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IKEA COFFEE TABLE MAKEOVER

3/12/2017

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Happy Sunday All!! I have been wanting to share with you this Ikea hack I've seen on different sites. Last year I really wanted to get two coffee tables side by side for my living room but didn't want them break the bank.  As we all know coffee tables can be very expensive and needing two was going to be even more money.
​After doing some research, I kept seeing this Vittsjo coffee tables spray painted gold and I decided to give it a try!! 
I was very surprised to find out how fast and easy it was to get my tables done and how great they looked in the end.

Here is what you will need:

  1. Vittsjo Ikea nesting tables - $69.99 CAD
  2. Rust-Oleum Gold Spray paint - $11 CAD
  3. Cardboard or plastic to cover the floor.
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FIRST STEP:  Build the Ikea Vittsjo nesting tables. Follow the instructions in the box, leaving the glass and bottom shelf aside.

SECOND STEP: Cover the floor with the cardboard or plastic to prevent painting the floor. Make sure to set this up outside, this way you won't breathe the fumes. 

STEP THREE: Read and follow the instructions on the can of paint, make sure to shake the can really well.

STEP FOUR: Spray your tables making sure you cover all sides, including underneath and hold your bottle about 10 inches away from your table to ensure a smooth application.

STEP FIVE: Wait roughly 30 min to apply a second coat and once you are done this step, let the paint dry for about 8 hours before handling the tables. 

STEP SIX: Once dry, place the white shelf on the bottom of the table and the glass on the top and Voila!!! 
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Some people like to cover the bottom shelf with marble contact paper to give it that faux marble look, the other thing you can do, is to get a mirror piece custom cut for the bottom part of the table and this is a great look as well. I personally liked the white shelf and left it that way.
You can use these tables together as nesting tables or you can use the smaller ones as end tables in the same room or in a different room. I decided to use the smaller tables as nightstands for our spare bedroom : ) 
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I did these tables last summer and I have to say that after cleaning them and using them every day, the paint is beginning to wear off of the edges so I will be re-finishing them this spring as soon as is warm outside. Overall I am really happy with the finished product and I get lots of complements on them!!
What do you think? If you are looking for affordable, beautiful tables, I highly recommend giving this Ikea hack a try!! 
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1 Comment
Johnathan
3/14/2017 01:34:10 pm

They look great Lili!

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