IKEA Bookcase Hack

$52
2 Hours
Easy
What do you get when you mix my love gold metallic and IKEA? A gorgeous Gold Metallic Bookcase...
I love the deals and trendy home decor found at IKEA. The Vittsjo Bookcase is a steal at $70. The elegant look of the Vittsjo metal and glass bookcase is gorgeous, but I preferred something lighter than the dark metal. A huge number of home decor issues can be solved with one essential ingredient...paint. Using two cans of Valspar spray paint, to ensure great coverage, you'll only spend about $12 on paint. Hop over to the blog and check out my makeover of the IKEA Vittsjo, taking it from a dark black to a gorgeous soft, sating gold. http://www.houseontheway.com/ikea-bookcase-makeover/
The metal Vittsjo bookcase with glass shelves is such a great piece from IKEA. It comes standard in a black metal, but with some spray paint it can easily be transformed to your ideal piece.
The soft, satin look of the gold gives the Vittsjo a classic elegant look. The lighter color is better suited to the light colors used in the room.
The IKEA Vittsjo Bookcase is the perfect piece for displaying your collectibles, books, photos and family finds. It's a great piece that can easily be transformed.
House on the Way - Leslie
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Go
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
Comments
Join the conversation
4 of 8 comments
  • Monica Abel Monica Abel on Jun 26, 2014
    This is stunning! I just bought this bookcase a few weeks ago and never thought of painting the metal. I see another project in my future...
  • Heather Stenberg Heather Stenberg on Jul 23, 2014
    Wow! That does look great! I bought the same shelves last month, but paid $70. All well, I still love them!
    • @Heather Stenberg Thanks! My mistake. The single bookcase is $40 I paid $70 for the shelves too. Sorry...I'll correct that.
Next