Materials: SMILA SOL
Description: The Kids Bedroom of our house (built in 1954) originally had a ceiling fixture. At some point a previous owner replaced it with a ceiling fan, which didn’t match the decor.
I replaced it with plain white one from Home Depot, but was a little leery of the glass dome on the light kit and 2 rambunctious kids.
The SMILA SOL fit the bill as being made from plastic, and the sun/moon/stars theme made it a shoo-in. Unfortunately the SMILA SOL is meant to be mounted to a ceiling junction box and not a ceiling fan.
I removed the existing light kit and with the use of screws from my tool kit, I was able to securely attach our IKEA fixture to the fan!
See more of the Smila Sol ceiling fan.
~ PENFOLD, Whittier, CA
Jules Yap started IKEAHackers.net in 2006 as a personal blog to showcase the most impressive IKEA hacks from all over the world. Since then, she has learned a lot more about power tools and DIY. Her site has helped thousands modify IKEA furniture with step-by-step tutorials, craft projects and home styling.
Jules is the author of IKEAHackers.net: 25 Biggest and Best Projects".
Jules is the author of IKEAHackers.net: 25 Biggest and Best Projects".
Latest posts by Jules Yap (see all)
- 12 Room Divider Ideas To Create Cosy Spaces in Your Home - September 21, 2023
- DIY door stopper you can easily make from this one IKEA item - September 19, 2023
- DIY floating shelves: Alexia’s unique and creative IKEA hack - September 16, 2023