We glued the moulding onto the front of each drawer using the skirting board adhesive and allowed it to dry. And Lyndsey Mowat, 23, a sales support assistant from Berkshire, UK, managed to spruce up a couple of Ikea Malm bedside tables to give them a stunning modern look.

Sustainability: Repurposing, upcycling and painting Ikea furniture is an environmentally friendly way to reduce waste and extend the life of products. I then measured out the remaining space and starting from the bottom, cut the length of half dowels with a 45-degree edge and then measured from top to bottom to cut the corresponding half dowel. IKEA requires all suppliers to source wood from more sustainable sources (FSC-certified or recycled wood).Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. IKEA Malm furniture has a simple, streamlined design that provides the perfect blank canvas on which to get creative and add your personal touch. Applying a primer isn’t always necessary, but as the tables were a gloss finish, they needed a primer to give the paint more to stick to. If she is not found with a mood board or paint brush in hand, she is a Mum to her two children and avid traveller. First of all, I took the drawers out and lightly sanded the table and drawers to give them a smooth finish.

The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. They look perfect in the bedroom, were an absolute bargain and have a lovely sentimental value to us now as we put our own hard work into it. No worries, once you’ve revived one piece, you’ll quickly realise that you don’t need to be a pro to upcycle with impact.For more amazing home transformations, this mum with ‘no space or money’ creates stunning dressing table area in her bedroom using Ikea bargains. Drawers too small Verified Reviewer Have most of the Malm range and bought this 3 drawer chest a few weeks ago for extra storage. Well cleaning first stops all the dirt and from from being sanded into the grain so it’s really important.