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 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:
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.
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.
Such a BIG difference! She had fun decorating her cork board.
Now here’s some other amazing Power Tool projects from the team!
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Modified Dresser By My Repurposed Life
Bed Spindle Candle Holders By H2OBungalow
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Scrap Pieces Sign by My Love 2 Create
Ikea Wardrobe Update By Domestically Speaking
Your wardrobe looks much prettier now. I guess you and your daughter had a happy time together. Thanks for another great post!
Maryann, This turned out great! I love the addition of the cork and mirror on the doors! Very creative!
Great job! Looks very cute now.
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.
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!
It’s more attractive and more functional with the addition of the corkboard and mirror. I know your daughter loves this in her room.
This is adorable!!
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.
No wonder your daughter loves it! It’s gorgeous, great job mom!
I love how you modified this ikea wardrobe Marianne.
gail
Beautiful changes! I love it!!
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!