Doors:
1) Took 1/4 Inch thick hardboard and cut it into a 13 inch by 13 inch square
2) Cut a design into it using a jig saw
3) Painted
4) Varnished
Handles:
1) Bought 1/2 diameter wooden dowels from Dollarama.
2) Cut to 3/4 Inch length
3) Drilled a whole through the center for a screw
4) Painted
5) Varnished
6) Screwed to cabinet.
Hinges:
1) Picked them up from home depot.
Inserts:
1) Took 1/8 Inch thick hardboard and cut it to fit the shelves
2) Painted it to match the shelves.
3) Applied a coat of varnish.
They can be pre-ordered via my Kickstarter campaign here.
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".
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