DIY Industrial Bookshelf Ikea Hack | Easy Ikea Hack
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
- In today’s video, I’m going to be hacking the Ikea Vittsjo shelf into an industrial-style, rustic farmhouse bookshelf. My family friends Kristen & Aaron have a bookshelf in their living room that’s a little worn out. Kristen is really into industrial-style shelving, but they’re super pricey. She saw an Ikea shelf that had been hacked to suit the industrial style and asked if I could could recreate it for her and Aaron. I was up for the challenge, and I can’t wait to show you how you can make these super trendy shelves for half the cost of they usually retail for.
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For anyone who likes this look but is too busy to diy it: You could just as well buy the Fjällbo shelf from Ikea, which is pretty similar to the Vittsjö shelf, but with wood instead of glass.
I have two of those myself. :)
the Fjallbo shelf is also a better option if you want to do whats in the video as its a lot easier to cut the wood to fit that shelf unit.
The Fjallbo is only 100x136 cm where as the one used (VITTSJÖ) is taller 100x175cm. So depends how high you want the unit.
I am so pissed that the Fjällbo is so short. This would be perfect if it was higher. But this video saves my life. It combines the wood look with the tallnes :)))
This turned out awesome! Smart idea. And I love how you styled it!
I rewatching old videos because times are tough and this is relaxing for me, and THIS TOP WITH THE BLACK TIES IS CUTE.
I subscribed to the channel as soon as I saw your face in the thumbnail! When I discovered your videos on Chatelaine, I binged them all in one afternoon and I'm so glad to see that you have your own channel! Excited to see what's ahead!
domsgizmo thanks so much for the lovely comment!
I was measuring the height of the bookshelf because I couldn't quite picture it and it didn't seem right to me. Then I remembered that as a Dutch guy I'm probably quite a bit taller than you throwing of my sense of scale, lol. Awesome video! Gonna try and copy it because it looks amazing! Thanks for the video
There is an old tutorial somewhere on the internet on someone’s blog of this exact project including the dimensions for the wood so you can have it cut at the hardware store. This video is much more fun, though. 😋
So cute!! I’m loving all of your videos girl! Please make some fall and Halloween decorating ones!!!
Very cute. I especially love how you added the print on the top shelf to make it look taller
Yeah! Alexandra congratulations for your channel. I love your style!
I LOVE the hot pink candle popping against the gold minibar stuff.
I love your basket idea ❤️❤️
I want this shelf now. Great tips on how to style a shelf!
Great job, girl! I'd love to see something related to lighting for renters. It seems like such an impossible task to change your overhead lighting as a renter. Any easy, reversible tips?
That looks so nice, really well done . . . But, you know, I do love books and have quite a few of them, not yust one or two stacks per shelf, and a lot of books in a shelf allways look cluttered, but the belong in the shelf . . . you know what I mean. I would like to see you make a really full bookshelf look nice, that would be great.
Franziska Pötzsch I was just thinking the same, my bookshelf is full of books and it looks really cluttered. It would’ve been nice to get some inspiration on how to make it look more nice and tidy.
you should watch one of her 1st videos where she shows her bedroom, she has wallpapered the back of ikea shelves which she has packed full of books and other items without it looking cluttered.
Mel McCaughey good Tipp! Her shelf full of books looks really good. You can keep it more simple, less decorated, if this is still too much for you :)
I would love to see a video especially on this as well :)
I think she just color coordinates them when there's a lot of books
This is so awesome!!! I just found your channel, I’ve never held a power tool but now I’m so curious. My husband and I are on the hunt for our first house and I’m going to have to invest in some tools to start my own DIY projects. So inspirational!!!! 2:41
Love this project Alexandra! Thanks for sharing!
this is an amazing hack!! i dont really like the vittsjö-shelves (its pronounced like this, take the E in how you say "herb" that makes the Ö-sound we have. so vitt-sjö or vitt-scheu if u will. sjö is lake in swedish.) but with the wood they look so stylish! im glad you made your own channel!
Thanks so much for this! I needed and idea for my office shelf! Awesome!
This is awesome I needing a shelf thanks for sharing this.
Love this shirttt as well as all your videos! Subscribed.
Thanks for the tip, I love to try it out soon
wonderful video! I love your work so much - so glad you have a dedicated channel!
I would love a video with advice on how to style a Murphy/Wall Bed so that it feels like a coherent part of the space when it's up and when it's down and creative solutions for a headboard! I can't find tips on this *anywhere* and I'd be so grateful!
Eliana Pipes thanks for your comment! That’s such a great idea!
Well done🙋🏻♀️
I have done a few of them to sell on but now I want one for myself in my new home 🤗😍
i hope they did't throw out the old one! it was very nice
WOW, I'm in LOVE.
Great hack!! I love your contents.
Please make video how to decorate a small coffee bar.. How to decorate it and make it more personalized .. I am trying to find some inspiration idea . what I can put beside the coffee machine
Your outfit are always so cute 💛
Loved this!
I would have stained the edges of the wood
Lisa matthews we did! It might just be hard to see on camera :)
And underneath but other than that it looks good
Looks great !!!
MORE VIDEOS!!!!! I can't get enough. Your smile is contagious btw :-)
Alexandra, I love your videos! Would you mind making some content aimed at more masculine colors, ideas, decorating, etc? I love watching these, but would love to get some interior design ideas/inspiration for a single dude's apartment, bathroom, kitchen, etc...
'The sorry Girls' and 'mr. Kate' have done some good room transformations for men! Have a look at their channels :)
I can recommend ,,thelonefox,, he did some awesome diys and hacks :) and personally, I think anything with leather or wood looks manly.. things without gold, copper etc. More colours like white, black, brown for example :D
Love your shirt with the ties! Cute :)
dianna h. Thanks! It’s from Zara.
Well done, you go Girl.... I love it. Any DIYs on wood door screens...something out of the BOX... 3:25
I recommend a sealer on pine before applying the stain. A sealer prevents blotchiness.
awesome hack! but there is a series called fjallbo at Ikea. that is the exact thing you are making now! :P for those who dont want to diy the shelf :)
Lisa Marie Dz Just bought the fjallbo TV unit and large shelves and they're gorgeous. People are always surprised when I say they're from IKEA!
I have both the Vittsjo and the Fjallbo in my house, and although the finished Vittsjo with the wood has a similar feel, they're totally different finishes and styles!
@@kristinasnowflake hi I am interested
I love your white blouse. What brand is that? Can you send the link where I can find it? Thanks.
yessssssssss I LIKE IT................GOOD WORK GIRL =)
Where is the battery operated light from?
Do you think this could make a good aquarium rack?
Like 10 gallon tanks stacked up?
Could this be strong enough?
Love it!
Love you girl just what I wanted 😍😍😍😍
Hey do you have any idea where the light is from?
Alexandra if you lotion up your hands ( not greasy but moisturized ) it will help keep your hands from getting stained is you don't want to wear gloves. I have a latex allergy so this is what I do.
hey alexandra. can u d.i.y a room divider out of paper or card board?
Really, really well done! 1:22
The Sopranos and The Wire. Gotta love her.
Please link the battery powered light, it’s adorable.
DVD’s they want to keep private”.. 👀
🤣
awesome shelf!!!
Target has a shelf JUST like this for about 100 USD
Kirstin Goodwin I was about to comment this haha I actually have it and I love it
Beautiful
Bravo!
I love the open shelves, but the stuff in it gets dusty and the maintenance is exhausting, can't spend may days dusting....but It looks soooo good.
Nice and straight forward as usual. 👍 2:18
Where did the light come from?
Came here for the assembly....ty.
What does that mean that Ikea very kindly sent the new bookshelf to Kristen & Aaron??? Does that mean the bookshelf was free??? How did Ikea know about this? Did someone contact them?
Candis Carnegie its called a brand deal, lots of youtubers do them with companies.
I have this shelf and love it. But I may switch up the glass for wood. Hmm 🤔.
Fits well into my space, I painted the back green. It's very easy to customize just the back if that's something you want to do. I would suggest sanding it first before painting, I got a little impatient. The shelves czcams.com/users/postUgkxM8H4CjCb79vzeyvgaFMdzmLm88oVFPMkare pretty small so keep that in mind if you're going to have it horizontal that some books won't fit. I like the snug look that it has. Good small shelf if you don't have much space, but not too small. Simple to put together, though you'll need your own tools, a screwdriver and a mallet/hammer, it's easiest to do with another person.
Love you!
Thank you very informative! I'm going to apply this technique to other things. 1:44
It works
It's a decent idea, but I'm curious to see how this holds up over time. I feel like lag bolts would have been a significantly better choice than deck screws to bear the weight this will undoubtedly end up holding, especially the portions attached to the ceiling. It also seems like the amount of potential load being applied to the ceiling is more than what the engineering of these shelves will ultimately hold over time. I'm certainly not an engineer or expert on the matter, but it doesn't completely pass the eye test for me. 2:28
nice video!
Good hack. I thought of making some changes like this. But i don’t have much time to do... would you fly down to India and get something done to my racks if i pay for flight tickets and stay for 3 days in hotel... no wait, you have done pretty much same
Hi from New Zealand! I absolutely love your cats!!!
I would love a kitten but my flat mate has a cat... did you have any problem introducing your baby into the household? 🌹🌹🌹🌹
I feel like whenever I've gone to Home Depot to get wood cut, they always tell me they can't cut pieces down to that precise of a specification. I thought they only did more rough cuts. I'll have to try again sometime.
God, I wish you came to Brazil and fix my living room.
Love this but I live in Jamaica and we have concrete walls. 5:33
I luv your top ...w the black ribbons! Shelves are great too!😃
Love your videos! Just a question, are you still making videos on Chatelaine’s channel?
Gideon Movshovitz I’m not! Just on this channel :)
Interesting ...... now let us know what you did with the original glass shelves. Did you repurpose them or are they just stored away gathering dust?
Those probably broke when she dragged and dropped the package on its corner at 1:56
I like the Vittsjo better than the Fjallbo for this look bc the Vittsjo is a) ~$40 cheaper, b) doesn't have the corner brackets, some of which screw to the front of the unit whole others attach behind the vertical pieces, c) doesn't have screws showing down the front of the unit, and d) plain pine can be stained any color desired.
I wonder what Kristen and Aaron have on those DVDs
I always use google translate to find out about foreign words pronunciation 😁. And what you did with the bookshelf is great!
Vitsjö means white lake in Swedish. 💙💚
Why not stain the left side edge and the underside as well? Other than that it looks cool
I know right ! It looked unfinished !!
End grain stain?
They need a bar upgrade. The shelf is great
From Malaysia~~~ :D Gratz
How much do they charge for cutting the wood?
It's usually free!
Hi from Elle's channel..
No es para tanto, pero... Is cool jeje
How many times have you heard someone say "see you later Alex gater"?
The two dots over the o, makes a difference. Its a different letter than o.
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The only thing used in the bookshelf is that liquor bottle. Books don't look to have been used. Used liquor bottle shelf?
This looks like the ikea Fjällbo shelving unit
I wish I could get my room done by some :(
This great young woman needs more subscribers, she has such excellent content, very inspiring for my own home improvements. Well done with the shelf Vittsjo (pronounced "vits-yo"). Thumbs up. :-)
Thanks!
It’s actually pronounced Vitt (as in wits) sj (like the sh in show) and the last one ö is pronounced like the i in bird. :)
I mean the shelf is perfect, but the decor ould have been more industrial or rustic to match their style, not just her love of color and tassels.
I'm always a little perturbed when people use books as 'decor'. They're books. You read them. They're not meant to be used as color accents or whatever. You don't choose them by the cover, for pete's sake.
When you said “hey Siri”, my Siri interrupted the video. Sometimes she is so NOT helpful!! 🙂
Hi
How r u small bed room make over with cozy tea corner bed room with sofa ( v tuf job) I live in pakistan ( in karachi ) u r a good person
Girl please come over and redecorate my home because it’s so bare and ugly and I have no sense of home decor style 😂
DIY armoire ?
I hope the bookcase was tethered to the wall. IKEA bookcases are notorious for tipping over
If I hear the word, "cute," one more time, I’m going to snap.
Costed $180… wow not bad. How much did that family pay for the remake. It scares me to think about it.
Not too keen on the styling :/