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These IKEA TV stands are so fun to make and look amazing.
Try these hacks yourself!
The TV stand is a stellar piece of furniture.
And, if you get the right one, it looks great!
Luckily, thats exactly why IKEA was invented.
Paint this over, and youve got an open shelf, perfect for display items or your media system.
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Its straightforward in its design and absolutely perfect for working some DIY magic on.
Not only does it look great, but these accent boxes are also very useful for storage.
They can easily be changed out when you upgrade your interior design.
This concept will work for any bookshelf-turned-TV stand.
However, it’s possible for you to use whichever piece that fits your needs.
This gives the furniture depth and makes it look much more authentic!
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For small apartments or rooms, the Ikea KALLAX shelf makes an ideal media center.
Style it by adding your most prized books, some vinyl, magazines…
The idea is to include things with entertainment value besides the screen.
Add a couple of accents like this candle or a house plant for a touch of life.
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Pick up a couple of Ikea BESTA frame cabinets and securely fix them to the wall.
you might opt to add the door fronts on or leave the shelves as an open display.
you might also paint it to suit your aesthetic.
The size of this furniture piece already draws focus, so why not lean into that?
Paint the VITTSJO a bright accent color and style the shelves to draw the eye upward.
Small things like vases, books, house plants, and picture frames all help to do this.
Put all your stored items away in littlegrey wicker baskets like thesefor an adorable, practical look.
The problem is, its also dark brown and can look a little cheap when left as-is.
Paint the whole thing rustic white and add some black metal accents for a true-blue barn door feel.
Its long and low, with a lot of storage and a very minimal look.
The problem is, its too simple for a lot of people!
Luckily, its easy to add a little flair by fixing a wooden plank to the top of it.
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So, you might cobble together any number of components.
Choose a wood you like the color and grain of.
Then, cut some simple legs and attach them to the bottom of the units.
This automatically hides messy cords.
Now youre really thinking like a hacker.
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I personally love how natural it feels.
Flip the unit on its side and bracket it to the wall for a floating appearance.
you might also add shelves above the unit to frame your TV, adding to the look.
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This portable TV stand hack has just solved your problem.
Simply screw some casters (like these) onto the bottom of the shelf, and youre done!
Ikea is now officially your mecca.
The BESTA frame is the base for this DIY, but you wont recognize it at the end.
Thats how good it is!
ThisIKEA hack is also great to keep things organized.
Then, she added a toe skirt and top board in equal heights to grant some extra uniformity.
Flip the Ikea KALLAX double shelf on its side and add somelegs for a gold accenton the bottom.
This offers many different sections to style to your hearts content!
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