To begin with, I wasn’t going to do this, but I felt the bedside table with drawers still looked like a cheap box without the addition of some legs!

Introductions are limited to motor finance, CarMoney Limited will pay us a fixed commission per paid out deal. com Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of CarMoney Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 674094. Read on to find out everything you need to know about IKEA Malm furniture and check out a fun example from our community, who transforms their Malm bedside table with a lick of paint. Using a tape measure, pencil and saw, I cut 7 half dowels to match the length of the drawers and sandpapered the edges.

If you are painting over a white stained oak veneer Malm piece, just make sure to sand and apply a primer before you start. By hacking Ikea furniture, we can create something new and unique without contributing to the overconsumption of resources. Responsible wood sourcing and forest management ensure that the needs of people dependent on forests are met, that businesses can work sustainably, that forest ecosystems are protected and biodiversity is enhanced. I knew I wanted to paint them green to bring out the colors in our rug and wardrobes, but I also wanted to add detail and pattern. Explaining how they started the project, she said: “We measured the length and width of the drawer fronts and used a saw to cut the moulding to fit.

The cross sections separating the drawers has no finish at the bottom meaning delicate garments can rub against it and get ruined. Forests contribute to maintaining balance in the atmosphere, purify the air that we breathe and are part of the water cycle. Particleboard is made from recycled wood and sawmill leftovers – so wood pieces with the wrong shade, woodchips and sawdust become a resource instead of possibly being discarded. No worries, once you’ve revived one piece, you’ll quickly realise that you don’t need to be a pro to upcycle with impact. It’s completely transformed the IKEA Malm bedside tables and is one of my favorite IKEA hacks to date.For more amazing home transformations, this mum with ‘no space or money’ creates stunning dressing table area in her bedroom using Ikea bargains.