EXTREME IKEA cabinet DIY transformation 😱 IKEA Ivar hack

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2022
  • In this edition of IKEA hacks on the channel, I'm taking on my BIGGEST project yet! I am completely transforming the basic IKEA Ivar cabinet into a transitional-style cabinet with some mid-century modern flair. This video will take you start to finish through the build and how I DIY this incredible looking hutch! ✨
    Click here to SUBSCRIBE: ua-cam.com/users/ActuallyAlli?su...
    L I N K S :
    IKEA Ivar cabinet: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/ivar-cab...
    Etsy Knobs: www.etsy.com/listing/10323949...
    Amazon Knobs: www.amazon.com/stores/Cosmas/...
    SHOP MY AMAZON STOREFRONT: www.amazon.com/shop/actuallya...
    POWER TOOLS I USE: www.amazon.com/shop/actuallya...
    L E T ' S B E F R I E N D S !
    INSTAGRAM: / actuallyallidiy
    PINTEREST: / actuallyalli
    WEBSITE: www.actuallyalli.com/
    A B O U T :
    Hi I'm Alli. I'm a 20-something just trying to balance a full-time job with with full-time creative life. I love everything about DIY and home decor, especially finding affordable ways to make high-end looking decor (that's renter-friendly too). So join me here as I help you craft your dream life! ✨
    FILMING GEAR I USE (camera, tripod, lights, microphone) * : www.amazon.com/shop/actuallya...
    *Some links may be affiliate links!
  • Навчання та стиль

КОМЕНТАРІ • 51

  • @barbarat5729
    @barbarat5729 11 місяців тому +1

    I was taught to use a prep on bare wood before staining?
    I have to say these are the classiest DIY projects EVER.
    No offense to any creators out there, but I don't need Dollar Store decor DIYs.
    I need useful storage ideas etc. And the apartment upgrades blew me away!
    I WILL be using some of them. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas!

  • @angelicamaria6715
    @angelicamaria6715 Рік тому +12

    Beautiful cabinet, you accomplished your vision! Excellent work and I love your father working with you and teaching you new skills. ❤

    • @ActuallyAlli
      @ActuallyAlli  Рік тому

      Hi Angelica! Thanks for watching! I'm so happy I could have his help on this one

  • @janineaggott6741
    @janineaggott6741 Рік тому +7

    Wow! The cabinet is beautiful! Love the idea, the color and the stain came out great. Your dad has to be so proud of you. Hi dad!

  • @adorablerepurposals6745
    @adorablerepurposals6745 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow!!! Just gorgeous! I love that you and your dad have that, special, bond over your, joint, creativity!

  • @ejmakesus6
    @ejmakesus6 Рік тому +3

    What a fantastic DIY, loved that you had your dad help out too. This cabinet is perfection 🙌🏻🤍👌🏻
    Watching from Australia 👋🏻

  • @amayautumn
    @amayautumn Рік тому +2

    I'm impressed. Furniture design is your gift. Explore it. Try adding lighting.

    • @ActuallyAlli
      @ActuallyAlli  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much! I definitely want to add lights into it eventually, I just haven't decided what type of lights I want to do!

  • @iovetamale
    @iovetamale Рік тому

    This is some of your best work yet!

  • @abrarsbt5710
    @abrarsbt5710 Рік тому

    Amazing ..Thank you for sharing the work with your father. You reminded me of my father who loved handicrafts. Now I realize that I inherited this from him. Peace to his beautiful soul. I miss him so much.

  • @lauriebertrand9319
    @lauriebertrand9319 11 місяців тому

    Absolutely stunning! You did an amazing job! Thanks for sharing!

  • @kelliewright8915
    @kelliewright8915 Рік тому +1

    Turned out so beautiful Allie! And I love that your dad helped out with this! 🥹 so fun!

  • @tine442
    @tine442 Рік тому +1

    Wow, it looks so good! I love the colour, the leggs and the knobs, fits all so perfect together 😍. Great special guest 😊. I love your latest DIYs and makeovers. Can't wait for the living room makeover. You've become my favorite YT-DIYer! 😀

  • @dmmomma
    @dmmomma Рік тому +3

    Thanks, Ali's Dad! The cabinet turned out great. One QUESTION, Ali - did you make dad buy new jeans for the post? My dad is exactly like yours and trust me, even his clean jeans look like they could stand on their own. LOL

    • @ActuallyAlli
      @ActuallyAlli  Рік тому +1

      Hahaha I love this! My dad has a bit of an obsession with thrifting clothes that look new or still have the tags, so there's a good chance this was a brand new Goodwill pair 😂

  • @momvarden
    @momvarden Рік тому +1

    It turned out beautiful

  • @fluffinmuffin
    @fluffinmuffin Рік тому +1

    Wow! It’s beautiful! I love the stain and the paint color! Great combination! Can’t wait to see it all decorated!

  • @mellymel1100
    @mellymel1100 11 місяців тому

    this looks stunning! Nice job Alli :D

  • @crystalmcmahon302
    @crystalmcmahon302 Рік тому +1

    I absolutely love it, it’s gorgeous love the colors that you used. A big thank you to your dad for helping you great job. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day 😊

  • @maribellelebre6809
    @maribellelebre6809 Рік тому +1

    I love this project!
    Same can be applied to a thrift shop find.
    Also loving you working with your dad. Do this for as long as you can!!!
    Thank you for your channel. It’s been great inspiration and I know you work hard on this.
    Hugs from Toronto!

  • @momvarden
    @momvarden Рік тому +3

    What a great project! Just a tip for you different types of woods will accept the stains differently if you try a wood conditioner on the surface first it might help you!

    • @ActuallyAlli
      @ActuallyAlli  Рік тому

      I definitely wish I would have applied wood conditioner for this. I haven't tried using it before, but I do think it would have helped

  • @CraftingMyBestLifewithLisa
    @CraftingMyBestLifewithLisa Рік тому

    Wow Alli! I am in love with how your gorgeous hutch turned out. The color looks so good with the wood. Yay Dad for helping and the use of his awesome power tools. I can’t wait to see the whole room reveal! 🥰🤗

  • @arlenesantiago4147
    @arlenesantiago4147 Рік тому +4

    The cabinet turned out beautiful. Great job.❤

  • @sherryangela7455
    @sherryangela7455 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful, love the transformation

  • @joanhowze1069
    @joanhowze1069 Рік тому +1

    Excellent love that color

    • @ActuallyAlli
      @ActuallyAlli  Рік тому

      I do too!! I'm so happy I went with it

  • @JH-hc5dv
    @JH-hc5dv Рік тому

    Absolutely excellent!!

  • @michellekapelus4437
    @michellekapelus4437 Рік тому +1

    Gorgeous final product! Good call on making new doors. I hate the gap between them on our Ivar. Just a note based on my experience with adding legs to this cabinet: we had to secure it to the wall to prevent tipping. We used a different style of legs, so hopefully you don't have that issue with yours. Again, the cabinet is gorgeous, and you'd never guess it started as a plain pine box.

    • @ActuallyAlli
      @ActuallyAlli  Рік тому

      That's a great tip, the base added some weight, but it's a tad wobbly. I think I will secure it once it gets into its permanent home

  • @mslollypop2298
    @mslollypop2298 Рік тому

    Beautiful!!!

  • @markanthonyking
    @markanthonyking Рік тому

    My go to is sand, then Minwax pre stain wood conditioner (at least 15 minutes not more than 2 hours) then gunstock stain, then warm satin polyurethane, let it dry, sand it, then add second coat, comes out beautiful every time.

    • @ActuallyAlli
      @ActuallyAlli  Рік тому +1

      That is good to know! I regret not used wood conditioner for this project. I for sure am going to be using it for all upcoming furniture projects. I'd love to know how the gunstock stain looks! I almost went with that shade

  • @sandracecelin4963
    @sandracecelin4963 17 днів тому

    Nice job!

  • @lindabarraza2433
    @lindabarraza2433 Рік тому +2

    It's beautiful!!!

  • @kayautrey3955
    @kayautrey3955 Рік тому

    What an ambitious project! Nicely done

  • @noellahosken1097
    @noellahosken1097 Рік тому

    You did an incredible job on this piece. I love it!!!❤

  • @siobhan8883
    @siobhan8883 Рік тому

    Very nicely done 🎉🎉🎉

  • @lmwalter5486
    @lmwalter5486 Рік тому

    I love everything about your cabinet. I need to get to Ikea ASAP. Really wonderful job. 😄Linda

  • @paulatripi1513
    @paulatripi1513 Рік тому

    Lv the cabinet. Awesome..xo

  • @petinathomas6096
    @petinathomas6096 Рік тому

    Good one dad 😊

  • @californiapoppy5245
    @californiapoppy5245 Рік тому

    This looks great! I use Ivar's as cabinets as well and want to add a top but the tops of Ivar's are typically uneven. How did you even out the top of the Ivar (as is) to add a top? Any tips to smooth it down or build It up?

  • @eyojseillem5531
    @eyojseillem5531 Рік тому

    You didn’t mention where you got the mini miter saw that you were using to cut the mouldings/trim you put on once you got it back to your apartment, can you advise?

  • @mjgenualdi22
    @mjgenualdi22 10 місяців тому

    So, I know you are trying to show "easy" hacks - but I wonder how much the original cabinet cost from IKEA compared to the cost of building it yourself???

  • @sabrinakeller7290
    @sabrinakeller7290 Рік тому +4

    Not a DIY unless
    1. You have a dad
    2. You have a dad with lots of tools
    3. You have a dad with carpenter skills to measure, cut, and knows what products to use and how to assemble.
    This video should be called, ,,"My Dads DIY"

    • @ActuallyAlli
      @ActuallyAlli  Рік тому

      Haha yes that's the way it is! My dad definitely took over on this, but I was able to help him and learn a lot of new skills!

    • @eyojseillem5531
      @eyojseillem5531 Рік тому

      Ms. Sabrina is a negative person! She clearly hasn’t seen your batten and board wall that you did BY YOURSELF! It is absolutely YOUR DIY, he helped you out and life is about learning from our elders. Once you buy your own house, you’ll get all your own tools, I just know it. 😊. When you got back to your apartment, you completed YOUR DIY and kudos for you for even taking it on. Great job!