Big Girl Room, IKEA Vittsjo hack- Mint Bookshelf

When I first starting this room makeover I originally planned to keep my daughters current shelving unit. But when I placed it where I wanted it I realized it’s too big for this room. So, I found this smaller open shelving unit at IKEA. Its the Vittsjo that cost around $60.

I decided to “Hack” this piece to fit her new decor. First I built the unit but I left out the shelf’s that came with it.

My reason for this was because the middle shelf was glass, and that scared me around a 2 year old! So I decided to add wood in place of the 3 shelf’s.

I purchased 1 piece of plywood from Lowes and had them cut it to size.

Next, I stained the wood a light grey color.

I also spray painted the metal shelf a mint/aqua color. Once both were dry I attached the wood just like the original IKEA pieces were suppose to be attached.

It was a pretty easy hack, plus it now suits my daughters room perfectly!

I’m getting really close to being finsihed with her room, but here’s what I have left:

• Patch and re-texture walls.
• Add baseboard moulding.
• Paint walls & trim.
• Fix closet; the closet rod recently fell down.
• Install curtains.
• Get new bed.
• Redo old nightstand.
• Buy and “Hack” a small open shelf.
• Add wall art.
• Add mirrors to the closet doors.
• Paint the closet doors.
• Add book ledges.
• Sew pillows with fabric I already have.
• Finally decorate & style!

Till next time, enjoy!

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Here’s more from my “Big Girls Room” if you missed it:

Inspiration ~ The Before ~ Paint & Prep Work ~ Update Layout ~ NIghtstand Makeover ~ Room Update