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Ikea Ivar painted: 14 beautiful examples

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The Ikea Ivar cabinet is one of those classic budget-friendly Ikea products that are so easy to upgrade and give your own touch. The popular cabinet comes in untreated pine wood, which invites you to give it a lick of paint and give it a new look.

You can use chalk paint for a matt look, a wood stain if you want some of the grain to come through, or work with the same color as the wall for a sophisticated tone-on-tone look that integrates with your existing decor.

A row of Ivar cabinets painted in the same dark blue color as the wall

This living room includes a series of three Ivar cabinets next to each other, connected by a top plate that is cut to size to seamlessly connect the different modules together. The top, as well as the cabinet doors, are painted in a deep blue color that has also been used on the accent wall behind it.

The wall space above the cabinets has been turned into a beautiful gallery wall, which looks absolutely amazing in the space.

  • Ikea Ivar painted blue against a blue living room accent wall with a gallery wall above it
  • Ikea Ivar painted blue against a blue living room accent wall with a gallery wall above it

Styling by Van Keppel, photography by Sylwan for Historiska Hem

Ikea Ivar cabinet painted black with leather pulls

The seamless integration of two Ivar cabinets which are attached to the wall stands out so nicely against the beige wall color in the space. The black-painted Ivar system is complemented by two black lamps and a black and white art print on the wall, while the leather pulls finish off this Ivar hack perfectly.

  • Ikea Ivar painted black with nude leather cabinet pulls
  • Ikea Ivar painted black with nude leather cabinet pulls

Styled by Anna Lenskog Belfrage assisted by Alicia Sjöström, photographed by Ragnar Òmarsson for Ikea Livet Hemma

A light blue Ikea Ivar and a wall in the same color

The light blue color on the wall and on the Ikea Ivar cabinets really stands out in this dining room, which otherwise consists of white walls and natural wood tones. The Ivar system fits perfectly on this rather small wall and provides extra storage space for tableware next to the dining table.

  • Ikea Ivar cabinet painted light blue
  • Ikea Ivar cabinet painted light blue

via Stadshem

A tone-on-tone grey for bedroom storage cabinets

This Ikea Ivar has been painted in a subtle grey tone, which is the same as the color on the walls and floorboards. The two modules provide extra storage in the bedroom and they are perfect for storing smaller items like accessories that you don’t want taking up space in your wardrobe.

Ikea Ivar cabinet painted light grey

via Brspec

Light grey Ivar cabinets for extra kitchen storage space

The subtle light grey color on this set of Ikea Ivar modules stands out in a subtle way against the white walls and white flooring in the kitchen. The XL round mirror adds an extra dimension to the kitchen and reflects both the daylight and the space.

  • Ikea Ivar cabinet painted light grey with an XL round mirror above it
  • Ikea Ivar cabinet painted light grey with an XL round mirror above it
  • Ikea Ivar cabinet painted light grey with an XL round mirror above it

via Entrance Makleri

Grey Ikea Ivar cabinets in combination with a vintage find

The owners of this beautiful living room took the Ikea Ivar DIY magic to another level and combined it with a beautiful vintage find. The cabinets are connected with one long top plate which has been painted in the same light grey color as the cabinet doors.

The vintage glass cabinet fits perfectly on one side of the row of Ivars and has been painted in the same grey color for an integrated effect.

Ikea Ivar painted grey, combined with a vintage glass cabinet on top

via Alvhem

A subtle greige color combined with a solid wood top

While the Ikea Ivar itself has been painted in the same subtle greige wall color for an integrated effect in this bedroom, the warm wood top adds a bit of contrast and warmth to the setting that also comes back in the wooden chair next to the window.

Ikea Ivar cabinet painted greige with a warm wood top against a greige bedroom wall

via Alvhem

A pop of yellow and round cabinet pulls transforms this Ivar cabinet into an eye-catcher

While the color palette of this dining room is modest with its white walls and natural tones on the floor and furniture, it’s the pop of butter yellow on the Ikea Ivar that stands out in this room.

To finish off the cabinets, round wood cabinet pulls have been added to the doors which complement the other wood tones in the interior.

Ikea Ivar cabinet painted butter yellow

via Historiska Hem

A bold pink Ivar cabinet stands out in a modest living room color palette

Dusty pink is quite a daring color for an Ikea Ivar I would say, yet it stands out so nicely in this modest living room decor. The warm red undertone in the painted Ivar also comes back in the velvet dining room chairs, which elevates the look of the interior.

  • Ikea Ivar cabinet painted pink
  • Ikea Ivar cabinet painted pink
  • Ikea Ivar cabinet painted pink

via Nya Kvadrat

A dark wood stain for a sophisticated look

This Ikea Ivar functions as a beautiful storage solution in a studio home, where it’s one of the darker elements in the space. The dark stain on the cabinets almost makes the module unrecognizable and it makes this cheap storage solution look expensive.

  • Ikea Ivar dark stained wood
  • Ikea Ivar dark stained wood
  • Ikea Ivar dark stained wood

via Nya Kvadrat

A tone-on-tone Ikea Ivar cabinet with an XL round mirror

Another example of an XL mirror finishing off the look of two Ivar modules. The cabinets blend into the grey-colored walls, making the extra storage opportunity very subtle, blending it into the space.

  • Ikea Ivar painted grey with an XL round mirror hanging above it
  • Ikea Ivar painted grey with an XL round mirror hanging above it

via Svenskfast

A white-painted Ikea Ivar combination with a wood top

The white walls, white sofa, and white Ivar cabinet contrast nicely against the dark wood flooring in this living room. The dark wood top adds a bit more contrast and the green plants add a fresh touch to the interior.

Ikea Ivar painted white with a warm wood top

via Stadshem

A deep green color and gold legs for an Ikea Ivar as a bedroom sideboard

If you don’t want to hang your Ivar cabinet on the wall, you can always add legs to transform its look. The gold legs in combination with the deep green color on these cabinets work nicely as a sideboard in this bedroom.

Ikea Ivar painted green with gold legs

via Alvhem – see the full home tour here

A simple white Ivar hack as a bedroom sideboard

This beautiful white bedroom has been finished off with an Ikea Ivar cabinet painted in white, which blends into the white walls behind it. The setting is finished off with a combination of asymmetric mirrors above it and a small peg rail to hang your robe at night.

  • Ab Ikea Ivar cabinet painted white as a sideboard in a white bedroom
  • Ab Ikea Ivar cabinet painted white as a sideboard in a white bedroom
  • Ab Ikea Ivar cabinet painted white as a sideboard in a white bedroom

via Entrance Makleri

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DIY coffee table on wheels

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DIY coffee table on wheels - via Coco Lapine Design blogDIY coffee table on wheels - via Coco Lapine Design blogDIY coffee table on wheels - via Coco Lapine Design blog

I’m always so inspired by these cool DIY projects for the home but have to admit that I barely ever take the time to do one myself. This cube table on wheels created by Pella Hedeby is pretty cool and I just wanted to share it. Maybe some of you are inspired to make one or maybe I’ll do one in the future, who knows. You can see the instructions for this beautiful table on Pella’s blog.

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DIY Brass Lamp

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DIY brass lamp - via Coco Lapine DesignDIY brass lamp - via Coco Lapine Design

When I saw this DIY brass lamp on the lovely Hello Lidy blog, I just had to share it with you. This project looks very stylish and expensive and I hope I will be able to make some time to make one for our home as well. Go have a look here for the tutorial.

Toen ik deze tutorial zag op de Hello Lidy blog om zelf een gouden muurlamp te maken, moest ik die natuurlijk met jullie delen. Het eindresultaat ziet er echt stijlvol uit. Ik hoop dat ik wat tijd kan vrijmaken om er zelf ook eentje te maken. Voor de geïnteresseerden, je kan hier de tutorial vinden.

Pictures by Lidy Dipert, with thanks.

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DIY Planter closet

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DIY planter closet by Katleen Roggeman - via Coco Lapine DesignDIY planter closet by Katleen Roggeman - via Coco Lapine Design DIY planter closet by Katleen Roggeman - via Coco Lapine DesignMy very talented designer friend Katleen Roggeman and her boyfriend, decided to make their own furniture when they moved to Berlin. I think it’s a very cool and creative thing to do. You can make your furniture the perfect size for your place and add a personal touch to it. This planter closet is their latest project. To see what else Katleen and Julien made for their Berlin flat and to see how they did it, go have a look at Katleen’s website.

Toen één van mijn getalenteerde designer vriendinnen, Katleen Roggeman, naar Berlijn verhuisde met haar vriend, besloten ze om hun appartement te vullen met meubelen die ze zelf maakten. Ik vind dit een enorm creatieve manier om je woning in te richten. Niet alleen kan je alles op maat maken, je voegt ook een persoonlijke touch toe. Deze ‘planter closet’ is hun nieuwste project. Als je wil zien welke andere meubelen ze nog maakten voor hun interieur, en hoe ze het doen, neem dan een kijkje op Katleen’s website.

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DIY desk tray

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DIY desk tray - by Coco LapineDIY desk tray - by Coco LapineDIY desk tray - by Coco LapineDIY desk tray - by Coco LapineDIY desk tray - by Coco Lapine

Over the weekend I made this DIY tray to put on my desk for some of my office supplies. I think it turned out quite nice, so I decide to share it with you on the blog. I used a very lightweight wood, actually it’s almost like cardboard. You can find it in any do-it-yourself store. This wood is not made to make sturdy things, but for a desk tray it’s perfectly fine and the big advantage is that it’s very easy to cut with a normal hand saw (no heavy tools required). I cut out the bottom part and the four sides separately and glued them together with wood glue. When the glue dried completely, I painted the tray white (it needed two layers).

Dit weekend maakte ik dit plateautje voor op mijn bureau om een paar kantoorspulletjes in kwijt te geraken. Ik vond dat het resultaat er wel mocht zijn, daarom besloot ik het met jullie te delen. Ik heb een super licht hout gebruikt (bijna zo licht als karton). Je kan het in alle doe-het-zelf zaken kopen. Je kan er geen echt stevige dingen mee maken, maar voor dit plateautje is het wel geschikt. Het grote voordeel van dit hout is ook dat het heel makkelijk zaagt met een gewone handzaag. Ik heb het onderstuk en de vier kanten apart uitgesneden en dan aan elkaar gelijmd. Wanneer de lijm droog was heb ik het ook nog een laagje witte verf gegeven (twee laagjes om specifiek te zijn).

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