VITTSJÖ Nesting Table turned Chic Cocktail Ottoman

·April 2, 2014·3 Comments

I wanted a cocktail ottoman to use as a table and footrest, in some great color, probably tufted, with a little gold to tie in with the rest of the room.

Couldn’t find it.

When I saw the surprisingly sturdy VITTSÖ nesting tables at IKEA I instantly knew how I was going to make it happen.

VITTSÖ nesting tables | IKEA.com

I would just need to upholster … and paint … and drill a little. NO BIGGIE. No, seriously, it’s a lot easier than it sounds.

And here’s how it looks, after.

Materials:

VITTSJÖ Nesting Tables

Tufting supplies:

Polyester cord
Large upholstery needle
Button covers in the size of your choice

I spray painted the frame of the larger table in the set.

Drilled tufting holes into the MDF to be used as a base for my upholstering and tufting.

Sleek Behind the Sofa Storage Bench made with Bargain Corner Finds

Upholstered and tufted using 2 inch foam, velvet, and buttons.
Used glass table top as lower shelf.

Detailed instructions of my chic cocktail ottoman.

~ by Krys Melo

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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.

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