Helmer ikea hack

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These were three old helmer drawers, which I converted into this beauty.

Both Tricia and I used some chalk paint this week to make our furniture pieces look amazing. I did a computer table to a coffee table makeover while she made a rather ordinary and industrial looking metal drawer set look all vintagey and cute with a little chalk paint. Those little labels take it over the edge of perfection, don’t they? Want to see how she did it? Read below.

Both Tricia and I used some chalk paint this week to make our furniture pieces look amazing. I did a computer table to a coffee table makeover while she made a rather ordinary and industrial looking metal drawer set look all vintagey and cute with a little chalk paint. Those little labels take it over the edge of perfection, don’t they? Want to see how she did it? Read below.

Materials: Helmer, Capita, drill, grinder

I was running out of space in my sterilite drawer stacks and needed an upgrade. After researching for a few days, I decided on the Ikea Helmer.

Give your room a vintage look with this creative IKEA helmer hack. A fun paint technique transforms this plain filing cabinet into a vintage beauty!

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