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IKEA Wardrobe Update

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It’s Power Tool Time again!!!  This month’s theme is one of my favorites… modifying something with power tools!  I love taking something basic and making it fantastic,, like this basic IKEA Wardrobe that I updated.  Paint, molding and a few other supplies turned this wardrobe into a Pottery Barn inspired makeover.

Ikea wardrobe before

IKEA Wardrobe Update

My daughter needed more storage in her room.  This basic IKEA wardrobe was a cheap solution, but was very boring.  I adore the Pottery Barn wardrobes in the Pottery Barn Kids catalogs, but the price is too steep for my budget – so I gave this wardrobe a makeover.  (affiliate links included for your convenience, more info here)

Supplies needed for IKEA Wardrobe Makeover:

  • white paint
  • door mirror
  • roll of cork
  • molding
  • miter saw and box
  • liquid nails
  • caulking

I started by painting the wardrobe with some crisp, white paint.  It took 2 coats to give it the look I wanted.

Then I attached the door mirror using liquid nails.

Ikea wardrobe updated with paint, molding, mirror and corkboard

The mirror already had trim around it so I left it alone.

Then I decided on the size of cork I wanted to place on the left side.  I trimmed it down and used liquid nails to adhere the cork onto the wardrobe door.

Then I measured and cut down the molding to fit around the cork.  I’ll want to use a miter saw or a miter box to get those angled cuts.

basic IKEA wardrobe updated

Such a BIG difference!  She had fun decorating her cork board.

pottery barn inspired spin on a basic IKEA wardrobe

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Basic IKEA Wardrobe updated to a Pottery Barn inspired wardrobe with paint and molding

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Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    October 6, 2016 at 1:52 am

    Your wardrobe looks much prettier now. I guess you and your daughter had a happy time together. Thanks for another great post!

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  2. DeDe Designed Decor says

    October 3, 2016 at 2:04 pm

    Maryann, This turned out great! I love the addition of the cork and mirror on the doors! Very creative!

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  3. Doris Raab says

    October 1, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    Great job! Looks very cute now.

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  4. Amy says

    September 30, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    Love the new look, so perfect for a girls room! My daughter would love to have a cork board like that to hang up all of her art projects.

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  5. Nancie says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    How cute is this! Love the wardrobe makeover, and I bet your daughter loves it more. What great ideas adding the mirror and cork board. I bet you are thrilled on the amount of money you saved. Great DIY Maryann!

    Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    September 29, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    It’s more attractive and more functional with the addition of the corkboard and mirror. I know your daughter loves this in her room.

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  7. Christy @Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says

    September 29, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    This is adorable!!

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  8. Marie from The Interior Frugalista says

    September 29, 2016 at 9:32 am

    What a difference, Maryann – so pretty and functional! Love how you were able to get the Pottery Barn look for a fraction of the cost.

    Reply
  9. gail says

    September 29, 2016 at 8:04 am

    No wonder your daughter loves it! It’s gorgeous, great job mom!

    I love how you modified this ikea wardrobe Marianne.

    gail

    Reply
  10. Mindi says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:16 am

    Beautiful changes! I love it!!

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  11. [email protected] says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:40 am

    This is such a smart makeover! Perfect for a kids room. Attaching a mirror and the cork board was so smart! Love that you modified a piece and saved big $$ over Pottery Barn Kids:) Pinned!

    Reply

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