The RIBBA Frame and Mat is attractive and simple as-is, but this quick update gave it a bit of texture for our “modern farmhouse” style bath.
Materials:
- IKEA RIBBA frame in aluminum color
- Mod Podge
How to DIY a Burlap Frame
Begin by removing the mat from the IKEA picture frame and cutting a piece of burlap about an inch larger (on each side) than the mat.
You can buy burlap easily from online sources, but I can get them more cheaply at garden centers where they are sold as weed barriers and ground covers. Get a whole roll and keep them handy for DIY crafts and IKEA hacks.
Apply Mod Podge to the front of the mat and lay it face-down on the burlap to adhere. Once dry, cut a slit into each corner of the burlap. The slit should only go to the corner of the mat, which allows the burlap edges to be folded around the back of the mat.
Again, use Mod Podge to adhere. The inside corners will also need to be slit, and the burlap folded around the back as well. Once all of the glue is dry, pair it with some great art!
It works beautifully in the small nook where the toilet sits. We hung a wall cabinet for a bit more storage and placed the burlap frame on top of the cabinet with other bathroom decor.
~ by Lora Green