Are you tired of your IKEA BESTÅ furniture and would like to find a new look for it? Or why not, would you like to convert them completely? Here are all the IKEA Hack ideas for the BESTÅ series.
Since 2007, the year of the constitution of the international group that unites all fans of creative reuse gods IKEA furniture, it is easy to find so many online advice is tips for to commute the furniture of the well-known Swedish furniture giant in exclusive pieces of furniture. The IKEA Hackers are those who modify is make it unique inexpensive mass-produced furniture.
The modular system of the BESTÅ series, by the manufacturer’s own admission, it is designed for modern audio / video devices. It is a very basic composition, with a clean and linear look, which lends itself well to customization and the addition of many details.
In fact, many are offered in combination accessories already in the purchase phase. Let’s find out together how to match them, for create a original mobile and without a doubt single.
Read also: IKEA Billy Hack: How to transform the world’s most famous bookcase
Cladding panels
In addition to protecting against scratches and wear, the i cladding panels add style and elegance to everythingenvironment surrounding. For sale at IKEA they are available in measures is different colors, in glass, concrete effect or oak veneer. You will immediately see a marked change in your furniture, and you may already be satisfied with it.
The coating could be added also on doors is frontal gods drawers. You can buy one already beautiful and made or indulge yourself with i colors and the do-it-yourself.
Between most used techniques there are no doubt the decoupage and theapplication of the wallpaper on the fronts, all of them interventions easy from to achieve, which they will donate immediately new life to your furniture.
You may also decide to repaint it altogether, freehand or by helping you with some stencils. Consider that it is a already painted product, so be sure to use the right colors. Also on sale at IKEA there is BEHANDLA Pigmented lacquer, available in 3 colors.
Knobs and handles
Knobs is handles I’m the final touch of each piece of furniture, a bit like the icing on the cake. Their function primary is that of to ease L’opening of doors and drawers, but they are also important decorative elements.
In the following photo, in addition to the embossed frame and ai feet, have been additions the handles in brass EDVALLA (also available in black). In this case, it’s about purely decorative components.
Here we find instead ÖSTERNÄS Handle in tanned leather, usually used for kitchen furniture. With the’addition of the shelf in wood often, thecountry effect is insured.
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However, a true IKEA hackers would not be limited to such a “restricted” choice as the one proposed by the parent company. In the following image, the basic structure from € 35 it was repainted, raised is decorated with gods knobs in plastic transparent. A piece of furniture that is the envy of all lovers of Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
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Legs and feet
Basically, the BESTÅ series does not provide for ground elevation. Indeed, it is a TV cabinet designed to be bass or at maximum suspended. I am though available different types of legs, in materials is colors different.
In the example below, they have been used STALLARP Legs in chromed steel, repainted and positioned sideways and in the center of a double structure.
For this type of modification, ours Advice is to use products already tested, which do not go to affect there stability of the whole structure. Self not you are carpenters professionals, do a lot attention when you raise a piece of furniture that is actually designed to rest on the ground.
What if you completely change the intended use?
Never heard of the Montessori method? It is a method of teaching (not only at school, but also at home) which provides forfreedom education how life education. In practice i children are returned autonomous already at an early age; to do so, however, they need all everyday objects are at their height.
The TV cabinet BESTÅ series lends itself perfectly to become a comfortable wardrobe for your children: it will be enough to insert only a’clothes rail and small hangers.
Furthermore, both the 12o cm and 180 cm TV cabinets can become a practical one bench to be placed perhaps atentrance. We know how important it is take off immediately the shoes when you return from the outside: with this new furniture you will know where to place them. Also, if so adorned with cozy pillows it will also be one additional session for the guests.
If, on the other hand, what you need is one new study area, choose the smaller structures and connect them with a shelf in wood, leaving empty space for the legs in the center. This solution is simple is functional as all elements BESTÅ series already have i cable holes.
IKEA Hack for the BESTÅ series: photos and images
Free your imagination, unleash your creativity and design your new piece of furniture. Take a cue from this photo gallery.
Are you tired of your IKEA BESTÅ furniture and would like to find a new look for it? Or why not, would you like to convert them completely? Here are all the IKEA Hack ideas for the BESTÅ series.
Since 2007, the year of the constitution of the international group that unites all fans of creative reuse gods IKEA furniture, it is easy to find so many online advice is tips for to commute the furniture of the well-known Swedish furniture giant in exclusive pieces of furniture. The IKEA Hackers are those who modify is make it unique inexpensive mass-produced furniture.
The modular system of the BESTÅ series, by the manufacturer’s own admission, it is designed for modern audio / video devices. It is a very basic composition, with a clean and linear look, which lends itself well to customization and the addition of many details.
In fact, many are offered in combination accessories already in the purchase phase. Let’s find out together how to match them, for create a original mobile and without a doubt single.
Read also: IKEA Billy Hack: How to transform the world’s most famous bookcase
Cladding panels
In addition to protecting against scratches and wear, the i cladding panels add style and elegance to everythingenvironment surrounding. For sale at IKEA they are available in measures is different colors, in glass, concrete effect or oak veneer. You will immediately see a marked change in your furniture, and you may already be satisfied with it.
The coating could be added also on doors is frontal gods drawers. You can buy one already beautiful and made or indulge yourself with i colors and the do-it-yourself.
Between most used techniques there are no doubt the decoupage and theapplication of the wallpaper on the fronts, all of them interventions easy from to achieve, which they will donate immediately new life to your furniture.
You may also decide to repaint it altogether, freehand or by helping you with some stencils. Consider that it is a already painted product, so be sure to use the right colors. Also on sale at IKEA there is BEHANDLA Pigmented lacquer, available in 3 colors.
Knobs and handles
Knobs is handles I’m the final touch of each piece of furniture, a bit like the icing on the cake. Their function primary is that of to ease L’opening of doors and drawers, but they are also important decorative elements.
In the following photo, in addition to the embossed frame and ai feet, have been additions the handles in brass EDVALLA (also available in black). In this case, it’s about purely decorative components.
Here we find instead ÖSTERNÄS Handle in tanned leather, usually used for kitchen furniture. With the’addition of the shelf in wood often, thecountry effect is insured.
It may interest you: IKEA Lack: how to hack the most famous coffee table in the world
However, a true IKEA hackers would not be limited to such a “restricted” choice as the one proposed by the parent company. In the following image, the basic structure from € 35 it was repainted, raised is decorated with gods knobs in plastic transparent. A piece of furniture that is the envy of all lovers of Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Do you want design advice on how to furnish? Join the group
Legs and feet
Basically, the BESTÅ series does not provide for ground elevation. Indeed, it is a TV cabinet designed to be bass or at maximum suspended. I am though available different types of legs, in materials is colors different.
In the example below, they have been used STALLARP Legs in chromed steel, repainted and positioned sideways and in the center of a double structure.
For this type of modification, ours Advice is to use products already tested, which do not go to affect there stability of the whole structure. Self not you are carpenters professionals, do a lot attention when you raise a piece of furniture that is actually designed to rest on the ground.
What if you completely change the intended use?
Never heard of the Montessori method? It is a method of teaching (not only at school, but also at home) which provides forfreedom education how life education. In practice i children are returned autonomous already at an early age; to do so, however, they need all everyday objects are at their height.
The TV cabinet BESTÅ series lends itself perfectly to become a comfortable wardrobe for your children: it will be enough to insert only a’clothes rail and small hangers.
Furthermore, both the 12o cm and 180 cm TV cabinets can become a practical one bench to be placed perhaps atentrance. We know how important it is take off immediately the shoes when you return from the outside: with this new furniture you will know where to place them. Also, if so adorned with cozy pillows it will also be one additional session for the guests.
If, on the other hand, what you need is one new study area, choose the smaller structures and connect them with a shelf in wood, leaving empty space for the legs in the center. This solution is simple is functional as all elements BESTÅ series already have i cable holes.
IKEA Hack for the BESTÅ series: photos and images
Free your imagination, unleash your creativity and design your new piece of furniture. Take a cue from this photo gallery.