Garden, to help the bedside tables stand out more. Using a small roller brush, I initially painted the drawers dark green… Adding a custom drawer front can give a great look that transforms some pretty basic furniture into something special. eilenvillemo New handles and a paint job for a full overhaul…

Sustainability: Repurposing, upcycling and painting Ikea furniture is an environmentally friendly way to reduce waste and extend the life of products. If you’re planning to paint an Ikea piece, it’s important to first clean it thoroughly and then sand it lightly to help the paint adhere better. It’s also a good idea to use a primer before painting to ensure a smooth and even finish.I loved the wood pattern on the drawers so decided to do something similar, painting the rest of the bedside tables green and using gold handles to add a bit of luxury detailing. Can You Paint Ikea Furniture? Yes you can! In fact, painting IKEA Malm furniture is a great way to give it a new lease of life. Painting wood furniture can make older pieces look newer, and also help them match a new decor scheme. If you are painting over a white stained oak veneer Malm piece, just make sure to sand and apply a primer before you start. Prime by applying a mist coat of 70% paint and 30% water. Once you’ve applied the primer, leave to dry before painting. This took a bit of trial and error (note to self, buy a miter box! ), but once I was happy with how the pattern looked, I then glued the dowels onto the drawer using No More Nails. A little bit of glue to hold the dowels in place They were easy to attach, I just drilled some holes in the bottom of the bedside tables and screwed them in. Easily screwed into the bottom of the tables. Standing pretty Bedside Table with Drawers First of all, I took the drawers out and lightly sanded the table and drawers to give them a smooth finish. I then cleaned the table with sugar soap and applied a wood primer.

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