Ikea MALM - Chest of 2 drawers, white - 40x55 cm

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They were easy to attach, I just drilled some holes in the bottom of the bedside tables and screwed them in. Easily screwed into the bottom of the tables. Standing pretty Bedside Table with Drawers

It’s such a simple way to transform the MALM and you can obviously find any style of decal you desire, we just particularly like this tropical plant one. Floral patterns are the way forward! (for now!)Measure and cut the stripwood. Starting with the drawer fronts, measure the width and cut down x2 stripwood into the given length. Keep in mind that the drawer front is a different size to the top of the unit. Whether your style is traditional or modern, bold or minimalistic – you'll find a nightstand that complements your bed at IKEA. Bedside cabinets with drawers I left the dowels and glue to dry for about half an hour and then drilled some holes in the middle to attach the gold handles.

If you’re planning to paint an Ikea piece, it’s important to first clean it thoroughly and then sand it lightly to help the paint adhere better. It’s also a good idea to use a primer before painting to ensure a smooth and even finish. Finally, I wanted the wood half dowels to be a bit darker and more of an oak color. I bought some Ronseal Satin Dark Oak varnish and gave the drawers a few coats. Ronseal Dark Oak You can see the difference immediately First coat on First coat, you can see the difference between the 2 drawers Yes you can! In fact, painting IKEA Malm furniture is a great way to give it a new lease of life. Painting wood furniture can make older pieces look newer, and also help them match a new decor scheme. If you are painting over a white stained oak veneer Malm piece, just make sure to sand and apply a primer before you start. Prime by applying a mist coat of 70% paint and 30% water. Once you’ve applied the primer, leave to dry before painting. The creators at Grey House Studio (who have loads of great ideas!) have basically completely clad a MALM dresser with reclaimed wood and added a chunky raised worktop with storage baskets.We’re not sure if this was meant to be a workbench or a console, but if it works well as either then it’s a great piece of design! It is a great piece of design anyway though! Prepare with primer. Using a white multi-surface primer, paint the whole unit on the sections which will be visible. You can paint the inside as well if you wish, but it’s not necessary. I love to upcycle furniture so I decided to keep the bedside tables as there was nothing wrong with them. They were sturdy, and a good size and it would have been a waste of money to try and resell them and buy new ones. This took a bit of trial and error (note to self, buy a miter box! ), but once I was happy with how the pattern looked, I then glued the dowels onto the drawer using No More Nails. A little bit of glue to hold the dowels in place First of all, I took the drawers out and lightly sanded the table and drawers to give them a smooth finish. I then cleaned the table with sugar soap and applied a wood primer.