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
What color stain did you use?
Hi Colette, I used this stain.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_447438-678-700484444___?Ntt=447438&UserSearch=447438&productId=999914517
Looks great!!! May I ask what thickness you opted for with your plywood?
I used 1/2″ thick for the bottom & top shelf and then 1/4″ thick for the middle shelf.
Can I ask what brand/ colour spraypaint you used? Thank you!
Hi, this is great. What are dimensions of the shelf you used?
Yes! I am in love with this! I have been trying to figure out how to incorporate more “storage” on my vittsjo, as it is just glass and metal! I love the use of box storage. Where are your boxes from?
They’re from HomeGoods.
Yes! I am in love with this! I have been trying to figure out how to incorporate more “storage” on my vittsjo, as it is just glass and metal! I love the use of box storage. Where are your boxes from?
Yes! I am in love with this! I have been trying to figure out how to incorporate more “storage” on my vittsjo, as it is just glass and metal! I love the use of box storage. Where are your boxes from?